xtravrtsoul 0 #26 November 24, 2009 This is a fasntastic book and I used it too. I had already quit two days before and found the book on fate. It was great. I had quit for 4 years. BUT. You are a smoker and will be a smoker all your life. I did not have the urge to start again for 3 out of those four years and then I was engulfed in school and boom I picked up a pack of cloves. Now I am smoking again. (not as much as I used to) I plan on reading the book all over again. It does retrain your brain about smoking and it is a bible for it. I do not feel guilt for starting again a year ago and I am ok with the fact I am smoking (except for the health yucky of it). I will quit again in April once all the school is over. I know I will be using the book to do it again. I should have picked the book up again when I started because I would not be smoking now. If you are using any type of outside help to quit, I recommend this book as well because it is not the quitting that is hard, it is about retraining your brain and this gives you help in doing that. Good Luck I know you can do it!! You will be successful. You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #27 November 24, 2009 Quote First, do as Squeak said and don't buy them. I quit cold turkey two years, two months, eight days, thirteen hours and twenty minutes ago. I think by keeping track of minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years has helped a lot and keeps me challenged to keep going. I do agree with Aggie Dave that I don't consider myself an ex smoker, just someone who isn't smoking at this particular moment in time. Seldom do I get an urge for a smoke anymore but when i do, that old time since I quit thing clicks in my head and that urge goes away but I don't think it'll ever completely go away. Used the same gimmick to quit drinking two months, eighteen days, 10 hours and 12 minutes ago. Wolfram|Alpha tells me that as of November 24, 2009 I quit smoking 9,702 days ago. Coming up on 10,000 days sometime next year. When I first quit I quit for ten seconds at a time. Whenever I was having a nicotine fit I would take ten deep breaths and count to ten. Somehow they added up to days, weeks, months and years. You have to learn to enjoy doing things that you associate with cigarettes (like coffee) without cigarettes. Work was hell...back then you could smoke at work and I was surrounded by smokers doing 12 hour shifts. But, if I did it, anybody can. I smoked for 16 years and tried to quit dozens of times. And, I know I am only one cigarette away from being enslaved again. Keep trying. As Winston Churchill said, "Never give up, never give up, never give up."-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #28 November 25, 2009 Thanks for all the support guys! I really appreciate it! Today being the first day since I've decided to quit I really concentrated on reducing the amount i smoke at work. I usualy smoke 1 - 1.5 packs a day lately and today I only had 8 at work. I usually smoke at least a pack (25) at work. I'm going to spend a couple of weeks reducing the amount I smoke before starting the champix. I have to say the hardest part of the day was not smoking on the drive home from work. Im really concentrating on not smoking when I usually do, with coffee after meals, while driving. wasn't very hard to do. helped that they were out of coffee at wrk but that totally dint help with the fact that I only got 3 hours of sleep last night need to remeber to keep a backup can of instant coffee in my lunch kit. Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #29 November 25, 2009 Quote Wow, you're quiting everything huh ? usedtajump.. usedtasmoke... usedtadrink.. whats next ? Well, I think that's all I'll voluntarily give up for a while. Next ones'll most likely be be nature's choice: Usedtaknowmyname Usedtawalk Usedtadrive Usedtafeedmyself PS: Best of luck to you hcsvder I know what you're feeling and its rough as Hell.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyOats 0 #30 November 25, 2009 Did you read the book that was suggested by somebody? Allen Carr was the author. You might be missing out if you didn't. I'm about half way through and it is totally not what I expected and is helping. I have been trying to quit for a year or so and this thread gave me some inspiration and the book gave me a lot more so I think I'm gonna give it another go. The link was a torrent PDF download site. If you don't know how torrents work let me know and I'll email you the PDF or audiobook I snagged as well. Cant hurt, right? Thanks to you all for the inspiration to try again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #31 December 19, 2009 This is fucking hard and no fun!Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #32 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! It's also well worth the effort. Plus, it gets easier.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #33 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! ...yeah, if you're a pansy ass. Just messing with you. After the first week it's easy peasy. I just quit smoking 2 weeks ago this monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #34 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! Hang in there! I know what you mean, quitting for me was anything but easy. But, as stated above....it's worth it a million times over. Hang in there!!-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #35 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! You can do it!!! This is the hardest part and you jst need to retrain your noggin. Go get that book some of us recommended, I promise it will help you out.You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #36 December 19, 2009 I've never really been an angry or aggressive person but these qualities are starting to show up in me now... as well im watching alot more porn to help pass the time.... I definatly need a new hobby to keep my hands occupied. At least today there is a tonne of snow that needs shovelling, should keep me busy for a while.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #37 December 19, 2009 Staple your lips shut. Problem solved."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #38 December 19, 2009 There is proboblyalready enough existing holes in my face that I could find a way to wire it shut Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #39 December 19, 2009 Quote Staple your lips shut. Problem solved. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #40 December 19, 2009 Good luck. You can do it! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,351 #41 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! If it was easy and fun, it wouldn't be worth it. Keep telling yourself how much money you aren't spending. How many jump tickets you could buy, or how soon you could buy a new (insert what you want next here). The anger and frustration can be a real bitch. One thing that helped me was/is meditation. Basically it can begin with breathing slowly, focusing on nothing but the breathing. Expel any other thoughts that try to enter. And breathe. Good luck. It is so worth it. I had 10 years without a smoke back in October."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #42 December 19, 2009 Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! How bout' something like these: http://www.crown7.com/ http://www.vaporcigarettes.com/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-566351/The-electric-cigarette-gives-nicotine-hit-gets-round-smoking-ban.html http://smokeassassin.com/ (free trial) Nicotine fix - check oral fix - check smoke texture - check smoke taste - check save money - check save health - check smoking ban proof - check not sinful - check ...enjoyYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #43 December 19, 2009 Quote Quote This is fucking hard and no fun! How bout' something like these: http://www.crown7.com/ http://www.vaporcigarettes.com/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-566351/The-electric-cigarette-gives-nicotine-hit-gets-round-smoking-ban.html http://smokeassassin.com/ (free trial) Nicotine fix - check oral fix - check smoke texture - check smoke taste - check save money - check save health - check smoking ban proof - check not sinful - check ...enjoy Ok those are not proven to work and they are not even approved. They have a chemical that they do not know if it will harm you later down the road. It is probably as bead or worse than smoking and that will not help to quit. No No NoYou create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #44 December 20, 2009 Finding this website to be pretty helpful http://www.becomeanex.org/benefits-and-rewards.phpHave you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #45 December 20, 2009 Quote They have a chemical that they do not know if it will harm you later down the road. like what...propylene glycol? Quote It is probably as bead or worse than smoking On the Mo Drama Scale I'll give that a 12...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #46 December 20, 2009 Quote Quote They have a chemical that they do not know if it will harm you later down the road. like what...propylene glycol? Quote It is probably as bad or worse than smoking On the Mo Drama Scale I'll give that a 12... Thanks I will see that 12 and raise you 12 moreYou create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #47 December 20, 2009 All In...... Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #48 December 22, 2010 Having another go at it. I didn't update this thread, but after I quit smoking for about a week i was in a bad car accident. After about a month of being laid up on the couch being broken I started smoking again out of bordom and quickly got back up to smoking a pack+ a day. I am back on champix again, about a week into the program. should be not smoking at all in the next week. It's amazing how well this drug works to stop your desire to have a cigarette. It pretty much totally removes the cravings for a smoke. It has some fucked up side effects like vivid dreams and severe nausea if you dont take it with fluids but its so worth it. I have some pretty big goals in place to reward myself for quitting... and I do like to achieve my goals so hopefully in the next week or so I will be totally smoke free and not to irritable and angry Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #49 December 22, 2010 Good for you for trying again. Best wishes for success this time. I quit 27years ago after smoking for 16years and it was an excellent decision. All the best!!!!! Murray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #50 December 22, 2010 Quote Having another go at it. I didn't update this thread, but after I quit smoking for about a week i was in a bad car accident. After about a month of being laid up on the couch being broken I started smoking again out of bordom and quickly got back up to smoking a pack+ a day. I am back on champix again, about a week into the program. should be not smoking at all in the next week. It's amazing how well this drug works to stop your desire to have a cigarette. It pretty much totally removes the cravings for a smoke. It has some fucked up side effects like vivid dreams and severe nausea if you dont take it with fluids but its so worth it. I have some pretty big goals in place to reward myself for quitting... and I do like to achieve my goals so hopefully in the next week or so I will be totally smoke free and not to irritable and angry I have a sure fire way of quitting Get a group of other smokers together and do an early spring climb on Denali. The weather will usually be brutal and you may need to survive in a snow cave for a week. Up above 15000' its pretty hard to light em up anyway and to get your nic fix you gotta REALLLY try hard. Once you all run out of ciggiebutts its a great form of "COLD" turkey quitting. Over the next few days in the snow cave you all may hate each other a little more but you get over it. You sure as hell are not going to go out into the 100MPH winds with visibility of 2 ft.. MAYBE... if you are lucky you can see 2 ft in the whiteout. one wrong step up there and all your worries are over. The closest store is MANY miles away even IF you could get there. Its a great incentive. Once the weather clears.. you have quit smoking.Hey... it worked for me and I have not smoked anything since 1977. Ok.. so smoking salmon.. does not really count now does it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
