We're quitters!

[Auri]

This thread reminds me I'm coming up on two years. I started this thread when I was quitting smoking on Oct 1 so we're coming up on that. Makes me kinda happy. Man, life changes fast...

It sure does. Congrats, Matt! You've come a long way, you're amazing!

 

[Auri]

Is this quitting support thing still going I really want to quit. I smoke way too much I live in a household of smokers and have unsuccessfully tried to quit so many times. I quit weed a year ago no problems but cigarettes I just can't

Absolutely. The right time to start quitting is any time. Do you use any particular methods? Just curious, I'm no expert in them anyway. ^^ Let us know about your progress, your slip ups (they will happen, but that's okay). We're rooting for you any time.

 

[Ezmi]

No I can't use patches as have skin allergy to them, I things just going to have to be willpower as distraction

 

[Sunspots]

No I can't use patches as have skin allergy to them, I things just going to have to be willpower as distraction

Not sure where you're from and if these are available there. I'm in the UK and found these really helpful for the first few weeks..

 

[Ezmi]

Not sure where you're from and if these are available there. I'm in the UK and found these really helpful for the first few weeks..
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I am from the UK I will give them a try thanks

 

[Sunspots]

I am from the UK I will give them a try thanks

They do them in two different strengths - 4mg if you smoked over 20 a day and 1.5mg if you smoked less.

 

[Legate Lanius]

I stopped smoking by completely ceasing to go outside. When I tried to smoke after quitting for maybe 2-6 weeks (not good with time) it felt disgusting and I did not want to smoke. I started smoking because it looks cool and it helps you die faster. I stopped because it costs money and I don't want to waste my man-child allowance on anything but the most important shit.

 

[johnDoen]

I tried smoking once. It was a bit of peer pressure, since most of male friends had already done that by high school. The cigarette tasted like ashes in my mouth. I've never smoked since that time but the pressure remains the same.

 

[1964dodge]

I tried smoking once. It was a bit of peer pressure, since most of male friends had already done that by high school. The cigarette tasted like ashes in my mouth. I've never smoked since that time but the pressure remains the same.

you are very smart not to smoke...mike....

 

[Sunspots]

@adamjam, thought you might be interested in this thread...

I'm on day 329 (I'm not counting those five puffs back in September)

 

[Kiwi2016]

@adamjam, thought you might be interested in this thread...

I'm on day 329 (I'm not counting those five puffs back in September)

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

 

[adamjam]

@adamjam, thought you might be interested in this thread...

I'm on day 329 (I'm not counting those five puffs back in September)

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That's awesome! Thanks for sharing

 

[KM76710]

@adamjam, thought you might be interested in this thread...

I'm on day 329 (I'm not counting those five puffs back in September)

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Congratulations, those are wonderful results and a great cause to celebrate.

 

[ravens]

I don't remember the exact date but I know I'm coming close to 1 year nicotine free. One of the best things I've done for myself

 

[Walker]

Great job @ravens

 

[1964dodge]

@adamjam, thought you might be interested in this thread...

I'm on day 329 (I'm not counting those five puffs back in September)

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that's great @Sunspots i'm proud of you. it is really hard at first but eventually it doesn't bother us as much. although i still reach for a cig that isn't there once in a while. i know you'll reach 1 year.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

I don't remember the exact date but I know I'm coming close to 1 year nicotine free. One of the best things I've done for myself

be sure to take pride in quitting. tobacco is extremely hard to quit so that means you have strength. enjoy the extra life you gave yourself you've earned it.

mike....

 

[Lane]

It's been about 6 months and I gained weight along with a medicine that makes me gain weight. Yesterday I was stressed after hearing about a $700 mechanic bill and wanted to reach for a cigarette (I have a few I carry in my pocketbook)

I really think this is where the extra weight came from too.

 

[adamjam]

It's been about 6 months and I gained weight along with a medicine that makes me gain weight. Yesterday I was stressed after hearing about a $700 mechanic bill and wanted to reach for a cigarette (I have a few I carry in my pocketbook)

I really think this is where the extra weight came from too.

That's some tremendous will power. I'm sorry about your car, hopefully everything is fixed now.

 

[Sunspots]

It's been about 6 months and I gained weight along with a medicine that makes me gain weight. Yesterday I was stressed after hearing about a $700 mechanic bill and wanted to reach for a cigarette (I have a few I carry in my pocketbook)

I really think this is where the extra weight came from too.

I think I put on about 14lbs when I gave up smoking. I've managed to lose it (now I just need to lose the rest!)

A year on I still have the occasional urge for one so I really admire your willpower. There's no way I'd not cave in if I had one in my pocket. Well done!