Let's quit smoking together!

[Ivek]

Hello. I'm a heavy smoker, smoking anywhere from 20 to 35 cigarettes a day. And I've been doing it last five years (I'm 19 now, I've started young). I've never tried quitting, because I've been through some tough times in these last few years, and I've been using it as an excuse for my addiction. I'm afraid of it. Even as I'm typing, I'm craving for a smoke. I am generally a very nervous person, and I know this is not going to be easy at all, but damn it, I'm going to quit.

As a result of my heavy smoking, I am as thin as a twig, and I want to gain some weight and start exercising. My strategy will be to replace cigarettes with food and my frustration with exercise (and sex :P ).

Anyway, I know it's easier to stop when you have a companion, so I invite anyone who wants to join me. As of this moment (actually, a half an hour before this post) I've started quitting. I will start a daily log in this thread (editing the same post, so I don't cause a mess). I invite everyone who wants to join me to do the same, and we'll track each others progress, and hopefully gather some helpful data for future quitters.

PS : Sorry if my English is a bit bad, it's not my native language.
PPS : Hello, everyone :)

Day one : I was at a birthday, and I got somewhat drunk. I drank beer, and I really wanted a cigarette, especially since people around me were smoking. I didn't smoke. Surprisingly, the first day was easier than I thought it would be. I see this as a victory of a kind, and I look forward to not smoking another day.

[Blazin]

Ahh, quiting. Dude you say that your going to be able to quit now but its really hard, your really really going to get frustrated but you need to just force yourself to stop. I honestly hate cigarettes because they are the most pointless thing to smoke, they do nothing, and the buzz is shit also. I smoke Marijuana and I find it better(Medical Purposes), healthier than Cigz. The funny thing is, I have stopped for periods of 1+ week(s) and its a piece of cake to quit.

[Ivek]

Well, I'll give it my best shot. I know it's going to be a hell, especially the first few days, and especially since my work environment is by default stressful. I've had nicotine poisoning quite a few times, I stink of smoke, I have headaches, trouble breathing, low appetite and lowered sex drive. Not to mention that I don't particularly like the idea of lung cancer. The money component is irrelevant, as smoking is cheap here (under one euro per pack), so I won't count that in. Anyway, I've lost a lot to smoking, so I think it's worth a try...

[Rutherford The Brave]

I smoke quit a bit too it ranges from 20 to maybe 30 but I am trying to lower it down. It is really hard to quit I did it before. One thing you have to remember is that its going to be hard. You just need to keep your emotions in check. That way your craving will be down a little bit and exercising will help

[peaceloverugby]

I agree with Ivek, there's no time like the present.

My name's connor, and I haven't smoked in a week or so now. I've mananged to replace most of it with exercise, but I go through about two packs of sugar free gum a day. I'll join this quitting group.

[Ivek]

I agree with Ivek, there's no time like the present.

My name's connor, and I haven't smoked in a week or so now. I've mananged to replace most of it with exercise, but I go through about two packs of sugar free gum a day. I'll join this quitting group.

Nice to meet You, Connor. Nice to hear from someone like you. How do you feel about smoking now? Do you still sometimes just think about them and want to smoke one instinctively? I made a whole day, which is not much, granted, but I've never even tried quitting, so this is a triumph. And I hope I'll quit completely.

[Atonement]

Mental Crisis? No. -> Drugs and Meds

[peaceloverugby]

How do you feel about smoking now? Do you still sometimes just think about them and want to smoke one instinctively?

I feel that, obviously, smoking is bad for you, and that's why I want to quit. I always think about smoking, and it certainly doesn't help that my mom's boyfriend smokes. It's always very tempting. I'm only 16, and since you have to be 18 to purchase tobacco in the US, I had a fake ID card. When I finally decided to quit for good, I cut it up and threw it away. That has really helped, since it's much more difficult to get cigarettes now.

[Rutherford The Brave]

ah man as far as I feel about smoking to me its just stress relief you know. I mean I'm trying to make a deal with the devil, and return for the sake of my daughter to my ex girlfriend. Plus I work on what Sig Hansen (Famous Crab fisherman) says "A smoking prison. (Not the northwestern per say another less important crab fishing boat.

[Antares]

Hello. I'm a heavy smoker, smoking anywhere from 20 to 35 cigarettes a day. And I've been doing it last five years (I'm 19 now, I've started young). I've never tried quitting, because I've been through some tough times in these last few years, and I've been using it as an excuse for my addiction. I'm afraid of it. Even as I'm typing, I'm craving for a smoke. I am generally a very nervous person, and I know this is not going to be easy at all, but damn it, I'm going to quit.

As a result of my heavy smoking, I am as thin as a twig, and I want to gain some weight and start exercising. My strategy will be to replace cigarettes with food and my frustration with exercise (and sex :P ).

Anyway, I know it's easier to stop when you have a companion, so I invite anyone who wants to join me. As of this moment (actually, a half an hour before this post) I've started quitting. I will start a daily log in this thread (editing the same post, so I don't cause a mess). I invite everyone who wants to join me to do the same, and we'll track each others progress, and hopefully gather some helpful data for future quitters.

PS : Sorry if my English is a bit bad, it's not my native language.
PPS : Hello, everyone :)

Day one : I was at a birthday, and I got somewhat drunk. I drank beer, and I really wanted a cigarette, especially since people around me were smoking. I didn't smoke. Surprisingly, the first day was easier than I thought it would be. I see this as a victory of a kind, and I look forward to not smoking another day.

Wow, this is really cool. You seem determined and the tactics (eating and excercise) can really help I think with replacing anger/sadness/stress with better feelings.

Just stick to your aim. If you don't quit soon, you will make it harder and harder for the future. Honestly. You will make it extremely hard if you continue.

Good luck :D
If you need more support just ask :)

[Ivek]

Wow, this is crazy. My mind keeps popping the thought of smoking into my head. It's like "do it, do it, do it". The thing is, was drinking coffee, and I used to smoke a lot with it. This is the first time in my life I've drank coffee without smoking. Yay :P

I've got to admit, I miss it. I loved that ritual so much, that I sometimes drank up to 4-5 coffees and smoked a pack with them. Now I'm drinking Coca Cola, and I have the constant urge to light one, but I won't.

Thanks for your support, guys!

[Loislane]

It's been a little while now, I just wondered how it was going? :)

[Ivek]

Thanks :)
It's going great, actually! I thought it would be a lot harder. I do feel the need to light one sometimes (rarely) but it's not a problem. Also I've gained 2kg :P

Just an update : It's been a month and a half, and I haven't taken one cigarette. Also, I gained 7kg, and have lots of spare energy :)

merged by Vindication, please just edit your posts if they are back to back.

[Shalom]

Yes good job Ivek!!

[zgrazier]

eggh i wish i had enough strength to quit smoking. kudos to you

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