Who here has successfully quit smoking? UPDATE: One year anniversary

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Who here has successfully quit smoking? I'm in the process of quitting, it's been two weeks without a cigarette. I haven't really wanted one, but every couple days or so, right now for instance, I have nothing to do and I start thinking about it. For those who have successfully quit, how long does it take until you just stop thinking about having a cigarette?

UPDATE:
Well, it's not technically been a year until tomorrow, but I just thought about it and was wondering if anyone else has quit, started up again, etc. As for the mental part of quitting, I definately had the mindset to quit because I haven't even thought about smoking a cigarette in 11 months.
 
[quote name='2poor']did you go through withdrawl yet?[/QUOTE]

That's the weird thing, I haven't had any withdrawal compared to the other times I've tried to quit. When I tried before, I would have withdrawal within the first day. And since it's been two weeks now, I don't think my body is depending on the nicotine anymore.
 
I smoked for a year and a half and at the end was smoking a pack a day, that was freshman/sophomore years of high school. I decided to quit, went cold turkey, had headaches and stomach cramps for a week, during which I chewed a whole shitload of gum to keep myself busy. I continued chewing gum almost constantly for a few months... It was probably about two months before it really went away, and every so often I still get the urge for a smoke when I'm really stressed, but that's kinda normal. It's been 4 years now, BTW
 
I quit 2 years and 3 months ago after smoking for 13 years every day. I felt completely free from the desire to smoke about 6-9 months after I quit. I smoked like a mo-fo, and it sucked to quit. I just told myself that my cravings and crappy feelings were just my body healing. I never thought I'd be able to quit, but I did and I'll never go back. Of the 4 cigarettes I've have since I quit....the last being at least 6 months ago, I feel like I've smoked a pack after just one.

I was smoking's whore, but I put a cap in that pimp. Hopefully his homeboy Biggie C won't catch up with me later in life.
 
i smoked when i was in college and quit my senior year. i used to get cravings, but i only get them now if i'm really drunk. i still, however, love the smell of a burning cigarette.
 
I quit successfully for 2 months once! it was alright. the thing I liked most was having my sense of taste and smell back.
 
I had two different times when I quit. I smoked for two years from freshman to junior year of high school. It was weird, I quit because I didn't like how it felt to have smoke blown straight into my face.

I started again the summer I graduated and smoked for about two more years. I quit because I had a lot of family from out of state visiting us and I didn't want to smoke around the fam.

I never suffered from the usual withdrawal symptoms. I have a lot of willpower though.
 
I actually smoked this past friday though, just because my girlfriends bro was making donuts and I was like "I can do that shit too." lol.
 
I smoked for two years from 15 to 17 years old. I realized that I was gasping for breath when I played sports, my mouth was always dry, my throat itched, my girlfriend at the time was always telling me I smelt like an ashtray, and my parents highly dissaproved of my habit. So one day I just quit. Boom, just like that, I never had a withdraw, no cravings anything. I smoked a lot too, a pack a day, plus a few cloves on top of that.

Looking back, I can't even picture myself smoking. I was dating a girl for about four months that was a smoker, she always reeked of old ciggarettes, her car smelled, I didn't even like kissing her... and she was fairly hot. Now, I know how my old ex felt about me, because you can never smell yourself when you're a smoker. The only time I had a craving was when I was drinking... but obviously it was because I was drunk.

Even though I never really had a problem quitting, my best advice to you is this, think about why you should quit. The positives greatly out-weigh the negatives. Bad breath, smelly clothes, hair, car, everything, yellow/brown teeth, lung cancer, throat cancer, heart disease, bad circulation, overall bad body health, and of course... less money. If you feel the urge, just try and keep yourself occupied, do anything, leave the hosue if you must. Go for a drive, a walk, or even buy yourself something as a reward for not smoking.
 
Yeah, just quit. Think of a good reason as to why you're smoking. None, obviously.

From my perspective, my lungs are really bad now and I have a hard time breathing even from just walking. I hate the smell of smoke, it smells, it makes you smell, it makes me smell when I'm around it, it makes your teeth yellow, and I hate breathing it in. And I hate when girls smoke, that's a huge turnoff.

I just got this cool shirt at hot topic. It has a picture of a cigarette crossed out and says:

"There are cooler ways to die."
 
Well I am 19 now and have been smoking on a regular basis since I was 15. I've tried to quit many times but haven't had much success. Since I do smoke other things, it's hard not to want a cigarette afterwards. The only time I have done ok is when I switched to dip. After a couple months of dipping I got my wisdom teeth cut out and then my lip pierced, so that canned that idea. Smoking is tough to quit.
 
Smoked all through college. Stopped the day I found out that the cigarette manufacturers were indeed adding nicotine citrate and ammonia to cigs (ammonia releases even more nicotine from the leaf), thus making them even more addicting (not any better than a heroin dealer in my book).
I did not go cold turkey. Though the addiction is physiologic (like heroin), there is a also a social component that goes with smoking. I started by not having any smokes in the morning. Then, quit smoking in public (except during weekend evening parties). The last smokes I had were after dinner smokes and by then, quitting was very easy. The important thing was not to leave the house with them. As long as the smokes were home and I was out, I would not smoke.
BTW...the greatest thing about quitting was I could smell flowers blooming from afar in the spring. That was very impressive.
 
[quote name='Staind204']Since I do smoke other things, it's hard not to want a cigarette afterwards. [/QUOTE]

Just remember - mind over matter. If you keep to the mantra when you are in the other state, you can push the cigs away.
 
[quote name='munch']i smoked when i was in college and quit my senior year. i used to get cravings, but i only get them now if i'm really drunk. i still, however, love the smell of a burning cigarette.[/QUOTE]

Same here. I never really started smoking consistently but there is something about alcohol and cigarettes that just mixes so well.
 
I quit in February and it took about 6 months to be truly broken from the spell. I get disgusted now smelling smoke (unless it's menthol..mmm menthol :drool: ) Then I just get a light craving.
 
My parents quit easily when I was little. It was either they quit smoking, or I was going to die...

I'm still not sure if they made the right choice, though. :lol:
 
I smoked from 7th grade (I know, I was young), 'til 9th grade. I've been into martial arts ever since I was 7 and I didn't like how it was affecting me in tournaments and stuff.
 
I quit smoking officially as last years resolution after smoking for 12-13 yrs casually and heavily...I've smoked 2 Cigarettes in the last 10 months which tasted like Shit you take that first drag and your lungs feel like they're being stretched that annoying lightheaded feeling that ensues, god it's awful and that smell :puke: , I have to admit the first few months are the hardest. Drink lots of fluids, Xbox live helps a lot ;) hang out with Nonsmokers for a bit or politely ask them not to smoke around you. After a while the smell begins to irritate you, also try to mix up your daily routine a bit by that I mean those moments where you automatically grabbed a smoke find something else to do listen to some tunes, play Gameboy or walk into a non smoking area and relax, most love to smoke on the potty take a mag instead just make sure you leave it there lol...regardless it is a drastic change and it requires commitment and support. Best wishes :)
 
I honesty don't think you ever stop thinking about it, especially if you smoked for a long time. You can get over the physical addiction, but the mental one is much harder to kick. How often you think about it will decrease, but most likely there will never be a time that you don't think about it at all. Smoking is a big part of their lives for most smokers and I don't think you can ever fully forget it. I smoked my first cig in a year or so yesterday. Tasted awful, made me feel ill, but dammit, I still enjoyed it. The cons far outweigh the pros, but at least in my case, the desire has never completely gone away.
 
i dont really see how people even get hooked on smoking.... i smoked when i was younger like 14-15 (got to love those old cig machines ) and never smoked again... i could never see what people saw in it
 
I smoked for over 14 years,(14 years old to 28) and towards the end I was almost up to 3 packs a day and I quit cold turkey almost 4 years ago. Sometimes when I get drunk I will smoke one or two and the next day it just makes me feel like complete shit.
 
[quote name='mietha']I honesty don't think you ever stop thinking about it, especially if you smoked for a long time. You can get over the physical addiction, but the mental one is much harder to kick. How often you think about it will decrease, but most likely there will never be a time that you don't think about it at all. Smoking is a big part of their lives for most smokers and I don't think you can ever fully forget it. I smoked my first cig in a year or so yesterday. Tasted awful, made me feel ill, but dammit, I still enjoyed it. The cons far outweigh the pros, but at least in my case, the desire has never completely gone away.[/QUOTE]

It looks like you're the only one who addressed the OP's concerns. Others have pointed out successful stopping tips, despite the OP stating they haven't had one for two weeks.

I recall an older man telling me once that he quit over 40 some-odd years prior, and his mental cravings remained as strong as the day he quit. I've also had a friend of a friend say "I felt like I was going to die when I quit heroin; I wanted to kill myself when I quit smoking." So, regretfully, I don't think you're going to have much luck quelling your psychological desires. Smoking seems like one of the most difficult habits to get over. Best of luck.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']I recall an older man telling me once that he quit over 40 some-odd years prior, and his mental cravings remained as strong as the day he quit. I've also had a friend of a friend say "I felt like I was going to die when I quit heroin; I wanted to kill myself when I quit smoking." So, regretfully, I don't think you're going to have much luck quelling your psychological desires. Smoking seems like one of the most difficult habits to get over. Best of luck.[/QUOTE]

I knew a guy in college who was going into the Navy SEAL program. He started smoking like a chimney for a week just to prove he could quit. I've always thought that was the awesomest reason I ever heard to start smoking.
 
I smoked for 19 years. Two red M packs every single day. I quit cold turkey 2 years ago on October 20 2003 at 5:00 AM ET._) Somehow I got to the www.whyquit.com While I was reading through people's stories I took a pack and through it in a trash can. I didn't have a single crave! I never thought it would be so easy to quit. I think my body and my MIND was ready to do it. :cool:
 
yeah i've always loved the smell of a burning cigarette, and always hated the taste.

i did give up smoking pot, but that's not really saying anything.

oh and FF VIII rocks!!!
 
Took me 3 years of ups and downs but I finally quit after I turned 23. The cravings are still there but it's almost a ghostly whisper that I consciously pay attention to.
 
I started in March 2003, but I only smoke maybe 2-3 a day unless I'm super-stressed and/or drinking. I've gone for days at a time without one, though, and have not yet felt the need to try to quit.
 
Soodmeg's thread about his coworkers made me think of this one and I decided to bump it.

As for me, it has now been 7 months and 2 days since I last had a cigarette and only very seldomly do I find myself even thinking about a cigarette.

Any new stories anyone would like to share?
 
Maybe if you try pairing it with something negative that will help reduce cravings. That's a way to reduce cravings. For example, people may take a pill or put something on their cigaretts that results in making them sick. I don't really remember much about it, except that it had some success in reducing the urge, mainly because smoking becomes associated with negative results.
 
Coming up on 2 months for me! I like having my sense of smell and taste back!

Just had to do it cold turkey, there's no "gradual cutdown" for me.

Chewing gum has helped a lot, but really, it's just about building up that will to resist and the ability to put it out of your mind. There's no two ways about it.
 
Congratulations Apossum.

Yeah, I don't know a single person who's ever been able to quit anything by gradually cutting back. It's always had to be cold turkey.
 
My cousin just quit smoking. He been doing okay, he told me no withdraws. Only hacking black stuff in the morning. But hell he was in Iraq and got a purple heart he fucking deserves a cigarette. It has to be really hard for him. Everyone around him smokes. His wife and her whole family, then everyone in his family smokes. And they all do it heavy. His mother-in-law 2 packs a day. His mom is at a pack and a half a day. Now that I think about it he's not really quitting. He's around so much seconded hand smoke that he's still smoking in a sense.
 
[quote name='Whambamm']Congratulations Apossum.

Yeah, I don't know a single person who's ever been able to quit anything by gradually cutting back. It's always had to be cold turkey.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. How has it been going for you?
 
[quote name='Whambamm']One year baby.[/QUOTE]


Good work!

I only lasted 6 months. then the semester started. fuck it though, it's helping me through this. I'm convinced the only way I'll fully quit is to hook up with a girl who doesn't smoke.
 
[quote name='Whambamm']One year baby.[/quote]

Hells yea. Great work man. I just kicked drinking to the curb two weeks ago. I would like to pull it for a year.. that would be awesome.
 
i quit smoking after taking 1 puff while i was drunk. it was so nasty that i wouldn't touch it again. another reason is that you are literally burning your cash on top of burning your lungs. as for drinking....i try not to drink at all but it's hard due to peer pressure :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='CappyCobra']I quit in February and it took about 6 months to be truly broken from the spell. I get disgusted now smelling smoke (unless it's menthol..mmm menthol :drool: ) Then I just get a light craving.[/QUOTE]

Back in the day my mom's father would actually buy Menthol Crystals from a store back in the day when you could. After he bought them he would get out a wrapper and just roll them up and smoke em'.
I actually wouldn't mind trying some of the fake shit mixed with Cacao myself.
 
[quote name='Whambamm']One year baby.[/QUOTE]

Congratulations! :D

It must have been a long, tough road for you, but keep doing as well as you're doing. Great work! :)
 
[quote name='alonzomourning23']Maybe if you try pairing it with something negative that will help reduce cravings. That's a way to reduce cravings. For example, people may take a pill or put something on their cigaretts that results in making them sick. I don't really remember much about it, except that it had some success in reducing the urge, mainly because smoking becomes associated with negative results.[/QUOTE]

"But please sir, Mr.Beethoven never did anything to anyone.".
 
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