Non-smoking tips

I use the electronic cigarette. It helps. I have been off the real deal for over a year. I had a system in the van. start the van, seat belt, light up, put it in drive. lol so, I know what you are talking about. I have now cut way back on the e-cig. My problem is the hand to mouth issue. It was either food or a smoke.

sure..stop buying cigs.

the biggest block to quitting are those associations..my big thing was too driving, coffee and being on the computer.

i quit years ago by setting a firm date..i went a month out..i stepped down and took welbutrin. i slowly decreased how much i smoked, increased my workouts and tried to be healthy over all. after my date i havent smoked since. i used a lot of replacement oral triggers..like sun flower seeds, the kind you have to break open in your mouth. mostly is will power to just say no..but i'm lucky..i am very strong in the will power front...if i want to do something i do it full force. and wont stop till i accomplish whatever it is

You are not alone!! Driving and smoking is the norm for me here in the traffic hell of Southern California. I also suffer from severe anxiety caused by driving. I'm on low-dose Seroquel during the day to ease the stress of driving, but having a smoke in my truck makes the drive easier. I too, would love to quit, but the damn habit is so hard to break.

And, to make matters worse and make me feel like an *kitten*, my fiance has just started smoking again this week due to stress and from me always having cigarettes around. He has been smoke-free for over 6 months and quit with sheer will-power.

I like the idea of the worry stone (or something to keep your hand busy), but over-zealous police officers are notorious for pulling people over out here and claiming they were on a cell phone.

All in all, I'm very, very tempted to give the e-cig a try. I'm tired of my teeth getting yuckier, my truck being covered in ash and my windshield having that weird haze on the inside; and well, I just want to breathe!!!

Keep us posted as to what tips you try and what works!!!

Being ready to stop is the key. I have quit many many times over the years, but I havent had a smoke in over 4 years now and I am not even tempted any more because I dont want to start again. I cant have just one, its all or nothing.
The last time I quit I used patches, they work really well but you still have to WANT to do it.
The first 3 days are always the worst when you give up. If you get get through them you can totally quit for good.
As for smoking in the car - take your packet of smokes and chuck them in the boot before you get in the car.
Best of luck!
Stolly

ps - I used to smoke 40+ a day for well over 10 years