Is There Anyone Here Who Has Quit Smoking?

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Permalink Reply by Gone Baby Gone on October 21, 2008 at 8:01am

BRAVISSIMA to all the folks sharing on here and trying to reflect and give support to one another concerning this difficulty; the fellowship here is a beautiful thing to see. Goddess bless you all and LOVE from NC.

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Permalink Reply by Kate on October 24, 2008 at 12:44pm

So I'm on day five of being smoke free, and I feel like my mood is finally starting to even out. The first day I was just really angry, and irritable, and trying to pick fights with my family and friends. The second and third days I was really depressed, I just wanted to sleep eternity away, I called my boyfriend and cried for three hours while I was on the phone with him. He's quitting too, but it doesn't seem to be affecting him as much as it does me. Also, I had decided to only tell a select few that I've quit smoking, and I'm glad I did, because while I was at my cousin's on the third day, I had such a horrible nic fit, I was practically begging her for "just one" smoke, and she absolutely refused, because she knew I'm trying to quit.
The fourth day was pretty easy, and the fifth day is turning out to be a breeze. I'm not having really horrible cravings, but I do still miss smoking. I enjoyed it, and I'm mourning it, and wondering how to fill the gap in my life that it's left behind.

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Permalink Reply by Cultrix_Deorum on October 24, 2008 at 1:01pm

I quit cold turkey and I have been smoke free for almost four years now. I found that the first two weeks were the hardest. What I would do when I got a craving was suck on Dum Dum pops. Sounds a bit whacky but it helped me not smoke.

Good for you for stopping! :-)

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Permalink Reply by jerem on November 1, 2008 at 12:47pm

The only thing you can really do is grin and bear it. I quit a few years ago (I smoke again now) and the first week was awful. Console yourself with the knowledge that it'll get easer in a few days.

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Permalink Reply by Terry on November 1, 2008 at 12:45pm

Hi Kate; I quit smoking this year on the last day of august. I have been smoke free since september 1 ( 8 weeks) It was not easy to quit and I totally understand how you feel. I smoked for more then 40 years. When I decided to quit, I did not pick a specific day, as I felt that would add to an already stressful event. In stead I started to cut down by first eliminating the habit smokes. Ex. When I first got up in the morning, I would put that one off for a couple of hours. When I got into my truck to go to work I would lite up , delayed that one. I had always smoked a pack a day and managed to cut down to about 12 per day. At this point I bought nicorette and started to substitute the gum for a smoke. When I got down to 5 smokes per day, I quit and just stayed with the gum. After a week I was only having 2 gums per day. I still carry the gum with me and several times per week I will still have a chew. I am glad I quit and I believe I will stay quit this time. Even food is starting to taste better as my taste buds slowly recover from the years of smoking. Good luck Kate, I know you can do this, but dont be to hard on yourself. If cold turkey is too difficult, then do it slowly, the end result will still be the same. Blessings Terry

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Permalink Reply by Squishedfairy on November 1, 2008 at 1:30pm

I quit 2 1/2 years ago for the last time.

I had gone cold turkey (only lasted 3 months) tried prescription (insurance didn't cover & couldn't come up with the $150) tried the gum and losanges (sp??) (both were disgusting & made me gag) tried the patches (first time didn't work) second time they worked.

I was also more determined to quit this last time as well as I wasn't around many of the smokers I used to be. It also helped to have the support of friends and family which I had not had before.

Yes I still have an occasional craving but it is nothing that I can't just brush off. I've even talked to people who have quit for 10+ years say they still have an occasional craving, but as long as you don't give in to the craving you will succeed.

Quitting is hard but if you are determined you can do it.

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Permalink Reply by Brahnwynn Chrysalis on November 1, 2008 at 1:41pm

I used the Patch, along with Wellbutrin. I helped with the mood swings, and that when I craved a cigarette, I knew that it was strictly a mental thing, and it helped me to figure out how to get over it. Since driving was one of my huge things, I ate sunflower seeds instead. I also soaked toothpics in cinnamon oil to munch on. I still have cravings, almost two years later, and I still love the smell of one burning. The only reason I haven't started up again, is I don't want to quit again!!!! I feel for you and wish you luck!!

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Permalink Reply by Tracy Lynn on November 1, 2008 at 2:55pm

I used the stop smoking drug Chantix. I had only very vivid dreams.....none of the other side effects that have been known to occur. However, some 4 months after I took the Chantix and stopped smoking, I was diagnosed with diabetes....and I have recently found out that it could have been triggered by the Chantix. The drug worked for me, but not for my husband, who took it at the same time I did.....he had more side effects than I did. I have been smoke free for almost 1 year now.....and I have never felt better......now I have to get the diabetes under control......it is turning out to be harder than I thought, mainly because of my love of chocolate......*sigh*.....I will succeed eventually......as I am certain you will too.....much luck to you in your journey to smoker freedom!

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Permalink Reply by dani85 on November 1, 2008 at 3:27pm

It's nearly 2 years since I've been smoke free and I'm loving it. I was on 20-30 a day, I've had so much stress over the last 2 years I'm suprised that I haven't relapsed, burt my mind is stong as is my will. Think about all the good things, ie: money and health if you stay smoke free, it's amazing.
Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Mimir on November 1, 2008 at 3:34pm

just make it more simple in your mind. try to stop letting it give u so many hangups. + there is not 1 reason to smoke. tabaco holds nothing possitive in any way to your life. it is a cancer. it is something you will regret if you continue. relax, breath. i work out or run. do activities that r good for you that will stress your lungs & make u not want to smoke. you feel it in your body that you can breath better after you stop. also you realize how bad it smells.

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Permalink Reply by Arwen Windwalker™ on November 1, 2008 at 3:40pm

Congratulations on wanting to quit,as far as the first day,hey we all start somewhere,right?I have quit, but it took having bronchitis and pneumonia and being bed ridden for 3 days for me to.
Then I said to myself,if I could do it for 3 days,lets see if I can do it for one more,then I did the same the next day and the next,that was 7 months ago and I feel great,now I cant even stand the smell or have cravings for them.
You really have got to be ready to quit or you will fail,substitute those squares for sugar free candies or something like that.
I was afraid of the weight gain and all,but,I rather gain weight than smell like cigarettes and cough all day.
Well,keep up the good work.

Blessed Be.

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