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Member Comments
By Anonymous on March 10, 2010 at 05:33 AM
My 44th Birthday is in a week. I promised myself I would be done by then. The problem is, I have anxiety problems too. If I try to quit, I panic. Although, if I smoke I panic also at what it is doing to my health. Nuts huh?
I do OK but my husband smokes and has no intention of quitting and my two best friends smoke and always say "come on, just one won't kill you" I inevitably give in.
I keep telling my hubby, if we quit that is the truck payment every month and a nice dinner out. He doesn't care. He should, he is out of work and I was cut to part time.
By Anonymous on March 10, 2010 at 05:26 AM
So far today just one and didn't even enjoy it. I just don't know why I light up on the way to work every day.....
I don't like the taste, the smell or the expense not to mention the bad health effects and yet it is sooooo hard.
By anand09 on March 10, 2010 at 04:33 AM
NONE!!! I've tried to quit off and on in the past. I always started with a planned date, written notes on why I am quitting, etc. But I eventually got back to smoking in a couple of days to a week! This time it's JUST HAPPENING by itself. Last evening was the last time I smoked (7.00 pm). Since then, amazingly I haven't lit another smoke (It's 6 pm now)...and this time around, I hadn't planned this at all!!
Cheers!!!
By Anonymous on March 10, 2010 at 04:27 AM
now i am smoking more than 20,i want to reduce to 10 at first week and then further
By ashleyjgreen on March 10, 2010 at 03:47 AM
Another day done and none today
By supxrxfly on March 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM
none
By HealthyJoci on March 9, 2010 at 09:08 PM
I had three today. But, I only had three left. Purchased my last pack 3 March 2010. Six days later, I'm on empty. I am not a smoker! I do not need cigarettes to get me through rough spots. I've created a habit of, so called, enjoying a puff (or three) in the evening with my wine. I'm want to have NO cigarettes a day.
I hope that having to blog about this pattern of behavior, daily, will be the catalyst for the latter-no more smoking, no more puffing, no more cigarettes!
I don't want or need a cigarette all day! Sometimes I don't want/need a cigarette for days in a row. I quit completely for years between 1998 and 2005.
I need to work on recalling the reasonings for my "smoke free" times. I'll keep posting on progress...hopefully, I'm close to my breakthrough epiphany!
Live Healthy, Be Well!
JT
By DiannaLobb on March 9, 2010 at 09:05 PM
it has not been hard but when i am annoyed
i seen to want to smoke more it is 9 pm i have 1 cig to go today meet my goal
good night
By eventdj on March 9, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Well made it a full 24 hrs plus. Not out of the woods yet. If this keeps up well I still wont be out of the woods. I still have yet to try the whole going to the bar for happy hour thing. That will be the biggest test I will have to face. Thank You all for the input and the encouragement. I feel that I can finally kick this stuff and be OK with it. Tell you what the gym kicked my $%^ (fill in the blank) which was good. My next goal is to focus on the smoking still and then be able to get back to here I was back in the Military. Running 2 miles in less then 12 min. That would be worth kicking the cigarettes for. But one step at a time right?
By Chechi on March 9, 2010 at 09:15 AM
None, i am planning to smoke only one cig a day and then quit next week...i was smoking about 5 to 10 per day...
By VIRGO17 on March 9, 2010 at 04:26 PM
You can do this.
Good luck next week.
By Anonymous on March 9, 2010 at 04:11 PM
9 Days Smoke FREE!
HARDEST daily routines to break so far are... and a couple ways i am dealing with them.
1)Having a cig after a big meal when you are really really full...
- Not eating to the point i am super stuffed. I am packing little snacks to eat throughout the day. (whole grain crackers, almonds, and dried fruit) i'll nibble on these all throughout the day so when i do eat a meal i am not over eating causing myself to get stuffed and crave a cig.
Driving in the car and smoking
-AHH, there was nothing more i lovED then driving with the all the windows down smoking a cig. So now when i am in the car i will either put on a playlist that i just HAVE to sing along to the songs or call a friend or my parents (hands free of course). Sining or talking both get my mind off the fact that i USE to love to smoke and drive.
Being around friends while smoking
-Tricky, tricky, tricky... even more tricky if alcohol is involved. So when my friends are smoking ill either go to the bathroom or if i am feeling particularly strong, sit there and talk to them while they smoke. Smell some second hand smoke then think about how much better my breathing is while i walk my dog and how i am no longer making my lungs black.
Some suggestions that can hopefully work for some of you guys as well! Silly, but have been truly helpful so far!
By shanesobotka on March 9, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Finished a pack today, so might as well not buy another one.
I have quit before for a few weeks, but have had a lot of trouble not smoking when at bars with friends. Any tips?
By austinali27 on March 9, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I know it really sucks but I found that staying away from the bars for awhile really helped. Have friends go to your house or just tell them you need sometime for your body to adjust to this change!
By aztek_one on March 9, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Awesome... just stick to not buying any more fags... that way you wont have any handy in moments you feel weak/helpless.
I know its a very hard to not smoke when at bar with friends... it takes a lot of effort and willpower to do that (when both are diluted by the alcohol). However, just deep breathe and try to think of choking before lighting up. It really takes your mind off smokes... and as far as possible, do not accompany friends out for the smokes.
By Anonymous on March 9, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Quit going to bars and get yourself some new freinds. Seriously, you can't only be interested in things that are detrimental to your health. When was the last time you went to a movie or bowling? A play or indoor concert. That is somethihng you can do to be active and distracted from smoking. Having a game night is pretty cool thing to do with your freinds too. If they are are youfreinds they will support you on your new lifestyle and might even join in by your example. Best Wishes!
By survivingsp311 on March 9, 2010 at 01:53 PM
The cravings will always be there. I have to tell you that I went many hours between smoking at first and I learned that after 6 hours of not smoking I was better off not smoking at that point cause the cravings started all over again as if I hadnt had any progress at all! Best thing to do is sweat it out. The first 24 hours were rough. Especially the following morning. That morning cig was my crutch! But press on.. tell yourself I went this long without. Im almost thru the hardest part.. if you smoke you have to begin all over again. oh and FOR SOME REASON.. CHEETOS FLAMING HOT CRUNCHY CHIPS WORKED MIRACLES FOR ME. spicy and crunchy helps. Also gum.. and altoids. you want bold flavors.
By survivingsp311 on March 9, 2010 at 02:01 PM
sorry for the typos. Your routine will change drastically but its empowering when you finally realize you CAN actually quit. Nicotene doesnt control my actions anymore. I do.
By eventdj on March 9, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Did not realize that the morning would be the hardest. Wake up, no cigarette, first cup of coffee, no cigarette, boy has that changed my morning routine.
I guess it is off to the gym now. Maybe that will help? I am still going to test the theory of the water today.
Not quite 24 hours yet but close. Another 6 hours then i will be there and can honestly say smoke free for the first full day.
The sporting good store and the drug store (for gum) will know be by name soon if this keeps up. Which is a good thing. I will get my life back and not be dependent on Philip Morris to start my day off on the "right foot".
Any suggestions on the crankiness? That will be the biggest hurdle, that is the part I do not like about this hole thing. I can deal with the cravings (so Far) I can deal with the fact that I smell better, well you get the idea... I am not used to being an A#$ Hole but I guess that comes with the territory, I'm hoping that will subside and will not be a permanent thing right?
By wendo345 on March 9, 2010 at 05:29 AM
good luck to you! i'm trying to get on board and put them down...i know i can do it I have done it before...I will keep up with your post and be your cheerleader!
By croz1018 on March 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM
The gym helps alot. and gum. :) I chew it really loud and obnoxiously when I am getting cranky. I try to focus on my breathing when I get cranky as well. Kind of in really deep and a good exhale. It's hard but you can do it!!
By aztek_one on March 9, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Just a suggestion, try regular (sugarfree tho) gum instead of the nicotine ones, for the most part its the need to have something in the mouth than feeding nicotine thru any other medium.
That apart, try get a stress-relief ball for the crankiness... it actually helps out a lot... I use the ball sporadically, but it does helps with the smoking jitters... try to run a short distance if you get very cranky (if you are in the surrounding/attire to manage that)... hope this helps and Good Luck!
By austinali27 on March 9, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Back in October/November I quit smoking for 5 weeks. I thought it was over, I thought I had won. I'm back to a pack a day and can no longer try to sneak and say I still don't smoke. I've been wanting to quit again for quite some time. Wasn't going to do it today but saw this site and decided to go for it. So I smoked a couple of cigarettes this morning. Bring it on! Hopefully I can make it more than 5 weeks this time!
By croz1018 on March 9, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I quit smoking 1 week ago today. So far so good :)
By alias776 on March 9, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Finishing the last pack...then I'm done. Hopefully.
By Chechi on March 9, 2010 at 09:15 AM
None, i am planning to smoke only one cig a day and then quit next week...i was smoking about 5 to 10 per day...
By KMidge on March 9, 2010 at 06:10 AM
I'm about to have my normal coffee on the way to work which is normally accompanied by a lovely cigarette to pass time in traffic. I either need to start teleporting to work or finding a way to get there with no traffic!
By aztek_one on March 9, 2010 at 09:03 AM
I can very well relate to that.. my days used to be coffee+fag in the morn and one more during the drive to work... and when I quit, these triggers were so compulsive... I switched to gum (Eclipse - no nicotine ;) ) I should say I am fairly holding up. Its been 3 months now! Get your car cleaned, switch from coffee to water, and throw away everything that relates to fags... You will be able to keep off smokes... Good Luck!
By jemmina777 on March 9, 2010 at 08:38 AM
It's been 23 hours! This is it!