Giving Up Smoking

Trollheart · 12-31-2012, 01:09 PM

I do, don't I? You'd be surprised!

Nah seriously, what can you do but do unto others? I'm no believer, but that statement for me has always made a whole lot of sense. When it gets too much and I'm about to lose the rag with her (whether it's justified or not: being called at 5AM and then 6:30 AM to help her use the toilet stretches my patience just a little!) I always try to put myself in her place and think, well, if I had this how would I want people to treat me? Usually works to cool me off and often make me feel just a little ashamed. After all, she has to cope with the damn thing, I just have to look after her.

P A N · 12-31-2012, 01:49 PM

i recommend having lots of chewing gum on hand, mint-flavoured toothpicks, and maybe one of those squeezy things for building forearm strength. and don't forget that kissing a smoker is like licking and ashtray, you stink like an a**hole on fire, and makes you less able to run like a cheetah. good luck circe. it's an admirable thing that you're doing.

Trollheart · 12-31-2012, 04:06 PM

I believe a lot of people use jelly babies as a substitute. Just a thought. And I echo Zevokes' sentiments...

FETCHER. · 12-31-2012, 05:35 PM

Trollheart, you are a truly admirable guy.

Meph1986 · 12-31-2012, 07:05 PM

I was able to quit smoking 2.5 years ago after numerous attempts. I smoked roughly a pack a day for about six years until I gradually (very gradually) cut back to about 5 cigarettes a day. My turning point was when I suffered from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 23, which resulted in surgery. Dropped cigarettes from my life the day before the surgery.

I have only smoked several occasional cigars since.

I honestly thought I'd never quit.

Circe · 12-31-2012, 08:13 PM

I'm kinda tipsy so I probs shouldnt type up much but I finished my last pack tonight and I guess that means I'm starting from now Hopefully I don't buy another pack ever again.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-01-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Circe

I'm kinda tipsy so I probs shouldnt type up much but I finished my last pack tonight and I guess that means I'm starting from now Hopefully I don't buy another pack ever again.

Get an app for your phone that tracks your progress.

Trollheart · 01-01-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Circe

I'm kinda tipsy so I probs shouldnt type up much but I finished my last pack tonight and I guess that means I'm starting from now Hopefully I don't buy another pack ever again.

Let us know if/when you need support. And buy some jelly babies! Nothing quite like biting the heads off little gelatin people when you're struggling with those cravings, I would think!

Trollheart · 01-01-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FETCHER.

Trollheart, you are a truly admirable guy.

Aww gee shucks thanks Kay!

I do my best...

LoathsomePete · 01-01-2013, 08:20 PM

I used sunflower seeds to get over the worst moments and I found that definitely helped. I wish you the best of luck though, once you've got a handle on it you'll feel great, but it's a tough climb to get there. I mean hell even if you can get to the point where guys like Zer0 and myself are at, where we can just smoke when we're out with friends (and even then it's only sometimes) then you'll be doing better than most.

12-31-2012, 01:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	I do, don't I? You'd be surprised! Nah seriously, what can you do but do unto others? I'm no believer, but that statement for me has always made a whole lot of sense. When it gets too much and I'm about to lose the rag with her (whether it's justified or not: being called at 5AM and then 6:30 AM to help her use the toilet stretches my patience just a little!) I always try to put myself in her place and think, well, if I had this how would I want people to treat me? Usually works to cool me off and often make me feel just a little ashamed. After all, she has to cope with the damn thing, I just have to look after her. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

12-31-2012, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	I believe a lot of people use jelly babies as a substitute. Just a thought. And I echo Zevokes' sentiments... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

12-31-2012, 07:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Meph1986 How High? Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 684	I was able to quit smoking 2.5 years ago after numerous attempts. I smoked roughly a pack a day for about six years until I gradually (very gradually) cut back to about 5 cigarettes a day. My turning point was when I suffered from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 23, which resulted in surgery. Dropped cigarettes from my life the day before the surgery. I have only smoked several occasional cigars since. I honestly thought I'd never quit. __________________

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I used sunflower seeds to get over the worst moments and I found that definitely helped. I wish you the best of luck though, once you've got a handle on it you'll feel great, but it's a tough climb to get there. I mean hell even if you can get to the point where guys like Zer0 and myself are at, where we can just smoke when we're out with friends (and even then it's only sometimes) then you'll be doing better than most. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

12-31-2012, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
P A N DO LIKE YOU. Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 629	i recommend having lots of chewing gum on hand, mint-flavoured toothpicks, and maybe one of those squeezy things for building forearm strength. and don't forget that kissing a smoker is like licking and ashtray, you stink like an a**hole on fire, and makes you less able to run like a cheetah. good luck circe. it's an admirable thing that you're doing.

12-31-2012, 08:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Circe Blunt After Blunt After Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a French-ass restaurant Posts: 337	I'm kinda tipsy so I probs shouldnt type up much but I finished my last pack tonight and I guess that means I'm starting from now Hopefully I don't buy another pack ever again.