Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: I want to quit smoking!!

  1. #1
    Kaylinn
    Guest

    Default I want to quit smoking!!

    I want to, no, I NEEd to quit smoking!
    I smoke 3+ packs a day.
    My lungs actually feel heavy and hurt, I have to sit straight up, I can't slouch because my lungs hurt.
    I can't walk up the steps to my house without getting winded.
    I have to stop and rest if I walk across campus at school. I get so winded I can't speak.
    I have to smoke the moment I roll out of bed. 1 isn't enough. I smoke half the pack within the first hour of waking up.
    I have started to hate smoking more and more lately.
    Tonight I saw a movie and after the movie as I stood and waited for my boyfriend to come out of the rest room, I realized I was in the smokers circle.About 10 of us, all standing outside the bathroom lighting up. I thought it was disgusting. I was embarassed to be near them. I thought they all looked ridiculous with those sticks hanging from their lips. So I walked to a far corner and smoked alone.

    I tried the stop smokign drug, Chantix, and it worked so well, but gave such horrible side effects I had to stop it. I don't have the money for any other drugs to try.

    I want to quit. I am ready.

    So....Jan 1 is my quit date. There is a reason for this. I am having a Christmas party, and I don't want to quit before that, as I know it would be to hard and I woudl cave in at a party with drinking.

    So Jan 1st.
    I'm gonna go cold turkey, somehow. I've never had willpower a day in my life....I'm scared.....But I gotta find a way, somehow. I am disgusted by myself, finally. I am ready.

    Any tips, suggestions, advice....all appriciated.
    How do you have the will power to just say no? To not give in?
    Best way to cope with cravings?
    Would it be stupid to try and sleep off the first 2 days or so? Would that help?

  2. #2
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    2,265
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Xyban and fear of dying worked for me. I had a Dr who thought I had a heart murmur... not really a big deal at all for most people, but for a hypercondriac like me, it worked. I practiaclly went cold turkey since my zyban was leftover from a previous attempt to quit- I only had a 10 days worth.

    Anyhow, it helped me to identify my phycological addiction to smoking... I have an oral fixation so I had gum, hard candy, and snacks on me at all times. When I got the urge to smoke I just chewed something instead.

    I also just had to tell myself to stop being a weenie. Everytime I wanted to snatch the cigarette from a co-workers hand and suck it down myself, I just told myself , "for once in your life, have some goddamn willpower!"

    Honestly, it was hardest in the mornings for a loooong time. To this day, if I get stressed I have dreams about smoking... they're all the same, I'm lounging in silk robes, surounded by opulence (sometimes I'm being fanned with palm leaves), sucking down a Marlboro light in slow motion...

  3. #3
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jan 2005
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    3,786
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    I hear you. I quit smoking (again) two months ago and started up again. Why did I do that to myself. I had the withdrawls beat but the psychological habit got to me.

    Maybe we should do it together? And maybe there's others here too. A support group with people I like would be really helpful actually.

  4. #4
    Kaylinn
    Guest

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    ^ That's a great idea. Tomorrow I'll start a thread in members.
    We can plan and countdown together, and then support each other on our quit date.
    My plan is to activly monitor my smoking for the next 14 days, write down every smoke I have to make myself more aware, because a lot of the time, I just light up without realizing I just smoked 2 minutes ago.
    I also am planning on delaying my first cigg of te morning by 15 minutes, and attempting to smoke only once every half hour.
    I will quit on Jan 1st.
    I am still debating if I want to use a nicotene gum or not. I tried it before with pretty good sucess, I only crashed when I went to work at the club, but since I stopped dancing, I won't have that problem. After I quit, I plan to avoid bars for a while until I get the hang of this, which is why I'm not even gunna try until after the holidays.

  5. #5
    God/dess Andygirl's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2006
    Location
    The VIP room
    Posts
    3,621
    Thanks
    47
    Thanked 187 Times in 58 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Wow, girl, three packs a day? That's insane. Think of it this way, by quitting you'll be saving your health and your looks. Smoking like that is a one way ticket to oldsville. Before you know it you'll have the Marge Schott voice and everything if you don't quit.

    Good luck on Jan. 1! You might want to talk to your doctor and devise a good plan for quitting.

  6. #6
    Banned Katrine's Avatar
    Joined
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    13,855
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Kaylinn and Dylan...I'm all in on this! I really, really have to quit smoking too. Altough I probably only smoke 2/3 pack a day, its too much. My health is suffering. I get asthma attacks and I'm sick all the time.

    Let's do this!

    "Have you ever been to American wedding? Where is the vodka, where's marinated herring?" - GB
    "And do the cats give a shit? No, they do not. Why? Because they're cats."-from The Onion

    Quote Originally Posted by Mia M
    If a cupcake was tossed at me... well, I'd only be upset if it missed my mouth

  7. #7
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    1,662
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    ^^ agreed! I have cut back a lot but still haven't quit the habit.

  8. #8
    TheSexKitten
    Guest

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Good luck lady! I would suggest chewing trident gum or something to keep your mouth busy. I had a friend quit smoking recently, but he replaced cigs with just as much chewing tobacco... lol I don't think that counts.

    Good luck!!

  9. #9
    Kaylinn
    Guest

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    For anyone interested in quitting smoking support...see member's boards.
    Success of quitting is greatly improved with a good support group, and a good quitting plan!

  10. #10
    Veteran Member
    Joined
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    418
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Illinois smoking ban goes into effect Jan. 1st, and our club and all others (bars, restaurants, private clubs, etc.) are going smoke free. SO, I will be quitting. The last time I quit (like 7 years ago) I did well with the nicotene gum, so that's what I bought. I don't know how we're all going to keep our wits about us. I mean, everyone at my club smokes. If nothing else, the gum will keep me from freaking out... This may be what I say after 6 hours with no cigarette, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T WANT A DANCE???!!!??!!" It will be hard to keep my sanity. My vote's for the gum.

  11. #11
    Featured Member AznExtasy's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2006
    Posts
    1,880
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 33 Times in 23 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Quitting smoking when you are used to 3 packs a day is gonna be a bitch. But it's worth it, and YOU are worth it! It literally saves years of your life. You can look forward to exercising better, tasting your food, not smelling like smoke, etc.. Just focus on the positive!

  12. #12
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Riding my man's D*ck
    Posts
    914
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    I smoked a pack a day for 12 years and quit 7 years ago. I will never smoke again. So girls, I support you on this!!! It can be done!! I'm here to cheer you on.

    (P.S. I quit cold turkey and didn't look back.)

  13. #13
    God/dess phillyvixen's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2006
    Posts
    2,053
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    I smoked fairly heavily for close to ten years. I quit cold turkey when I got knocked up I still crave them everyday and I'm terifiedill start up again after she is born. I promised my husband I wouldn't but I'm still afraid. all I have to say is if my addictive personality can quit anyone can. Best of luck to all of you. my favorite part about NOT smoking is not being stinky. not having a smelly car. not having to go outside in the cold. not coughing up nasty stuff all morning. knowing I am saving my own life one day at a time. Focusing on the positive really helps. I suggest everyone make their own list



    Quote Originally Posted by Hatshepsut View Post
    Tell him that he's a load his mom should have swallowed.

  14. #14
    Senior Member Inna's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Earth
    Posts
    102
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    My friend and her sister somked 2+ and they don't smoke any more.I asked her and she game me that she listened to a CD for 1 month and it helped her alot.

    Paul Mckenna - Quit Smoking

    I'll try to find it on the web



    I hope it helps,it's also so relaxing.

  15. #15
    zxcire
    Guest

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    Today is my 2 year quit anniversary! If I can do it anyone can.

    I used wellbutrin for a month, which really stopped me wanting to light up, and used a nicotine patch for over 4 months. I know it's not recommended to use the patch that long but it was like a safety blanket I didn't want to let go of.

    Good luck to everybody who is trying and getting ready to quit.

    Life is a lot easier for me now. No worrying about where my smokes/lighter are, no smoking outside in 0 degree weather, and I can breathe and walk and all that good stuff.

  16. #16
    God/dess virgoamm's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2006
    Location
    In the clouds.....
    Posts
    2,413
    Thanks
    6
    Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    I know a lot of people who quit using Chantix. I plan on getting a script for it soon. It blocks the nicotine receptors in your brain and is supposed to be VERY effective.

  17. #17
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Riding my man's D*ck
    Posts
    914
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: I want to quit smoking!!

    It takes a long time to stop craving them even long after you quit, but if you stay smoke-free it gets easier.

    I hate cigs now, and I have NO regrets about quitting.

Similar Threads

  1. Quit Smoking!
    By meta in forum Body Business
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-19-2010, 03:27 PM
  2. I Quit Smoking
    By lizlizliz in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 03-26-2008, 06:13 PM
  3. How did you quit smoking?
    By sunnie in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 05-24-2007, 03:29 PM
  4. Must quit smoking
    By Vegas_dancer in forum Body Business
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 09-26-2006, 12:21 AM
  5. How can I quit smoking?!
    By Darling in forum Body Business
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 03-25-2006, 07:59 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •