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11-01-2011, 10:40 AM
|  | perfect tone forever | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: niagara falls, ON | | | i quit smoking
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YES i did it. After 8 years. I'm now on day 5 and feel great. Food tastes better, I can smell things, I'm breathing easier. I'm motivated, and I've been told that what I'm doing is inspiring to other smokers.
I'm trying hard not to be one of those annoying ex-smokers who is constantly giving smokers a hard time. I know how they can be. But when you quit, it makes you feel so good that you want all smokers to know just how good they can feel. So it's tough. I mostly keep to myself about it, but if any smokers are looking for tips and advice on stopping, I'm more than willing to help.
PS: Nicorette Gum works. |
11-01-2011, 10:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calabash, NC | | | Congrats on kickin' the habit, bro!
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11-01-2011, 10:49 AM
|  | From the topping with no stopping!!! | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ | | | Congrats!! I too quit smoking 11 months ago after having been a half a pack a day smoker for at least 15 years. I used the patch and admit I've had cravings but I have resisted the urge...the only time I find it tough not to want to smoke is with a beer or cocktail. I definitely feel 100 times better but my system still has a ways to go before the damage that's been done is healed.
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11-01-2011, 10:55 AM
| | perfect tone forever | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: niagara falls, ON | | | Thanks guys.
I still get strong cravings after I eat meals.
Every time I have a craving I take a piece of 4mg nicotine gum. After a few seconds the craving is gone. It's that easy.
It takes a lot of will power, but once you start to feel better, it becomes easier. |
11-01-2011, 10:55 AM
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11-01-2011, 10:56 AM
| | perfect tone forever | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: niagara falls, ON | | | I've also accepted the fact that "once an addict, always an addict" so I will not slip up and smoke even ONE cigarette. That's all it takes to ruin my efforts. |
11-01-2011, 11:22 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Outside Providence | | Good for you! 
......12 years in myself!
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11-01-2011, 11:25 AM
|  | Friends, Romans, Bass Players... | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spencer, MA, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by sickest beast I've also accepted the fact that "once an addict, always an addict" so I will not slip up and smoke even ONE cigarette. That's all it takes to ruin my efforts. | That's the spirit! That's one of the things that's always motivated me, the fact that I'll always be a smoker who chooses not to smoke, and if I have even one, I'm back to smoking again. And when the day comes that your doctor says that your lungs sound clear to him you'll be on Cloud 9!
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11-01-2011, 11:46 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: The REAL LA -- Lower Alabama! | | Quote:
Originally Posted by sickest beast I've also accepted the fact that "once an addict, always an addict" so I will not slip up and smoke even ONE cigarette. That's all it takes to ruin my efforts. | +1
Congratulations!!!
I quit in my late 20's (I'm 53 now). Beware of friends (and enemies, and strangers) who smoke. Some may be outright turds who will offer you cigarettes for whatever reason, and some may just be smoking across the table with no thought of tempting you (after a meal - when you are most vulnerable). Try to avoid the temptation. Best of luck! |
11-01-2011, 11:57 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | | | | I have nothing to add to this thread but congrats man! Imagine all the money you'll save by not buying packs of cigarettes every week! More money for bass gear!
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11-01-2011, 05:12 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Va. | | | GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Keep it up.. I quit 10 years ago.. food tastes better.. steps are easier.. and I cough less.. |
11-01-2011, 05:41 PM
| | perfect tone forever | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: niagara falls, ON | | Quote:
Originally Posted by bassistjoe93 I have nothing to add to this thread but congrats man! Imagine all the money you'll save by not buying packs of cigarettes every week! More money for bass gear! | Totally! This is one of the biggest motivating factors in quitting. Besides my health of course.
I've calculated that I will save over $2000 a year by not smoking. It's kind of disgusting once you start crunching the numbers just how much of my hard work went to basically killing myself slowly. *sigh* but it's behind me now. I try not to think about the money I wasted, but more about the money I will save. |
11-01-2011, 05:49 PM
|  | I'm just a cover of a real bassist | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 6.7 m (22 ft) below sea level | | Good, keep it up!  I quit about six years ago. It appeared to be easy, which I hadn't expected. It makes one feel better at several levels.
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11-01-2011, 05:54 PM
| | perfect tone forever | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: niagara falls, ON | | | The first day was tough. It was a breeze after that. Now I'm just happy. haha |
11-01-2011, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Lakland55 half a pack a day smoker | I don't know how you're still alive.
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11-01-2011, 07:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas | | | GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!
I've had lots of family and friends try to kick the habit.
It's good to hear atleast one person I know succeded.
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11-01-2011, 07:16 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Northwest Ohio | | Congrats! I am on day 8 myself. It has not been easy, but it gets a little easier every day. I feel so much better. Both physically and mentally.
Took 10 solid years of pack a day smoking, but I'm finally fed up of blowing my money and my health. I'm fully commited this time, and nothings gonna make me go back.  |
11-01-2011, 07:17 PM
| | | | Congrats Dude!
Alot of my family smoke heavily. My grandfather just quit after 59 years of smoking two or three packs a day.
Once again, congrats, and keep it up!
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11-01-2011, 07:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Victoria | | | welcome to life and an extra 10 yrs on it
now you can change your nic |
11-01-2011, 07:22 PM
|  | Say something once, why say it again? | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Johns, Michigan | | | Congrats! I quit 3 1/2 years ago, after smoking 2 packs a day for 28 years. Day 7-12 are the worst, then it gets better quickly. You're right about it only taking one, though. I've watched so many of my friends go back...
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