I quit smoking...

... 5 weeks ago. Kinda proud of myself.

*bows and leaves stage*

Tips and or tricks?

*applauds*

 

Tips and or tricks?

The big kickstart was having pneumonia for no reason. I was [i[sick[/i] for two weeks, no cigs. I figured it was time to quit, and resolved to do so.
I have been using niciotine replacement (an eCig with low nicotine) and lots and lots of gum. I have also been eating quite a bit and have gained 30 pounds or so. THe big issue for me is the hand-to-mouth thing and seeing something come out of me. THe eCig does both!

*applauds*

I thank you, my friend. It has been more difficult than I had thought.

Good job man! I quit about 3 months ago, but I quit almost "cold turkey" style. I ended up taking my last pack, and did things a little different. I only smoked half a cig per smoke break, with a total of 2 cigs per day. 1/2 a smoke when I woke up, 1/2 before bed, and two smoke breaks during the day. I also started drinking more coffee, which distracted my body to a new addiction instead. I don't know if this method would work for you Lord Stark, but it worked for me and a few other people I know..

I've tried both. Drinking more coffee just makes me run out of coffee, then I have nothing to distract me from cigarettes.

Damn. That could be an issue, yeah. Have you tried picking up any hobbies? I'm a woodworked as a hobby, making smaller witchy like wooden items, and, small furniture, so I started doing those more and it seemed to help as well. Kept my mind focused on figuring out how to make certain piece, plan out their features, etc.

Crap, I didn't mean to steal the topic like that.

Good job dude.

Lol, whatever it takes for you to find your truth, sir!

The addictive process is dizzyingly complex. You actually greive the loss of your substance... silly, if you ask me. Anyway, it couldn't hurt to try the eCig and gum thingus. Getting rid of all your smoking shit is a good  idea as well; deodorize the room/car, get yer teeth cleaned, etc. Oh, and get some Anbusol. When the nicotine coating leaves yer gob, there is pain involved.

Damn, I wish half my family could do what you've done. They've tried (a LOT) and I can tell it's really hard to break that habit.


Congratulations for overcoming that!

Heh, thanks! It is really tough... I have to talk myself down at least once a day.

 I take it you don't smoke, yourself? I am so sorry you have to be around it. When I came back to work from the illness, I noticed I coould smell a lit cig a mile away.

Nah, I've never been a smoker. =o It's weird, but I have a pretty sensitive nose and (even if I wanted to smoke) that stuff would bother it. It's not just cigarettes: the smell of alcohol does it, too. o.o The second worst scent I've ever smelled is weed. I know a couple smokers of that stuff, and it really bothers my nose. I don't judge them for it - I just can't stand the smell, haha.

Spoiler for:

On that note...I think I've finally identified my familiar. =o (Remember that conversation?) 90% sure it's a cat. (:

Congratulations EvilM00s! That's quite an accomplishment.

Thank you, MA! Still tough, man. I kinda wish there was a Toabacco Anonymous to go to! Sounds rediculous, i know :/

*applauds*

Good job!

*flashes LadyJ a peace sign ang hugs her*

I quit too. It sucked for 4 weeks, and now its awesome.

Good on you for stepping up like that.  eCigs are a great way to go about it.

eCigs are dumb, and smoking an ecig isn't quitting. Its cigarette suboxone. Quitting is quitting.

Way to push your own subjective standards there buddy

+ rep

*giggle*