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Quitting Smoking: Week One

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So I've quit smoking and it's been a week already. I've gotten lots of migraines lately and I already feel proud of myself. I honestly didn't think I would be able to manage this at all. Ever since my 20's, I started smoking due to stress and anxiety. This year things have got worse for me and I began having migraines and anxiety by just smoking a cigarette. My body is rejecting cigarettes and I think as addictions go, you start to see how bad they can affect your health. Many people don't see smoking as an addiction, but I can see how it can mess with your head. For a few days I was craving a cigarette and I ended up reading a book to distract myself. I bought hard candies to eat anytime I feel the need to smoke. I'm not trying to patch or gum, I rather not. Even if it gets hard, I don't plan on giving into smoking again. I'll go for walks, create art, meditate or do something else to distract myself from smoking a cigarette. It's mind over matter. For once I feel proud of myself and I am glad I quit this nasty habit. It's been one week already and I will continue. For first times I failed horribly, I gave in after the first day or so. I've never lasted one week without smoking a cigarette. Now I know this is something I must do and succeed. This is one of my goals right now. To be done with this habit.
 
Enchanted_DreamSam said:
So I've quit smoking and it's been a week already. I've gotten lots of migraines lately and I already feel proud of myself. I honestly didn't think I would be able to manage this at all. Ever since my 20's, I started smoking due to stress and anxiety. This year things have got worse for me and I began having migraines and anxiety by just smoking a cigarette. My body is rejecting cigarettes and I think as addictions go, you start to see how bad they can affect your health. Many people don't see smoking as an addiction, but I can see how it can mess with your head. For a few days I was craving a cigarette and I ended up reading a book to distract myself. I bought hard candies to eat anytime I feel the need to smoke. I'm not trying to patch or gum, I rather not. Even if it gets hard, I don't plan on giving into smoking again. I'll go for walks, create art, meditate or do something else to distract myself from smoking a cigarette. It's mind over matter. For once I feel proud of myself and I am glad I quit this nasty habit. It's been one week already and I will continue. For first times I failed horribly, I gave in after the first day or so. I've never lasted one week without smoking a cigarette. Now I know this is something I must do and succeed. This is one of my goals right now. To be done with this habit.
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Smokers who don't participate in a smoking cessation program fail 95 percent of the time. Google it. :)
 
Enchanted_DreamSam said:
So I've quit smoking and it's been a week already. I've gotten lots of migraines lately and I already feel proud of myself. I honestly didn't think I would be able to manage this at all. Ever since my 20's, I started smoking due to stress and anxiety. This year things have got worse for me and I began having migraines and anxiety by just smoking a cigarette. My body is rejecting cigarettes and I think as addictions go, you start to see how bad they can affect your health. Many people don't see smoking as an addiction, but I can see how it can mess with your head. For a few days I was craving a cigarette and I ended up reading a book to distract myself. I bought hard candies to eat anytime I feel the need to smoke. I'm not trying to patch or gum, I rather not. Even if it gets hard, I don't plan on giving into smoking again. I'll go for walks, create art, meditate or do something else to distract myself from smoking a cigarette. It's mind over matter. For once I feel proud of myself and I am glad I quit this nasty habit. It's been one week already and I will continue. For first times I failed horribly, I gave in after the first day or so. I've never lasted one week without smoking a cigarette. Now I know this is something I must do and succeed. This is one of my goals right now. To be done with this habit.
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I hope this helps...

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=357087&highlight=Smoking
 
Good luck.

I quit smoking in May of 2014 and haven't looked back. And I did it cold turkey. Prior to that I had tried the patch (they don't stick to my skin - they peel off) and the lozenges (they were gross.)

It sounds stupid but one of the things that really helped me was that ridiculous quitting smoking ad - where people were singing "I just want to celebrate another day of living". Strange but true. Take your inspiration and your attagirls where you can get them.

It takes effort and perseverance but it can be done.
 
adrina said:
Good luck.

I quit smoking in May of 2014 and haven't looked back. And I did it cold turkey. Prior to that I had tried the patch (they don't stick to my skin - they peel off) and the lozenges (they were gross.)

It sounds stupid but one of the things that really helped me was that ridiculous quitting smoking ad - where people were singing "I just want to celebrate another day of living". Strange but true. Take your inspiration and your attagirls where you can get them.

It takes effort and perseverance but it can be done.
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This.
 
That's the why, not the what.

Addiction starts with a false feeling of freedom that insidiously hides the coming enslavement.
 
I often think there, but by the grace of God go I. I've known some really capable people with tremendous potential brought down to nothing by addiction. I'm glad that I never started any of it especially young when you're neural pathways are still being develop. Mine were fortunately already hardwired without any chemicals at all before I ever had my first drink. I'll drink a d tend to enjoy the experience on the rate occasion I do, but there is no draw or craving. Personality-wise I doubt that would be true had I started in my youth.
 
To the OP: think of how much money you will save. Add it up, think of what you will buy yourself next year with the savings.

. . .unless you have a shopping addiction you are also working on, of course.
 
Enchanted_DreamSam said:
So I've quit smoking and it's been a week already. I've gotten lots of migraines lately and I already feel proud of myself. I honestly didn't think I would be able to manage this at all. Ever since my 20's, I started smoking due to stress and anxiety. This year things have got worse for me and I began having migraines and anxiety by just smoking a cigarette. My body is rejecting cigarettes and I think as addictions go, you start to see how bad they can affect your health. Many people don't see smoking as an addiction, but I can see how it can mess with your head. For a few days I was craving a cigarette and I ended up reading a book to distract myself. I bought hard candies to eat anytime I feel the need to smoke. I'm not trying to patch or gum, I rather not. Even if it gets hard, I don't plan on giving into smoking again. I'll go for walks, create art, meditate or do something else to distract myself from smoking a cigarette. It's mind over matter. For once I feel proud of myself and I am glad I quit this nasty habit. It's been one week already and I will continue. For first times I failed horribly, I gave in after the first day or so. I've never lasted one week without smoking a cigarette. Now I know this is something I must do and succeed. This is one of my goals right now. To be done with this habit.
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Hi Sam
A couple things I did to help myself.
(I was also ending a multi year relationship and selling a house at the same time. There is no good time to quit.)
Keep a journal and use it every day. Write down your feelings and what you are doing at that time. Patterns emerge. I tried to end each days entries on a positive note . . . “no cigarettes, no alcohol, I feel good!”
Exercise. I walked my dogs every morning after breakfast.
Eat regularly and healthy.
I quit drinking alcohol and coffee. I associated both of them with smoking. A good breakfast was a cup of coffee and two cigarettes. I eased back in later on.

The journal was probably the most help.

I wish you luck in this fight.
 
Good luck Sam, I quit last Summer and feel much better. I used Zyban for four months and found it really helped. For migraines I took Excedrin Migraine pills.

:)
 
Smoking is one of the most disgusting and stupid habits a person could ever have. Why they still exist is beyond me.
Good on you for quitting.
 
adrina said:
Good luck.

I quit smoking in May of 2014 and haven't looked back. And I did it cold turkey. Prior to that I had tried the patch (they don't stick to my skin - they peel off) and the lozenges (they were gross.)

It sounds stupid but one of the things that really helped me was that ridiculous quitting smoking ad - where people were singing "I just want to celebrate another day of living". Strange but true. Take your inspiration and your attagirls where you can get them.

It takes effort and perseverance but it can be done.
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^^^^ still gets high and drinks. But... can try to grow a pineapple when you can just put a mask on and go to a store and buy one.
 
Conager said:
To the OP: think of how much money you will save. Add it up, think of what you will buy yourself next year with the savings.

. . .unless you have a shopping addiction you are also working on, of course.
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I paid for a new Truck and never noticed the Notes!:eek:

To be fair I had a really good trade in and down payment too...
 
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Enchanted_DreamSam said:
So I've quit smoking and it's been a week already. I've gotten lots of migraines lately and I already feel proud of myself. I honestly didn't think I would be able to manage this at all. Ever since my 20's, I started smoking due to stress and anxiety. This year things have got worse for me and I began having migraines and anxiety by just smoking a cigarette. My body is rejecting cigarettes and I think as addictions go, you start to see how bad they can affect your health. Many people don't see smoking as an addiction, but I can see how it can mess with your head. For a few days I was craving a cigarette and I ended up reading a book to distract myself. I bought hard candies to eat anytime I feel the need to smoke. I'm not trying to patch or gum, I rather not. Even if it gets hard, I don't plan on giving into smoking again. I'll go for walks, create art, meditate or do something else to distract myself from smoking a cigarette. It's mind over matter. For once I feel proud of myself and I am glad I quit this nasty habit. It's been one week already and I will continue. For first times I failed horribly, I gave in after the first day or so. I've never lasted one week without smoking a cigarette. Now I know this is something I must do and succeed. This is one of my goals right now. To be done with this habit.
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Keep it up, Sam! You're doing great!
 
As your sense of taste returns, you can enjoy food and kissing more.
 
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