deadin
US Veteran
My "dreams" were quite the opposite. They were much more seductive trying to convince me how wonderful a smoke would taste.
But they did go away with time....
5 Days !
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My "dreams" were quite the opposite. They were much more seductive trying to convince me how wonderful a smoke would taste.
But they did go away with time....
Stay strong. I quit as a Christmas present to Mom (and myself) almost 30 years ago. Sense of taste and smell so much better. Fewer issues with sinus and upper respiratory infections. Good on ya!
SAFireman
Member
Way to go Bruce! keep at it, you will be posting 6 months then a year in no time.
Smell colors!
Soon you'll be able to taste foods.
Keep up the good work!
Soon you'll be able to taste foods.
Keep up the good work!
Chubbo
Member
Smoking
Hang loose Bruce. You’ve got a good start. To quit smoking, isn’t difficult, it’s staying stopped that’ll test you. I started at 5 yrs of age, and quit for good at age 28. I was smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day, and the last thing I did before going to sleep at night was to smoke a ***. In following that dangerous habit, I set the bedclothes on fire several times. My mom and wife nagged and even bought books for me, about how to quit smoking. I tried, my best, several hundred times, but started again almost immediately. I decided to buy on credit, a revolver that I lusted for, at the time, and pay for it with the money that I saved on smoking. That scheme worked. I wouldn’t break my promise. I’m now 91 yrs, of age and I haven’t taken a puff of smoke for 63 years.
Hang loose Bruce. You’ve got a good start. To quit smoking, isn’t difficult, it’s staying stopped that’ll test you. I started at 5 yrs of age, and quit for good at age 28. I was smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day, and the last thing I did before going to sleep at night was to smoke a ***. In following that dangerous habit, I set the bedclothes on fire several times. My mom and wife nagged and even bought books for me, about how to quit smoking. I tried, my best, several hundred times, but started again almost immediately. I decided to buy on credit, a revolver that I lusted for, at the time, and pay for it with the money that I saved on smoking. That scheme worked. I wouldn’t break my promise. I’m now 91 yrs, of age and I haven’t taken a puff of smoke for 63 years.
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Glad to hear about quitting smoking. I am sure by now you are having very noticeable improvements in your health.
Heck what you save in cash a year you can likely get to next years symposium .
It would be great to run into you there!
Heck what you save in cash a year you can likely get to next years symposium .
It would be great to run into you there!
fiasconva
Member
How about an update? Still on the wagon?
HOUSTON RICK
Member
Too far to turn back now, too expensive to buy those things again. good luck kicking the habit.
OP
Yes, still on the wagon. Seems like years at this point, but in reality only a couple of weeks.
I really appreciate all of the encouragement.
I was a 2.5-3 pack a day smoker, and am 66. I quit once for over 18 months, then while having an adult beverage with a friend, I thought just one wouldn't hurt. Big mistake.
Regards,
Bruce
OP
Thanks Rich,Glad to hear about quitting smoking. I am sure by now you are having very noticeable improvements in your health.
Heck what you save in cash a year you can likely get to next years symposium .
It would be great to run into you there!
I have a rich Aunt in Arizona, so I guess I could visit her, and have an excuse to make the Symposium.
Regards,
Bruce
OP
Browns fan
Member
20 years for me if anyone reading this thread who wants to quit i highly recommend seeing there doctor to get a prescription for a antidepressant called wellbutrin. Also branded as chantix the drug works on the dopamine receptors in your brain that are responsible for the nicotine cravings and helps with the cravings for nicotine. A lot of people have a problem with wellbutrin because of the side effects inability to sleep and when you do sleep very vivid dreams. This lasts for about 2 weeks or so GIVE your body and mind time to adjust to the medication and quitting will be much easier.
The medication chantix is wellbutrin marketed directly at nicotine withdrawal and a lot of insurance plans do not cover it discuss with your doctor to see if wellbutrin will be right for you. I can’t see a doctor who would not do everything in there power to have a patient quit smoking
Lung cancer heart attacks strokes all can be greatly diminished even after decades of smoking with quitting, If i can quit any one can
The medication chantix is wellbutrin marketed directly at nicotine withdrawal and a lot of insurance plans do not cover it discuss with your doctor to see if wellbutrin will be right for you. I can’t see a doctor who would not do everything in there power to have a patient quit smoking
Lung cancer heart attacks strokes all can be greatly diminished even after decades of smoking with quitting, If i can quit any one can
Chubbo
Member
Tobaco smoking
Tobaco smoking was on my mind, when it was idle, day, and night, for about five years. The best plan is to keep your mind always occupied. I quit, ‘cold turkey’, without a crutch, but when the cravings left, they never returned.
Don’t let the unpleasant stories deter potential tobacco smoke quitters. The prospect seems impossible, but I know that it can be done, and the sense of accomplishment, can't be excelled.
Chubbo
Tobaco smoking was on my mind, when it was idle, day, and night, for about five years. The best plan is to keep your mind always occupied. I quit, ‘cold turkey’, without a crutch, but when the cravings left, they never returned.
Don’t let the unpleasant stories deter potential tobacco smoke quitters. The prospect seems impossible, but I know that it can be done, and the sense of accomplishment, can't be excelled.
Chubbo
venomballistics
Member
this phase is actually the easy part because it's fresh in your mind to tell yourself no. Its the months and years after you are "in the clear" that get you.
I still have all my vape gear with a few fresh built RDA's and RTA's, along with some glycerine and flavoring to whip up some zero nicotine juice. Should I fall, this is where I'll land. For its ability to stack the deck in my favor, a relapse is of little consequence
Started in '66' and quit in '76'. Never looked back. Washed all the clothes several times, washed the walls in the house, steam cleaned the furniture. Never realized the stink from those things. Hang in there Bruce, You'll get there.
I quit 22 years ago after smoking a carton if Marlboro Menthols a week
for nearly 30 years. There are times I'd still like to have one.
Some of my favorite foods tasted different, not as good as before.
Green beans tasted better but I still don't like them.
And my ex stunk up the bathroom really bad.
She's gone so that's not a problem anymore.
Every time I thought about having a cigarette I just reminded myself that
I don't smoke anymore and moved on with what I was doing.
for nearly 30 years. There are times I'd still like to have one.
Some of my favorite foods tasted different, not as good as before.
Green beans tasted better but I still don't like them.
And my ex stunk up the bathroom really bad.
She's gone so that's not a problem anymore.
Every time I thought about having a cigarette I just reminded myself that
I don't smoke anymore and moved on with what I was doing.
STAY THE COURSE!
Too many family members here suffered and died because of smoking.
Too many family members here suffered and died because of smoking.
