Anyone else quit smoking?

Congrats! Every cigarette you don’t smoke add’s 20mins to your life  Just imagine how many more special moments you can spend with your friends and family, the amount of money you save, and how every organ in your body functions efficiently – giving you a much better perception of the world around you, a better experience of life in general.

Keep a small list of all the positive benefits of quitting, and everytime you have a craving, read the list and remind yourself of why you’re quitting. Exercise is also a great way to get rid of cravings – among other benefits, a 10-15 min walk around the block works wonders.

I remember when I used to smoke a pack and a half of Kool Mild a day, before/after eating; if I were drinking out with friends, I could easily smoke a whole pack so I gave up drinking too, my original intention was to do so temporarily, but I ended up quitting for good! The cravings go away, the physical and mental addiction goes away, and you will feel better than you have ever felt before.

Be positive and stay strong my friend! Cessation is one of the best decisions you will ever make in your life. Aloha!

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I quit smoking cigarettes in 2008 and I it was the best decision I could have ever made. Well I guess it wasn't really a "decision" because at that time I just could not afford it. However, when I could afford it (a year or two later) I was not interested in picking up that habbit again. Since quitting my breathing has drastically improved and everything I eat tastes so much better than before. Every once in awhile when I am around somebody smoking, especially when I am drinking, I will crave one. The thing that helped me was remembering that it was one day at a time and that so much could happen in one day. I also had to keep doing the math on how much I actually saved like "I haven't smoked in 3 days.. that's 21 dollars... that's a half of a tank of gas" However, I did not quit smoking everything :smokin: so maybe that helped. Good luck It will all be worth it xox

Me and cigarettes have a really weird relationship. I'll smoke for 3 months, and then suddenly not want cigarettes and quit for 6 months with no physical or mental repercussions at all.

I don't know why. I've never felt addicted to them. Just sometimes I want to smoke, and other times I don't want to. Like, I quit cold turkey without even thinking about it. I just realize I haven't smoked in a week, and don't smoke again until I want a cig which usually lasts for months.

I quit in April 2009. You really have to want it. I remember waking up that morning, throwing away all of my cigarettes, butts, ashtrays, everything and taking my car to get it detailed (never smoked in the house). Next, I bought packets of Trident and put them into all of the places I would normally store my cigarettes (in the front pouch of my purse, the little cubby in the car, the kitchen counter) so when I reached for them, I would grab the gum and pop a piece. I also found it helpful not to quit the other habits I had created, like going outside and pacing on the phone on my 15 minute breaks. I still did that, just without the cigarette. I bought patches but I think I only used a few of them. I kept one in my back pocket for when I had a craving then I'd slap it on until it went away.

Anyways, these are the things that worked for ME. You have to find what works for you. I think the biggest question is if you are a habitual smoker or a nicotine addict. If you're are actually addicted to the nicotine, you might want to look at patches and gums. I was habitual, so I had to fill my habits another way. Best of luck!!

It has been almost exactly (to the minute) 2 weeks since my last cigarette. It was really tough for me at first (in the past, I've quit with chantix, i've never quit cold turkey). I had horrible mood swings, was so exhausted and got dizzy. I had a few puffs over the first couple of days and then decided to get Nicotine Lozenges and they worked like a charm. I haven't had one of those since last weekend and I still have some mood swings but I am doin a-ok and don't even crave cigarettes anymore. When my co-workers come in from smoking, it smells disgusting to me. I never thought I'd be able to do it, but I just knew it was time!
Good Luck!!!

I quit Sept 6, 2011. I used the patch, and also got alot of support from this website Quitnow.net and my 14 year old daughter who really wanted me to quit, and my supportive non-smoking husband. I can agree with everyone saying that you have to want it for yourself. Another thing, find something to replace smoking with, reading, writing, exercise, etc. I myself didn't and ended up gaining some weight. Good luck!

I quit 6 years ago this month. I used the patch and Wellbutrin. I made a promise to never smoke again and I have not. I smoke for 37 years. Good luck♥

Is there any sort of quit smoking groups on here? I had a search and can only find threads. Just finished reading Allen Carrs book, had my last cigarette and am now officially a non smoker (hopefully)
Think other peoples support might help though as ive never tried to quit before and have been smoking about 16 years
Anyone that can help or needs help themselves feel free to add me.

Thanks although ive been on here a while now still have prob;ems finding my way about

I stopped smoking over 6 years ago, all because of a book called the easy way to stop smoking by allen carr. I know it sounds crazy but it worked so well for me. I had tried so many things and suffered through periods of not smoking but always returned to it. This book let's you smoke while you read it and you quit on the morning after you finish it. I was able to quit with absolutely no cravings or any symptoms I had previously had. It was amazing. I don't understand how it worked, the entire time I was reading it I didn't think it would work, but here I am over 6 years later and I haven't wanted to smoke once since I read the book.

My dad also read it and stopped smoking after having smoked for over 40 years. Good luck to you!

I quit in August of last year. I put down the pack and took the kids to the mountains to visit family for a week. I removed everything negative and that stresses me out and I quit with barely any mood swings. Get away from stress and you'll be okay. You've made it 4 days already so your on the right track. Most of the people I know how quit failed within the first 24 hours.

I quit 7 days ago using a personal vaporizer. I smoked for 18 years and it saved my life. We as smokers usually have the hardest time with the fact that we enjoy that feeling of smoke hitting our throats and lungs...a PV gives you that sensation without any toxic chemicals...and for the critics, there are liquids out there that contain and DONT contain nicotine so lets not go the whole "nicotine addiction" responses. If you feel like you need to cheat and have a smoke for that feeling, research and invest in a PV (and I'm not talking those drugstore Blu e-cigs). Vaping is not smoking..its Vaping (vapor not smoke). Vaping has the potential to save millions of lives if the majority of smokers give it a shot. People are quick to say, "well, we don't know if its harming us or what it is", sorry to say but tons of research studies are coming out stating that it is not harmful and can be a great harm reduction technique for smokers...so do you go back to cigarettes which we know for sure will kill you or go for something that, lets be honest, compared to smoking doesn't even come close in toxicity. Vaping is in its infancy but it will make major dents in big tobacco...you watch, Philip Morris etc are sweating right now. Read up people! Angecus..PM me if you want some more info or advice....I'm not advocating you take up another habit for dropping smoking tobacco but I do know how difficult it is to quit tobacco, I quit many times and for the first time ever I have absolutely no interest in smoking a cigarette. (and my liquid has no nicotine in it). Just whenever I eat, drive in my car I use it to curb my cravings...the cravings, not the nicotine get you back to smoking eventually. Good luck!

Honey, I quit back in January 2012...January 16th to be exact. I still have days where I want it, but nothing like when I first quit. I used Chantix, but it made me incredibly loopy. I had to get off Chantix, so I chewed cinnamon sticks by the jarful. The cinnamon stickes helped a LOT!

Congratulations! I smoked my last cigarette at 8:47pm, Sunday night, 4/1/2012 after 48 years. I used the patch and a prescription from my doc for Zyban/Wellbutrin. I was less jittery than I anticipated too. As with you I think it had a lot to do with attitude.

Aside from being healthier, I love the fact that I don't have to think about cigarettes anymore. Do I have enough for tonight? Will I have something to smoke tomorrow morning? Should I go out tonight and stock up? What a relief!

I've been a pack a day smoker for 16yrs and 2013 is going to be my year to quit! going to try and do it cold turkey before turning to the help of any of the aids.