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I'm quitting smoking.

Good luck on your quest Dom. I'm HOPING to be smoke-free by my birthday in July, but we'll see.
 
^^don't ride on willpower alone... have a plan for how you will handle the cravings. Prepare yourself. Now is not the time to test your willpower or put yourself in situations where you might give in to your cravings. Good luck to you though. Everyone is different
 
I don't get it. Why not just quit again now? Life's too short to be mad at yourself.
 
That's another thing: In order to quit, you have to WANT to quit.

The OP just doesn't truly want to quit yet.
 
When I quit I chain smoked my last five cigarettes right down to the filter....... :p:p:p:p:p
 
I think you could set a certain reward for yourself by the end of the week for holding off your desire.

That's the advice a teacher, who had successfully quit smoking when she was younger, gave to the class when I took a public health course at a community college a few years ago.

I remember it was aromatherapy massage as her end-of-the-week reward. She'd always loved it, and whenever she felt she had to smoke, she would think of how wonderful it'd be getting a nice, hot massage. That motivated her, and so she was able to pull through it. Not to mention how good you'll feel about yourself having accomplished something that requires tremendous will power that many have failed to achieve.

Oh, and keep in mind the reward should be something you really would like to have, with beneficial results.

Good Luck!!..|
 
Reality101 said:
(!w!)

This is what I did (and everyone has their own way)

--Kept my mouth and hands busy (ate sunflower seeds, chewed gum/pencils/pens/straws)
--walked around when I had a craving (sometimes did some push ups or sit ups)
--complained into a voice recorder. It was both helpful and hilarious when I listened back to it a 10 minutes later
--a couple weeks into quitting I'd trick my brain and tell myself I would allow myself a cigarette at the end of the week but when the end of the week came I'd say I'd allow myself a cigarette at the end of the next week and so on. It gave me a sense of control and something to look forward but when the end of the week came I just repeated the cycle
--read success stories online
--planned out what else to do when I would normally be smoking (work/school breaks, in my car, when other people were smoking, etc) it is important to be ready for those times when you realize, "Oh... i can't smoke right now"
--allowed myself to miss it and still want it but NOT surrender to it
--weighted the pros and cons

Good luck man. It isn't easy but you just have to 1. REALLY want to quit 2. be willing to suffer a bit while you are initially quitting 3. plan what you will do in the situations that will really test you and fill you with temptation. You can do it!!!!!

I quit 5 years ago. I'm 27.

EDIT: Oh and jog! It will both ward off weight gain, be a stress reliever, and help remind you of why you are quitting as you breath longer and better each time you jog.
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Thanks for sharing.

I've never smoked and don't think I ever will, nonetheless I find these advices very helpful, not just for quitting smoking of course, but for many bad habits as well.

(*8*)
 
I love the new Nicorette ads here.

'Quitting Smoking Sucks. Nicorette makes it Suck Less.'

They've even got a suck-o-meter.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLoGcSo6xq8[/ame]
 
Just post here everyday.

It actually takes about 6 weeks until the cravings are gone, so be strong.

Deep breathing when you get the urge can help.

I suggest you also talk to your docs if you are on other meds.

You're cutting out one of the most powerful drugs in your system, ie nicotine and you have to remember that your entire metabolism is relying on the nicotine.

Oh.

And buy a huge bag of carrots and eat one every time you need a smoke. or a snack.
 
When my guy quit, he said the first & third days were the most difficult, but after just a week he felt physically well, like he wasn't missing anything. Although he said not smoking after so long was like when you leave the house and doubt yourself that maybe you were forgetting something like turning off the stove. He was so used to it that it was a reflex, and it felt strange not to do it even though he didn't feel the physical need. After a month or two, even that impression faded, and he started to forget more and more that it was ever part of his daily life.
 
MiniSoda said:
Thanks for sharing.

I've never smoked and don't think I ever will, nonetheless I find these advices very helpful, not just for quitting smoking of course, but for many bad habits as well.

(*8*)
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You are very welcome! :)

rareboy said:
And buy a huge bag of carrots and eat one every time you need a smoke. or a snack.
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Carrots?! Brilliant. And to think I had my fist in a bag of Doritos while I was quitting. You're so much smarter.

Way to go Domino!!! Keep it up!
 
That is bloody fantastic!
Keep at it. (*8*)
 
Way to go.

The one thing I can say that if you've quit before, I think it is easier to quit for good on the 2nd or 3rd time around.

Just keep breathing deep when you're caught by the urge.

I was lucky because I was forced to quit in April 1992. I had a week of oxygen in the hospital which didn't hurt and when I was discharged, it was gardening season. Try to get out for long walks if you can't find someone's garden to dig up and re-plant.
 
/\ If you need gardening work to keep your hands busy, I have plenty here for you DH :)
 
DominoHarvey said:
Well, I'm 63 hours in, and I've only had to use one piece of Nicorette gum so far... I think I'm doing pretty well. :D
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you are almost 72 hours [3 days] with no cig, that was my hardest stage 2 years ago when i quit. now go for 4 more days [one week] and then your well over the hump. i didn't use any gum, drugs, or patches but i did drink alot of iced tea with lemons and i dipped toothpicks in peppermint for a little hand to month action. after a few weeks i needed nothing and i felt so greatful that i didn't smoke. good luck and i'm pullin for you.
 
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