time to quit... again

[Justapervert]

i recently found myself ill with a virus, and as those things go, felt like shit for a good 3-4 days. at that time i had decided that what the hell, i haven't had a smoke in 4 days, why not quit...
so here i am a week into this, and so far its not going to badly...
I have tried this soo many times in the past and have always gone back...
Just wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks that has helped you quit...

[brutusbluto]

I used to smoke years ago, keep the mind busy, that way you don't think about it, play some computer games etc. Once you get past the 2 week mark its all down hill from there. Good luck!

[Guest091813]

when you feel the urge to smoke..try chewing on tin foil..lol..just kidding!!! dont do that..

brushing your teeth helps... (it really does)...then you walk.. and take the stairs run up to the top and down to the bottom..do this 12 times....that will def help you out...best of luck to you...

ps..most of all..Do not give power to your obstacle!!

[newcpl]

When I wanted to stop a friend gave me this advice and it worked. I smoked 3 packs a day believe it or not. He said when ever you get the urge to smoke, take one puff only. It will taste like crap. If you take the second puff it will taste better and you will be hooked again. I never took the second and it did work! Good luck and it will be the best thing you ever did when you stop.

[vern0064]

Hey congrtas quit myself 7 years ago and 30lbs so i had to come up with a new addiction. Im on here so i think you know what my new addiction is LOL.

Good luck and like stated before if you can get past two weeks its all down hill from there. I used nothing to help me quit just will power. Good Luck

[roc8989]

Everytime you don't smoke, put the money aside that you would have spent. You'd be surprised how quickly it adds up. Every week or two reward yourself with the $$$. Maybe some extra hobbying fun, but then again that's trading one addiction for another.... GL

[Laker]

Originally Posted by roc8989

Everytime you don't smoke, put the money aside that you would have spent. You'd be surprised how quickly it adds up. Every week or two reward yourself with the $$$. Maybe some extra hobbying fun, but then again that's trading one addiction for another.... GL

The ladies will thank you!! :-)

I used Nicorette gum. worked great, but got hooked on it, took awhile to wean off it, but was easier than the quit. I found it took about 3 weeks for the strong urge to abate. Keep after it though is definately worth it.

[offshoredrilling]

as long as you stop smoking, and not just stop buying. Dam thing cost to much to share.

[cnyred]

I found that once I started hobbying in full force 10 years ago that I would rather invest my resources in other, uh, places.

[taggert]

I wish I had some great advice to offer, but smoking is just about the only bad habit I don't have lol. But I due sincerely wish you the best of luck in your efforts to quit. A lifetime of smoking is taking its' toll on my dad right now and I would encourage you to do whatever you can to quit. Best of luck to you!

[secret_asian_man]

I say don't quit smoking but rather learn to control the habit and gain discipline to not make smoking a habit that happens often throughout your day. And you got to have a plan on how to quit. I just don't believe you can say you want to quit and it happening without a plan. Here was the plan I used to gain discipline in controlling my habit below.

I controlled my habit by taking small steps and monitoring my progress. First you need to figure out how many you smoke in a day on average. You can achieve this by saving your cigarette butts starting from the morning and ending after you go to bed. Don't throw those butts away but instead save them somewhere on your body in some type of container. You may dispose of the butts right before you go to sleep.

Every time before you smoke make it a habit to count how many butts you have total for that day. Your goal is to not smoke more than your average per day. So if that cigarette you're thinking about lighting up is going to make your total go over your average per day, refrain from lighting up.

At the beginning of a new week, you want to smoke one less cigarette per day for that week.

I did this for about two and a half months. I didn't feel the need or craving to light a cigarette afterwards. I was able to smoke on my own free will and not due to nicotine craving or "habit". If you're wondering, the last cigarette I smoked was on November 15, 2011. I gained discipline sometime in the month of January of 2011.