I am quitting smoking

[crucifix]

I have tried that patches, the gum and all that shit. I am going cold turkey. Excuse my bitchiness in advance.

[HumanePain]

AWESOME! Cold turkey is how I quit. If you make it ten days you are home free!
Chewing gum helps, ice tea, anything but a cigarette. Remember the money you will save, think of your lungs healing and becoming pink again.

[jack_the_knife]

I quit smoking, mostly because of health issues, partly because of finance. But now my voice has changed, and I preferred it the way it was before. The way I quit was just not even considering a cigarette as an option. I didn't think gum helped at all. I've never tried patches. I don't regret quitting smoking but I regret losing the voice I wanted.

[Elysiume]

Originally Posted by jack_the_knife

I quit smoking, mostly because of health issues, partly because of finance. But now my voice has changed, and I preferred it the way it was before. The way I quit was just not even considering a cigarette as an option. I didn't think gum helped at all. I've never tried patches. I don't regret quitting smoking but I regret losing the voice I wanted.

Like I said, just let a few sick people cough on you, and soon your voice will be all husky and sexy again!

[SKULHEDFACE]

I quit smoking cigarettes about 9 months ago along with my girlfriend and have to say that we are both better off for it. For me it was entirely mental and as soon as I was positive that I wanted to quit.. it was done, and I never picked up another cigarette again. In my case smoking was to cope with stress or stressful situations, it may be different for you, but make sure you are prepared to deny yourself that craving when a situation arises when you would typically pull out a cigarette and start puffing away. I wish you the best of luck.

[Opteron_Man]

Originally Posted by crucifix

I have tried that patches, the gum and all that shit. I am going cold turkey. Excuse my bitchiness in advance.

Good for you! When it gets bad, go for a jog. Better yet, play a computer game with loads of guns, zombies, and gore!

[MollyMac]

^Sez the guy that wants to try pot^

Got for it- but a word of advice- have a game plan ready. Have a distracting hobby, especially for times when you would notmally smoke- breaks, after meals, etc.

When my hubby quit, the only issue he had was the awkward feeling during those times when he would smoke. He missed that, not the actual cigarettes.

Hope it is as easy for yo uas it was for him. It was hard as hell, but he has been smoke free for seven years. Much success! Much luck!

[Steppenwolf]

Hmmm last time It was from August until October . I started to sing again , to exercise (2-3 hours walking/day every single day!) and even to think better (you bet!)
Then I lost my job and started again ... Hahahaa (sad laugh)
You got a month of cold turkey (my case) , and has been said it's about 3 months before you can really call yourself free from it .
However , it's hard when you follow smokers with the eyes and start to gain weigh ... So here I am again , stinky and stupid ...
It's the worst drug EVER .

[AshtrayKitten]

Originally Posted by crucifix

I have tried that patches, the gum and all that shit. I am going cold turkey. Excuse my bitchiness in advance.

Apparently, nicotine replacement therapy is pretty much a scam. It does nothing but extend nicotine withdrawal symptoms past that critical 3 day hump.

Here's an excellent site if you need one:

http://whyquit.com/

[Sanguine Mind]

It's really hard, But keep it up!!!

When I quit, whenever I would get cravings I'd drink something. It didn't really soothe the cravings, but it would help take my mind off of them.

[bleedingheart344]

The economy is very good for us to smoke. Think about it, you buy some cloves, it's about 1.50 a pack here since no one buys them. Compare that to 3-4+ dollars a pack for regular ciggies. They practically sell themselves.

[Elysiume]

Originally Posted by bleedingheart344

The economy is very good for us to smoke. Think about it, you buy some cloves, it's about 1.50 a pack here since no one buys them. Compare that to 3-4+ dollars a pack for regular ciggies. They practically sell themselves.

Ok, this probably sounds kind of dumb, but what is the difference between cloves and regular cigarettes?

[HellforgedX]

Cloves have cloves in them. They taste like Christmas.

[jack_the_knife]

Originally Posted by Elysiume

Ok, this probably sounds kind of dumb, but what is the difference between cloves and regular cigarettes?

I don't know about other people, but I think they tasted vaguely of mint. I never liked them much.

[Sanguine Mind]

Originally Posted by HellforgedX

Cloves have cloves in them. They taste like Christmas.

LOL!! I've never really had a word to describe them until now!! So true.