Happy Great American Smokeout Day!
 

[url=http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-great-american-smokeout-20101118,0,7102084.story]Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com[/url]

I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made.

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I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

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First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run.

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[url=http://www.everydayhealth.com/smoking-cessation/immediate-and-long-term-benefits.aspx]Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com[/url]

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I have not been a regular smoker since January of last year. I make very long spells with no cigs at all, but unfortunatley, time to time i do have 1 or 2, only when i am drinking or around my dad. I wish i could find a long term way to never have another 1.

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im a non smoker. yea for me!

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Never needed cigs in my life! My family has enough health issues without inviting smoking into the picture.

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The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit:

[url=http://www.smokefree.gov]Smokefree.gov[/url]
[url=http://women.smokefree.gov]Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help.[/url]

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My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

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[quote=firstdown;760262]My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.[/quote]

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

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I don't smoke but I sure have a habit of dating smokers.

Cloves... GAG. I tend to like black and milds though. I'm cool with those.

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[quote=saden1;760316]BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.[/quote]

Amen.

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Good job matty, first and solid.

i have been smoking since i was about 12, i quit for about 2 years back in 2002 ish i didnt have one smoke or drag cold turkey, then i moved back to Maryland from stress free california, got a stressful clerkship job, was living with my parents, would often find myself going to chiles were a few HS friends worked bar, ended up bumming a drag here and there which turned into people just giving me a cig to me just buying a pack.

i tried to quit again a few years ago, went thru major chemical withdrawls this time, something i didnt feel so strongly the first time. i only lasted 1 excruciating week til i had to go back to smokes so i could cont my job.

i am convinced that Phillip MOrris increased the level of nicotine (or whatever drug causes addiction) in response to the increasing trend of people being able to quit smoking. i think they tried to make it harder. if this theory of mine is true, i wil be the first to sign up for the class action lawsuit.

i really really want to quit but given how debilitating it was last time, i cant afford to miss time from work or not be on point at work.

sometime after i get moved and settled into my new home and before my first child is born i will renew my commitment to quit. this time with some kind of prescription or drug to help fight the chemical urges/withdrawl.

well, yet another long, winding post from me. im working on it.

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[quote=saden1;760316]BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.[/quote]


Are you even married?

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[quote=firstdown;760262]My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.[/quote]This is my favorite post in the history of The Warpath.

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[quote=saden1;760316]BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.[/quote]

Boy do you have allot to learn when you finally get married.

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[quote=over the mountain;760471]Good job matty, first and solid.

i have been smoking since i was about 12, i quit for about 2 years back in 2002 ish i didnt have one smoke or drag cold turkey, then i moved back to Maryland from stress free california, got a stressful clerkship job, was living with my parents, would often find myself going to chiles were a few HS friends worked bar, ended up bumming a drag here and there which turned into people just giving me a cig to me just buying a pack.

i tried to quit again a few years ago, went thru major chemical withdrawls this time, something i didnt feel so strongly the first time. i only lasted 1 excruciating week til i had to go back to smokes so i could cont my job.

i am convinced that Phillip MOrris increased the level of nicotine (or whatever drug causes addiction) in response to the increasing trend of people being able to quit smoking. i think they tried to make it harder. if this theory of mine is true, i wil be the first to sign up for the class action lawsuit.

i really really want to quit but given how debilitating it was last time, i cant afford to miss time from work or not be on point at work.

sometime after i get moved and settled into my new home and before my first child is born i will renew my commitment to quit. this time with some kind of prescription or drug to help fight the chemical urges/withdrawl.

well, yet another long, winding post from me. im working on it.[/quote]

Try chanix it helps take the edge off. If I can quit anyone can and my buddy who just quit is also using Chanix. Its not cheap but its cheaper then smoking. I know it sounds stupid but find some sort of support to help you through the tough times. It also helps if you can convince yourself that smoking is nasty, dirty, stinks, etc... and think that every time you see someone smoking. You don't have to say that to people smoking just think aboout how nasty it is. Before when I tried quiting I see someone smoking and only wished to have one which made it tough so flip it around.

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yeah, thats how i did it the first time for 2 straight years without a single drag. i declared war on cigarettes, really pissed me off that a foreign chemical had more control over my body than i did. you def need the proper mindstate. i had it at one time, had it again for my second attempt but the chemical won.

thanks for the tip on chanix, when i am ready ill probably pm you some questions about it and your experience.

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[quote=over the mountain;760494]yeah, thats how i did it the first time for 2 straight years without a single drag. i declared war on cigarettes, really pissed me off that a foreign chemical had more control over my body than i did. you def need the proper mindstate. i had it at one time, had it again for my second attempt but the chemical won.

thanks for the tip on chanix, when i am ready ill probably pm you some questions about it and your experience.[/quote]

I told my wife when we had our daughter I would quit smoking. Our daughter is alomost 4 and I quit smoking about 9 months ago. You have to be ready to quit or your waisting your time.

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[quote=firstdown;760486]Boy do you have allot to learn when you finally get married.[/quote]


He is always throwing out marriage advice yet not married, hmmm...

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I've heard that Chantix can have some scary side effects including depression and suicide.

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There are some crazy impacts Chantix can have on your brain. I would recommend NOT using it. It basically alters the flow and reception of neurotransmitters.

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I know it's easier said than done, but in the end good old willpower is always your best cure.

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[quote=mredskins;760551]He is always throwing out marriage advice yet not married, hmmm...[/quote]


One does not have to have killed a man to know how to kill a man as evident by the fact that there are lots of first time murderers out there in the world.

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Yes Chanix does have some adverse affects on some people but all it did for me was give me some crazy dreams. I made my wife aware of the side affects and we just both watch out for them. I only took chanix for about 8 weeks then I did it on my own. I don't know if the chanix was the reason I could quit or that I was totally ready to quit. Does not matter now.

You guys have a good weekend I'm headed to the boat to meet a few buddies and go fishing tonight. So I'm out of here.

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[quote=saden1;760584]One does not have to have killed a man to know how to kill a man as evident by the fact that there are lots of first time murderers out there in the world.[/quote]

But one has to have been married to know that it does not work out the way we think it will go. Many a man has tried and many have failed. Your just the next in line to give it a try. Of course this does not apply to my wife.

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[quote=firstdown;760587]But one has to have been married to know that it does not work out the way we think it will go. Many a man has tried and many have failed. Your just the next in line to give it a try. Of course this does not apply to my wife.[/quote]

It's all in your expectation. If you expect peaches and cream for life you're going to have tough time eating the occasional sour grapes.

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[quote=Mattyk;760559]I've heard that Chantix can have some scary side effects including depression and suicide.[/quote]

Most meds that work on chemical imbalances and what not have those type of side effects. It's the same type of side effects that you might incur if you were taking anti-anxiety or anti-depressants. Like FD said, I think it depends on the person and perhaps the amount you're taking, I have a friend that used Chantix and she did fine on it... And whoever said Chantix makes smoking nasty to you, she eventually stopped taking it because it not only turned her off of cigs, but it turned her off of weed as well. She couldn't make it without her weed. :Smoker:

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well, i was looking for that "hey look at me I quit smoking cigarettes for a day" thread because, hey look at me i quit smoking cigarettes for the past .. 6 hours? WTF it feels like ive gone a good day, atleast a half day. hadnt had one since 9 am.
shit ive only gone 6 hrs and 25 mins? **** never mind, ill wait another 5 hrs and 35 mins before i demand my obligatory electronic pat on the back and a few words of encouragement from a collection of internet people ill never know.

you ever notice the people who start those "im quitting smoking" threads never tell you when they failed.

anyways, im going to buy some nicirette gum. i feel good, i feel like i have to do it. just saw the sonogram of the baby, we are 14 weeks and 6 days along so i have to do it. but the nicorette might help,

im alil on edge. i could probably use a lil help . .

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8 years clean for me.
I think I started in 1973.

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[quote=over the mountain;845057]well, i was looking for that "hey look at me I quit smoking cigarettes for a day" thread because, hey look at me i quit smoking cigarettes for the past .. 6 hours? WTF it feels like ive gone a good day, atleast a half day. hadnt had one since 9 am.
shit ive only gone 6 hrs and 25 mins? **** never mind, ill wait another 5 hrs and 35 mins before i demand my obligatory electronic pat on the back and a few words of encouragement from a collection of internet people ill never know.

you ever notice the people who start those "im quitting smoking" threads never tell you when they failed.

anyways, im going to buy some nicirette gum. i feel good, i feel like i have to do it. just saw the sonogram of the baby, we are 14 weeks and 6 days along so i have to do it. but the nicorette might help,

im alil on edge. i could probably use a lil help . .[/quote]

You might try taking a ginseng capsule every day. It helps to rebalance your body's chemicals. It won't end cravings but it will lessen them. And it's natural so there are no bad side effects.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;760371]I don't smoke but I sure have a habit of dating smokers.

Cloves... GAG. I tend to like black and milds though. I'm cool with those.[/quote]

I refuse to date smokers...

I've had 2 cloves in a single night but never a traditional cigarette

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[quote=firstdown;760545]I told my wife when we had our daughter I would quit smoking. Our daughter is alomost 4 and I quit smoking about 9 months ago. You have to be ready to quit or your waisting your time.[/quote]

I am in the same boat. Need to quit, got all the way down to like 3 a day after my daughter was born then I just slowly started to smoke again. Dont smoke in the house or the car BTW.

It just sucks, I have tried Chantix, and I never stopped smoking and the dreams and side effects were terrible.

Heard of a new drug they are introducing here that is a one time shot. It completely eliminates the urge to smoke. It is $450.00, and if you smoke again within a year they only charge you another 100. I am thinking I may try that as I have had a hell of a time trying to do it on my own.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;845140]I am in the same boat. Need to quit, got all the way down to like 3 a day after my daughter was born then I just slowly started to smoke again. Dont smoke in the house or the car BTW.

[B]It just sucks, I have tried Chantix, and I never stopped smoking and the dreams and side effects were terrible. [/B]

Heard of a new drug they are introducing here that is a one time shot. It completely eliminates the urge to smoke. It is $450.00, and if you smoke again within a year they only charge you another 100. I am thinking I may try that as I have had a hell of a time trying to do it on my own.[/quote]

One of the side effects is suicidal thoughts. I mean really? They're gonna market something that may get you to stop smoking, but totally make you wanna hang yourself.

I'd really only take something like that as an absolutely last resort.

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[quote=tryfuhl;845139]I refuse to date smokers...

I've had 2 cloves in a single night but never a traditional cigarette[/quote]

I've never had a traditional cigarette either but I've smoked cloves and black and milds when I was drinking. For some reason they just taste different with alcohol. I'm not gonna lie they taste really good, but I haven't had any in a while since I've laid off the drinking.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;845140]I am in the same boat. Need to quit, got all the way down to like 3 a day after my daughter was born then I just slowly started to smoke again. Dont smoke in the house or the car BTW.

It just sucks, I have tried Chantix, and I never stopped smoking and the dreams and side effects were terrible.

Heard of a new drug they are introducing here that is a one time shot. It completely eliminates the urge to smoke. It is $450.00, and if you smoke again within a year they only charge you another 100. I am thinking I may try that as I have had a hell of a time trying to do it on my own.[/quote]

TRY Again!
It took me three attempts but the third got it done. I used the patch for a month or so and after that I could....manage it on my own. DON'T get me wrong, even with the patch it is hard....but doable. After a few weeks, it started to let up.
REMARKABLY, within 24 hours you will stop any smokers cough you may have, and you feel better...FAST.
Good luck to you!

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[quote=mooby;845146]I've never had a traditional cigarette either but I've smoked cloves and black and milds when I was drinking. For some reason they just taste different with alcohol. I'm not gonna lie they taste really good, but I haven't had any in a while since I've laid off the drinking.[/quote]
I'm having a black right now as a matter of fact .. every year I treat myself to skies in a cigar for my birthday but I didnt make it to the smoke shop this time around

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[quote=firstdown;760161]I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.[/quote]

Wow this thread reminds me its coming up on two years smoke free. I have not touch a smoke sens Feb 8, 2010 and my buddy just hit one year. We talked yesterday about how everything we did revolved around drinking and smoking and now it just revolves around drinking. Chanix worked for me and I only tried killing myself 2 times. I did learn if you want to hang yourself the rope needs to be shorter then the object its attached to.

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no cigarette for me, so far so good. kinda want to kill someone thoo . . i went to get some nicorette but CVS wanted 54.99 for a 100 ct of gum. i said eff that and just tried to buy a poweraid and a thing of hand sanitizer advertised for 99 cents. well it rings up as 2.99, i say it was 99 cents. she says i need a cvs card. i say i dont have one and if she could just slide the complimentary one they usually keep by the register. she says no, i say can you slide yours? she says no.

deep breath just walk away.

what is up with homeless guys somehow always managing to make hand to hand contact with you. i literally dropped some quarters in this guys hand and somehow for some reason he lifts his hands up real quick and we touched hands. wtf. atleast he recognized me and didnt ask for money on my way back.

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well, havent had a smoke since oct 5. i was having some real bad days. id get home and go to the bar and pound some ice cold beers. pound them in such a way that it doesnt touch your tongue or mouth just goes straight down and hits the bottom of the throat, it just helped me by doing that.

the dreams have pretty much stopped. i used to have dreams were id be smoking in them, say to myself you shouldnt be smoking your supposed to quit then decide to just finish the pack and re-start quiting tomorrow. id wake up feeling like shit b/c i thought i did smoke and it would take a few moments for me to realize it was just a dream. i still had stayed strong.

man it feels like ive gone alot longer than 5 weeks . .just talking about it now has the bloodveins in my arms getting excited and tingly.