SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

GraffitiBoi · 12-01-2012, 12:02 AM

I'm still struggling with quitting. I use an ecig and occasionally I will use a patch instead... but neither breaks the habit. It's not really the nicotine that is making it hard... it's what I do to pass time when I'm on a break or driving and it's what I do when I need to think... pace and smoke... and so I pick up a cigarette... I think I may be done with them completely this weekend though. It feels like it's time. Plus, the money I'm saving by not buying cigs is awesome! ($5.50 per day)

macele · 12-01-2012, 12:15 AM

you know i still don't want to go to a place that doesn't allow smoking LOL. like say to a hospital. i smoked for so long, ... i still think i'm going to have to do without one for a long time or find a place to hide and smoke. and that "don't shut me up" feeling.

smoke-free 179 days.

Lady Pamela · 12-02-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macele

you know i still don't want to go to a place that doesn't allow smoking LOL. like say to a hospital. i smoked for so long, ... i still think i'm going to have to do without one for a long time or find a place to hide and smoke. and that "don't shut me up" feeling.

smoke-free 179 days.

WAY AWESOME...SO PROUD OF YOU!!

Now I surely can relate to what you said...as a matter of gact, I love the smell of fresh smoke still..but not old smoke.

However now that I am close to my 10 month mark, I can frequent hospitals and non smoking places without panick...ha

Keep up the great work.

PaPa · 12-02-2012, 09:12 PM

I just wanted to post in here that my last cigarette was September 27th. I purchased the Electronic Blu Cig online and paid a total of $160 for a bunch of cartridges, the starter pack and a couple extra batteries. Within a month and a half I am completely nicotine free. I do believe it is one of the best investments I have made in my life. I am very grateful to not have to be enslaved to tobacco. Some days I craved it very badly, but I will say by distracting I was able to thwart the urge and remain free from it. Another thing I kept telling myself when the urge hit was that I would hate myself if I did use because I knew I really wanted this. One cigarette was not worth the self-loathing I would feel afterwards. I am not saying others must be tobacco free, but I will say the benefits far outweight the risks. I hope those who really want this monkey off their back are able to do that and if anyone wants to talk about what worked for me I am always available and willing to help.

grenade · 12-02-2012, 09:35 PM

I am 6 and a half months smoke free. I rarely have cravings anymore. It was just my time to quit. Good luck to all. *hugs*

macele · 12-03-2012, 12:57 AM

i still crave. i really do. i'm still somewhat in bondage. but my addiction is strong. i smoked 2 packs a day and loved every one. like papa says, i tell myself it's not worth it to smoke one. not even one. you know we are all going to die one day, but i told myself back in june, not this way.

i'm proud of all the quitters! this is a good thing to quit lol. stay strong. have a place or thought that you can go back to in your mind that will remind you of why you quit. i have my place, and it reminds me, ... not this way.

Lady Pamela · 12-04-2012, 11:24 PM

Months
Smoke Free Today...
SMILES!!!!!

Lady Pamela · 12-02-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi

I'm still struggling with quitting. I use an ecig and occasionally I will use a patch instead... but neither breaks the habit. It's not really the nicotine that is making it hard... it's what I do to pass time when I'm on a break or driving and it's what I do when I need to think... pace and smoke... and so I pick up a cigarette... I think I may be done with them completely this weekend though. It feels like it's time. Plus, the money I'm saving by not buying cigs is awesome! ($5.50 per day)

I suggest doing thhing diffrent like I did. At first atleast.

Cut down 2 at a time untill your down to 8 or less smokes.
Smoke when your not craving only.
Don't smoke where or when you feel the need.
Smoke against the habit times.

Use the strong patches.
Use cinnomon sticks for the hand to mouth.
Chew cinnomon gum to clean the pallet
drink non sweetened greatfruit juice..hold in mouth for a bit when craving is bad.

don't forget to take your normal 5 minute breaks..just do them breathing etc
they help you to adjust and re ground yourself.

also changing to a brand you really do not care for helps.

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12-01-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
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12-01-2012, 12:15 AM	#2
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,231 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	you know i still don't want to go to a place that doesn't allow smoking LOL. like say to a hospital. i smoked for so long, ... i still think i'm going to have to do without one for a long time or find a place to hide and smoke. and that "don't shut me up" feeling. smoke-free 179 days.

12-02-2012, 09:12 PM	#4
PaPa Senior Member How Do You Identify?: GQ Butch Daddy Relationship Status: A Very Protective BIG Daddy... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,657 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,597 Thanked 5,871 Times in 1,530 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I just wanted to post in here that my last cigarette was September 27th. I purchased the Electronic Blu Cig online and paid a total of $160 for a bunch of cartridges, the starter pack and a couple extra batteries. Within a month and a half I am completely nicotine free. I do believe it is one of the best investments I have made in my life. I am very grateful to not have to be enslaved to tobacco. Some days I craved it very badly, but I will say by distracting I was able to thwart the urge and remain free from it. Another thing I kept telling myself when the urge hit was that I would hate myself if I did use because I knew I really wanted this. One cigarette was not worth the self-loathing I would feel afterwards. I am not saying others must be tobacco free, but I will say the benefits far outweight the risks. I hope those who really want this monkey off their back are able to do that and if anyone wants to talk about what worked for me I am always available and willing to help.

12-02-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
grenade Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Full Flavor Femme Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,929 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,925 Thanked 8,058 Times in 2,121 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I am 6 and a half months smoke free. I rarely have cravings anymore. It was just my time to quit. Good luck to all. hugs

12-03-2012, 12:57 AM	#6
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,231 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	i still crave. i really do. i'm still somewhat in bondage. but my addiction is strong. i smoked 2 packs a day and loved every one. like papa says, i tell myself it's not worth it to smoke one. not even one. you know we are all going to die one day, but i told myself back in june, not this way. i'm proud of all the quitters! this is a good thing to quit lol. stay strong. have a place or thought that you can go back to in your mind that will remind you of why you quit. i have my place, and it reminds me, ... not this way.