Day five

[mnwildpunk]

Well I started that chantix two weeks ago and I am on day five without a cigarette. I'm finding it's not the cravings i'm having a hard time with it's the triggers such as after eating, driving, waiting for someone/thing. I'm staying strong so far

[MAGNUM4342]

I have a year and two months under my belt. It does get easier.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I've been quit for over 10 years, but every time i smell someone smoking I start thinking about lighting up. Stay strong.

[crazyjim]

I almost went on Chantix until I read the side effects. I'm safer smoking. Best of luck to you in quitting.

[cobraman]

I have never been a smoker so I don't know what your going through but I wish you the best of luck in quitting.

[Guest Johnny]

I have never been a smoker so I don't know what your going through but I wish you the best of luck in quitting.

I quit over 40 years ago and I'm still crazy as a result!

Was smoking over 2.5 packs a day and went cold turkey! The fastest/safest way to get it done. No one knows what ill effects these "helper" systems will have down the road.

[martinfan5]

I wish you luck, its on my list of things to do , I hate every part of smoking, and all that money saved can buy a lot of plastic

Edited July 18, 2013 by martinfan5

[crazyjim]

When cigs hit $50/carton, I switched over to rolling my own. Takes me about an hour to do a carton for about $9. I can send you the place where I get supplies online if you'd like.

[Johnny K]

I switched to Electronic Cigs about 3 years ago after smoking over a pack a day for more than 40 years. Didn't have a desire for a 'real' cigarette from the first time I tried it. Tastes just like a Marlboro (which is what I smoked) and full 'hit' inhaling, all without the bad stuff (I contend nicotine itself is good for you). I order online and pay about half what cigarettes would cost, but they're also available (at a higher cost) at Walgreens and other places.

No longer carry around the cigarette smell and have gotten my senses of taste and smell back - plus, no more coughing like I used to do.. All-in-all, I'm very happy with the result.

I should say, quitting entirely is probably the best thing to do, but I have no desire to give up nicotine. Also, if anyone decides to try Electronic Cigs they should do careful research. I did and found the best brand for me, but I hear many of the brands are basically worthless.

[highway]

Me+no nicotine=me you don't want to be around!!!

[crazyjim]

Also, if anyone decides to try Electronic Cigs they should do careful research. I did and found the best brand for me, but I hear many of the brands are basically worthless.

So what brand do you use?

[Jantrix]

I switched to Electronic Cigs about 3 years ago after smoking over a pack a day for more than 40 years.

I have some friends that have recently quit using the e-cigs. They are really happy with the results. Like you, they have no plans on quiting the nicotine, but they are a whole lot more pleasant to be around.

[Johnny K]

So what brand do you use?

http://www.blucigs.com/

[mnwildpunk]

Day 8 woo hoo the triggers are the hard thing for me to get past. I thought about the e-cig but I didn't want to trade addictions so to speak. Now if I could get rid of my coke habit (cola not the other) I might live til I'm 50 lol

Edited July 20, 2013 by mnwildpunk

[Tom Geiger]

Keep going Dave! I just saw the thread and am rooting for ya!

From what you've posted in the past, you've already conquered addictions that are greater than this. You can do this one too!

And a good distraction? Model building. I can go up to the model room with a new cold beer and I never even remember to take a sip. It just goes warm and gets wasted because I'm focused on the plastic.

[slusher]

l have not smoked in 19 years Dave. Thru them down and never smoked again. The longer you go the easier it gets. After meals is the hardest. Stay strong....

[mnwildpunk]

I here you about after eating and also driving is a hard one for me

[martinfan5]

I here you about after eating and also driving is a hard one for me

Those are the two things that I know are going to hard for me, but the driving part I do now when I have the baby in the car

[bbowser]

I'm 6 months quit cold turkey after 40 years of a pack a day. Lifesavers while I'm driving seem to help. It does get easier with time.

[jaymcminn]

I quit for the last time about five years ago. You'll get to the point where you can't even believe how much your life revolved around smoking, and how much better off you are without cigarettes in your life. Stay strong and look for positive behaviors and habits to replace the negative one you're dropping. For me it's working out... do what feels right for you. Good luck!

[Agent G]

18 months for me now, used the ecig for about a month.

MrsG said I could spend the money saved on models, and I do..................

G

[Danno]

I'm on Year 25.

[Jantrix]

I congratulate all of you. My folks quit cold turkey back in the early 80's after my dad had a heart attack at 39 years old. I can only imagine the fortitude it takes to do that.