How to stop smoking?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Angry

I know some people that used Chantix and have not picked themselves up since.

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I actually had a really bad reaction to that stuff. Not suicide attempt or anything crazy, but was very very nausea, couldnt sleep sometimes, and would have hypervelated breathing attacks...it was kinda scary and consulted a doctor. They said it wasnt anything physical and pointed to the Chantix. I had a friend in Florida have similar issue with Chantix as well.

Been trying to quit for a couple years and have really cut back. I may have a pack a month but I do compensate by smoking black and milds to get me through a weekend. I can go a couple days without smoking...but having a drink I find it impossible to not to smoke

[Trample the Elderly]

I quit partying years ago and I quit drinking about two years ago. Smoking is my last bad habit.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I quit partying years ago and I quit drinking about two years ago. Smoking is my last bad habit.

Who says drinking is a bad habit , hell , I drink beer and Im almost 200 years old . I never smoked , but my father did , he went to a " quit smoking " event . They made my father and a few others sit in a non-ventilated room all smoking one cig. after another until they hated the smell or got sick . Very crude method , smoke till you get sick ... then you lose the urge ..... good luck !!

[GhettoDogAllStars]

I got sick with the flu when I was about 20, and couldn't even stand to be around cigarettes. When I recovered, I decided not to continue. That only lasted for 5 years, and I am smoking again. So, for me, getting sick really helped me quit.

Drew is right ... I was filling out an application for personal health insurance and of course it asked if I was a smoker. At the time I wasn't, but it said if you have smoked within the past 10 years, then you are classified as an "Ex-Smoker". So, the choices were: Smoker, Ex-Smoker and Non-Smoker.

[tryfuhl]

Stop putting lit cigarettes in your mouth.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Stop putting lit cigarettes in your mouth.

Finally, Tryfuhl comes through with a good answer.

[redsk1]

I smoked about a pack a day for 8 years. Thats was 12 years ago when I quit. IMO, quit cold turkey, don't get anything that makes you think it's going to be easier. If you think it's going to be easy you've lost. Pick a day in advance and go for it.

I substituted exercise. When you are exercising you most likely don't want to smoke.

You don't have to avoid bars, alcohol, etc b/c you are eventually going to be put in that situation at some point and you are going to have to say no. Might as well say no now. It's hard but after a few weeks everyday will get a little easier and easier. I'll never smoke again but still occasionally feel the urge. It's fleeting though.

[doxiechic12000]

Break the habits that you did when you smoked. Nicotine addiction is over with after a week of no smokes. The habits are what you have to get away from, triggers as we call them in the medical field. Avoid anyone who smokes for at least a month or so if you can, give yourself time to set some better habits in place. If you do have to be around a bunch of heavy smokers chew lots of gum, drink lots of water and walk around a lot. Good luck! You can do it.

[djnemo65]

If you find out Trample let me know. I've been in the game for over half my life.

[MTK]

Easier said than done I know, but just stop. It's nasty, it's gross, and it's going to kill you. Lung cancer isn't a pretty way to go. Alright, off my soap box.

[Hog1]

You have gotten good advice.
I quit using the patch...it works. It makes it....bearable. After three weeks, I quit the patch. Never looked back. HOWEVER, I still enjoy the smell of someone else burnin' one. I smoked two packs a day and quit 12 years ago. You will feel significantly better IMMEDIATELY.
Break the old habits, coffee, booze, daily use of prostitutes, etc
Good Luck!

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Hog1

You have gotten good advice.
I quit using the patch...it works. It makes it....bearable. After three weeks, I quit the patch. Never looked back. HOWEVER, I still enjoy the smell of someone else burnin' one. I smoked two packs a day and quit 12 years ago. You will feel significantly better IMMEDIATELY.
Break the old habits, coffee, booze, daily use of prostitutes, etc
Good Luck!

Thank you and to everyone else that has offered positive feedback about kicking the habit. Those were some nasty pictures Saden, but effective.

I haven't smoked today and I had only two yesterday. When I was in the service, I only smoke one a day. The difference between then and now is about 6-3 miles every other day. With that said, I think I'm going to start jogging across the Manchester Bridge on my lunch break.

My people bought two boxes of patches. If they want to use them then that's cool. I can't stand drugs. My smoke buddies is going nuts, poor bastard. He's trying to quit too.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Thank you and to everyone else that has offered positive feedback about kicking the habit. Those were some nasty pictures Saden, but effective.

I haven't smoked today and I had only two yesterday. When I was in the service, I only smoke one a day. The difference between then and now is about 6-3 miles every other day. With that said, I think I'm going to start jogging across the Manchester Bridge on my lunch break.

My people bought two boxes of patches. If they want to use them then that's cool. I can't stand drugs. My smoke buddies is going nuts, poor bastard. He's trying to quit too.

Richmonder, huh?

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Richmonder, huh?

I work in Richmond and live in Varina.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I work in Richmond and live in Varina.

Richmond is probably the hardest city in the US to quit smoking in. Good luck man!