[PinkFloyd]

Have been told that if I don't stop smoking I'll die quicker (usual story) so have some patches to try out. Just wondering if anyone else would like to stop as well......... maybe we could do one of those online "group cessation" things where we all stop at the same time? I haven't set a date yet (the patches have an expiry date of 2009) but am ready to give it a go.

 

[Duggeh]

I've never been a habitual smoker. And its always hard for me to resist the urge to make up a little rollie when i do have that urge for a little smoke. I try to keep my smoking to an absolute minimum, I like to enjoy tobacco for what it is, rather than simply it being a habit. Good luck to you in quitting, the reason that people say its hard is because it is. Take up something else to help with the cravings, buy a box of Chuppa Chups to suck on.

 

[PinkFloyd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duggeh buy a box of Chuppa Chups to suck on.

After 30 years of smoking over 40 a day I think I'll need more than a "chuppa chup" to suck on

 

[NiceCans]

been there, done that . . . best of luck to you

 

[mr.karmalicious]

Good luck, Pink. It's nice to see that you've decided to kick the habit. I know someone who died from lung cancer that spread to his liver because of smoking.

 

[mrarroyo]

I hope the best in your attempt. I will share my personal story.

I used to smoke 2 packs of chesterfield a day. On top of that I would have at least one Partagas Cigar after my evening meal and I would smoke my pipe at the end of the day. Oh my doctor, friends, and family nagged the hell so I would quit. Well I can tell you they were not successful.

Then one day I added up how much I was spending on smoking and I realized I had much better use for my money than blowing circles and burning holes on my clothing, car seats, furniture, etc. That was the last day I smoked.

I was saving a lot of money until I joined this place.

But in all honesty good luck and I hope you achieve your goal.

 

[Hi-Finthen]

Replace "IT" with some many things IS mandatory for success!

1. Know why you want to quit...
2. Read about these benefits for reinforcement!
3. Focus on the costs actually what you then can expend that on... 2packs per day X per year = $3000.00 What you might not otherwise buy like some hyper cans for instance...
4. You positively MUST do some form of exercise...Might I suggest, reading up on swimming!
5. And the patch or Wellbutrin SR type of pharma helpers to overcome the minds chemistry changes. Which again, exercise also helps with!
6. And as Duggeh suggests, a box of Chuppa Chups to suck on, toothpicks and or gum . to satisfy the oral habit thing for ya...

Worked for me, after 30 years of smoking...

Best of luck with it Pink Floyd!

 

[beerguy0]

I quit in 1978 (the only New Years resolution I ever really kept), but I'm with you in spirit. Good luck!

 

[Charlie]

I just started.

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by Charlie I just started.

An excellent time to quit!

 

[nsjong]

Well, with all the money you'll save... You can get more audio gear.

 

[rsabo]

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Originally Posted by PinkFloyd maybe we could do one of those online "group cessation" things where we all stop at the same time?

This may be in poor taste, but the first thing that popped into my mind when I read this was "online suicide pact".

 

[Hi-Finthen]

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Originally Posted by rsabo This may be in poor taste, but the first thing that popped into my mind when I read this was "online suicide pact".

I wish Charlie best luck for success...;-}

 

[IHaveNoSpaceBar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkFloyd Have been told that if I don't stop smoking I'll die quicker (usual story) so have some patches to try out. Just wondering if anyone else would like to stop as well......... maybe we could do one of those online "group cessation" things where we all stop at the same time? I haven't set a date yet (the patches have an expiry date of 2009) but am ready to give it a go.

Interesting cuz starting tomorrow im done as well. We need a team name..either team I quit smoking or team charlie.

 

[bahamaman]

I wish you every success, Pinkie. Even after a doctor told me last year he was certain I had terminal lung cancer (85% of all lung cancer patients die within a few years, IIRC), quitting was still a huge challenge. But I did quit cigarettes. Not nicorette, but cigarettes

You can too!

Oh, and BTW, the doctor's diagnosis turned out to be wrong.