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beer 302
Footballguy
Nice job to all quitting something in here! Nothing tougher than kicking this stuff, I've heard the addiction is similar to heroin but I have no experience with that. Either way stay strong & hang tough, you're on the downhill side now & then the mental battle kicks in big time. Really need to find an oral substitute of the cigs and especially the chew (kicking that was harder than the smokes for me). Like I said, I chew a #### ton of sugar free gum, works for me, find what works for you but be careful you don't exchange one addiction for another.
About 6 months after I quit we were on a booze cruise for work and just got obliterated. That night at dinner I bummed a smoke, fired up and damn near gagged. Tasted like licking an ashtray, haven't had a craving since. That was 11 years ago, stay strong guys. You vs your mind, teach it whose boss.
About 6 months after I quit we were on a booze cruise for work and just got obliterated. That night at dinner I bummed a smoke, fired up and damn near gagged. Tasted like licking an ashtray, haven't had a craving since. That was 11 years ago, stay strong guys. You vs your mind, teach it whose boss.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
I've been cig free my whole life -- where's my trophy?
johnnycakes
Footballguy
You get the booby prize for living a life devoid of risks, challenges, and fun.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
I watched a friend of mine waste away from lung cancer a couple years ago -- didn't look like he was having much fun.
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Quit a 3-pack habit cold turkey around 20 years back. Biggest thing that helped (first of 2 things) was having something for the "oral fixation". I bought a box of toothpicks and would chew one every time I wanted a smoke. Still have an occasional toothpick. Helped immensely. The second thing was that my wife (since divorced) was also a heavy smoker and was nagging me every day to quit with her. What I did was quit without telling her when I was going out of town for a 3 day work trip. Came back and told her I'd quit. Damn b____ was just using me to justify her own smoking. We divorced a couple years later and she never once tried to quit. I did make her smoke outside though. It was great in the wintertime. 
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
Skyryder222
Footballguy
I used sunflower seeds!
Clorox
Footballguy
This is identical to my list. I guess we are all in the same boat. As a matter of fact, wifey is away today and I am sitting here all day watching sports and getting ready for the NFL games. I would be through a tin by now...5 days and counting...
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Can't speak for the smack; but i kicked a severe powder habit some 15 years ago ... cold turkey, and right to the curb.Smokes ... not so much. More addictive for sure. I've also stopped drinking for extended periods ... longest was 6 months ... but the smokes are a ball and chain. Man, morning coffee without one just doesn't seem plausible.Congrats and god bless to those who have kicked the tobacco
You have my respect.
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Insoxicated
Here's the thing: just don't be a ##### about it.
My old man smoked 3 packs of camels a day and quit cold turkey. Just ####### do it. If you have any willpower it's not terribly difficult.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Cos, I'm doing e-cigs. I don't care if I'm addicted to nicotene (stand in line, nicotene). So far so good - I haven't stopped smoking regulars yet but I've smoked about 1/3 of what I would have. I went overboard on toking the e-cigs yesterday, which made me dizzy. It isn't the same as regular smoking, but it helps.
Clorox
Footballguy
I'm doing it, but I enjoy the dip...the SKOAL pouches are just too damn easy to have any time, any place.Here's the thing: just don't be a ##### about it.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
My oldest brother had a 35 year cig habit ... now he is exclusively on the e-cigs, and he swears by them to the nth degree. I tried them about a year ago, after a nasty bout with bronchitis ... my pulmonologist had 'em for sale at the reception desk.Said each cartridge was good for 300 puffs (roughly the same amount as a pack of 20 smokes), but I found the pull really dissipated after maybe 40 or so drags. Had to increase my pull, which led to slight dizzyness. Didn't mind that so much, but I felt like I was getting raked after only 1/10th or so of usage. Not satisfying enough.BONUS: did bust 'em out on the subway/at bars ... no resistance or complaints.... maybe I just got the wrong brand
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
You may be, but it ain't because of this GB. greensmoke.comI'll bring mine to coshole if you want to check them out
What brand of e-cig?Been fine since Jan. 1 except for one day when I had a ton of beers. Could not resist. Thinking an e-cig may be what I need for those instances.Like a migration pattern when I drink. Have a few drinks then go outside for a smoke then repeat. The ritual nearly as hard to break as the nicotine addiction.My oldest brother had a 35 year cig habit ... now he is exclusively on the e-cigs, and he swears by them to the nth degree. I tried them about a year ago, after a nasty bout with bronchitis ... my pulmonologist had 'em for sale at the reception desk.Said each cartridge was good for 300 puffs (roughly the same amount as a pack of 20 smokes), but I found the pull really dissipated after maybe 40 or so drags. Had to increase my pull, which led to slight dizzyness. Didn't mind that so much, but I felt like I was getting raked after only 1/10th or so of usage. Not satisfying enough.BONUS: did bust 'em out on the subway/at bars ... no resistance or complaints.... maybe I just got the wrong brand
36th Chamber
Footballguy
Day 8 and going strong
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I'm using greensmoke.com, DW. By far the best e-cig fit for me. Agree on the ritual/routine being at least as hard as the chemical addiction (for me, it's harder).What brand of e-cig?Been fine since Jan. 1 except for one day when I had a ton of beers. Could not resist. Thinking an e-cig may be what I need for those instances.Like a migration pattern when I drink. Have a few drinks then go outside for a smoke then repeat. The ritual nearly as hard to break as the nicotine addiction.My oldest brother had a 35 year cig habit ... now he is exclusively on the e-cigs, and he swears by them to the nth degree. I tried them about a year ago, after a nasty bout with bronchitis ... my pulmonologist had 'em for sale at the reception desk.Said each cartridge was good for 300 puffs (roughly the same amount as a pack of 20 smokes), but I found the pull really dissipated after maybe 40 or so drags. Had to increase my pull, which led to slight dizzyness. Didn't mind that so much, but I felt like I was getting raked after only 1/10th or so of usage. Not satisfying enough.BONUS: did bust 'em out on the subway/at bars ... no resistance or complaints.... maybe I just got the wrong brand
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Love this post in conjunction with your avatar. Good luck!Day 8 and going strong
Cunk
Footballguy
The bolded is correct. I'd check out the e-cig thread to get a better idea of what to replace real cigs with. I'd start towards the end of the thread though as all of us were just starting out and had similar experience to yours. Eventually many of us "upgraded" to a much more satisfying product.My oldest brother had a 35 year cig habit ... now he is exclusively on the e-cigs, and he swears by them to the nth degree. I tried them about a year ago, after a nasty bout with bronchitis ... my pulmonologist had 'em for sale at the reception desk.Said each cartridge was good for 300 puffs (roughly the same amount as a pack of 20 smokes), but I found the pull really dissipated after maybe 40 or so drags. Had to increase my pull, which led to slight dizzyness. Didn't mind that so much, but I felt like I was getting raked after only 1/10th or so of usage. Not satisfying enough.
BONUS: did bust 'em out on the subway/at bars ... no resistance or complaints.
... maybe I just got the wrong brand
Angry Beavers
Footballguy
Keep up the good work in here!
otb_lifer
Footballguy
Yep, saw it bumped earlier ... researching all opines up in there.The bolded is correct. I'd check out the e-cig thread to get a better idea of what to replace real cigs with. I'd start towards the end of the thread though as all of us were just starting out and had similar experience to yours. Eventually many of us "upgraded" to a much more satisfying product.My oldest brother had a 35 year cig habit ... now he is exclusively on the e-cigs, and he swears by them to the nth degree. I tried them about a year ago, after a nasty bout with bronchitis ... my pulmonologist had 'em for sale at the reception desk.Said each cartridge was good for 300 puffs (roughly the same amount as a pack of 20 smokes), but I found the pull really dissipated after maybe 40 or so drags. Had to increase my pull, which led to slight dizzyness. Didn't mind that so much, but I felt like I was getting raked after only 1/10th or so of usage. Not satisfying enough.
BONUS: did bust 'em out on the subway/at bars ... no resistance or complaints.
... maybe I just got the wrong brand
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
I once walked the entire length of Caye Caulker, Belize looking for a tin of skoal. All the stores were owned by Asians who spoke very broken english and all they carried were hand-rolled cigs. You should have seen the looks on their faces when I tried to explain to them that I wanted to put the tobacco in my mouth and chew it.
36th Chamber
Footballguy
Day 10 - Nicotine take thatDay 8 and going strong
Cos and JB - Update? You guys hanging in there?
John Bender
Footballguy
Freaking trying. I had a chew I think Saturday night (last week).I need help or I'm going to strangle somebodyDay 10 - Nicotine take thatDay 8 and going strong
rockaction
Footballguy
I'm about 64 hours in. This is brutal. I'd quit for two years, and picked it up again. I'm drinking tonight, so this is extra tough.
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Updates guys? UH, Bender et al?
I went out to several places tonight but it was after 8pm and couldn't find my Kreteks. I am completely out, that hasn't happened in a long time. II only smoke 2 - 3 packs a week at the most, but when I want one ...I REALLY want one. Had to stop the vodka tonics tonight that bring the cravings on.
I went out to several places tonight but it was after 8pm and couldn't find my Kreteks. I am completely out, that hasn't happened in a long time. II only smoke 2 - 3 packs a week at the most, but when I want one ...I REALLY want one. Had to stop the vodka tonics tonight that bring the cravings on.
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36th Chamber
Footballguy
I made it until around Thanksgiving then buckled over the holidays. So 11+ months of no smoking (zero, I mean not a one, not a puff) but unfortunately back to a pack a day
