Smokers
Hi! I smoke since the age of 16. It's a vicious habit you can't get rid of that easy. I know that it will be quite a hassle when I will finally quit cigarettes. Smokers will know what I'm talking about.
Can anyone share a successful story about quitting cigarettes?
And is anyone else afraid they might gain weight if they stop smoking?!
Would love to start a support group for us smokers that also deal with weight problems. :ohwell:
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Can anyone share a successful story about quitting cigarettes?
And is anyone else afraid they might gain weight if they stop smoking?!
Would love to start a support group for us smokers that also deal with weight problems. :ohwell:
:flowerforyou:
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Hi there
I'm 21; I had started smoking casually when I was 12 (mostly with my big sister, who also smoked), but started smoking heavily by 14. In the last 5 years when I smoked, I'd smoke about a pack and a half a day - MINIMUM, a pack a day. It did help me maintain my low weight, since I'd often smoke whenever I felt hungry, instead of eating. Unfortunately, it brought on a unique heart condition in which sometimes, for no reason or trigger, my heart rate would spike and give me the same symptoms people experience during hyperventilation. My dad's a paramedic and he said there's no cure for this, but it's not dangerous unless I do a couple maneuvers to make it go away and it persists. It only happened from time to time though, so I kept smoking, lol. (I still have it, and have no way of knowing if it'll ever go away, but it occurs FAR less frequently than it used to.)
I quit for 8 months during my senior year of high school, and I definitely did gain about 5 to 10 pounds. It mostly showed in my face, which rounded out a little bit. But surprisingly, most of my family and friends said I looked healthier, as when I smoked heavily, my cheeks were really gaunt and I was dangerously thin looking at times (my grandparents would always ask me if I had an ED lol).
I wound up quitting for a second time on August 20th of last year, and I haven't smoked a single cigarette since (4 days ago marked 9 months, my new record). I'm the kind of person who can't quit gradually - I have to quit cold turkey, or else I get back into it (say, if I have a bad day, and suddenly I'd be back to smoking a pack and a half). But I also quit drinking Pepsi and Coke cold turkey on the same day (I drank about 3-5 cans of either a day). In a way, that was probably one of my smartest moves, because I found I barely craved cigarettes as much as I craved Pepsi and/or Coke :P Admittedly, in the beginning, from time to time I'd use a nicotine-free e-smoke whenever I was around friends who smoked, because I missed the HABIT more than anything.
I didn't gain weight like I did the first time I quit - if I did, anyways, I didn't notice it. Obviously, I'm not as thin as I was when I smoked, but that's to be expected. But my face didn't round out like the last time. Much of my family and most of my best friends back home smoke, so whenever I go home and visit, sometimes it's tough not to want to give in to cravings, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Especially now that I'm all gung ho about my diet and working my *kitten* off with walking and Pilates classes, so I'll be continuing that and finding a Pilates studio to go to whenever I can during the 2 (busy) months I'll be back in Ontario this summer. Hopefully that will keep me motivated and keep me from straying back into that habit.0 -
I quit smoking many years ago... I realized my guilt and shame about smoking were part of the mentality of an addict. I got mad at myself for always having to smoke with the ordinary ups and downs in the days and refused to be an addict. I also joined a stop smoking program and went for 6 weeks even though I'd quit before it started -- I know that kept me from starting again. Many hospitals today have free programs. I paid $300 for mine and it was worth every penny.
The first couple of days were rough, almost like having the flu, but I told myself, "Tough ****." It got easier over time. I was very serious about quitting -- I stayed away from all people who smoked and all situations (like pubs) where I could smell smoke for about 6 months. I gave myself treats like books, travel, good coffee, and body lotions that smelled great. All cravings stopped after 4 months. It's been over 20 years now, incredibly.
I enjoyed smoking, to be honest, but didn't enjoy the sore throats, coughs, expense, the bad smell on my clothes, and daily worries about disease. That's no way to live. Quitting is hard, but millions of people have done it -- the hardest part is making the decision. You can do it!0 -
Hi there I'm 21; I had started smoking casually when I was 12 (mostly with my big sister, who also smoked), but started smoking heavily by 14. In the last 5 years when I smoked, I'd smoke about a pack and a half a day - MINIMUM, a pack a day. It did help me maintain my low weight, since I'd often smoke whenever I felt hungry, instead of eating. Unfortunately, it brought on a unique heart condition in which sometimes, for no reason or trigger, my heart rate would spike and give me the same symptoms people experience during hyperventilation. My dad's a paramedic and he said there's no cure for this, but it's not dangerous unless I do a couple maneuvers to make it go away and it persists. It only happened from time to time though, so I kept smoking, lol. (I still have it, and have no way of knowing if it'll ever go away, but it occurs FAR less frequently than it used to.)
I quit for 8 months during my senior year of high school, and I definitely did gain about 5 to 10 pounds. It mostly showed in my face, which rounded out a little bit. But surprisingly, most of my family and friends said I looked healthier, as when I smoked heavily, my cheeks were really gaunt and I was dangerously thin looking at times (my grandparents would always ask me if I had an ED lol).
I wound up quitting for a second time on August 20th of last year, and I haven't smoked a single cigarette since (4 days ago marked 9 months, my new record). I'm the kind of person who can't quit gradually - I have to quit cold turkey, or else I get back into it (say, if I have a bad day, and suddenly I'd be back to smoking a pack and a half). But I also quit drinking Pepsi and Coke cold turkey on the same day (I drank about 3-5 cans of either a day). In a way, that was probably one of my smartest moves, because I found I barely craved cigarettes as much as I craved Pepsi and/or Coke :P Admittedly, in the beginning, from time to time I'd use a nicotine-free e-smoke whenever I was around friends who smoked, because I missed the HABIT more than anything.
I didn't gain weight like I did the first time I quit - if I did, anyways, I didn't notice it. Obviously, I'm not as thin as I was when I smoked, but that's to be expected. But my face didn't round out like the last time. Much of my family and most of my best friends back home smoke, so whenever I go home and visit, sometimes it's tough not to want to give in to cravings, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Especially now that I'm all gung ho about my diet and working my *kitten* off with walking and Pilates classes, so I'll be continuing that and finding a Pilates studio to go to whenever I can during the 2 (busy) months I'll be back in Ontario this summer. Hopefully that will keep me motivated and keep me from straying back into that habit.
Thank you for sharing this! Yeah, I know how your social environment can be a big problem. My boyfriend smokes, 80% of my friends do. I hope I will achieve what you did. And I know that it was not easy. So way to go and wish me luck.
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Thank you for sharing this! Yeah, I know how your social environment can be a big problem. My boyfriend smokes, 80% of my friends do. I hope I will achieve what you did. And I know that it was not easy. So way to go and wish me luck.
Absolutely - you can do it, we believe in you! I understand that it'll be tough though, and if it takes a few tries, that's okay; I can't imagine trying to quit smoking if my partner smoked, geez... But the fact that you seem to want to is already a huge step in the right direction. Just know that, on average, it takes around 7 tries for a smoker to successfully quit for good Sometimes, that thought made me feel a bit better if I fell off the wagon (I mentioned that I quit before this time for 8 months, but I didn't mention that - in between that - I'd sporadically "quit" anywhere from several hours to a week or two before I'd lose my cool and go back to it.
OH, one other HUGE piece of advice that ties into my last point: don't make a big public announcement about it when you quit, or tell a ton of people at first. I always made the mistake of making a Facebook status about it, and then suddenly my WHOLE friends list would know. Then, when I'd cave and start smoking again, you have all that added guilt of a bunch of your friends shaking their heads and saying, "Nooooo, you were doing so good!" etc. When I quit in August, I only told a few people and waited until I'd quit for about a month before I announced it on FB, because I was proud of it Just a thought! 0 -
I quit smoking many years ago... I realized my guilt and shame about smoking were part of the mentality of an addict. I got mad at myself for always having to smoke with the ordinary ups and downs in the days and refused to be an addict. I also joined a stop smoking program and went for 6 weeks even though I'd quit before it started -- I know that kept me from starting again. Many hospitals today have free programs. I paid $300 for mine and it was worth every penny.
The first couple of days were rough, almost like having the flu, but I told myself, "Tough ****." It got easier over time. I was very serious about quitting -- I stayed away from all people who smoked and all situations (like pubs) where I could smell smoke for about 6 months. I gave myself treats like books, travel, good coffee, and body lotions that smelled great. All cravings stopped after 4 months. It's been over 20 years now, incredibly.
I enjoyed smoking, to be honest, but didn't enjoy the sore throats, coughs, expense, the bad smell on my clothes, and daily worries about disease. That's no way to live. Quitting is hard, but millions of people have done it -- the hardest part is making the decision. You can do it!
Thank you so much for the support! You are an inspiration for me. The good news is that if someone would have asked me 1 year ago if I wanted to quit smoking I would've definitely said no. But lately it's another story. I think I'm ready to give it a try, even if it'll be tough. And people like you and Sarah are what I need to keep me motivated.0 -
I've never smoked, but my parents have both smoked for decades. My dad quit in March and is still going strong, and I'm so proud of him. He's made a real commitment to getting healthy since my mom divorced him; he dropped a hundred pounds in about 18 months, and has his type II diabetes more or less under control; he takes medication, but doesn't have to inject insulin or check his blood sugar daily. He's in better health now than he ever has been as long as I've known him. And he realized a few months ago that everything he's doing is all for naught if he keeps smoking. It took him 30 years to have that epiphany, but I'm glad he did.
The point of my story is that the motivation to quit has to come from within you. I'm sure you understand that, but that's the theme you're going to see come up in everyone else's story. You can't quit until you decide to quit. And, for whatever the words of a stranger on the Internet are worth, I believe you can make that decision. You can do it.
You may gain weight. But don't focus on the scale. Focus on being healthy.0 -
Smoking is the WORST thing you can do to your body but I don't judge I wish you sincere luck in your quitting journey
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Thank you for sharing this! Yeah, I know how your social environment can be a big problem. My boyfriend smokes, 80% of my friends do. I hope I will achieve what you did. And I know that it was not easy. So way to go and wish me luck.
Absolutely - you can do it, we believe in you! I understand that it'll be tough though, and if it takes a few tries, that's okay; I can't imagine trying to quit smoking if my partner smoked, geez... But the fact that you seem to want to is already a huge step in the right direction. Just know that, on average, it takes around 7 tries for a smoker to successfully quit for good Sometimes, that thought made me feel a bit better if I fell off the wagon (I mentioned that I quit before this time for 8 months, but I didn't mention that - in between that - I'd sporadically "quit" anywhere from several hours to a week or two before I'd lose my cool and go back to it.
OH, one other HUGE piece of advice that ties into my last point: don't make a big public announcement about it when you quit, or tell a ton of people at first. I always made the mistake of making a Facebook status about it, and then suddenly my WHOLE friends list would know. Then, when I'd cave and start smoking again, you have all that added guilt of a bunch of your friends shaking their heads and saying, "Nooooo, you were doing so good!" etc. When I quit in August, I only told a few people and waited until I'd quit for about a month before I announced it on FB, because I was proud of it Just a thought!
I'll definitely keep that in mind. And if I manage to quit smoking with all my smoker friend around I will definitely have one more reason to be proud of myself I think. My boyfriend once said that if I could quit smoking, he would as well. So there's one more reason to do it.0 -
Ive been smoking for 8 years now I think or close enough which at 24 is a third of my life already.
I haven't quit and until recently I haven't even wanted to on any level.
It is the desire for elite fitness and to be around in the best condition possible for as long as possible for my family that are my reasons.
Fortunately I come from a athletic family so I still have above average lung capacity and
cardio but I must still quit & I know I will do it in the next year or two.
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I've never smoked, but my parents have both smoked for decades. My dad quit in March and is still going strong, and I'm so proud of him. He's made a real commitment to getting healthy since my mom divorced him; he dropped a hundred pounds in about 18 months, and has his type II diabetes more or less under control; he takes medication, but doesn't have to inject insulin or check his blood sugar daily. He's in better health now than he ever has been as long as I've known him. And he realized a few months ago that everything he's doing is all for naught if he keeps smoking. It took him 30 years to have that epiphany, but I'm glad he did.
The point of my story is that the motivation to quit has to come from within you. I'm sure you understand that, but that's the theme you're going to see come up in everyone else's story. You can't quit until you decide to quit. And, for whatever the words of a stranger on the Internet are worth, I believe you can make that decision. You can do it.
You may gain weight. But don't focus on the scale. Focus on being healthy.
Thank you! Your dad is a true hero.
So many kind, supportive words from you all! I am very touched. Bless you!0 -
Ive been smoking for 8 years now I think or close enough which at 24 is a third of my life already.
I haven't quit and until recently I haven't even wanted to on any level.
It is the desire for elite fitness and to be around in the best condition possible for as long as possible for my family that are my reasons.
Fortunately I come from a athletic family so I still have above average lung capacity and
cardio but I must still quit & I know I will do it in the next year or two.
-Blake
I think we deserve to quit smoking, in order to be healthy and free. I hope to quit this summer and turn my life around. I wish you all the best! :flowerforyou:0 -
I just recently quit tobacco. I'm 20. I had smoke since I was 16 and chewed tobacco since I was 15. I went to go stay at a friends house who finds all tobacco disgusting and didn't bring any cigs or dip with me and just stopped after that. The first week sucked but after that it started getting easier and easier. I've been tobacco free for over a month0
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Smoking is the WORST thing you can do to your body but I don't judge I wish you sincere luck in your quitting journey
Alex
It really is the worst. I hope that soon I will share a success story.
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I still smoke. The longest I went was 8 months. I do plan to quit this year - but I also figured that my anxiety is a contributing factor to my weight gain AND my smoking.
I have my weight loss under control now, it has been almost a full year. I am currently working on my anxiety - so I am hoping to drop the smokes in a few months from now.
I always feel so conflicted when I eat clean, work out hard...then light up a smoke. It just doesn't belong! 0 -
I just recently quit tobacco. I'm 20. I had smoke since I was 16 and chewed tobacco since I was 15. I went to go stay at a friends house who finds all tobacco disgusting and didn't bring any cigs or dip with me and just stopped after that. The first week sucked but after that it started getting easier and easier. I've been tobacco free for over a month
Congrats! Keep it up!0 -
I just recently quit tobacco. I'm 20. I had smoke since I was 16 and chewed tobacco since I was 15. I went to go stay at a friends house who finds all tobacco disgusting and didn't bring any cigs or dip with me and just stopped after that. The first week sucked but after that it started getting easier and easier. I've been tobacco free for over a month
Congrats! Keep it up!
Thanks! And I never had an issue with weight gain. I actually still didn't eat when I would normally dip or smoke, but I gradually got my appetite back0 -
I still smoke. The longest I went was 8 months. I do plan to quit this year - but I also figured that my anxiety is a contributing factor to my weight gain AND my smoking.
I have my weight loss under control now, it has been almost a full year. I am currently working on my anxiety - so I am hoping to drop the smokes in a few months from now.
I always feel so conflicted when I eat clean, work out hard...then light up a smoke. It just doesn't belong!
I also struggle sometimes with anxiety. I think somehow smoking and anxiety are linked together. I wish you all the best. We shall be smoke- and anxiety free at this time next year. 0 -
I have tried many times to quit smoking........I just had my last cig about an hour ago .......I keep telling myself I want to quit and I need to quit.... working out and smoking is NO good ... we can do this ..add me if you would like ...Megan0
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I have tried many times to quit smoking........I just had my last cig about an hour ago .......I keep telling myself I want to quit and I need to quit.... working out and smoking is NO good ... we can do this ..add me if you would like ...Megan
Yeah we can! Added you! Hugs!0 -
I started smoking at age 11. I smoked for 39 years! I thought about and attempted to quit many times over the years.
I gained my weight just before I actually stopped smoking. I had been feeling less than well for a long time. It got to where I could barely breathe or move anymore. That is when I started gaining. Finally, I thought I was just waiting to die. I really felt that I had emphysema. So, a trip to the doctor followed. To my surprise, and his, I did not have emphysema and he actually said my lungs looked wonderful. He couldn't even believe I had smoked, let alone for almost 40 years. I asked for help to quit that day. He prescribed me Chantix. I used it as directed and was smoke free within the next week. I never smoked another one and never had a withdrawl or craving. I thought I found a miracle cure. That was 5 years ago.
I did not start thinking of losing that weight until 02/24/12. But, when I decided it was time, there was no stopping me. I am 11 pounds from my goal weight, down from a 20/22 to a 4/6 and have gained an entire, wonderful life that gives me such joy now.
Do whatever you can to take control and experience all life has to offer. It's wonderful to be among the living. I look fit and healthy, I feel fit and healthy and now I feel like I have so much more life to live. Giving up the smokes was the first step. Do it! Good luck! I hope you get everything in life that you hope for!
By the way, I' just turned 56 years old and nobody believes it. 0 -
I started smoking at age 11. I smoked for 39 years! I thought about and attempted to quit many times over the years.
I gained my weight just before I actually stopped smoking. I had been feeling less than well for a long time. It got to where I could barely breathe or move anymore. That is when I started gaining. Finally, I thought I was just waiting to die. I really felt that I had emphysema. So, a trip to the doctor followed. To my surprise, and his, I did not have emphysema and he actually said my lungs looked wonderful. He couldn't even believe I had smoked, let alone for almost 40 years. I asked for help to quit that day. He prescribed me Chantix. I used it as directed and was smoke free within the next week. I never smoked another one and never had a withdrawl or craving. I thought I found a miracle cure. That was 5 years ago.
I did not start thinking of losing that weight until 02/24/12. But, when I decided it was time, there was no stopping me. I am 11 pounds from my goal weight, down from a 20/22 to a 4/6 and have gained an entire, wonderful life that gives me such joy now.
Do whatever you can to take control and experience all life has to offer. It's wonderful to be among the living. I look fit and healthy, I feel fit and healthy and now I feel like I have so much more life to live. Giving up the smokes was the first step. Do it! Good luck! I hope you get everything in life that you hope for! By the way, I' just turned 56 years old and nobody believes it.
You are an inspiration to me! There are words I need that could turn my life around. Lots of hugs and respect! 0 -
I started smoking at age 12. I quit cold turkey the day my daughter was diagnosed with asthma when I was 23. Did I gain weight from quitting? No. I gained weight from eating! LOL You can do it if you really want to.0
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I quit cold turkey after 20 years of smoking, I can recommend Allen Carr's Easy Way book, a fair number of MFPs have had success with it. Good luck.0
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I started smoking at age 12. I quit cold turkey the day my daughter was diagnosed with asthma when I was 23. Did I gain weight from quitting? No. I gained weight from eating! LOL You can do it if you really want to.
Congrats for the strong will! I am happy for you and your daughter!
It's a tricky thing with smoking vs. eating. I kinda have the tendency to eat more if I'm not smoking, like lots of people. But I know it's a matter of self-control. Hope to prove myself that I'm stronger than I think. Hugs!0 -
Any temporary weight gain from quitting smoking is totally worth it. You can shed the pounds, but you can't get rid of premature wrinkles around the mouth and all the other nasty permanent effects of smoking.0
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I smoked a pack a day for 35 years and quit cold turkey last December. It was time. I was ready. For about 3 weeks I ate everything in sight. Once the cravings began to subside, I buckled down and began to change my eating habits. I'm not claiming to be special or more disciplined than the average person. I had decided that it was time to take control, to get healthy. Anyone can do it. You just need to make the decision and carry it out. You have to be ready to make a change and determined to see it through.0
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Any temporary weight gain from quitting smoking is totally worth it. You can shed the pounds, but you can't get rid of premature wrinkles around the mouth and all the other nasty permanent effects of smoking.
You are right!0 -
I'm using vapes to quit. I'm down to 2 cigs a day from about 8...0
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Here is something from the Network for a Healthy California that might be helpful:
Q Who gains weight when they stop smoking? Will I?
A: Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. People are most likely to gain weight
when they stop smoking if they have smoked for 10 to 20 years or smoked one or more packs of
cigarettes a day. You can control your weight while you quit smoking by making healthy eating
and physical activity a part of your life.
When nicotine, a chemical in cigarette smoke, leaves your body, you may experience:
• Short-term weight gain. The nicotine kept your body weight low (by artificially
increasing your heart rate, which takes more energy), and when you quit smoking, your
body returns to the weight it would have been had you never smoked.
• You might gain 3 to 5 pounds due to water retention during the first week after quitting.
• A need for fewer calories. After you stop smoking, you may use fewer calories than when
you were smoking.
Q: Does this additional weight gain hurt my health?
The health risks of smoking are far greater than the risks of gaining 5 to 10 pounds. Smoking
causes more than 400,000 deaths each year in the United States. The benefits of quitting smoking
far outweigh the risks of a few extra pounds.
Q: How can I minimize weight gain?
Be more physically active. This will help you burn more calories and is a healthy way to control
your weight and take your mind off smoking. In addition to helping control your weight, exercise
increases your energy, promotes self-confidence, improves your health, and may help relieve the
stress and depression caused by the lack of nicotine in your body.
Gradually improve your eating habits. Changing your eating habits too quickly can add to the
stress you may feel as you try to quit smoking. Eating a variety of foods is a good way to
improve your health. The Nutrition Facts Label that is found on most processed food products
can also help you select foods that meet your daily nutritional needs. Try to limit foods high in
fat and sugar. Try to eat mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats/fishes. Cut out
high calorie beverages and sauces.
Learn which foods are best for maintaining a healthy weight. Sometimes the hardest part of
losing weight is figuring out what to eat and what to avoid. Start reading food labels and seeking
out advice from health care providers/nutritionists about which foods you should be eating.
Replace smoking with other activities. Snack on fruit or sugarless gum to satisfy sweet
cravings. Consider taking up a new activity/hobby to replace smoking. You could try taking
walks, knitting or working puzzles.
Drink less caffeine. Limit beverages that contain caffeine (coffee, sodas, non-herbal tea).
Nicotine withdrawal often makes people jittery and nervous; caffeine may only make nicotine
withdrawal worse.
Get enough sleep. When you feel tired, you are more likely to crave cigarettes and food.
Reduce tension. People often turn to food in times of stress. Try to find an activity that helps
you reduce stress like taking walks or doing breathing exercises.
Get support and encouragement. You need a lot of support when you quit smoking. Talk to a
friend when you get the urge to smoke or join a support group such as Nicotine Anonymous. If
you can, find a friend to quit with you for mutual support.
Try not to do things that tempt you to smoke or eat when you are not hungry. Make a note
of where and when you feel most tempted to smoke and avoid these situations. Substitute healthy
activities for smoking to help you avoid the urge to smoke or eat when you are not hungry.
Try not to panic about modest weight gain. Some weight gain is a normal result of the nicotine
leaving the body. If possible, before you quit, prepare a plan to quit smoking that includes simple
changes in your eating and exercise habits. Improving your lifestyle as you stop smoking can
help you prevent a large weight gain and become a healthy nonsmoker.0 -
Hey there,
I quit smoking four years ago. Before that I'd pretty much been a smoker since my earliest days in my mum's uterus. She smoked, my father smoked, well, everybody in my family smoked. I started smoking first hand when I was 13. So how did I quit? I locked myself in my house for seven days and told everyone to stay away from me. Why?
1. I had done a lot of research on cigarette addiction and had concluded that if I could keep myself away from the chemical for at least 5 days that I stood a fighting chance. I made it 7 days to be safe.
2. I had to be alone for a week because everyone I knew smoked. I couldn't have them over as it would defeat the purpose of completely eliminating nicotine from my life for a week.
For me the challenge of quitting was exactly that, a challenge. I wanted to quit, but for years I had fallen into the same psychological trap that almost every smoker does when they think of quitting. That trap is the idea that it is somehow very difficult, physically taxing, emotionally draining, etc. So before I locked myself in I told myself over and over again that it would be easier than I had heard, that everyone else just psychs themselves out.
During my seven days of solitude I washed all of my bedding and clothes multiple times; washed my ceilings, walls, and windows; worked out everyday for at least 30 minutes; and consciously kept myself from replacing smoking with another habit like gum chewing, sucking on pens or straws, picking my nails, etc. The idea is to quit a habit, not replace it with another one.
I emerged from my spotless home feeling victorious. I hadn't had a craving for a cigarette since about half through day 3, I was already smelling things better, and overall feeling much better-especially in the mornings because my cough that had been there for years had grown much less severe. I went to visit a smoking friend who had told me she wanted to quit so I could inspire with my victory. As soon as I got close to her a wall of stench hit my face like a shovel, digging into my senses and making me gag. The smell of a smoker is one that is truly disgusting, and I had never realised it before that because I'd always been desensitised to it. That was the proverbial nail in the coffin for me. I never want to smell like that again.
Have I had cravings in the last four years? Yes, but mild. It wasn't a longing for it or anything powerful enough to even make me seriously consider lighting up, but there have been maybe 10 times over the past four years at which I thought 'damn, I could use a smoke.' They were all caused by stress or anxiety, but I got through them without smoking or replacing smoking with another habit.
Now I just need to do this with food.
I hope this helps a little. Good luck with quitting. 0
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