Kicking the cigarette habit

[alphamale]

November 27 is my quit day. Seems far off, I know, but I have some work to do. Thanks to the posters who wished me luck

so hows it going DDL?? Nov 27 was six days ago. I'll bet you didn't do it, did you? Come on be honest

[alphamale]

well DDL, i guess you're too embarassed to admit you didn't follow thru...don't sweat it.

[Rooster_DAR]

I want to quit smoking and would like to hear any kicking the habit info you can share. I'm a long time smoker (28 years) and have concerns about my ability to quit. I have tried in the past, but wasn't very successful except for one stretch of about a year. I always seem to start smoking again and it just makes me feel so weak. I'm also very afraid of weight gain.

Thank for your input!

 

DropDeadLegs, I am in the same boat your are and I wanna quit to. I have an idea, let's do it together and when we get the urge to smoke, let's substute sex for it. Then we can get three times the benefit of quitting.

 

Satifaction

Exercise

Nicotine cessation.

 

[bonehead]

DropDeadLegs, I am in the same boat your are and I wanna quit to. I have an idea, let's do it together and when we get the urge to smoke, let's substute sex for it. Then we can get three times the benefit of quitting.

 

Satifaction

Exercise

Nicotine cessation.

 

 

Every time you get the urge to light up just hook up.

[burning 4 revenge]

I got a bad headcold on Thanksgiving and haven't smoked in over ten days. Getting sick is a good opportunity to quit. This happened before and I quit for two years. I'm hoping it sticks this time.

[alphamale]

I got a bad headcold on Thanksgiving and haven't smoked in over ten days. Getting sick is a good opportunity to quit. This happened before and I quit for two years. I'm hoping it sticks this time.

you know B4R...many studies show that people who smoke have far more psychological and psychiatric problems than the average non-smoker. Did you know that? I think its true from my observations in real life. I am a smoker too and I am majorly messed up.

[burning 4 revenge]

you know B4R...many studies show that people who smoke have far more psychological and psychiatric problems than the average non-smoker. Did you know that? I think its true from my observations in real life. I am a smoker too and I am majorly messed up.

I think there's alot of truth in that. It's indicative of self-destructive patterns in a person's life.

[Rooster_DAR]

I think there's alot of truth in that. It's indicative of self-destructive patterns in a person's life.

 

True, when I try to quit smoking are start trying to cut myself again.

[dropdeadlegs]

so hows it going DDL?? Nov 27 was six days ago. I'll bet you didn't do it, did you? Come on be honest

 

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on LS since Saturday evening due to my two days of birthday party hell (my daughters parties.)

 

Yes, Nov 27 was my quit day and I did manage to do it. I'm not gonna lie, I want a cigarette terribly bad at this very moment. The first two days were REALLY bad, then it got better and over the weekend I didn't really have cravings at all. My understanding is that the body is nicotine free after 5 days, so I guess what's left as far as cravings go is all in my head. That has always been the hardest part for me, the mental thing. Fact is I LOVE every aspect of smoking. If I could have them for free, even my health would not be enough to keep me from them, but my wallet is increasing suffering. I remember saying "when cigarettes reach $1.00 a pack, I'll quit." Then it was "when cigarettes reach $2.00 a pack, I'll quit." My packs (and I switched to a cheap brand 5 years ago) are about $3.00 a pack, although I used coupons and bought by the carton, bringing the cost down to just over $2.00 per pack.

 

I agree with some things Walk said in Rooster Dar's smoking post. I think I have an addictive personality. I have quite before, but only seriously once for over a year. Then I "sneak-smoked" for nearly a year, meaning I didn't smoke at work or at home unless I could be sure nobody saw me. Pretty ridiculous for someone in their 30's at the time, eh? There was shame in not being able to control myself.

 

My daughter who lives with me smokes. My boyfriend smokes. I'm not terribly hopeful I will be able to quit for good, but I'm still trying today. Tomorrow will have to take care of itself.

 

I appreciate your belief in me and all the support, Alpha. Smoke one for me, okay? Hell, smoke two, or maybe a pack....

[blind_otter]

1) How long did you smoke?

On and off for 13 years.

 

2) How long since you quit?

I've quit for up to a year before.

 

3) Did you use any type of assistance (patch, gum, pills, hypnosis, acupuncture, or anything else out there I may not know about?

I've used:

wellbutrin

the gum

cold turkey

Severe neurological issues that prevented me from being able to light up all the time for a period of time.

 

4) Did you gain weight? If not, how did you counteract weight gain?

I have never gained weight when quitting cigarettes.

 

I'm planning on quitting again Jan 1.

[Pyro]

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on LS since Saturday evening due to my two days of birthday party hell (my daughters parties.)

 

Yes, Nov 27 was my quit day and I did manage to do it. I'm not gonna lie, I want a cigarette terribly bad at this very moment. The first two days were REALLY bad, then it got better and over the weekend I didn't really have cravings at all. My understanding is that the body is nicotine free after 5 days, so I guess what's left as far as cravings go is all in my head. That has always been the hardest part for me, the mental thing. Fact is I LOVE every aspect of smoking. If I could have them for free, even my health would not be enough to keep me from them, but my wallet is increasing suffering. I remember saying "when cigarettes reach $1.00 a pack, I'll quit." Then it was "when cigarettes reach $2.00 a pack, I'll quit." My packs (and I switched to a cheap brand 5 years ago) are about $3.00 a pack, although I used coupons and bought by the carton, bringing the cost down to just over $2.00 per pack.

 

I agree with some things Walk said in Rooster Dar's smoking post. I think I have an addictive personality. I have quite before, but only seriously once for over a year. Then I "sneak-smoked" for nearly a year, meaning I didn't smoke at work or at home unless I could be sure nobody saw me. Pretty ridiculous for someone in their 30's at the time, eh? There was shame in not being able to control myself.

 

My daughter who lives with me smokes. My boyfriend smokes. I'm not terribly hopeful I will be able to quit for good, but I'm still trying today. Tomorrow will have to take care of itself.

 

I appreciate your belief in me and all the support, Alpha. Smoke one for me, okay? Hell, smoke two, or maybe a pack....

 

Does your daughter and BF support what you are doing? If so, then I think that they shouldn't smoke around you. I can imagine that it doesn't make it any easier to quit with the smell present at all times.

[Guest]

Wow, my post had 17 views and no replies. Is there no one out there who has quit smoking? This is obviously an attempt to keep my post alive.

 

Maybe I'm naive , but certainly someone has kicked the habit and overcome this nasty addiction. Should I have posted in the addiction forum? I really do need some info as to what has worked for you, it's a terrible habit to break.

 

nicotine is apparently more addictive than heroin (is that the drug that is soooooooo today?).

 

i am trying to stop smoking as well and although it has only been a week am not finding it difficult. have been smoking almost 20 years and reached 30 a day by the end. haven't used any NRT or prescribed drugs at all. read a book by Allan Carr called Easyway, which, to be honest, just gives positive reinforcement to help u stop. statistics (internet) show his method to be about 54% effective compared with 13% if you use patches or gum!!!

 

book only costs the same as a packet of fags and it can do u no harm to read through it!!

 

good luck.

[alphamale]

I appreciate your belief in me and all the support, Alpha. Smoke one for me, okay? Hell, smoke two, or maybe a pack....

ok I'll burn one for you in about 10 minutes DDL ....I'll think about your gorgeous legs wrapped around my head the whole time

[dropdeadlegs]

Does your daughter and BF support what you are doing? If so, then I think that they shouldn't smoke around you. I can imagine that it doesn't make it any easier to quit with the smell present at all times.

Yes, Riddler, they do support my decision to quit. Both have discussed possibly quitting too. My daughter does TRY to keep the smoke away, but I can still smell it. It is hardest to deal with in the early mornings. I don't live with my boyfriend and only see him every Friday and sometimes at other times over the weekend. Since there has only been one Friday, it's hard to know how things will play out. When we were out and about he did smoke twice, but we were in his truck and I would never tell someone what to do in their vehicle/home. I did joke that he must be trying to kill me with his second hand smoke. He rolled the window down further and I joked that now he was polluting my oxygen supply. We both laughed it off. He spent the night at my home Friday night and he smoked 3 cigarettes between 6pm and 9am. That seemed to me like he was trying not to, but I did allow him to do it in my home.

 

I guess what I meant in my previous post is that I will be around cigarettes a lot and that won't make quitting any easier. It's easier to tell yourself "I will not go to the store and buy a pack of cigarettes" than it is to not grab one thats laying there...but such is life and I must be stronger than my compulsions/addictions to have any self respect.

[dropdeadlegs]

ok I'll burn one for you in about 10 minutes DDL ....I'll think about your gorgeous legs wrapped around my head the whole time

 

My comments you quoted were meant to be scathing, acerbic, sarcastic... Don't even THINK about my legs anywhere near you. On second thought, I can't control your thoughts so dream of them since that's as close as you will get.

 

I don't follow many of your posts, but you don't seem to be here to help others in any way. You seem to look for posts to pick on simply for the sake of ridiculing, demeaning, and belittling those who aren't exactly like you and don't share your every opinion. If this was a community of children you would be considered a bully. Bullies are insecure people who seek to make others feel insecure in an attempt to make themselves feel better about THEIR insecurities. In a grown man I think that is pathetic, thus I think you are.

 

As a sympathetic person I'm sorry your life has been/is so horrible that you want the rest of us to feel as bad as you obviously do.

[alphamale]

As a sympathetic person I'm sorry your life has been/is so horrible that you want the rest of us to feel as bad as you obviously do.

actually I'm a pretty nice guy who pulls my share on LS. You just haven't been around LS long enough yet to see it DDL, but many will vouch for me.

[melodymatters]

Alpha and Drop dead ! You guys are two of my favorite people here, I think it's just a misunderstanding and you guys would actually enjoy each others company. so to your corners you two and play nice !! :p

[Rooster_DAR]

I made a similar comment earlier in the posts, I hope she doesn't take it the wrong way.

[dropdeadlegs]

actually I'm a pretty nice guy who pulls my share on LS. You just haven't been around LS long enough yet to see it DDL, but many will vouch for me.

 

Well that may be true as I haven't been around long. That just goes to show how first impressions can affect people. When I am wrong, I will dutifully admit it, so please prove me wrong. I held my tongue so as not to say something I would regret in the heat of the moment, but it has seemed to me that you run around laughing at everyone. Go ahead and laugh at me, I can take it and even ignore it now that I had my two cents, but there are some young folks who don't need to be belittled. When humor is often directed at oneself it is easier to see that it is humor when directed towards others. Especially dry humor. If I have misjudged you, I will be the first to apologize and will certainly from this point on stay in my corner.

 

Alpha and Drop dead ! You guys are two of my favorite people here, I think it's just a misunderstanding and you guys would actually enjoy each others company. so to your corners you two and play nice !! :p

 

I'm sorry, melody...I'm back in my corner and intend to stay there. I'll take what I can use and leave the rest, as my sis would say. You are definitely one of my favorite people too. I actually get to Florida fairly often because my parents live in Orlando. Maybe one day we could meet in person. I know we could be friends. Since you see something worthwhile in Alpha, I will certainly take that into consideration and am always open to changing my mind on just about any subject.

 

I made a similar comment earlier in the posts, I hope she doesn't take it the wrong way.

 

Rooster, the reason I didn't say anything about your comment is because through your posting I have seen you be so kind and I saw your comment as a true joke. I can take a joke, and sexual innuendo is not a problem for me. We have posted on many of the same threads and I simply haven't seen you as being mean to anyone. It wasn't Alpha's comment that spurred me to protract my claws, it was more like an opening to say what had been on my mind for awhile. Now, lets talk about that cutting thing....I should have addressed that sooner.

[Rooster_DAR]

. Now, lets talk about that cutting thing....I should have addressed that sooner.

 

That was an attempt at humor, I have never done anything like that.

[alphamale]

Since you see something worthwhile in Alpha, I will certainly take that into consideration and am always open to changing my mind on just about any subject..

When I posted that thread about my dad having a stroke did you see how many LSers posted on it??? Even a few very old posters came out of retirement just for me. That is how much I am loved.

[dropdeadlegs]

That was an attempt at humor, I have never done anything like that.

 

Whew, I WAS a bit worried. Sounded more like a chick thing, though.

 

When I posted that thread about my dad having a stroke did you see how many LSers posted on it??? Even a few very old posters came out of retirement just for me. That is how much I am loved.

 

Yes, I did follow that post, even posted myself. I am happy that you got the compassion and strength you needed from the folks at LS to help you get through such a difficult time. Isn't that what a forum is about? I believe in the compassion and empathy of the LS community in general. Most people are looking for that. Even those playing games where you refer to everyone as "gay." They are seeking a respite from their lives for any of a million different reasons. Don't play the game if you don't want to...I do like humor, and innuendo is fine when I like a person. I also like sympathy for the feelings of others. So may are here for sympathy! I read so many posts where I don't have anything worthwhile to say, so I don't say anything at all. Once I told someone that if they were going to discount all the advice given, maybe they were better off posting in a journal than asking for advice. I said "goodbye" to the thread and

that is about as "mean" as I have gotten, and I didn't think it was mean.

 

I am taking your replies to mean that you don't especially like my current opinion of you. I wouldn't like it if you felt that way about me either. Most people want to be liked. I know I do.

[whichwayisup]

actually I'm a pretty nice guy who pulls my share on LS. You just haven't been around LS long enough yet to see it DDL, but many will vouch for me.

 

I'll vouch for alpha. He's helped me many times and I trust him. He's a straight shooter, and speaks honestly. Some may not like it, but tough sheeyt.

 

As a sympathetic person I'm sorry your life has been/is so horrible that you want the rest of us to feel as bad as you obviously do.

 

You're assuming alot here. Maybe if you stopped and got to know him abit like I have and others, then maybe you'd feel differently.

[Rooster_DAR]

He pissed me off when I first joined, I actually think he's cool now. A bit forward, but cool.

[burning 4 revenge]

Uhm, I smoked a cigarette today, cause I was talking to a cute girl on the phone and I was drunk and nervous.

 

There's always tomorrow......