More about quitting a lifestyle than just quitting smoking. I smoked 2 packs a day, sat in front of a TV set like a slug, and had a package of Chips Ahoy in my lap. Fat, lazy, and out of shape. Quit smoking mostly because I boldly told my friends I was and none of them thought I could. Really became a pride thing to show them wrong initialy. Truth is I enjoyed smoking. Perhaps this was the wrong motivational tool but it worked for me.
The real secret to my success was I began to take pride in myself in doing this. I joined a gym and started eating healthy. I dropped weight and felt strong. Put the chips ahoy down and got out of the recliner. I had to change much more than just stop smoking.
If you were able to quit for 4 months you can quit for life. Everything about addiction centers around triggers and coping mechanisms. Remove yourself from the things that you associate with with your addiction. Find new habits. Hopefully healthy ones.
GL
The real secret to my success was I began to take pride in myself in doing this. I joined a gym and started eating healthy. I dropped weight and felt strong. Put the chips ahoy down and got out of the recliner. I had to change much more than just stop smoking.
If you were able to quit for 4 months you can quit for life. Everything about addiction centers around triggers and coping mechanisms. Remove yourself from the things that you associate with with your addiction. Find new habits. Hopefully healthy ones.
GL
+1. I decided I wanted to really quit. So I did. The only time I got the urge was in the first week or two when I had a few drinks. Lots of water helps too.
I did it a dumb way by switching to Copenhagen chew. I got a lot more nicotine into my blood stream than with cigs, so I probably increased my nicotine dependency but at least I got over whatever the social part of smoking is. 3 weeks before my wedding date I quit tobacco cold turkey as surprise gift to my wife. Here's how it worked: 1st 3 days: pricklng, stinging sensations not much sleep, ineffective at work, felt I couldn't continue. The next 3 weeks or so were significantly better and I felt there was hope. After three months 90% of the urge was gone. 5 years later until today, still a minor nicotine need, but no big deal. I know I can never touch even a cigar again or it will all come back. If you get through the first 3 days it will get easier. The key: 3 DAYS, 3 WEEKS, 3 MONTHS.
Was smoking brand name Marlboro's 1-2 packs /day; always had cough; a lotta colds; decided to quit; put an opened pack of Marlboro Red on my dresser; every morning looked at that pack; told that pack :I am tougher than you; I will not smoke today." After about a month; gave the pack to a friend who smoked; never smoke again...just gotta be tough..jmho..gl..it really is worth quitting...
I stole one of my fathers Pall Mall's when I was twelve, my first and only cigarette
I understand Pall Mall's are (were?) one of the strongest and worse cigarettes, so I guess I'm lucky that's what dad smoked
I understand Pall Mall's are (were?) one of the strongest and worse cigarettes, so I guess I'm lucky that's what dad smoked
Been smoking since I was 12 years old ( kind of BS smoking ) but around 17 or so, started smoking about a pack a day.
Even though I did Stop once for 3 months ( Cold Turkey ) I went back because I lost both my Parents within a year. ( I know it's a bad excuse ) and no their Death was not smoking related
The one thing I do is I get a Lung test every year, it's like a Cat scan of some type. I think it's called a PFT
and knock on wood, it has been good results.
Anyway, I know I need to quit and Will some day... just not ready yet. It's a Bad habit I know.... I have a mindset that in 2 years to quit. Sounds stupid and it probably is.
Because why wait ?? But if I'm still around here in 2 years, check back with me.
Even though I did Stop once for 3 months ( Cold Turkey ) I went back because I lost both my Parents within a year. ( I know it's a bad excuse ) and no their Death was not smoking related
The one thing I do is I get a Lung test every year, it's like a Cat scan of some type. I think it's called a PFT
and knock on wood, it has been good results.
Anyway, I know I need to quit and Will some day... just not ready yet. It's a Bad habit I know.... I have a mindset that in 2 years to quit. Sounds stupid and it probably is.
Because why wait ?? But if I'm still around here in 2 years, check back with me.
