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ronaldo · 01-28-2005, 03:28 PM

Any tips from ex-smokers?

What worked best for you? Cold turkey? The patch? Others?

I told myself I'd give it a good, honest go when I got back from Vegas.

Now that I'm pretty much caught up, tomorrow's the day I'm starting.

sonofsam · 01-28-2005, 03:29 PM

wait till u cant be without a smoke anymore, then smoke half a smoke..... and then wait till u cant wait any longer again... then moke half again.... eventually make it 1 quarter... and smaller and smaller etc etc

Paco, of Large Cash. · 01-28-2005, 03:30 PM

cold-turkey as of October 2003 ... and still going strong!

My secret ... will power

and pot.

ElvisManson · 01-28-2005, 03:30 PM

the patch and xanax.

fünkmaster · 01-28-2005, 03:31 PM

... cold turkey is the only thing that works and most important: YOU have to be ready for it !!!

it's been 4 month since my last ziggy.

sweetME · 01-28-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco, of Large Cash.

cold-turkey as of October 2003 ... and still going strong!

My secret ... will power

and pot.

Inde · 01-28-2005, 03:36 PM

I quit 7 months ago after smoking 2 packs a day for more than 10 years. Used the patch. It works. Remember to drink lots of water too.

ronaldo · 01-28-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco, of Large Cash.

cold-turkey as of October 2003 ... and still going strong!

My secret ... will power

and pot.

LOL, thanks Paco. I'll remember that.

I had to quit smoking pot, 'cause it made me hornier than I usually am (which is saying something) and the wife couldn't keep up.

flashfire · 01-28-2005, 03:38 PM

take up chew, then slowly quit that

Libertine · 01-28-2005, 03:45 PM

I quit about 8 months ago, after having smoked for 10 years and having attempted to quit numerous times, and what did it for me was will power. In the end, all that counts is your own decision... do you light one up or not?

Theo · 01-28-2005, 03:45 PM

It's all in your mind. When my father learned he had cancer he stopped smoking same day like it was the easiest thing, unfortunatelly six months later he passed away. I remember when I was young telling me probably he would die from cancer caused by smoking and advised me to never smoke.

devilspost · 01-28-2005, 03:47 PM

Cold turkey

-go to the gym.
-love yourself.(smoking is suicidal)
-dont hang with smokers.

btw I smoked for 20 years aint had one since sept. 03 quit pot and booze a year before that.

OY · 01-28-2005, 04:20 PM

I quit 1,5 years ago after 13 years of fairly heavy smoking.

It was my NINTH try! (goes to say, it is easy to quit, I did it many times - duuh)

However, what worked for me in the end was a combination of the patch and prescription wellbutrin (same as xanax) and guidance from doctors.

I have not looked back since. Good to be alive.

Paco, of Large Cash. · 01-28-2005, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronaldo

LOL, thanks Paco. I'll remember that.

I had to quit smoking pot, 'cause it made me hornier than I usually am (which is saying something) and the wife couldn't keep up.

Hey Ronaldo!!

Since I quite, my consumption of green went down dramatically, so I did not replace one with the other, but if you are interested in knowing, my lung capacity (yes,for both) has gone up a considerable amount.

I spend most of my weekends (all seasons) in the backcountry/mountains scrambling, hiking, traversing/skiing, climbing and etc and each time I go I am more and more impressed (sorry for the 'pat on my own back' session). I also jog/run, rollerblade, and do many other forms/methods physical activities.

I simply used one of my biggest loves (the great outdoors) as motivation.

I wish you (or whomever needs the advise) the best of luck and if you ever need anything, just ping me.

Paco, of Large Cash. · 01-28-2005, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetME

Bet you were surprised to read that ... Paco smokes pot ... well I never!

Shortbread · 01-28-2005, 04:41 PM

Surround yourself with people that don't smoke. Remove all temptations. And definelty go cold turkey!

Ludedude · 01-28-2005, 04:41 PM

I quit over two years ago using a combination of things.

1) Zyban. Fucking wonder drug. No cravings, no withdrawals.

2) Get something to chew on. The mental part of smoking can be tamed by chewing on cinnamon sticks, gum (not a big fan of gum), hard candies. Only takes a short while to get over the desire to put something in your mouth.

3) Set goals. Get one of these things: http://mwilden.com/QuitTime/ Awesome little counter that allows you to keep score.

4) Don't give up. If you go cold turkey, the hardest time is the first 3-4 days. After that it gets easier.

5) Motivation: http://www.tobacco-facts.info/lung_cancer.htm

Good luck!

thefool · 01-28-2005, 04:41 PM

I've never smoked, but I helped my ex quit, everytime he wanted a cig, I offered him something sexual instead, worked pretty well. nothing like trading one addiction for another

sucks when we broke up though, cause i was used to the 5-6 times a day, so I ended up the sex addict & he was cured

01-28-2005, 03:28 PM	#1
ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	Quitting smoking tips-from ex-smokers Any tips from ex-smokers? What worked best for you? Cold turkey? The patch? Others? I told myself I'd give it a good, honest go when I got back from Vegas. Now that I'm pretty much caught up, tomorrow's the day I'm starting.

01-28-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
sonofsam Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 18,638	wait till u cant be without a smoke anymore, then smoke half a smoke..... and then wait till u cant wait any longer again... then moke half again.... eventually make it 1 quarter... and smaller and smaller etc etc __________________ I like turtles.

01-28-2005, 03:45 PM	#10
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	I quit about 8 months ago, after having smoked for 10 years and having attempted to quit numerous times, and what did it for me was will power. In the end, all that counts is your own decision... do you light one up or not? __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

01-28-2005, 03:47 PM	#12
devilspost Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa yomebe -at- hotmail Posts: 3,980	Cold turkey -go to the gym. -love yourself.(smoking is suicidal) -dont hang with smokers. btw I smoked for 20 years aint had one since sept. 03 quit pot and booze a year before that. __________________ Brothels and Escorts Worldwide.

01-28-2005, 04:20 PM	#13
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	I quit 1,5 years ago after 13 years of fairly heavy smoking. It was my NINTH try! (goes to say, it is easy to quit, I did it many times - duuh) However, what worked for me in the end was a combination of the patch and prescription wellbutrin (same as xanax) and guidance from doctors. I have not looked back since. Good to be alive. __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

01-28-2005, 03:30 PM	#3
Paco, of Large Cash. Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: --> . <-- Posts: 2,267	cold-turkey as of October 2003 ... and still going strong! My secret ... will power and pot.

01-28-2005, 03:30 PM	#4
ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	the patch and xanax.

01-28-2005, 03:31 PM	#5
fünkmaster So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 791	... cold turkey is the only thing that works and most important: YOU have to be ready for it !!! it's been 4 month since my last ziggy.

01-28-2005, 03:36 PM	#7
Inde Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 983	I quit 7 months ago after smoking 2 packs a day for more than 10 years. Used the patch. It works. Remember to drink lots of water too.

01-28-2005, 03:38 PM	#9
flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	take up chew, then slowly quit that

01-28-2005, 03:45 PM	#11
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	It's all in your mind. When my father learned he had cancer he stopped smoking same day like it was the easiest thing, unfortunatelly six months later he passed away. I remember when I was young telling me probably he would die from cancer caused by smoking and advised me to never smoke.

01-28-2005, 04:41 PM	#16
Shortbread Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,181	Surround yourself with people that don't smoke. Remove all temptations. And definelty go cold turkey! __________________ http://www.makingcoin.com http://www.coinscuties.com 203813007

01-28-2005, 04:41 PM	#17
Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	I quit over two years ago using a combination of things. 1) Zyban. Fucking wonder drug. No cravings, no withdrawals. 2) Get something to chew on. The mental part of smoking can be tamed by chewing on cinnamon sticks, gum (not a big fan of gum), hard candies. Only takes a short while to get over the desire to put something in your mouth. 3) Set goals. Get one of these things: http://mwilden.com/QuitTime/ Awesome little counter that allows you to keep score. 4) Don't give up. If you go cold turkey, the hardest time is the first 3-4 days. After that it gets easier. 5) Motivation: http://www.tobacco-facts.info/lung_cancer.htm Good luck!

01-28-2005, 04:41 PM	#18
thefool Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ICQ 341530034 Posts: 1,593	I've never smoked, but I helped my ex quit, everytime he wanted a cig, I offered him something sexual instead, worked pretty well. nothing like trading one addiction for another sucks when we broke up though, cause i was used to the 5-6 times a day, so I ended up the sex addict & he was cured __________________ NF pays $50 for each new join!