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Offline Jebus

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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2007, 04:57:37 PM »
Cav Good luck man.

I quiet Chewing tobacco about 5 days ago.  Along with you I  been having splitting headaches.  Keep stronge brother, we will make it threw.:aok

I do feel better about myself for stopping.  I am getting less and less the urge to do it each day.
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Offline WhiteHawk

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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2007, 05:02:57 PM »
I tried to focus on the good things that will come when I successfully broke the addiction.  That should be at about 3 months.  Try to notice how fresh the air is and how deep you can breath compared to when you smoked.  That was really the clincher in my case..that first deep fresh breath of air.  Also, it is important to realize you dont just 'quit smoking'.  quitting smoking is 1000's of small battles, each one has to be won.  Every time you rationalize 'just one wont hurt'  or after that big steak dinner or at a bar or party.  Each battle has to be won.  Even 1 drag is a back breaker and the whole process starts again.  Good luck.
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Offline FBplmmr

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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2007, 05:47:59 PM »
a year and a half ago I was smoking 3.5 packs of camels per day.
I used the patch and sunflower seeds.

best of luck to you
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Offline ChickenHawk

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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2007, 06:22:05 PM »
It's been almost four years since I quit.  Day three was the toughest for me and then it the physical craving started to get better.  Once the withdrawals are over, your home free as long as your mental attitude is committed to never, ever have even one drag ever again as long as you live.

Every day I'm thankful that I am a free man at last and will never be a slave to nicotine again.

Hang in there, your future self will be eternally grateful.
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Offline rpm

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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2007, 06:29:47 PM »
I am in the process of quitting after a 35 year 1-2 pack a day habit. My cardiologist prescribed me Chantix. It blocks the recepters in your brain that nicotine gives a buzz to. You take it while still smoking, and it weans you off the nicotine. Then all you have to do is break the habit of picking up a cig. Next week is my quit date.

Right now I'm down to 2-3 cigs a day and have no problems unless I drink alcohol, then the craving is massive.
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Offline Silat

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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2007, 06:34:02 PM »
Ive never smoked. Find it totally offensive. Grew up with parents that smoked (3 packs each a day)from the time they woke up to the time they went to bed. A studmuffin was burning in every room of the house at all times. They never stopped. When I asked for a window to be opened in the house or the car they refused. Of course in the 50's everyone smoked. It was hell for those of us (the minority) who couldnt stand it.
Times have changed and smokers are being forced by legislation to be courteous. And Im glad.
To this day I hate cig smoke. And even worse I cant stand the smokers who believe they should be able to smoke at the expense of those around them.


I >>S>> you all who are trying to quit. And I respect those of you that smoke and show courtesy to those who dont.
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2007, 06:34:13 PM »
Cav and RPM, best of luck to you in quitting.
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2007, 06:40:43 PM »
Hang in there cav and rpm. If I can do it then you guys can.

Take it one hour at a time. If you can do that for a few years then you are home free. The older you are the fewer years you have to endure it :)

Oh it gets better very day, just think about your families when it sucks the most.
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Offline cav58d

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« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2007, 06:48:23 PM »
While i'm at it, I might as well just give up drinking...At least for a month or two...I don't see how there is any possible way I can get drunk in the next couple weeks and not go crazy for a butt....
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Offline midnight Target

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« Reply #24 on: January 03, 2007, 06:49:59 PM »
When you get a really bad craving pour yourself a tall glass of icewater and drink it.
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Offline Telstar

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« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2007, 06:53:25 PM »
Good Luck Cav and RPM, I quit over 2 years ago, the first 2 weeks are definately the hardest, after that it gets somewhat easier :aok


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Offline john9001

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« Reply #26 on: January 03, 2007, 06:56:49 PM »
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Originally posted by cav58d
I don't see how there is any possible way I can get drunk in the next couple weeks and not go crazy for a butt....


i had that same thought when i quit smoking, but with lots of practice i learned to drink without smoking.  :lol
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« Reply #27 on: January 03, 2007, 07:08:25 PM »
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Smoking...Been three days now and i'm on the verge of going nuts...I'm going cold turkey (no gum, no patch etc...).  Ever since I quit I have had a splitting headache that seems to get worse every day.  I feel very comfortable with my self control, and know I don't need to go back to cigs, but can anyone give me any tips for coping with the process...Especially the physical part of it.:furious :cry :rolleyes: :noid :O


drink water.  lots and lots of water.

(and then drink more.)

the quicker you get the toxins out, the faster your body can begin recovering.

hang in there.  if you have gone this far you have what it takes to make it permanent.

keep it up!!! way to go!!!!
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« Reply #28 on: January 03, 2007, 07:13:04 PM »
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drink water.  lots and lots of water.

(and then drink more.)

the quicker you get the toxins out, the faster your body can begin recovering.

hang in there.  if you have gone this far you have what it takes to make it permanent.

keep it up!!! way to go!!!!


Plus peeing all the time will help keep your hands busy.
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Offline JB88

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« Reply #29 on: January 03, 2007, 07:20:10 PM »
oh yes.  you will pee lots.

i was a two pack a day'er.   3rd day was the worst.  after two weeks i began to stop thinking about them every 10 minutes or when i got up.  after a month i stopped thinking about them every day.  

a few months and i could smell them on my clothes and understand why others found them so totally revolting.

i had to kick somethings butt.  smoking got the hit.
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