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Well I quit smoking

Started by golden73, January 06, 2006, 11:01:22 AM

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golden73

January 06, 2006, 11:01:22 AM
Well, I finally did it. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and haven't had a cigarette since  :icon_smile_big: It feels soooooo good to be able to breathe again. It was hard for the first week, but after that it has been alll downhill. I successfully fought my cravings, and man I am proud of myself. I have tried quitting before without much luck... but I know I can do it this time! Just thought I would share with everyone...

nh_mopar_fan

#1
January 06, 2006, 11:10:06 AM
That's great. Congrats! I dropped cold turkey 10 or so years ago. (you really must've kicked it when you stop counting low long it's been or can't remember the date). It was after a KISS show in Syracuse.

Old Moparz

#2
January 06, 2006, 11:50:05 AM
Congrats on quitting. My father had a minor stroke last summer, & one thing he's been trying to do is quit smoking. He stopped for a bit, but is sneaking a few here & there. I should hit him with a 2"x4" when I see him.  ::)

Here's a healthy lung & a smoker's lung:
               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

TruckDriver

#3
January 06, 2006, 12:23:24 PM
Congadulations!  :2thumbs:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

John_Kunkel

#4
January 06, 2006, 04:21:19 PM
Congrats, my "smoke free" anniversery is January 7 (1985).  :icon_smile_approve:
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

RD

#5
January 06, 2006, 04:25:11 PM
congratulations!!!! what a wonderful achievement!!   keep to your guns, those tv commercials and movies will tempt you, not to mention any friends you have that smoke.

tips:

1) wash all your clothes
2) steam clean your carpets and furniture
3) throw away all ash trays
4) get rid of all matches/cigarette lighters except for 1 and keep that one hidden
5) and lastly, whatever you do, REMEMBER WHY YOU QUIT IN THE FIRST PLACE!
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

golden73

#6
January 06, 2006, 04:34:31 PM
Thanks guys... I was hangin' out with some friends a few nights ago, and all of them smoke. I didn't give in, but ohhh man was I tempted.
It feels so good to be healthy again  :yesnod:

ck1

#7
January 06, 2006, 05:17:37 PM
what always helped me in quiting was sunflower seeds, straws, tooth picks, and chewing gum. it feels like your doing something about your cravings and the urge goes away to smoke..................well at least for me..
CJK

Charger_Croatia

#8
January 06, 2006, 05:32:05 PM
Congratulations!!  :2thumbs:

You might get some weight so be carefull. I have some friends with similar after-quit-smoking side effect.  :nono:
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psykicpup

#9
January 06, 2006, 05:38:19 PM
any tips I'm donna tackle my soking roght after my wieght...
my daughter & boyfriend 'Sunny Sunday'


DFPA and proud of it!

golden73

#10
January 06, 2006, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: psykicpup on January 06, 2006, 05:38:19 PM
any tips I'm donna tackle my soking roght after my wieght...


Well for me, I went on vacation so I was able to stay away from it a lot easier than I would have if I wasn't away from home. But everytime I got cravings to buy a pack or bum a cig from someone, my brother wouldn't allow it. That helped out a lot! A big part of quitting is your wanting to quit, so you have the drive to stay away from cigarettes.

RD

#11
January 06, 2006, 05:51:43 PM
Quote from: psykicpup on January 06, 2006, 05:38:19 PM
any tips I'm donna tackle my soking roght after my wieght...


yep, do both at the same time.
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

psykicpup

#12
January 06, 2006, 06:13:34 PM
ummmmmmbad idea only so much my will power will take at a time ..
my daughter & boyfriend 'Sunny Sunday'


DFPA and proud of it!

Silver R/T

#13
January 06, 2006, 07:19:53 PM
congratulations but second hand smoke kills too, stay away
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nh_mopar_fan

#14
January 06, 2006, 10:47:43 PM
Gum helped me.

rare69

#15
January 06, 2006, 11:14:03 PM
congrats! keep up the good work,i will be rooting for you. P.S. if you know of a good way to quit chewing, let me know.

TK73

#16
January 07, 2006, 12:48:50 AM
Quote from: psykicpup on January 06, 2006, 05:38:19 PM
any tips I'm donna tackle my soking roght after my wieght...


Heroin
1973 Charger : 440cid - 727 - 8.75/3.55


Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
      a liberal, oh fanatical, criminal.
Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're
      acceptable, respectable, oh presentable, a vegetable!

andy74

#17
January 07, 2006, 09:19:33 AM
its been 3 months for me,keep it up :2thumbs:

TK73

#18
January 07, 2006, 10:28:58 AM
Quote from: andy74 on January 07, 2006, 09:19:33 AM
its been 3 months for me,keep it up :2thumbs:

8 months 13 days... saving $6 a day and not smelling like a Marlboro red butt
1973 Charger : 440cid - 727 - 8.75/3.55


Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
      a liberal, oh fanatical, criminal.
Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're
      acceptable, respectable, oh presentable, a vegetable!

CB

#19
January 07, 2006, 12:20:39 PM
good advice RD!

I quit smoking years ago. Now I can't stand the smell. I even get my room mate to smoke in her bedroom. :D She's now sleeping in an 'ash tray' every night.
Passive smoking does kils.
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

golden73

#20
January 07, 2006, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: CB on January 07, 2006, 12:20:39 PM
I quit smoking years ago. Now I can't stand the smell.

It does smell gross, which I never realized when I was smoking. Makes me wonder why I even started???

TK73

#21
January 07, 2006, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: golden73 on January 07, 2006, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: CB on January 07, 2006, 12:20:39 PM
I quit smoking years ago. Now I can't stand the smell.

It does smell gross, which I never realized when I was smoking. Makes me wonder why I even started???

'cuz it's cool, macho and gets the chicks... just check out the ads
1973 Charger : 440cid - 727 - 8.75/3.55


Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
      a liberal, oh fanatical, criminal.
Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're
      acceptable, respectable, oh presentable, a vegetable!

golden73

#22
January 07, 2006, 12:57:04 PM
 :haha:

Johnny SixPack

#23
January 07, 2006, 05:54:21 PM
That's awesome, man! :cheers:

I quit again at the end of August.

It's funny how something you would almost consider a knee jerk reaction can become completely foreign to you.

Both times I've smoked since quitting, that exactly how is felt, foreign. :2thumbs:

I actually keep cigarettes around though.

It's more fun flirting with temptation.   :D :icon_smile_big:
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moparsons

#24
January 07, 2006, 07:01:08 PM
I actually quit on new year's eve.  Haven't smoked all year!  LOL!
I'm using the patch though. seems to work well.
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