For those that just quit smoking

[twotonevert]

Today is my second day to be smoke free. Last night was rough, Juli and I didnt get along at all, apparently, I am cranky.

I have been finding things to do when I get the urges, take a walk, get some coffee, whatever. So far so good, but I can feel that I am still a little edgy. I hate this crap and hate the addiction. When does it ease up? Taking the family out for dinner tonight and I am looking forward to it. Wish me luck, I hate this part of quitting.

 

[Warputer]

Quiting the smoking was easy for me ......and then I got hooked on dip .Seriously though .....first 2 weeks were HELL for me .....I started a new habit ....chewing gum and drinkin' coffee.

 

[twotonevert]

Quiting the smoking was easy for me ......and then I got hooked on dip .Seriously though .....first 2 weeks were HELL for me .....I started a new habit ....chewing gum and drinkin' coffee.

Cant see myself going back to snuff, that was nasty. But I have accepted the fact that I may get fat. I have been eating everything.

Except parsley!

 

[99'busa]

have you heard of those little nicotine sticks that you suck on when the urge happens....my mom quit using those.

 

[Warputer]

The nicotine patches helped me thru the first 4 weeks too.

 

[frisbee]

I quit cold turkey and never started again 15 years now . I only smoked 12 yrs . My boss just quit . he was doing some kind of daily pill and hea has been free for two months now ! I know the first month you think about it alot but just remind yourself how nasty it really is ! Also if you need help think of how many people you know that hanve cancer . My mom is stage 4 lung cancer and is doing Cemo right now ! Its not something you want to go through or put your family and kids through . Good Luck !!

 

[Revlis]

Get the patch if you are feeling weak... Worked like a charm for me, gets you out of the habbit, then you slowly tail off the addiction to nicotine.

Breath deep, stay the hell away from all the stuff that you associate with smoking. No Bars, No Smoking buddies, etc...

But no need for any of the Macho "Cold Turkey" bullcrap, there is no reason to make things suck for you and those around you, the patch is your friend...

It's a mother, but you can do it. I smoked for 15 years, been quit now for five or so no worries.

 

[Revlis]

Frisbee, my "cold Turkey Comment was not directed at you...

 

[mikev7]

have you heard of those little nicotine sticks that you suck on when the urge happens....my mom quit using those.

I tried the nicotine gum and ended up smoking a newport while chewing the gum.

What i do is i try to think about having a tracheotomy (Having my throat cut out) from the smoke. It dosent work for me but i TRY;;; as i light a cancer stick. It will be a sad day for us smokers someday.

Cancer

Not enough to make you quit, but just enough to count. The magical amount.

 

[jokerjoed]

Quit July 31st 2007. It was a rough first couple days, but after that I was fine

Now that its been 6 months, I'll never go back

 

[Mr Bogus]

Chatrix is running about 45% effective for us at this point.... (about double any other method)

 

[Revlis]

OH and yeah the patch really helps with being cranky. I was beyond cranky Bro, my Woobie of 15 years had been taken away... I was freaking evil...

 

[GSXcite]

You can do it. You will be on edge for a few days but it will get better each day. I'm going on two months and I don't even think about having one and I smoked for 45 years over a pack a day. Cold turky works if you REALLY want to quit.

 

[8Daytona8]

You can do it. You will be  on edge for a few days but it will get better each day. I'm going on two months and I don't even think about having one and I smoked for 45 years over a pack a day. Cold turky works if you REALLY want to quit.

45

Maybe there is hope for me! Almost that long and have quit many times!

To those that Have!

 

[Wag]

Quit in September '07. Been doing well since then.

Hang tough, you'll get there. One thing I did was make sure I recruit my wife before I started. Letting her know that I was quitting prepped her for the crap she was going to have to deal with but it also took a lot of pressure off of me to "behave." Made it easier for me and I was less of an a-hole as a result. If you have your wife and kids on your side supporting you, it will help. If you let them tease you (ergo, "Dad's not an *******, it's just the withdrawals!"), then it would help even more!

Best of luck, man. It'll be worth it.

--Wag--

 

[NINJA KILLER]

You can do it. You will be  on edge for a few days but it will get better each day. I'm going on two months and I don't even think about having one and I smoked for 45 years over a pack a day. Cold turky works if you REALLY want to quit.

+100

 

[mymaster]

I smoked for 24 yrs then cold turkey "BAM" macho bullcrap, if someone else can do it, you can do it. One of the hardest things that I've ever done, about 1 1/2 months of pure misery for my coworkers

 and a lot of lung clearing. To each his own on substituting one nicotine for another, the sooner you get it out of your system the better, I chose not to prolong the addiction and acquire the cost with patches,gums etc,it's nicotine.  

Oh and I know it's a lot to ask but caffeine doesn't help at all, "both at the same time? you say" talk about a rush. Hold off on the caffeine till you get the nicotine out, you and your system won't have to deal with the nicotine as hard.  Don't worry about the weight as long as you don't go or get overweight, you'll feel and smell so much better and the sense of accomplishment is well worth anything more than what you'll have to endure in the process not to mention the ton of money you'll save for mods. If your going to snack to stay busy, carrot sticks,celery, your finger nails,whatever.  Do not grab for the things you know are fattening. If some of us would only treat ourselves as well as our bikes

  Bless You

, Good Luck

Oh and not one puff, been free for 8 yrs.

 

[GSXcite]

I smoked for 24 yrs then cold turkey "BAM", if someone else can do it, you can do it. One of the hardest things I've ever done, about 1 1/2 months of pure misery for my coworkers

 and a lot of lung clearing. To each his own on substituting one nicotine for another, the sooner you get it out of your system the better, I chose not to prolong the addiction and acquire the cost with patches,gums etc,it's nicotine.  

Oh and I know it's a lot to ask but caffeine doesn't help at all, "both at the same time? you say" talk about a rush, hold off on the caffeine till you get the nicotine out, you and your system won't have to deal with the nicotine as hard.  Don't worry about the weight as long as you don't go or get overweight, you'll feel and smell so much better and the sense of accomplishment is well worth anything more than what you'll have to endure in the process. If your going to snack to stay busy, carrot sticks,celery, your finger nails,whatever.  Do not grab for the things you know are fattening. If some of us would only treat ourselves as well as our bikes

  Bless You

, Good Luck

Good info! You can do it James. I just thought about how the tobacco companies had me hooked and how much cash they had taken out of my pocket and it pissed me off and helped my resolve! Don't think I can do it tobacco companies? Watch me!

 

[twotonevert]

You guys are amazing. Thanks alot, seriously. Worst part is, I really enjoyed them sometimes, other times, like the day I quit, I hated them. You right Rev, I was pure evil yesterday, wow...........that sucked. I feel better today and I am looking forward to tomorrow.

Mymaster, you hit the nail on the head. If I am going to quit, I cant just prolong the addiction with nicotine replacments. I have tried the patch in the past, and it didnt work. The side affects sucked, and I still wanted a cig.

Hal, I will have the cleanest bike at the bash, well, aside from you and maybe DREW. I have all kinds of time and need something to keep my hands busy, polish the busa!

 

[Busasweety]

2 packs a day.....met Georgia, and within a month quit cold turkey
realized I didn't smoke for nicotine fits, it was taste and oral fixation....gained 10 lbs.
Realize why you smoke ....friend of mines father chews gum like its his "air" to live..
good luck you can do it !!!