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About the BILLIONTH! time I'm Quitting Smoking.
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I smoked for over 40 yrs. (since I was a teen). Had no desire to quit. So bad I'd wake up at night to smoke & often fell back asleep w/a lit cig.! Thoroughly addicted to smoking. I tried the "accepted pharmacy products" that fail for most people (that's why it's still on the market!) w/out success. The ever-rising price of cigs got me thinking about quitting, but I was too hooked.
At a mall there was a kiosk selling the new e-cigs, when they were rather expensive. A major selling point for me was that you could use them anywhere (even on planes!) w/out a hassle - that was short-lived :-( . Anyway, I decided to try the (Green Nicotine) e-cigs. But I didn't stop smoking. I was getting the cheapest, nastiest cigs available. That helped me a lot!
As "vaping" became more widespread, cheaper, & more accessible, I got more into it. I vaped & smoked at the same time & therefore didn't feel like I was forcing myself & getting all stressed out about it. I started realizing that vaping tasted & smelled MUCH better than reg. cigs., & much less $$. It was a natural progression that worked for this cig. addict. NO stress, NO feeling like a failure, NO dwelling on it. What you're doing is "re-training" your brain, even if it takes awhile.
I didn't tell anyone (including myself) that I was trying to quit - just cut down a bit. I had to "ease" my brain into another way of thinking, for as long as it took, or my brain would rebel fiercely. I ,too, have mental health issues - anxiety & depression. Easing into it gently & privately didn't cause the anxiety to flare up.
Every once in awhile, I take a drag off a friend's cig., & it reinforces how nasty tasting & smelling they really are. It doesn't make me want to take it up again. No more burn holes or waking up to smoke either -what a bonus!
Don't set high expectations. Don't find fault in yourself if your brain just needs some time to adjust to a different source of nicotine. If necessary, talk to your doctor about prescribing a limited amount of an anti-anxiety medicine, if it doesn't exacerbate your mental health issues.
I find that stress, anxiety, & dwelling on it is counter-productive. This is also true of cancer. When I was told that I had breast cancer, I took it in stride, did what I had to do, & didn't freak out about it because that makes dealing w/ it much harder. I saw proof of that every time I went in for chemo. & radiation.
If a weak willed, totally addicted, & anxious person like me can do it ANYONE can! Experiment & find what works for you. Everyone is different.
At a mall there was a kiosk selling the new e-cigs, when they were rather expensive. A major selling point for me was that you could use them anywhere (even on planes!) w/out a hassle - that was short-lived :-( . Anyway, I decided to try the (Green Nicotine) e-cigs. But I didn't stop smoking. I was getting the cheapest, nastiest cigs available. That helped me a lot!
As "vaping" became more widespread, cheaper, & more accessible, I got more into it. I vaped & smoked at the same time & therefore didn't feel like I was forcing myself & getting all stressed out about it. I started realizing that vaping tasted & smelled MUCH better than reg. cigs., & much less $$. It was a natural progression that worked for this cig. addict. NO stress, NO feeling like a failure, NO dwelling on it. What you're doing is "re-training" your brain, even if it takes awhile.
I didn't tell anyone (including myself) that I was trying to quit - just cut down a bit. I had to "ease" my brain into another way of thinking, for as long as it took, or my brain would rebel fiercely. I ,too, have mental health issues - anxiety & depression. Easing into it gently & privately didn't cause the anxiety to flare up.
Every once in awhile, I take a drag off a friend's cig., & it reinforces how nasty tasting & smelling they really are. It doesn't make me want to take it up again. No more burn holes or waking up to smoke either -what a bonus!
Don't set high expectations. Don't find fault in yourself if your brain just needs some time to adjust to a different source of nicotine. If necessary, talk to your doctor about prescribing a limited amount of an anti-anxiety medicine, if it doesn't exacerbate your mental health issues.
I find that stress, anxiety, & dwelling on it is counter-productive. This is also true of cancer. When I was told that I had breast cancer, I took it in stride, did what I had to do, & didn't freak out about it because that makes dealing w/ it much harder. I saw proof of that every time I went in for chemo. & radiation.
If a weak willed, totally addicted, & anxious person like me can do it ANYONE can! Experiment & find what works for you. Everyone is different.
Oh yeah, been there done that! So, try what I did - smoke & vape, until you're convinced that you like vaping better. Try to vape more & smoke less for as long as it takes.
Well, I went to bed at about 8:30 and forgot to take my tablets, then woke up at 1:30 PM Tuesday.
Just in time for my injection, only to come back home and smoke the remaining cigs I had since Saturday which was 11, I then later got a packet from the shop. Only to smoke 4 by 1 AM last night.
Since then I have not touched one.
And now it is nearing 13 hours done without.
Just in time for my injection, only to come back home and smoke the remaining cigs I had since Saturday which was 11, I then later got a packet from the shop. Only to smoke 4 by 1 AM last night.
Since then I have not touched one.
And now it is nearing 13 hours done without.
So I had been smoking the majority of Friday and Saturday, only to cadge some from mother, until midnight last night.
I then went to bed trying to sleep and later went downstairs to get something to eat.
I ate a bag of crisps. And then went back to bed.
Got up during the night and slept some downstairs, then went back to bed.
I later woke up at nearly 12:30 PM and vaped.
I am still Vsping.
I then went to bed trying to sleep and later went downstairs to get something to eat.
I ate a bag of crisps. And then went back to bed.
Got up during the night and slept some downstairs, then went back to bed.
I later woke up at nearly 12:30 PM and vaped.
I am still Vsping.
I had asked for one about 4 times now, and Once I even showed Mother I was holding her packet for one.
She snatched it off me. Saying I have done so good why bother to break a habit?
And besides I only have about 5:30 hours left before it becomes 4 days.
She snatched it off me. Saying I have done so good why bother to break a habit?
And besides I only have about 5:30 hours left before it becomes 4 days.
I had been smoking on Thursday and Friday, but only 1 packet instead of 3 during the two days.
I went to bed after having my Last Cigarette at 12 after midnight. And I then got up at 16:20 today.
Since then I have been vaping.
But I did reach 4.5 days without smoking. And now I know it is doable.
I went to bed after having my Last Cigarette at 12 after midnight. And I then got up at 16:20 today.
Since then I have been vaping.
But I did reach 4.5 days without smoking. And now I know it is doable.
I had been smoking since Thursday, and that is not on.
As I have undone the work I had done, as I would have had 6 days under my belt on Thursday. Meaning I would now be into my 10th day.
So as of 14:00 PM UK Time, I have Quit smoking.
But since we are 1 hour ahead it would show up as 13:00 on banners.
As I have undone the work I had done, as I would have had 6 days under my belt on Thursday. Meaning I would now be into my 10th day.
So as of 14:00 PM UK Time, I have Quit smoking.
But since we are 1 hour ahead it would show up as 13:00 on banners.
Walter Ladd
Member For 4 Years
This worked for me: (no artificial flavors)
Tobacco Extracts at 12mg Burley or Virginia
An Aspire Nautilus atomizer w/1.6 coil at 12 watts
I got the tobacco I love without the smoke.
It's been almost ten years now without a cig. No regrets. Still love tobacco.
Google Real Tobacco Extracts and pick a leaf variety.
As President of the Former Idiot Society I welcome you!
Tobacco Extracts at 12mg Burley or Virginia
An Aspire Nautilus atomizer w/1.6 coil at 12 watts
I got the tobacco I love without the smoke.
It's been almost ten years now without a cig. No regrets. Still love tobacco.
Google Real Tobacco Extracts and pick a leaf variety.
As President of the Former Idiot Society I welcome you!
Same thing as last time, I have been an IDIOT for smoking.
During this week I have mostly been smoking. And I still have 3 left in my packet.
Yet, I have been vaping a few hours here and there.
But since 2:30 PM UK Time. I have been vaping since today.
During this week I have mostly been smoking. And I still have 3 left in my packet.
Yet, I have been vaping a few hours here and there.
But since 2:30 PM UK Time. I have been vaping since today.
Walter Ladd
Member For 4 Years
In my case only tobacco would do. I never had any intention of giving up tobacco, it was the smoke that had to go. Nothing will change until you desire the change. I loved tobacco so that was a problem I had to solve. Try vaping the tobacco extracts - it might work for you as it did for me. I don't feel I had to give anything up by making the switch. Good taste, hand to mouth action, nicotine all I wanted was still there without the smoke. Good luck!
stopping smoking is easy. i have done it often!
Yep, i used to quit smoking every night when i went to bed. The mornings always ruined it tho.
Im not gonna give u any advice p2p, u just gotta do it, lol. Think of the money u save, think of being lazy and not having to go to the store, good luck man, i vaped on and off for 10 years b4 i found a setup that worked for me
I haven't been updating you all and still have been smoking, but a few hours here and there with vaping. I say that I would prefer vaping over smoking any day. But it is the easibility of cigs that keeps me wanting more.
Two weeks ago Thursday I had to dismantle my computer desk and get ready for a man or woman to do a boiler change, This meant taking the carpets up and flooring. So copper piping could be installed to do a new combi boiler.
I have just put everything back and had to order a new desk as the one I did have would have been too much to keep.
I was planning on Quitting Smoking Midnight Tonight. But since I have smoked a cig and finished at 6 PM, I will say my new quit day is now.
Two weeks ago Thursday I had to dismantle my computer desk and get ready for a man or woman to do a boiler change, This meant taking the carpets up and flooring. So copper piping could be installed to do a new combi boiler.
I have just put everything back and had to order a new desk as the one I did have would have been too much to keep.
I was planning on Quitting Smoking Midnight Tonight. But since I have smoked a cig and finished at 6 PM, I will say my new quit day is now.
It has nearly been two weeks since I last updated you guys, I have still been smoking, and I think my cough and going out of it is worsening.
Granted, I can push myself to do a few hours here and there, but this is not enough on my account. And I need to have some comments to spur me on. Instead of seeing likes, could you please post a comment?
As you know, that old saying. "Feels like I am talking to myself".
Granted, I can push myself to do a few hours here and there, but this is not enough on my account. And I need to have some comments to spur me on. Instead of seeing likes, could you please post a comment?
As you know, that old saying. "Feels like I am talking to myself".
everytime you light a fag, put a dollar in a jar, there will be a time when you need a couple of bucks and your jar will show you how much it will help you to stop.
Make it realistic, everytime u smoke put TEN dollars in a jar
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aid a dollar as in australia a 20 pack of fags is 20 bucks so every fag costs you 1 buck
I usually dont wanna droll on on a topic like this with someone, i feel like i am just keeping your mind on smoking, but if u want the discourse...
I was thinking everytime u want to go buy a pack, but u r right. Damn, i thought we had it bad, 20 a pack? Thats robbery
30 bucks for 15 gramm of ryo tobacco
roughly 20 us bucks for say choice or pall mall or benson and hedges
Walter Ladd
Member For 4 Years
Get your revolver out of the closet. Put a round in it every time you light up. Spin the barrel. It worked for me! (Just switch to vape)