Why do we smoke ? (39)
For me, it's a cross between restlessness and the severe dislike of nursing homes.
I smoked for about 25 years (about a pack and a half a day) but when I was ready to quit I had to realize that I would have to put as much effort into quitting as I did when I started smoking. I can vividly remember those first few inhales (coughing up a lung) but I was determined to be as cool as the other guys. I knew that quitting was going to be uncomfortable (the addiction part) but that I also had to unlearn some of the codependant habits. The hand to mouth habit is a very real one to overcome and I used a surogate cigarette (a golf pencil) to deal with that. Also enduring the recovery from addiction (the little screaming meemee that runs around your system for it seems like forever saying "I want nicotine, I want nicotine) was simply a course in mind over matter. A little distraction at the time of the craving helped. I used a terrible tasting cough candy when the urge presented itself. It is not easy but very rewarding and it is something that you can accomplish. I did it cold turkey and recommend that as well but there is a vast amount of help in that department of you choose it. Everything from medical help to hypnosis. I enjoy life a lot better today (24 years later) and besides not smelling like an ashtray I find that food tastes soooo much better and my immune system is firing on all cylinders. Best of luck to you. 
postivethinker: I want to know and how to quit?
i used to think i enjoyed the taste but i tried one again after a month of quiting and it tasted horrible....safe to say it wont happen again
rider4u: I smoked for about 25 years (about a pack and a half a day) but when I was ready to quit I had to realize that I would have to put as much effort into quitting as I did when I started smoking. I can vividly remember those first few inhales (coughing up a lung) but I was determined to be as cool as the other guys. I knew that quitting was going to be uncomfortable (the addiction part) but that I also had to unlearn some of the codependant habits. The hand to mouth habit is a very real one to overcome and I used a surogate cigarette (a golf pencil) to deal with that. Also enduring the recovery from addiction (the little screaming meemee that runs around your system for it seems like forever saying "I want nicotine, I want nicotine) was simply a course in mind over matter. A little distraction at the time of the craving helped. I used a terrible tasting cough candy when the urge presented itself. It is not easy but very rewarding and it is something that you can accomplish. I did it cold turkey and recommend that as well but there is a vast amount of help in that department of you choose it. Everything from medical help to hypnosis. I enjoy life a lot better today (24 years later) and besides not smelling like an ashtray I find that food tastes soooo much better and my immune system is firing on all cylinders. Best of luck to you.
guess the only thing left for me to try is cold turkey - so far i lasted half an hour - panic and anxiety is hitting AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
That one ciggy was the most valuable cigarette you ever smoked wasn't it?
I quit cold turkey over 26 years ago....The same week I quit drinking...
DjWabbet: yeah i was a bit puzzled at that too, esp when i went to write a reply and it looked like i was going to post a whole new thread...
Anyway, i smoked because of peer pressure when i was younger, then it became a weak excuse of dealing with stress, i am happy to report though, that i quit cold turkey a year and a half ago...
Anyway, i smoked because of peer pressure when i was younger, then it became a weak excuse of dealing with stress, i am happy to report though, that i quit cold turkey a year and a half ago...
Thats awesome you quit bro
Even though this thread is'nt related to broken hearts (maybe there's another reason?) Its a great thread!
Great for everyone else who has kicked it in the butt too!
Why do we smoke ?
i don't know but the sight of that title made me want to go have a cigerette with my merlot...
i don't know but the sight of that title made me want to go have a cigerette with my merlot...
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but i like to eat smoke fish