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I am quitting smoking, and need some support.

That's okay, man. Now you know what you're up against and have an idea of what to avoid when trying to quit.

I think you can do this. Shit, you went FOUR DAYS!!!!! You can do it again. Its gonna suck but you can definitely get through another four and then you'll be over the hardest (physical) part.
 
Thanks OverDone...I actually made it to day 6. I chose to smoke, because I knew I'd be drinking and it would be the last event I may ever go to where I would enjoy smoking at, since more there smoked than not. While puking during my hangover this morning there were definitely some black things that I read somewhere could be tar or pieces of lung, and I can feel a difference in breathing after not smoking for 6 days and then having like 10 cigs. Definitely clued me in to how much better I feel not smoking.


However, I don't want to start at zero really...I'm telling myself, you went almost a week, had a lil relapse, and once you have at least a month or two under your belt this little event won't matter. I'm more upset that I got too drunk and spent today laying in bed than smoked any cigs honestly though, ugh.
 
purple_cloud said:
RELAPSE. Ended up getting hammered last night and had lots of cigs...back to day 1 tomorrow I suppose, ugh.
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Keep trying. I thought I had quit the ciggies too (I'd gone for nearly a week without any) but ended up relapsing recently on a day that I couldn't score drugs. I still recommend Wellbutrin if you haven't tried it already. It can be used safely with SSRI's.
 
Thanks again Sweet P...seriously, theres something I really like about you, too bad you're on the other side of the world --- thats probably one of my fave things about BL though. I'm still gonna try without the Wellbutrin...how are the withdrawals on it though? Because I know from experience the SSRI ones aren't pleasant...
 
^ Thanks. I'm not sure about withdrawals from Wellbutrin - I haven't stopped taking it since I was first prescribed it! Wikipedia doesn't seem to mention anything about withdrawals from Wellbutrin, so I'm guessing it's easier to stop than SSRI's.
 
The little engine that could

One might say I'm really good at quitting smoking cig's...I've done it lots of times.

No seriously, I've 'incepted' in myself the idea that i don't like cigs...it's taking a while to get a firm hold, but i've found only external things now cause relapses...i.e. getting hammered I always blow through a pack.

The things I've found that help:

1. Replace smoking with something that does not coexist, like running (good long term solution if you replace smoking with a healthy habit). I've found that the endorphins from a good run replace the cravings for the re-laxative effect of smoking just that one cig.

2. If you find that it's the act of smoking and not the nicotine your addicted to, try purchasing a tobacco pipe or getting into cigars...this has worked for my father and some other friends

3. Know your triggers (rolling, drinkining, etc.) and pre-plan responses to avoid cig consumption

4. realize that certain things like fucking over a test or having family trouble will trigger cravings like none other; find some stress relieving activity to replace it.
a)hold your breath as long as possible...this can be refreshing and good for those destroyed lungs
b) go to a gun range and squeeze off some rounds
c)your turn...figure out something that helps you relieve stress, and can work short term!

I've been a week without a cig and trying not to think about getting anymore...but I've been through this cycle so many times...

So as a final word of encouragement, i have a story.
While in private company alcohol class for a university issued alcohol violation,
I met a guy there for a DUI who told me how he quit smoking for about 5 years--he said every time the urge to smoke a cigarette was overwhelming, he would find a private place and masturbate(no, seriously!).
He said the positives of the strategy were that he was always =D and his grip grew immense...
 
I'm sorry about your mom.

First off, relapses are GOOD. You have a better chance of quitting for good with relapses. Don't let them get you down!

I quit 6 years ago and haven't had a puff since. I'm almost 40 and I started when I was 14.

Keep trying. Do things that make sense to you.

What helped me was realizing that if I took ONE PUFF EVER AGAIN, that I'd have a very hard time quitting. The last time I quit, I went on vacation where there were a bunch of Fundamentalist Christians that I could NOT smoke around. Cold Turkey! (my choice) and Since I'm probably never going to have that opporotunity, and it literally almost took an act of God to get that motivated and have the "support" (not being able to smoke around them), I know it would be very difficult.

Since then, I'm glad I did. I've come down with a smoking related ailment that would be 10x worse to deal with as an active smoker.

Keep quitting. It works, eventually!!! It really, does.

<3
 
ive been experimenting with this...

... and i have my own personal things that knock the 'cravings' out right away.

i went 20 hours fine twice, and 12 another time.
its hard to explain, but worth the try...


nicotine burns up ones endorphin's, so when you dont, your body is waiting for the feeling brought from endorphin's( we know what they do im assuming )
so, right away there is a sense of total, displeasure, which can be retrograded.

idk if you done any stints in jail Purp,
but whats very very interesting is that if you have, any of you, ill bet you didnt give a shot or a flinch about a cig until some one from the realworld comes in moping. then its on, frenzy for ciggy!
luckily(i guess) ive always been a white boy who got along very well with our original brothers - so id have some split matches and rollies often- heheh,

but, even after a month or two with out one, and caring one bit for a cig, the minute they come drag me out at 5am, then let the sun shine on me, i want a cigarette like its only been a couple of hours.

why? sounds so senseless its scary.
ive kicked heroin, paxil, cocaine, 2 days of alcohol and 6mg Kpin w/d in jail,,, it was clear i was in shambles - all these drugs ive knocked around, but cigs no.


honestly, the Kabba' is what had me look up and to... to see through.

i cant explain it on your own terms exactly, but you can send your own burst up there, to replace the sensation, it can leave in an instant...
a very good sense sent, or a bad one will work.


IDK, it works, is hard to explain, but is worth chewing on rather the some nico-gum -- maybe
 
old thread..

anyhoo, I quit smoking last summer.. my problem is this summer I'm working at the same place and everyone there smokes so I know I'm going to want to as well.. I don't miss smoking but if I'm forced to sit with 20+ smokers every time we have a break I'm worried I'll start again..
 
Get yourself an inhalator, and smoke that with them! Or get yourself a treat like your favourite drink or a biscuit or something, and have that instead, and remind yourself how much healthier your lungs, heart, skin etc etc are than theirs..

(I still smoke *cries* but i will be taking that advice when I finally manage to kick it)
 
I think you're doing exactly what worked best for me- asking for help, as often as necessary. Let your friends know that you might be edgy for a while and to forgive you if you get snappy. Non-smokers forget/don't totally understand what you're going through. My bitchiness lasted for a few months.
 
Oh! I also found this helpful- just for me: I went on the patch and then chewed the gum when I thought I was going to go crazy. That's just me- I know you're not supposed to do the gum and patch together, but I don't play by the rules anyway.
 
I quit smoking 146 days ago. I have however been using e-cigs. I'm pretty sure they aren't a lot better for my lungs, so today I am starting patches. I also have gum for just in case. I put the patch on when I got up, and so far have minimal cravings. So, here is to me n anyone else struggling with this f'n habit. I have a good feeling.
 
hey P_C - just wanted to share support - I found easiest way to quit smoking was always in opiate withdrawals :-/ lotta help that does ya.

However, any other drug intake is gonna make it REAL hard to put them down. GOOD LUCK hun <3
 
Hey PC, how ya doin? :)

With this quitting smoking?


One bit of advice if you get a craving: take a walk, or clean your room. Nawmean? Something that will keep you from obsessing about cigs.

Reward yourself for not smoking.

Ive found smoking weed keeps me from craving a cig, dood ;) its usually drinking or uh opiate use that i smoke
 
villian said:
old thread..

anyhoo, I quit smoking last summer.. my problem is this summer I'm working at the same place and everyone there smokes so I know I'm going to want to as well.. I don't miss smoking but if I'm forced to sit with 20+ smokers every time we have a break I'm worried I'll start again..
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i obviously posted in this also not noticing the date - hehe

but, is a good thread anyway
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Ive been smoking for 12 years and just recently quit 2 months ago ... I have no Idea why I stopped which is the crazy part. when your ready to quit you will. Honestly I dont feel any better no increased energy or anything like that or maybe I just dont notice it yet . I think I be better off smoking sometimes I'm going to die anyway at least I will be happy. My wife still smokes right in the house which makes it even harder for my desire to quit ...I'm still using herion tho but I'm trying to kick that with the help of methadone got two days clean from the smack
 
You can do it, don't be a lunkhead like me who spent their last 5 dollars on a pack of cancer sticks... I don't know, does that count as support?
 
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