so im trying this again

[Lowered IQ]

Keep up the good work! I quit smoking in 1991. It is very hard but certainly can be done. In the end the results are VERY worth it. What I did to help my mind was,I committed to take the cost of the cigs ( at the time $2 a pack ) Rounded it off to $15 a week and made sure I put it in an envelope and saved it to pay for my racing hobby I had at the time. It was a great way to feel I was giving myself a treat.

[69rangerf100]

Keep up the good work! I quit smoking in 1991. It is very hard but certainly can be done. In the end the results are VERY worth it. What I did to help my mind was,I committed to take the cost of the cigs ( at the time $2 a pack ) Rounded it off to $15 a week and made sure I put it in an envelope and saved it to pay for my racing hobby I had at the time. It was a great way to feel I was giving myself a treat.

yeah that is what i was thinking i would buy a carton every paycheck so thats about $100 dollars a month so $1200 a year to the bump haha

[Mancar1]

I recently layed a uncle to rest who was only 3 years older than me. He smoked the better part of his life, and spent his last 5yrs on full time oxygen wasting away. Have a aunt who is now on oxygen, also smoked most of her life. I am a X smoker and I am starting to have light respiratory problems, not anything bad yet, hopefully never. Telling this tail in the hopes it will strengthen your resolve to kick butt on the butts.

[69rangerf100]

73 hours sober now and feeling pretty good didnt have the urge this morning when i woke up like i use to have

[Mancar1]

That is great. Good for you

[ccryder2011]

awsome ...keep it up

[1972hiboy]

Good news! keep it up!

[FormerMarine1981]

Good job man! I have been a smoker on and off since I was 18. I think it really comes down to you being ready and wanting to quit. I have not had one in almost 2 weeks now myself. It's a constant battle for me. Even if I have not smoked in over a year every now and again I will see someone smoking or smell one that's just been lit and get the urge that I have to push down. Good luck to all of us trying to quit our bad habits this year!!

[Ranchero50]

Congrats, never smoked, seldom drank.

I like the bit about writing something down instead of substituting the cigs with a coke or something. Less stress too.

Jamie

[FormerMarine1981]

I tried Zyban twice when I was still in the Marines. It worked for 3 months both times for me but it would help you get started and on the right path.

[69rangerf100]

yeah i have tried the chantix in the past and no luck cold turkey is actually working for me since i havent been driving in the last 3 days

[knightfire83]

This may sound ignorant, but I'm curious what health benefits the ex smokers have noticed after they quit in the weeks or months after. I remember once being sick for a week and not smoking. After a trip to Burger King I had the best tasting burger that I can remember.

I have been addicted for 17 years. I have tried to cut down in the past nothing worked as good as getting a new job that absolutely doesn't allow smoking on their property. Once that started, the habit was cut in half.

To get past the urges, I keep a supply of Tootsie Rolls in my pocket... Works surprisingly well.

[FormerMarine1981]

The improved sense of taste is a big difference Also When I wake up in the morning my chest doesn't hurt on the first few deep breaths I take.

[69rangerf100]

i have yet to notice any but i am hacking crap out of my lungs so i am hoping that i will have better lung function soon