Topic: So I'm quitting smoking (Read 63547 times)

Patrick · « **Reply #150 on:** 18 Mar 2013, 14:28 »

Before St. Me Day

After St. Me Day

This is what falling off the wagon on a single drunken night does to your singing voice.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #151 on:** 18 Mar 2013, 17:58 »

Awww, Patrick...you know St. You's Day is about alcohol, not tobacco... you make Blue-chan cry

Carl-E · « **Reply #152 on:** 18 Mar 2013, 23:59 »

Quote from: Gareth on 18 Mar 2013, 13:07

...I've got a new method - only taking one to work with me to force me to cut down because I barely smoke at home...

Just wait, one of these days you'll forget to pack that one along... and viola! You've quit!

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #153 on:** 19 Mar 2013, 00:17 »

I found the key to quitting was getting away from the social situations I smoked in... so the entire Marine Corps really. Killed my social life for a good month and a half till I made new "Not Smoking" friends.

Good luck!

Thrillho · « **Reply #154 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 11:11 »

Smoked about 30 in two days this weekend and feel like I've got two lumps of lead on my chest. Also I have a cough that should've gone away a while ago.

I threw away my lighter this time as well.

I don't want this to be me any more.

Boiled Dove · « **Reply #155 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 11:32 »

It can be done. I quit almost 6 years ago after smoking for more than 20 years.

the urge will still hit me in certain situations but I've realized that is just an urge for some sort of escape as the thought of actually smoking something has no appeal for me.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #156 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 18:24 »

Holy crap my mother quit smoking. I really am having a hard time grasping that concept...she smoked for over 40 years, and she finally quit. Trust me, guys, miracles can happen.

Thrillho · « **Reply #157 on:** 26 Mar 2013, 12:59 »

I'm already feeling the benefit while simultaneously feeling the aftermath of the habit.

It's... good. And I am using my shit of a boss as my motivator for not smoking. Because smoking is letting her win, and I won't fucking let her win.

CrowFairy · « **Reply #158 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 22:05 »

You got this, bro!!!

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #159 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 23:46 »

One thing that helped me is I did the math on my habit, and realized how much I was saving by quitting, a couple nice meals out, or steak for at least a week's worth of meals, my habit was relatively low scale and I bummed a lot, I'm sure an actual serious smoker would be saving even more then me.

Carl-E · « **Reply #160 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 09:16 »

The problem with an actual addiction is that IT'S NOT THE MONEY OH GOD I NEED A FIXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #161 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 09:47 »

One of the times I tried to quit, I succeeded for a while using Nicorette. It was some sort of fruity flavor and it was simultaneously bizarre and delicious. I could actually feel the nicotine seeping into my system. It can be expensive, but might be worth a shot?

Plus, you can chew it wherever you want to- pseudo cigs at work!

HappyHavoc · « **Reply #162 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 10:46 »

When I quit I used mind tricks. I would trick myself in to thinking I didn't need a smoke. It was really hard at fisrt but became easier with time.

~~GarandMarine~~ · « **Reply #163 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 13:51 »

Quote from: Carl-E on 28 Mar 2013, 09:16

The problem with an actual addiction is that IT'S NOT THE MONEY OH GOD I NEED A FIXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!

I know, I versed my nicotine fetish off with my need for steak, booze and ammunition.

Thrillho · « **Reply #164 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 02:24 »

So it's been 13 days since I quit again, and I've had two cigarettes (other people's, didn't buy them) in that time. Both of them tasted awful and made me feel like shit.

Honestly I think I'm on the road to recovery. I might even get to return to my previous state of being able to smoke a few at a party and then not smoke the rest of the time if I'm lucky.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #165 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 04:57 »

I've never smoked, but the party thing sounds like a terrible idea for keeping off.

Redball · « **Reply #166 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 09:00 »

Quote from: Gareth on 27 Jul 2013, 02:24

I might even get to return to my previous state of being able to smoke a few at a party and then not smoke the rest of the time if I'm lucky.

If you got to that point, how difficult would it be to tell yourself you'll never smoke another cigarette? Getting to a point where you can smoke a few at a party might be pushing your luck.

Thrillho · « **Reply #167 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 11:13 »

I don't really have a legitimate response for either one of you. I just really miss being able to do that, to just smoke on social occasions. And honestly, it's a great way in to picking up girls.

CrowFairy · « **Reply #168 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 11:47 »

I personally have asthma, so I can't date someone who smokes because the smell lingers on them and all of their stuff. And I do know others who refuse to date smokers in general.

If you're meeting girls because of smoking, then you'll meet girls who smoke. Those girls will want you to smoke with them later down the line. Picking up girls while smoking is just setting yourself up to smoke again. :/

LeeC · « **Reply #169 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 12:00 »

quitters never win....unless its

Thrillho · « **Reply #170 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 12:25 »

Quote from: LoliButt on 27 Jul 2013, 11:47

I personally have asthma, so I can't date someone who smokes because the smell lingers on them and all of their stuff. And I do know others who refuse to date smokers in general.

If you're meeting girls because of smoking, then you'll meet girls who smoke. Those girls will want you to smoke with them later down the line. Picking up girls while smoking is just setting yourself up to smoke again. :/

Sorry to be crass, but I wasn't planning on dating anyone that I met in the smoking area outside a nightclub.

CrowFairy · « **Reply #171 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 13:56 »

Ah, I must have misunderstood your post about that then. I tend to connect "picking up" to "dating eventually," even though that's rarely the case. And not dating those people is definitely not a bad thing. Social smoking is probably a good way to meet people, but what if you find yourself going back to smoking normally because of it? It's really great that you're not that interested in smoking anymore, but seeing that you want to make exceptions concerns me.

Loki · « **Reply #172 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 13:59 »

Quote from: Gareth on 27 Jul 2013, 12:25

Sorry to be crass, but I wasn't planning on dating anyone that I met in the smoking area outside a nightclub.

*insert inappropriate joke about Gareth's sexuality and the British slang for a cigarette*

Thrillho · « **Reply #173 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 14:29 »

Quote from: Loki on 27 Jul 2013, 13:59

Quote from: Gareth on 27 Jul 2013, 12:25
Sorry to be crass, but I wasn't planning on dating anyone that I met in the smoking area outside a nightclub.

*insert inappropriate joke about Gareth's sexuality and the British slang for a cigarette*

HIYOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Careful now, Loki. You're an awfully pretty boy. Just don't take up smoking outside clubs

Quote from: LoliButt on 27 Jul 2013, 13:56

Ah, I must have misunderstood your post about that then. I tend to connect "picking up" to "dating eventually," even though that's rarely the case. And not dating those people is definitely not a bad thing. Social smoking is probably a good way to meet people, but what if you find yourself going back to smoking normally because of it? It's really great that you're not that interested in smoking anymore, but seeing that you want to make exceptions concerns me.

You're right and I'm not about to immediately launch back into social smoking while still trying to quit. I'm going to give it at least a few months of attempting to go cigarette free. And honestly those two that I have had since quitting have made me feel so shitty that I don't really care to repeat them. I just dislike removing the option entirely, and don't really trust myself at that, so I was more trying to leave myself with the option open. Which again may be a dangerous line of thinking, I'll admit.

CrowFairy · « **Reply #174 on:** 27 Jul 2013, 16:51 »

You don't have to make the decision now, so don't worry about it too much. Wait until the few months you mentioned are up. Then you'll know if you want the option or not. As it is, keep on keepin' on.

Redball · « **Reply #175 on:** 28 Jul 2013, 15:47 »

I realized after I quit -- and one cigarette about 6 months later -- that I could never have another. I haven't. My wife continued to smoke for another six years or so, though no more than a pack a day. She quit a couple of years after she had a large basal cell cancer removed from her arm, and the night before her mastectomy. She decided two cancers were enough.

sitnspin · « **Reply #176 on:** 02 Aug 2013, 18:57 »

I've been smoke free for a month now. The first two weeks were the worst, though I was already down to just two or three a day by that point. Once the cravings died down it got loads easier. I can already feel the difference in my breathing.

Carl-E · « **Reply #177 on:** 02 Aug 2013, 20:28 »

And taste. Don't forget your sense of taste.

And smell...

Thrillho · « **Reply #178 on:** 04 Aug 2013, 13:33 »

Bad news: I smoked this weekend at the party.

Good news: I have come home and feel absolutely no desire whatsoever to smoke again. Suggests I've at least broken the habit and just have some booze/smoking association.

Carl-E · « **Reply #179 on:** 04 Aug 2013, 15:35 »

But, did it make you feel ill?

Thrillho · « **Reply #180 on:** 04 Aug 2013, 16:56 »

First few did. Then I got mucho drunker and so it's hard to tell what was making me feel ill.

sitnspin · « **Reply #181 on:** 05 Aug 2013, 08:26 »

I've always had a good sense of smell and taste, even with the smoking. I haven't noticed a huge difference, but we'll see.

Carl-E · « **Reply #182 on:** 05 Aug 2013, 08:28 »

The first thing you notice is how the places you used to smoke (the car, your bedroom, living room) smell like stale tobacco.

Well, depends on how heavy a smoker you were, too.

Thrillho · « **Reply #183 on:** 05 Aug 2013, 09:51 »

I was quite good at not smoking indoors/covering it up when I did, in case my landlord visited.

sitnspin · « **Reply #184 on:** 05 Aug 2013, 18:08 »

I didn't smoke in my apartment or my car, so that was not much of an issue. Clothes, on the other hand...

Loki · « **Reply #185 on:** 06 Aug 2013, 00:01 »

Whenever I visited a place where people smoke, I can smell it afterwards... in my hair.

I have about shoulder-long hair, so yes, I can smell it. I hate it and it won't go away till I wash my hair.

Thrillho · « **Reply #186 on:** 05 Sep 2013, 13:34 »

So I've had about 20 'little slip ups' in the last couple of weeks but I'm still trying to consider myself a non-smoker. Work has been really hard lately which is part of the problem, I think. I really need to stop using it as a crutch though.

Carl-E · « **Reply #187 on:** 05 Sep 2013, 15:29 »

Well, there's always drinking...

Seriously, though - you're doing well. How are you feeling?

pwhodges · « **Reply #188 on:** 05 Sep 2013, 16:10 »

Do you have an alternative crutch, gum or sweets or something?

I'm assuming you're not using nicotine delivered another way - patches, gum or whatever; while it worked in the end for my wife, I don't think it's a good way to go. She's currently using low-sugar sweets and gum to come off the nicotine gum she was using.

Carl-E · « **Reply #189 on:** 05 Sep 2013, 19:53 »

My wife went with an e-cig.

She's using it as much as she ever smoked. So still addicted, but her lungs are doing better, I suppose.

At least the place doesn't stink like ashtrays anymore.

Thrillho · « **Reply #190 on:** 05 Sep 2013, 23:53 »

I've not been using anything else nicotine based, no. I have sometimes been just using regular gum.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #191 on:** 07 Sep 2013, 00:32 »

Eggplant is the plant with the second highest nicotine amount, after tobacco. People are advised to eat raw eggplant immediately after smoking.

Dunno if that helps

Loki · « **Reply #192 on:** 07 Sep 2013, 01:37 »

Is there a "not" missing there? If not, I don't understand.

Carl-E · « **Reply #193 on:** 07 Sep 2013, 04:21 »

No, the idea is nicotine replacement. Cuts the cravings.

then taper off the eggplant.

sitnspin · « **Reply #194 on:** 09 Sep 2013, 10:03 »

I did not know that. Might explain why I love eggplant so much.

Thrillho · « **Reply #195 on:** 19 Oct 2013, 10:45 »

So I fell off the wagon pretty hard and so am now trying nicotine gum. One use in and it is surprisingly effective.

pwhodges · « **Reply #196 on:** 19 Oct 2013, 10:47 »

It's taken my wife several years to come off the gum; however, all that time she has not been smoking, so that's a good thing.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #197 on:** 19 Oct 2013, 10:51 »

I found the gum to be really helpful!! I almost enjoyed that more than smoking. Good luck!

Barmymoo · « **Reply #198 on:** 19 Oct 2013, 11:03 »

Other than the general undesirability of being addicted to anything, what are the downsides of staying on nicotine gum forever? Is nicotine also harmful? I always thought it was the smoke part not the addictive part that was harmful to physical health.

LTK · « **Reply #199 on:** 19 Oct 2013, 11:28 »

According to Wikipedia nicotine can promote the incidence of cancer, but the risk of that is not nearly as large as if you were smoking.

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