I have no motivation to stop smokimg.

Let's see...it's no longer in style, most people think it's gross, including a lot of smokers, it's expensive as hell nowadays and will only get even more so, it will wrinkle your skin, people give you dirty looks, you can't smoke inside anywhere any more so it's a hassle, you probably don't even enjoy it, it's not impossible to quit, even other smokers will be impressed with you for quitting...this doesn't even touch health reasons.

ETA: oh, I should add that I quit cold turkey 5 years ago, pack a day habit starting at 15. Yep, it was hard. Yep, totally worth it.

yes these are all valid points and all so true, though I don't think anyone smokes for style, that was in the early 1900's
Mad Men is all that comes to mind.

I been thinking about quitting, but damn I gave up every thing else. we'll see.

Please post pictures and reasons. I just can't seem to find what I need.

I don't either. However, I got over it and quit anyhow. Nicotine patches got me through, took about 8 wks.
That doesn't mean that even after better than 5 yrs gone by I still don't feel a pang now and then :huh:
annnnd, I can smell a cigarette from a mile away, not unpleasant to me even now.

Don't judge me :laugh:

Good luck :drinker:

I'll weigh in here, aesthetics aside, the health risks are numerous and large. I am a firefighter EMT, and an ex smoker. I see people everyday, 55 yo Female C/O diff. Breathing. Etc. 9.9/10 they are smokers, been smoking 30 years. They have COPD and cant breathe laying down. Some quit, docs always ask why they smoke and they have a generic answer, and he says well if you don't quit, today, you are going to die soon, and not in a comfortable way. Sitting in a chair on O2 drowning in your own fluid from pulmonary edema caused by sclerosis of the lungs. If that isn't motivation, how about cost, a pack of my brand of cigarettes are five dollars plus change. A pack a day so 5 times 7 is 35 dollars a week. That is 140 dollars a month, 1680 dollars a year, it may not seem like much, but that is my cable bill. I quit cold turkey when I found out I had hypertension in my 20's. I also like to sing, and smoking caused mucus to build up on my vocal cords and kill my range and clarity. You can quit with the gum and willpower if you want. About E Cigarettes. They do reduce the tar and the heat and smoke damage. However you are still a nicotinwe addict and eexcessive stimulant abuse such as smoking or chewing, causes high blood pressure and is a precursor for coronary artery disease. If you want to be spread on a table, have your sternum cut open with a saw, have them take veins from your leg. Clamp you heart off and put you on a machine that pumps blood for you, while the surgeonakes a new path for blood to flow, then continue using your e cigarette. You can quit smoking once you get past 72 hours half the battle is over. Then it is no longer a chemical addiction it is all physical. Using nicorette or nicoderm as directed will help you quit smoking, only if you use it correctly. Of you have any questions about quitting, advice, or need some more graphic motivation, private message me and I will be happy to help the beat I can.

Nah.
What else would you like to change?
Start with that.

Agreed. I smoked for a reason. Once I fixed that reason, I could quit. What's your reason? My reason was an abusive, yet handsome smooth talking dirtbag. I'll spare you the codependent details, but stress equaled smokes.

I remember a job that gave me a 15 minute break every 4 hours, but smokers got about 4-5 extra cigarette breaks on top of that within the hour. Well in order to get the same amount of breaks I decided hell I'm going to do the same thing. Yeah not so bright. It took about 4-5 months before I started coughing up green stuff during my 15 minute jogs to work. I quit the cigarrettes and the nasty coughs just disappeared. I know to stop smoking after only 5 months wasn't very difficult but the point is how quickly it starts to attack your system! That's when I realized I was paying someone to give me cancer! Needless to say I have a much better job!:) Lesson I learned: I will never pay anyone money to hurt or possibly kill me!

Read Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking. It tells you every reason WHY you should quit but it never once makes you, you have to make that decision for yourself but I guarantee you you will want to stop by the end of the book.

I read it and I've never wanted another one since. Despite being in a house of smokers.

There's new research to suggest that e-cigs are also quite harmful for you. If I can find a link I will post it but it's very recent. Also with their rise in popularity there's a lot of toxic stuff going round sold on the cheap so becareful where you buy if you choose that method.

But I really do recommend the book, I smoked for 8 years and tried every other way. It really just spells it out to you why it's such an important thing to do.

Smoking led me here. Its my reason for getting in shape and living a more healthy life. 11months ago my husband at 40 yrs old had a stroke. Hes almost back to normal. (90%) With months of rehab thank God hes ok. Smoking wasnt the only reason but it does play a part. We have smoked and ate whatever whenever we wanted..being overweight ,smoking, not exercising, genetics led to high blood pressure which also played a part. Looking back I have to ask myself was it really worth it? NO. Does it get easier? YES. I have never felt better about myself for stopping. And losing weight at the same time. I wish you all the luck in the world that you find your reason to stop before its too late...We had the "it wont happen to me" syndrome. Everyone knows the risks of smoking..but it wont be me! Well it was us. That my friend was an eyeopener. GOOD LUCK!

Look at the side effects of lung cancer chemo. I work with people who are getting treatment for lung cancer. Its horrible watching someone slowly waste away. Lung cancer kills more people each year than breast and colon cancer combined. Trust me you don't want to take the risk! For the sake of yourself and your loved ones.

like others have said you have to want it for yourself ...that will be the difference between temporary quitter and permanent quitter...good luck!

I quit 13 years ago after a VERY bad lung infection. Let's just say that the 2 weeks I spent coughing up all those years of nasty foul smelling tar from my lungs has made me NEVER pick up a ciggie since. And you would not believe how good food taste !!! If you can't put them down, take each day and smoke one less, than two less then three---you will get there, you have the drive IN you.

This is not about motivation to quit but about moving you closer to quitting. When I quit, I had to smoking sensation counselor tell me in the months leading up to quitting, make smoking as boring as possible. When you smoke, just smoke. No talking on the phone, no eating, no reading, go outside , stand don't sit and only think about the smoking it self. Eventually, work up to no smoking while driving. If you need a cig while driving, stop the car get out and smoke. I was amazed that when I did this how boring smoking was in and of it self. Once it is boring and not as enjoyable, it is easier to find your motivation. Good luck to you.

Our son.

I can't say: Smoking is bad for you, it is expensive, and it will probably shorten your life and expect that he's going to take that seriously if I'm smoking.

I switched to Nicorette gum (which I still chew on occasion) and it also got me more interested in working out and nutrition.

I didn't think of it as quitting smoking, I thought of it as "I'm chosing not to smoke today." And, after 20 years of a pack a day, I've been smoke free for two years.

I am a respiratory therapist and COPD is a long slow way to die. Try plugging your nose and breathing through a straw for an hour and then think about doing that 24X7. Emphysema cannot be reversed

I worked at a hospital, and was amazed at how many RT's smoked. WHY does someone with so much knowledge/first hand experience, still smoke?

I am a respiratory therapist and COPD is a long slow way to die. Try plugging your nose and breathing through a straw for an hour and then think about doing that 24X7. Emphysema cannot be reversed

I worked at a hospital, and was amazed at how many RT's smoked. WHY does someone with so much knowledge/first hand experience, still smoke?

Simple answer is they dont believe it will happen to them.... same as other things really.