Anyone else quit smoking?
healthymebetterme
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I'm on Day 4 now, feeling surprisingly really good. In the past when I've tried to give up I've always felt crabbit. Mood swings and cravings galore! But this time round I feel great. I don't WANT to smoke anymore. I'm ready for all obstacles quitting will put me through and I'm definitely ready for the healthier body!
How are you getting on with quitting or are you planning to quit soon?
Are you using any tools to help you (tablets, e-cigarettes, etc or just on pure willpower?
How are you getting on with quitting or are you planning to quit soon?
Are you using any tools to help you (tablets, e-cigarettes, etc or just on pure willpower?
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My last cigarette was July 10, 2010. I'm going to give you the best advice i was given that I'll NEVER foregt. I used the patch too BTW.
A much older woman who I was speaking with one day said to me " Honey, the best advice I was given and I quit over 20 years ago is first, you have to want it and second just know and accept that for at least 4-6 months - it's going to really suck. I mean you are going to be moody and feel like crap some days. But it WILL let up and get better. Then, you'll thank youself. Just stick it out."
You know what? She was 100% correct. Good luck.0 -
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 started tapering off smoking last year, finally quitting for good in May. I had slowed down significantly a few months before that, but I needed a smoke every now and then. The thing that really made me stop was riding my bike and working out. I couldn't spare the lung capacity.0
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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 xox0
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congrats, one day at a time and then one day you will realize that wow you have not even thought about it in like a week, month, year. I have 8 years behind me. My husband smokes and all it does now is make me mad that he smokes around me and the smell of him after he has one keeps me reassured that smoking is so not cool, fun or worth the money. as far as eating your going to discover that now you have taste buds how awesome food tastes. So just be careful Drink lots and lots of water to flush the nicotine out of your body YOU have the right mind set so you will be successful0
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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.0 -
I quit several months ago. I literally stopped counting, stopped focusing on it altogether. I simply got sick of the smell, the taste, the look. I got sick of my house and car and clothes stinking. Most of all I got freaking sick of my rather long (mid back) soft, silky awesome smelling hair STINKING OF CIGs. UGH. My ex fiance' smoked up MY HOUSE AND MY CAR and I hated it. Now he's an EX and my house doesnt stink anymore.................BONUS!!
Next to the hair stinking thing was the hugest biggest thing ever that convinced me to stop
mega trouble breathing. Just walking to the car, taking a shower, making supper et al. I would struggle to breathe to the point that Id break out in a sweat. I got sick in July and landed in the hospital with a systemic bacterial infection among other things. I puked for days, couldnt eat, was on more meds than any 10 people should be. Once discharged Id lost 20 lbs (and have kept going obviously)and havent touched a cig or even wanted to since. I breathe soooooo much better and dont smell either LOL Funny thing is......I dont crave them 99% of the time. If somebody pisses me off I may.....but I havent caved yet.
..............and because I have no idea where I was headed with this........Im leaving now>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>0 -
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!!0 -
I quit smoking on new years too! Day 4!!! I"m using gum and the occasion e-cig but I havent used either more than twice a day. I feel surprisingly good too, but i'm the same as you... I'm just done with it. I don't WANT to smoke anymore.
I'm gonna friend ya!!!0 -
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!!!0 -
I'm on day 3 of Chantix, I can go days without a craving or I might smoke a pack. I HATE the smell of my clothes and hair and that is probably the biggest motivator alongside the money I will save for wanting to quit. The problem I'm facing is purely the habit; done eating...smoke, going to bed....smoke, driving somewhere smoke...I have got to find a replacement for the actions. I can not crave smoking at all and then look at the clock and realise that I've missed a normal smoke break time and will become a fiend. I know for me it's 90% mental. Good luck to you! If you need an extra friend, please feel free to add me, and we can check in on eachother!0
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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!0
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Congratulations! I quit four years ago (well, for Christmas 2008) and the first few months were the hardest. After about six months of constant telling myself "Not today" and "You don't need it" and "Think about something else".... I finally didn't have to think much about it at all anymore. I had really quit, physically and psychologically. It's definitely not an overnight thing. Now I don't even like the smell of it, it gives me a bit of a headache. But while I was in the process of actively quitting, I found that sugar-free gum, sunflower seeds (in the shell, so you have to take a bit of time cracking them open) and drinking more water than I could stand all really helped me focus the craving on something else. Had to change my sleep and eating times for a while too, to avoid the habitual cigarettes after meal or before bed. And frankly I was crabby (oops, can't use the word I originally put, but I bet you can guess it) for a lot of that time, and easily annoyed, and on a short fuse... but it was well worth it in the end. I sleep better, breathe better and feel better0
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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♥0
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Great decision. Stick with it and you will not regret it. My mom quit a year ago. She used the patch and her doctor prescribed Wellbutrin for the first few months. She did not have any ill effects, mood swings, or desires to replace it with something else.
I would strongly encourage you to get some type of medication at first to help with the cravings and the mood swings. In contrast to my mother's smooth sailing, I almost divorced my hubby when he quit because he became so angry and irritable I could not talk to him without it turning into a full blown argument. He also replaced his cravings with food. That was 22 years ago, but he still weighs over 330 pounds because of the addicition.0 -
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.0 -
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.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/755-quitting-smoking0 -
Thanks although ive been on here a while now still have prob;ems finding my way about0
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I am over 2 years, no smoking at all. (After quitting 40 times, for 4 years before that!)
another success with Alan Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking!0 -
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!0 -
HA - I Should have read the replys before I posted - I see Allen Carr's book has helped a lot of us Yay!0
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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.0
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Today is 7 days completely smoke-free for me. I ca't believe it. I smoked 10 cigs a day for 29 years and never wanted to even try quitting. I didn't even plan to quit for New Years - I just woke up and figured I'd give it a shot (and because my son really wanted me to quit).
I don't feel like a "non-smoker" yet. I'm so afraid I'll crack...0 -
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!0
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4 years, 14 weeks, 2 days, 21 hours, 42 minutes, and 46 seconds ago according to my iPhone app. I've apparently saved £11,066.82 and not smoked 31,218 cigarettes...
Quit cold turkey, craved them for a long time, but haven't looked back.0 -
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!0
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Tomorrow will be five years for me. It was my third attempt. First time was with the patch. It lasted six months and then I started a new job and started back. Second attempt was also with the patch. It lasted a year and then I got a new job. This last time I used lozenges. Since then I have moved across the country and changed jobs, but I'm fine. Zero cravings. It's like I never smoked. I think something in my body chemistry finally changed. During the first two attempts when I grabbed a cigarette again it was like nothing had ever changed. This last time, about three months in while at the bar, I took a few drags off of a friend's cigarette and about gagged. They tasted absolutely nothing like they had before. That was it. On a side note, I'm so glad I quite when I did. They were about $20 a carton when I quit. I looked at prices recently had almost had a heart attack. LOL0
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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!0 -
That's me gone a week now! I survived my brother's 18th birthday party without smoking, beyond proud of myself! I even sat beside someone who had gone out for a cigarette and when they came back the smell made me feel sick. I used to smell like that! Well no more and I feel fantastic for it!0
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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.0
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