I'm quitting smoking

I quit smoking 2 years ago, and it was very hard. I have also cut out drink which makes it a bit easier. When I was quitting I just kept as busy as possible and chewed gum instead. Gum lasts longer than a cigarette and tastes better. It's not an easy thing to quit but you can do it! I wish you the best of luck!

I have never smoked so I can't offer you advise but I just wanna say well done for quitting! Cancer has affected too many people in my life, don't let it get into your life too!!

Keep at it!!! ❤️

I am almost 2 years tobacco free. My Dr. had me on wellbutrin, the patch and gum at the same time. It does get easier.

Im nearly 4 months in to my quit. Every one is different but for me, I started a serious amount of exercise as well. Try wanting a cigarette after an hour of working out. It really helped. In time, feeling fitter adds a weight to your quit, you think why would i want to go back?

I quit smoking two and a half years ago.. I started smoking when I was 18.. After I turned 22 I tried quitting every year.. Every NEW YEAR.. There were years I only made it to end of January, and there were years I made it all the way to October..

When my 6 year old daughter told me that smoking was bad for me, that's when I realized I really need to quit. It was very difficult, but a few months after I stopped smoking, my husband decided to quit smoking as well. He smoked for 21 years!! He became my motivation, because I knew if I start smoking again, he will start smoking again...

Getting healthy: I quit 13 months ago after smoking for several decades. None of my friends or family smoked anymore--it was getting lonely! I went cold turkey, a big surprise to me. After 3 days the nicotine is out of your body--the rest is willpower and each day I had more as I did not want to go through the first 3 days again. Even if you have to hide under your quilt, don't cave in. You'll be so much happier with yourself. Good for you. Thinking of you. Hang in there!

I have been smoke free for two years..... it was hard and it is still hard, for me I took up boxing to help from smoking ...... I would get so winded while hitting the bags. But after about a week it got easier....it is going to take lots of will power on your part good luck!!!!

When I quit smoking I had an unexpected side effect, all my dishes were done everyday, the front room was spotless, the bathroom beautiful, the car welcoming, the bedrooms organized, the garage organized as well, the yard mowed,...................................

My husband and I quit together 3.5 weeks ago. It's really hard. We decided not to have any alcohol during these beginning stages as well because we would want to have a smoke to go along with a drink. It's been hard and he's been way more cranky than me, but we're getting through it. We both use hard candies and gum (sugar free). We quit cold turkey without patches or a nicotine replacement. If you can do that, I think it's better. I started a new exercise program that I know I wouldn't be able to do while still smoking. I think if you set some goals and start something new, it really helps. Keep up the good work!!!!

Cold turkey is just not achievable for every individual. You need to find what works for you. Maybe it's some type of nicotine replacement therapy and stepping down the quantity bit by bit, or a perception change, or a combination of both. I set myself a goal of being a non-smoker by the end of my 25th year - so I have about a year and a half, and I've been using my time to cut back on my own so that the transition will be easier.

Did it about two years ago... maybe three... I try not to think about it. The book "Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" helped me immensely. I can't recommend it enough. Get a copy as soon as possible. It might sound ridiculous, but read it to the end and see how you feel. My heart goes out to you, as this was one of the most difficult things I ever did. IT IS DO-ABLE!

I'm on day 8. Quit on April Fool's Day. How fitting. Well I'm not totally done. I still am having cigs. But only a half a cig at a time. I've went from about a pack a day down to 5 half cigs. this is really hard when you are also trying not to gain weight. cuz what do you turn to when you can't smoke and are bored? yup! Food. But I won't give up. Its probably going to take me longer than expected. If any one has any ideas they are welcome. I use gum, sugarless candy, veggies, fruit, and bad food of course.

You're welcome. I hope it helps you as much as it helps me. Take his advice to heart, which includes not even stopping until you've finished reading. I had stopped at that point, but I hear if you follow his advice to the letter, it's even more effective.

gettinghealthyandwell wrote: »

I'm on day 3 of quitting smoking it's so hard is anyone else in the same boat?

YAY! HIGH FIVE!

This June 1st marks 2 years that I gave up smoking. I smoked three packs of Marlboro's every single day. I truly felt I'd never be able to quit. I was a chain smoker and wouldn't go anywhere if I couldn't smoke.
I had started to lose weight the previous few months and my doc straight up told me if I didn't quit soon, I'd probably end up with emphysema or some other COPD soon. I whined about how I couldn't do it and she just said "of course you can". I researched all the methods and their success rates. I set a date and finally did it.

BEST decision of my life. Was it hard? Well, I considered what 'hard' means. Climbing Mt Everest is HARD. Going through chemotherapy is HARD.

So...it was a bit difficult at first, but every month that went by it got easier and easier. I can go a week or so now and not think once of a cigarette. Even if I think of them, I no longer crave them. I've come to a point where the scent of one is unpleasant.

The health benefits keep on coming. Better breathing and much more stamina.
I am dealing with one health issue directly linked to my 40+ years of smoking...a benign tumor on my parotid gland. I'll have surgery next month to have it removed. I'll never be 'out of the woods' completely, but living smoke free now is simply awesome.

Here's one more great reason to quit: the cost! Two days of my smoking habit pays for a full month of my health center.

Get lots of support and don't give up. You've got this!

wonko221 wrote: »

I smoked for 18 years, about a pack a day. Struggled with quitting for a long time.

Two years ago this past March, i read "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by Allen Carr. The book really changed my perspective and made it fairly easy to quit. On March 8, 2016 i was two years smoke-free.

I'd highly recommend buying the book. get it online. or a brick and mortar store. Or buy it used. Just give the book a read. Instead of being frustrated that you want a cigarette that you won't let yourself have (cold turkey), it can help you no longer want the cigarette in the first place.

OH... LOL, I should have read the entire post first