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R.E. Agent- I am just getting back to you. My apologies and thanks for your post. I am in the
same area as you and that was interesting to see.
I have had many "quits" over the years, but this time I am in Recovery! I am addicted to
Nicotine. I proved it to myself. Shoot, I am off the cigs for over a year, but was always dabbling
with the gum, lozenges, patches or vapes. This showed me I'm addicted, constantly fooling myself
and getting 1 or 2 years off cigs, dabbling in NRT's and then back to the cigs. I finally got clean
(totally) five weeks ago and I am not going back.
I don't believe in ex-smokers (or anyone) lecturing people who smoke, etc. In any event, I'm
sure your Dad just cares about you...but.
Hey, how about joining me...I could use a local contact to make the ride smoother. How about breaking
away from the Nicotine?
Please don't be upset with me...I am being selfish (in a healthy way)...I need some support and I picked you!
Escort- Thank you for your Post/Reply and giving it to me straight. You make a good point
about, people reporting X-amount of time for such and such, when all experiences are
different. I'm sure they are sincere, too. I admire you as a long-timer and thank you for your
insight. paul
I quit smoking 51 Days ago. I got the laser acupuncture which eliminated the horrible with drawl effects; however, ever since i quit smoking i am tired all the time. I take naps on my lunches and needing at least 10-11 hours of sleep a night. with out an alarm i would easily sleep 12+ hours. i hate this.. i understand nicotine is a stimulant, however i need to find a replacement stimulant other wise I feel that i will start smoking again just so i am not tired anymore.. anyone else experience this? HELP!!!
Sleepy- I understand the fatigue and tiredness that goes with it. I like "jerseyj's" suggestion to
you. The one thing I' d like to share with you is: when you say, "I need to find a replacement stimulant,"
that sometimes is our pure addictive, feel-good behavior. Please be careful with that and take it from
a big time nicotine addict among other things. As of this writing, I have almost 20 months off of "all NRT'S and all Nicotine." Now, August is a way off, but if I handle things a day at a time, I'll have 3-Years off of the Cigs. All my Best, Jeff
2 months for me. This is the third time; hopefully the charm. I like it because I can exercise again. It probably sounds weird to be happy to quit so that I can exercise but I can breathe well enough to do the cardio I need to get rid of the excess pounds I gained from stopping exercising as a result of smoking so much It's a vicious cycle.
For those who have just stopped or are wanting to quit, I have a couple of tips: I recommend the Allen Carr Easyway to Quit Smoking book. He was a diehard smoker and writes like a smoker, a person who understands us. The book is very funny! Although I read some of it, I didn't actually use the method, (I used the nicotine patch) but I heard it has been effective for millions of quitters.
I would have started back again but I just kept telling myself "If you start smoking again, you'll just have to stop all over again, and quitting sucks so much you don't want to have to do it again. Just power through it." Eventually it sucks less until it doesn't suck at all
It's been almost 45 years since I quit - I am now about to turn 73. I don't remember there being nicotine patches or nicotine gum back then, but it's great to have modern options because different things work for different people. In any case I wish the best for everybody who is struggling. Quitting is worth it on multiple levels. Smoking is a risk factor for so many things besides lung cancer, for example bladder cancer. That doesn't seem to make sense, but the nicotine gets in the blood and circulates everywhere.
Be strong, don't give up; it will be worth it down the road. I still feel thankful that I guit when I did.
My husband , who was a very heavy smoker... had to stop... my health was suffering, as were others who lived in the house back twenty years ago.. He even smoked during the night and one night burned a brand new duvet cover.... It was the last straw for me.... not only the cover but he could have set the house alight...I think it gave him a wake up call.. Smoking just doesnt affect the smokers health, it affects others around them, and very selfish... He replaced ciggies with chewing gum... but he can chew to his hearts content , as it doesnt affect me, the family or the house that used to stink with cigarette smoke.. it was horrible.. Since he stopped weve had decent holidays.. a nice car and lots of things we couldnt afford...good luck to the OP and keep going...
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It's a vicious cycle. 
