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Good Luck! My mom smoked from a very early age-14 or so-and struggled her whole life. She tried to quit many times but could not do it for good. She finally quit when she got a terminal illness(unrelated to smoking).
I know how hard it is to quit this habit and I wish you much luck!
I found it to quite easy to quit and so did my wife. We both quit but at different periods in our lives. We both did it the easy way, Cold turkey. I also had a serious cocaine habit in my younger days. I went through about 50 thousand bucks in just a few months. One day I said to myself, "I'm sick of this crap" I just simply never did it again.
The trick to quitting smoking is simple, you have to really WANT to quit. Quitting because you think you should or quitting to please a family member wont work. You have to really want to quit, then it's easy. Good luck.
Quitting is tough no matter how long you have smoked. I was just wondering how they were doing I hope they are successful. To start a thread about it then not follow up on it makes for wonder.
Sorry, I actually forgot about this thread. Wasn't trying to ignore. I basically failed miserably. I did manage not to smoke for about 4 days. Really didn't suffer too much either. Don't know what triggered me to go running to the store to buy a pack. However, I am actually smoking an "electronic cigarette" now. It still provides the nicotine but not all the other chemicals. It also takes care of the "something to do with my hands" problem. And doesn't smell.
I'd like to say I was a success story but I'm not. I may not actually be smoking real live cigarettes, but the habit is still there.
Sorry, I actually forgot about this thread. Wasn't trying to ignore. I basically failed miserably. I did manage not to smoke for about 4 days. Really didn't suffer too much either. Don't know what triggered me to go running to the store to buy a pack. However, I am actually smoking an "electronic cigarette" now. It still provides the nicotine but not all the other chemicals. It also takes care of the "something to do with my hands" problem. And doesn't smell.
I'd like to say I was a success story but I'm not. I may not actually be smoking real live cigarettes, but the habit is still there.
3 days is the peak of withdrawal and it goes down over the next 7 days or so. So it's no surprise you went back on day 4.
If you really want to quit, visit this site and read:
The E-cig is a lot better than a real one but please remember you are still smoking a cigaratte and the habit that comes along with it. So it really makes it hard to "quit" If you want to quit, you have to do just that and quit. I know it's hard but remember, each passing hour and day, it will get better. Then the days lead to months and eventually to years and you will be free.
The trick to quitting smoking is simple, you have to really WANT to quit. Quitting because you think you should or quitting to please a family member wont work. You have to really want to quit, then it's easy. Good luck.
Whenever I hear this, it just makes me laugh. Of course you have to WANT TO QUIT to be able to! Especially with a highly addictive substance like Tobacco. The problem is, the addiction makes it hard to want to do this. As it is very pleasurable and addictive. So that is the problem, most never can get to the stage where they want to do it bad enough. Heck, some even have serious medical complications like heart attacks or their voice box surgically removed and they still can't quit!! Really says a lot about it, doesn't it?
That's why a rehab center would be in order if you are even considering quitting, as you may never WANT TO QUIT bad enough to actually do it successfully.
Sorry, I actually forgot about this thread. Wasn't trying to ignore. I basically failed miserably. I did manage not to smoke for about 4 days. Really didn't suffer too much either. Don't know what triggered me to go running to the store to buy a pack. However, I am actually smoking an "electronic cigarette" now. It still provides the nicotine but not all the other chemicals. It also takes care of the "something to do with my hands" problem. And doesn't smell.
I'd like to say I was a success story but I'm not. I may not actually be smoking real live cigarettes, but the habit is still there.
So what? Do you enjoy smoking? If so, go ahead and light up with a clear conscience. You're going to die from something anyhow, so why not enjoy the journey?
Don't let the SmokeNazi's convince you you'll be better off. All they have to offer as "proof" that smoking is bad for you are the odds. The "odds" are that you'll live longer, they say. I say the "odds" are better on Harrah's slot machines.
Good luck. At 34, and after 17 years of smoking... I just made the real, final decision to quit (i've half-assed the attempt too many times). Here's how it's going to work for me: I made a $500 dollar bet with a close friend (smoker) who thinks I will break. We are both stand-up guys w/ integrity, so the honor system is in full effect. Bottom line, if I take one puff before 1/1/2013 - I'm out $500. Gotta walk into his house like Kramer with a stack of cash "I'm out... I'm outta the contest!". If (and when) I make it the year, he pays up. So, as you can see - this would be one expensive cigarette. Already this feels easier than "trying" to quit.
I've started with Nicorette, but I'm already finding that the mental battle I get in with myself ("i shouldn't have this cigarette, ok screw it, no I shouldn't, ok just one, etc") has already solved itself at the very first instant i get a craving. Because now with someone to answer to, and $500 at stake... it's just not an option. Here we go... it's gonna suck, but looking forward to the payoff
Your method is called "white knuckling" and is bound to fail.
What worked for me: Hypnosis (focusing on how good I would feel, not negative stuff) and acupuncture - they put little metal things in your ears after the needles and it helps with cravings. It took about a week to be craving free for me.
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My mom smoked from a very early age-14 or so-and struggled her whole life. She tried to quit many times but could not do it for good. She finally quit when she got a terminal illness(unrelated to smoking).
