So I decided to quit smoking...
 

Yup I decided it was time. I was up to 2 packs a day and gettting a real bad cough from it...

So yesterday I smoked only half a pack of cigs to try and get the nicotine levels down instead of just going cold turkey. I figured if I only smoked half a pack by the time I went to bed I could surely go cold turkey the next day. Which is today. Ive been up about an hour. Havent had a cig in 8 hours.

Let the fun begin!!!!!!!!!

Man I know this is gunna be fucking hell for the first day... If I get super nasty with anybody today other then the trolls and morons I do appologize beforehand......

get the patch or some nicotine gum it'll help you get through it.

survive the first week first, and than you're in home.

+ try to not drink beer, if you'll drink - you will smoke cig for sure

Its cold turkey for me... No nicotine what so ever...

And yeah beer is good idea to stay away from, thanks!

Headless, good luck dude, I quit 7+ months ago... you'll feel great after the first month, the cravings get less frequent and intense.

You'll be back...they all try *cough cough* :pimp

good luck mate, I kicked the habbit about 4months ago.. still going strong.

Headless they say it's not good for you to quit.. Not kidding man heard it on the news today..

Whys that?

the only way is cold turkey.

i did it.

you can do it.

be strong find something ELSE to do when the cravings come. dont give in, become active with something else.

Yeah man thats what they make gfy and halo2 on xbl for....

Thats and im finding that a big glass of coke does wonders already...

Lung Cancer.. Doctor was saying there is two ways to help prevent getting LC one is to never start smoking and the other is, don't quit once you've been a smoker for awhile.

How would quiting increase chances of lung cancer? Doesnt make much sense..

just know this. i tried to quit when i didnt want to quit, that will neer work. If you really have DECIDED to QUIT and WANT TO... simply DO NOT give in to cravings. I know how bad they are... hell sometimes (even though its been since 1997) if I am watching a movie and someone smokes sometimes it bringsd back cravings. They get less and less but it takes awhile, just know the cravings are the hardest part.

just do not give in, youll regret it and youll feel guilt. SOmetimes that helps people quit, sometimes it makes them give up on quitting because they feel helpless to the substance. Not the case. Say strong and just try to not cave in on the cravings.

ive been through it, you just HAVE TO DECIDE TO QUIT and stick to it. You can beat it. Its a motherfucker but it can be done.

good luck man, i promise you it will be worth it and you will be glad you did. After years of no longer smoking cigs, you really see how bad they are...

way to go bro! hope u will quit for good! my girl is quiting right now too its her 12th day.

Eat lots and lots of CANDY!

when u get the craving lift weights, do pushups or go jogging, and good luck

...see Peter Jennings.

[QUOTE=Headless]How would quiting increase chances of lung cancer? Doesnt make much sense..[/QUOTE





:Oh crap

Put a pack of gum, Lifesavers, mints, Certs or something like that where you normally keep your cigs. Grab one of them when the urge to light up comes along.

holy crap man, 2 packas a day? Shit. I'd die.

2 packs a day? 1 pack a day is a bit much.. well, any smoking is too much really.

Deciding to quit is a great first step. You've got a wife to think about... try to find ways to spend more days with her, not less. And not smoking is a great start.

2 packs a day is a damn lot. goodluck trying to stop

thats what my brother said, it didnt last long :)

oh man...keep it up, GOODLUCK!

Yup 2 packs a day... On halloween ill be 26 and my lungs fucking kill me already... Thats why I am quitting. Enough is enough... Other things in life to prepare for and do...

Good Luck! I totally agree that if you are not ready then you won't be able to do it but hey if you feel ready now then cold turkey should work. Try to always have a pen in your hand or something to just give you some distraction when you feel like having a cig.