I quit cold turkey when I married THIS wife back in '98, but I only smoked when I went into the bar after work, about 3 packs a week. It bothered me some when I'd smell one up the street or something, but I'm over smoking tobacco. Too expensive now. Grocery store clerk said she's at $500/month. Can't be much left over after that paycheck.
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My brother in law always said quitting was easy. He did it at least a dozen times . . .
mdf9183
US Veteran
I used lifesavers to help me get off cigarettes. Hank Williams Jr.
Congratulations, Bruce!
I smoked for 15 years, and quit cold-turkey in the spring of 1983. As addictive as tobacco is, I'm convinced that you can quit smoking, if you really decide to do so. It will get easier as time goes on...good luck and good health to you...
I smoked for 15 years, and quit cold-turkey in the spring of 1983. As addictive as tobacco is, I'm convinced that you can quit smoking, if you really decide to do so. It will get easier as time goes on...good luck and good health to you...
Good for you, Bruce and I admire your conviction. I stopped smoking tobacco in '04 after 33 years of a pack a day.
Expensive little habit, isn't it?
From the web:
"Federal cigarette tax – Ever since 2009, the federal tax on cigarettes has been $1.01 per pack. This is a flat charge that applies to all packets, regardless of the state or brand.
State taxes – State taxes are a significant factor that affects the average cigarette prices by state. D.C., for example, has the highest cigarette tax by state of $4.50 per pack. That’s why this destination is among the top five states with the highest cigarette prices."
"The average US retail price of cigarettes is $6.65 per pack."
Expensive little habit, isn't it?
From the web:
"Federal cigarette tax – Ever since 2009, the federal tax on cigarettes has been $1.01 per pack. This is a flat charge that applies to all packets, regardless of the state or brand.
State taxes – State taxes are a significant factor that affects the average cigarette prices by state. D.C., for example, has the highest cigarette tax by state of $4.50 per pack. That’s why this destination is among the top five states with the highest cigarette prices."
"The average US retail price of cigarettes is $6.65 per pack."
Congratulations keep it up ,I quit 15 years ago and can't stand to smell smoke now . I've lost family members that died slow painful deaths from Lung and throat cancer.
Another guy telling you to hang in there Bruce. I quit in 1974 & I'm still here. My wife didn't & passed at age 53.
For years I couldn’t imagine not smoking, my dad told me you’ll quit and get to the point where you can’t stand to be anywhere near a cigarette. He was right.
You don’t want those nice holsters of yours smelling like smoke…
Regards,
You don’t want those nice holsters of yours smelling like smoke…
Regards,
I'm a weirdo. I didn't like the smoke smell when I did smoke. Cigarettes. My mom quit when I was in maybe Jr. high. Smelled awful. Then I couldn't steal anymore of hers! Dad was smart & never smoked.
Good on ya'.
I was like Mark Twain: “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.”
I picked up the habit at age 27 and tried to quit every year after. The Air Force flight doc finally gave the patch to me; it made me giggle but not quit smoking.
I finally threw out the patches and the Camels. I was 43.
Mind over matter.
You got this!
I was like Mark Twain: “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.”
I picked up the habit at age 27 and tried to quit every year after. The Air Force flight doc finally gave the patch to me; it made me giggle but not quit smoking.
I finally threw out the patches and the Camels. I was 43.
Mind over matter.
You got this!
I quit smoking in 1995. I don't remember how long after it was but I was standing outside of Lorig's Western Wear downtown and I smelled an odd, sweet smell. I couldn't figure out what it was until I looked down and realized I was standing next to a planter. it was the first time I'd smelled flowers in decades.
Fair warning, you will have smoking nightmares in which you dream you started smoking again. the become less over time.
I remember wondering how I was going to pass the time if I wasn't smoking
Fair warning, you will have smoking nightmares in which you dream you started smoking again. the become less over time.
I remember wondering how I was going to pass the time if I wasn't smoking
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The first few days are the toughest….But, You’re already there….I quit back in the early 70s….Early one morning, I found a Vehicle parked in an Industrial area and the brake lights flashed…I took a signal and got out to find a Male lying on the front seat…Rear seat contained a young Female….As soon as I got him out, He advised he had a warrant ….I confirmed it and cuffed and searched him…As I was placing him in my Unit, the female exited the vehicle and was irate her boyfriend was going to jail…He advised She was 15 and a runaway….I shut the door and she took off running…I advised I was in foot pursuit…She was wearing shorts, a rib- tickler top and barefoot….I wanted to grab her without her going to the asphalt/ concrete and she rapidly put several yards between us and stopped to laugh and said” You can’t catch me”….I said “You’re right, but look at what’s coming “as two additional Units were arriving. He went to jail and She was turned over to her parents.
I decided if I was going to remain in LE, I needed to quit smoking….I kept my cigarettes in my Briefcase in the trunk of my Car at home and within two weeks had completely quit…WAS NOT going to pay .50 cents a pack….Had MRIs and X-rays a couple years ago prior to surgery and was good to go…
I decided if I was going to remain in LE, I needed to quit smoking….I kept my cigarettes in my Briefcase in the trunk of my Car at home and within two weeks had completely quit…WAS NOT going to pay .50 cents a pack….Had MRIs and X-rays a couple years ago prior to surgery and was good to go…
lawandorder
Member
Just think in 2 or 3 weeks you will have enough to buy a new to you Smith.
Congratulations on quitting.
Congratulations on quitting.
kamloops67
Member
You must be forever vigilant now , the bad side of your mind will tell the good part, “ it’s okay you can have just l one” lol
Especially after a couple drinks with a good friend who is enjoying his cigarette right in front of you lol
That’s where my devil lurks
Especially after a couple drinks with a good friend who is enjoying his cigarette right in front of you lol
That’s where my devil lurks
"Quit" in 2002. Pack a day of Marlboro Reds.
My least "sneak" was 09/11/2008. I remember that date because it was the day before smoking restrictions in bars came into play in PA.
I was with some co-workers, and after a few beers, bummed a Marlboro Light from a female co-worker, then one more after a few more beers.
Next day I had the worst hangover. Wasn't from the beer, but from the butts.
Last cigarette or anything else I ever smoked.
My least "sneak" was 09/11/2008. I remember that date because it was the day before smoking restrictions in bars came into play in PA.
I was with some co-workers, and after a few beers, bummed a Marlboro Light from a female co-worker, then one more after a few more beers.
Next day I had the worst hangover. Wasn't from the beer, but from the butts.
Last cigarette or anything else I ever smoked.
You CAN do it! I smoked for 30 years and finally quit about twelve years ago. Now I’m shocked at how much cigarettes cost and very glad to have the money I’m saving!
Easy-peasy, I quit a couple times. First time for 16 yrs., wife diagnosed with ALS and I started again, that was 2004. I quit again on 9/11/14. Haven't looked back since. Oh, a heart attack might have had a little to do with it. I feel much better and what is twenty pounds between friends? lol
If you want to do it, you will do it! I carried a pack around with me for a week when I quit. My reasoning: If I could not quit carrying them, I could not quit with them in the machines at work or the store across the street or with friends around me who still smoked. That was back in 1974.
Mark 40
Member
Way to go Bruce, happy for your success, keep it going.
Store922
Member
Congratulations and keep up the good work. I promised myself I would quit on my 50th birthday. It came and I had a real dilemma on my hands..."Was I a liar?" That was 17 years ago...haven't touched one since. Whatever it takes to lose that habit.
