My last dip was Friday, while I was at work. I wasn't at work over the weekend, and I didn't really decide that I was going to quit until later Friday night/Saturday morning. I'll be cleaning out my desk in short order. Just afraid to open the drawer at this point.Seriously, you cannot ever have nicoteen again if you have been addicted to it. After 72 hours of staying away from it you only have your mind to battle as the physical cravings end 100%.
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I quit smoking! (1 Viewer)
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tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
3 Months
2741 Not Smoked
$550 Not Spent
2741 Not Smoked
$550 Not Spent
Shooter McGavin
Down the middle
3 Months2741 Not Smoked$550 Not Spent
I'm 10 days away from a full year of not smoking a single cigarette. 
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Excellent work shooter and tipsy!!3 Months2741 Not Smoked$550 Not Spent
I'm 10 days away from a full year of not smoking a single cigarette.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
5 months.
4600+ cigarettes not smoked.
$900+ not spent on smokes.
Best info for quitting on the net. It really only takes 3 days y'all. DO IT.
4600+ cigarettes not smoked.
$900+ not spent on smokes.
Best info for quitting on the net. It really only takes 3 days y'all. DO IT.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
I hope it works. I tried every product under the sun over the years, but failed everytime. The will to quit has to be stronger than the will to smoke. That is all. 3 days of "physical" withdrawal is the hard part. After the 72 hours, you only battle your own mental addiction...which isn't easy, but if you don't want to smoke than you won't.
Shooter McGavin
Down the middle
I'm counting in years instead of months now. Lung capacity is a beautiful thing.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Count in both myself.Today = 2 years, 4 months
3rd day for my wife and myself. On the patch. It seems to help.
Still get a strong craving though, as I was a heavy smoker.
2 packs a day
I'm gonna take Tipsy's lead and start counting cigs not smoked and money saved, but I think I'll wait two weeks to have a good number. Great idea Tips, thanks.
Man this is difficult, but I REALLY want to quit.
Still get a strong craving though, as I was a heavy smoker.
2 packs a day
I'm gonna take Tipsy's lead and start counting cigs not smoked and money saved, but I think I'll wait two weeks to have a good number. Great idea Tips, thanks.
Man this is difficult, but I REALLY want to quit.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
Best of luck. whyquit.com3rd day for my wife and myself. On the patch. It seems to help.Still get a strong craving though, as I was a heavy smoker.2 packs a day
phrozen
Footballguy
congrats tipsy, keep it up man you are doing great
T
The Bad CEO
Guest
The Chantix really helped me quit. I started taking Chantix on 2/27 and had my last smoke on 3/2. It's been 11 days and so far so good.I get the urge to smoke once a day still, but not real bad. Usually after dinner.I stopped taking the Chantix pill after only 7 days of taking them. I really used them just to get over the first few days and I didn't want to create another monster with the pill (even though they say they're not addictive)I urge anyone that wants to quit to try the stuff. It costs about $125 but it's worth it if you quit.I don't know how long I have to go without smoking before I can say "I quit"Count in both myself.Today = 2 years, 4 monthsI'm counting in years instead of months now. Lung capacity is a beautiful thing.
I have a months supply of the stuff no going to waste, not sure what to do with it.
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
To balance out the universe, i'M thikning of starting again.
mr. furley
Footballguy
send to shuke
Horses Mouth
Footballguy
don't think like that. you are in recovery. you will always be a smoker but now you don't smoke. remember, it's easier to not smoke and occassionally crave a cigarette than to smoke and constantly want to quit.I don't know how long I have to go without smoking before I can say "I quit"
Shooter McGavin
Down the middle
GLLL. It sucks at first, but it's worth it when you come out the other end of the tunnel.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
fixed for you
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
I like your attitude.Nah, thewill get me first.
T
The Bad CEO
Guest
No kidding, I'll send it to someone as long as they pay the shipping.
higgins
Footballguy
Chantix mucho mucho better.I tried Zyban about a decade ago --
with the side effects galore.The way Chantix was described to me is ... 
... you've got these neuro transmitter receptors in your brain that, after getting activated by nicotine, release whatever pleasure/stress release we get from smoking (dopamine?). The drug Chantix blocks the receptors and denies you those benefits.You're supposed to smoke for around the first week that you're taking the medication, and the net effect is that you're not getting any of the physiological benefits from the nicotine, but still get the benefit of the behavioural part of it -- I was smoking more than I typically would when I first started the medication because I wasn't getting the physical benefits of it. After the first week, it sinks in that you've been going thru the withdrawal for the past week, are not getting anything positive from smoking (just lungs full of smoke), and haven't had to face up to the ill effects because you're technically still smoking (weird how the brain works). So, after a week, you stop smoking period, and you don't have to face the physiological problems of withdrawal...it's just down to the behavioural part of it, which is tough enough on its own but is easier than everything combined.
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Weapon of Mass Instruction
Watch my feet!
I only smoke when I drink.
Seriously. Man, after that 2nd beer I am jonesing like a druggie hooker needing heroin.Is that pyschological or physical?
Horses Mouth
Footballguy
if you drink every day then physical. if you drink once every few months probably just psychological. do you drink so you can smoke?Weapon of Mass Instruction said:I only smoke when I drink.Seriously. Man, after that 2nd beer I am jonesing like a druggie hooker needing heroin.Is that pyschological or physical?
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
No side effects? Zyban made me sick.higgins said:Chantix mucho mucho better.I tried Zyban about a decade ago --shuke said:... you've got these neuro transmitter receptors in your brain that, after getting activated by nicotine, release whatever pleasure/stress release we get from smoking (dopamine?). The drug Chantix blocks the receptors and denies you those benefits.You're supposed to smoke for around the first week that you're taking the medication, and the net effect is that you're not getting any of the physiological benefits from the nicotine, but still get the benefit of the behavioural part of it -- I was smoking more than I typically would when I first started the medication because I wasn't getting the physical benefits of it. After the first week, it sinks in that you've been going thru the withdrawal for the past week, are not getting anything positive from smoking (just lungs full of smoke), and haven't had to face up to the ill effects because you're technically still smoking (weird how the brain works). So, after a week, you stop smoking period, and you don't have to face the physiological problems of withdrawal...it's just down to the behavioural part of it, which is tough enough on its own but is easier than everything combined.
T
The Bad CEO
Guest
No side effects. I took Chantix for only 6 days and I haven't smoked in 2 weeks and 3 days.No side effects? Zyban made me sick.Chantix mucho mucho better.I tried Zyban about a decade ago --with the side effects galore.The way Chantix was described to me is ...
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Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Exactly. The only way to cut down on the smoking is to cut down on the frequency of drinking. Just imagine, if you went to AA, you could kill two birds w/ one stone.I only smoke when I drink.Seriously. Man, after that 2nd beer I am jonesing like a druggie hooker needing heroin.Is that pyschological or physical?
Shooter McGavin
Down the middle
I know you're joking, but I think it's a misconception that if you're going to quit smoking, you need to quit drinking for a while. In my opinion, if you quit smoking and temporarily quit drinking, it makes is a lot more likely that once you eventually have a few beers, you'll succumb to the urge to smoke much more easily. Previous times when I quit smoking for a short period of time, I also didn't drink for a few weeks or a month or so, and as soon as I was out at the bar, I'd light one up before I made it to my third beer. This time, I didn't make any changes to my lifestyle, except for cutting out the cigarettes. I just forced myself to do things without smoking. I think I went to a bar to watch MNF within a week of quitting. Not smoking that night showed me that I could actually do this.Exactly. The only way to cut down on the smoking is to cut down on the frequency of drinking. Just imagine, if you went to AA, you could kill two birds w/ one stone.I only smoke when I drink.
T
The Bad CEO
Guest
I costs $120.00 for a month supply. I bought a whole month supply but only needed to take it for 6 days. After I made it a week without smoking, I stopped taking it.It's been two weeks and 4 days. I don't even think about smoking and I went out last night and gotshuke said:
'ed up. Never once thought about a cig. It does help that smoking is banned in bars in NJ now.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
If Chantix works then great. But since this is my thread, I will soapbox again.You don't need to spend any money. You don't need a pill, a laser, or a patch. The only thing you need is a deep commitment to stopping smoking for good, 72 hours without any nicotine, and thee will power to acknowledge your cravings/triggers and walk away from them.The info @ www.whyquit.com is the only thing that ever helped me quit.1 week away from 6 months.5201 cigarettes not smoked.$1047.55 not spent on cigarettes.I costs $120.00 for a month supply. I bought a whole month supply but only needed to take it for 6 days. After I made it a week without smoking, I stopped taking it.It's been two weeks and 4 days. I don't even think about smoking and I went out last night and gotshuke said:
(HULK)
(Smash)
Not to hijack your thread, but people are different, and for different people it takes different things to quit. I'm glad reading a website did it for you, but understand that is only all you need, not what everyone else may or may not need.If Chantix works then great. But since this is my thread, I will soapbox again.You don't need to spend any money. You don't need a pill, a laser, or a patch. The only thing you need is a deep commitment to stopping smoking for good, 72 hours without any nicotine, and thee will power to acknowledge your cravings/triggers and walk away from them.I costs $120.00 for a month supply. I bought a whole month supply but only needed to take it for 6 days. After I made it a week without smoking, I stopped taking it.It's been two weeks and 4 days. I don't even think about smoking and I went out last night and gotshuke said:'ed up. Never once thought about a cig. It does help that smoking is banned in bars in NJ now.
The info @ www.whyquit.com is the only thing that ever helped me quit.
1 week away from 6 months.
5201 cigarettes not smoked.
$1047.55 not spent on cigarettes.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
I get that. But as a 20+ year / 1 pack+ a day smoker I can attest to what is talked about at whyquit.com I never signed up over there, but the information they provide is better than any brand new prescription. Zayban was supposed to be the wonder drug for smoking a decade ago, and that worked briefly for alot of current smokers I know.Quitting takes 3 days.Not to hijack your thread, but people are different, and for different people it takes different things to quit. I'm glad reading a website did it for you, but understand that is only all you need, not what everyone else may or may not need.If Chantix works then great. But since this is my thread, I will soapbox again.You don't need to spend any money. You don't need a pill, a laser, or a patch. The only thing you need is a deep commitment to stopping smoking for good, 72 hours without any nicotine, and thee will power to acknowledge your cravings/triggers and walk away from them.I costs $120.00 for a month supply. I bought a whole month supply but only needed to take it for 6 days. After I made it a week without smoking, I stopped taking it.It's been two weeks and 4 days. I don't even think about smoking and I went out last night and gotshuke said:'ed up. Never once thought about a cig. It does help that smoking is banned in bars in NJ now.
The info @ www.whyquit.com is the only thing that ever helped me quit.
1 week away from 6 months.
5201 cigarettes not smoked.
$1047.55 not spent on cigarettes.
And actually knowing how nicotine works its evil powers on you.
And dealing with the reality that one puff leads total relapse for almost anyone addicted to nicotine.
I am however very happy to hear anyone trying to quit and support you in whatever method you have chosen. Sharing my experience is my way of trying to help.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
How is the no smoking going?
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
I spent many hours reading leading up to my quit this last time. It had been working before 2 years ago, but I kinda lost it after the hurricane.
DocGonzo
Footballguy
I passed the three week mark yesterday. For the first week I was as sick with the flu as I've ever been in my life. Didn't even want a smoke. Around Day 5, when I was feeling a little better, I caught that first craving. I decided I'd made it five days, even if it was due to the flu, so I would see how long I could go. I'm trying to use my natural stubbornness to help me out. Every day I add to the total makes me want to relapse that much less. I'm not using anything besides willpower, although I would certainly advocate using whatever works for you. The funny part was right around the end of Week 2. I think the withdrawals were just especially strong at that point. Nobody around me was safe. For about three days my inner dialouge was like a more vile version of Grumpy Old Men. Traffic, waiting in line at stores etc etc. Since that passed, though, I've been fine.
I was a smoker for 11 years. I tried to quit several times. The difference this time is I actually WANT to quit. It's been said many times in this thread, but it's the truth. If you aren't ready to do it, if you don't want it, it won't matter what method you use. Incidentally, it was stumbling across this thread that first got me started thinking about quitting again. So cheers to y'all...
I was a smoker for 11 years. I tried to quit several times. The difference this time is I actually WANT to quit. It's been said many times in this thread, but it's the truth. If you aren't ready to do it, if you don't want it, it won't matter what method you use. Incidentally, it was stumbling across this thread that first got me started thinking about quitting again. So cheers to y'all...
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
Wanting to quit is the only real thing you need. Knowledge about the disease made and taking a Zen-like approach was key.Think Yoda...there is not try. there is only do or do not.I passed the three week mark yesterday. For the first week I was as sick with the flu as I've ever been in my life. Didn't even want a smoke. Around Day 5, when I was feeling a little better, I caught that first craving. I decided I'd made it five days, even if it was due to the flu, so I would see how long I could go. I'm trying to use my natural stubbornness to help me out. Every day I add to the total makes me want to relapse that much less. I'm not using anything besides willpower, although I would certainly advocate using whatever works for you. The funny part was right around the end of Week 2. I think the withdrawals were just especially strong at that point. Nobody around me was safe. For about three days my inner dialouge was like a more vile version of Grumpy Old Men. Traffic, waiting in line at stores etc etc. Since that passed, though, I've been fine.
I was a smoker for 11 years. I tried to quit several times. The difference this time is I actually WANT to quit. It's been said many times in this thread, but it's the truth. If you aren't ready to do it, if you don't want it, it won't matter what method you use. Incidentally, it was stumbling across this thread that first got me started thinking about quitting again. So cheers to y'all...
PS: I'm glad my thread sparked a desire. Good job. Don't kid yourself and think you can have just one ever again please.
higgins
Footballguy
Thanks for asking, GB -- been around two weeks for me.One thing that's definitely helped besides the Chantix has been :mrobvious: exercise. Keeping yourself both busy and active helps a lot imo.I'll definitely be happy when I get to where you're at.
(HULK)
(Smash)
I read around this site a bunch. Although it has some decent stuff on the health impacts of smoking, most of the articles sound like they were written by a cult leader of fanatic group of ex-smokers. Especially when it comes to quitting smoking through means other than "cold turkey". For what it is worth, "cold turkey" quitters are amongst the least sucessful of people attempting to quit. Higher sucess rates are achieved through various chemical methods, especially when combined with a weekly support group. And Chantix has a 60% sucess rate, which is simply smashing all other quitting methods combined.All in all, I did not find the site to be very subjective, and I wouldn't want to be alone in a dark alley with the guy who created it.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
Tipsy, I know what you are trying to say. BSR quit last July and is holding strong. He said he had to have conversations with himself (in his head ) and tell himself how bad it would be to even have one. It was things like that. For myself, I wouldn't bring it up to him or talk to him about it unless he wanted to or he started the conversation. I didn't want to be the one to make him think about it. He already knew I supported him 1000%.
I have to say it's so nice to not hear him wheeze at night. Now he just snores but I would rather deal with that then having to worry about him dying early because of smoking.
Good luck guys. I've never smoked so I do not know what you are going through. Whatever it takes to quit, I hope you do it.
) and tell himself how bad it would be to even have one. It was things like that. For myself, I wouldn't bring it up to him or talk to him about it unless he wanted to or he started the conversation. I didn't want to be the one to make him think about it. He already knew I supported him 1000%.I have to say it's so nice to not hear him wheeze at night. Now he just snores but I would rather deal with that then having to worry about him dying early because of smoking.
Good luck guys. I've never smoked so I do not know what you are going through. Whatever it takes to quit, I hope you do it.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
6 months
5441 cigarettes not smoked (or thrown on the ground for that matter)
$1100 not spent on cigarettes
My desire to not smoke final beat my addiction to nicotine. It only took 3 days of fairly intense withdrawal from the drug. The rest has been easy since I wanted to quit. My mental focus during those 3 days was intense. I wasn't the same guy going through withdrawal for the 30th time...I put one out and said "I'm Done".
Other things going better for Tipsy because of the inner focus change I had 6 months ago:
I have lost 20 pounds
Started running for the first time since I got married and was able to run 6 miles a few times, although my knee & lower back want nothing to do with that anymore. (buying a bike this weekend hopefully)
I got over my Katrina depression & got my wife pregnant again...expecting in November!
I'm closing on my first house today (no whammies )
I hope my postings help any of you still addicted start thinking about it yourself (one person said that recently i think). I have never felt better in my life.
5441 cigarettes not smoked (or thrown on the ground for that matter)
$1100 not spent on cigarettes
My desire to not smoke final beat my addiction to nicotine. It only took 3 days of fairly intense withdrawal from the drug. The rest has been easy since I wanted to quit. My mental focus during those 3 days was intense. I wasn't the same guy going through withdrawal for the 30th time...I put one out and said "I'm Done".
Other things going better for Tipsy because of the inner focus change I had 6 months ago:
I have lost 20 pounds
Started running for the first time since I got married and was able to run 6 miles a few times, although my knee & lower back want nothing to do with that anymore. (buying a bike this weekend hopefully)
I got over my Katrina depression & got my wife pregnant again...expecting in November!
I'm closing on my first house today (no whammies
)I hope my postings help any of you still addicted start thinking about it yourself (one person said that recently i think). I have never felt better in my life.
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mr. furley
Footballguy
congratulations
I'm closing on my first house today (no whammies)
everything's coming up tipsySimilar threads
