It's been 48 hours since I've had a cigarette.

[DarienComp]

Today was easier than yesterday, to be sure, but I'm still getting urges. I find that they usually subside after 10-20 minutes.

has anyone else quit smoking recently?

[Taverner]

1. The patch is a godsend

I love the patch - try it, you will not have the urge

[DarienComp]

4. I tried the nicotine lozenges during my last quitting attempt...

this time I'm trying the cold turkey method...

[Taverner]

5. The patch doesn't taste like shit like the lozenges

And it gets you used to a constant nicotine supply, which in itself will make you less moody

And since nicotine isn't dangerous within itself, its all the delivery method, you can stay on the patch indefinitely

[DarienComp]

8. yeah the lozenges did taste awful.

i'll definitely think about it, especially if this cold turkey thing proves too difficult.

[Taverner]

9. I tried to go cold turkey

And after 1 day, I was dying. I bought a pack of patches, put one on and....WHAMMO - I was complete again.

[madrchsod]

21. i went cold turkey ...

i tried to avoid the situations were i would have a cigarette. remember the body rids it`s dependence on nicotine in a few weeks it`s the mind that addicts you from then on

[Ellen Forradalom]

28. I've heard you can have some freaky-ass dreams on the patch

Is it worth a try for that?

[Taverner]

31. I take it off at night

I know you're supposed to keep it on, but I just can't sleep with it on.

[Breeze54]

2. I quit this morning...

for about an hour. Then I made coffee and braved the cold and
headed to the store to buy more. Congratulations! Hang in there!

[harmonicon]

17. I quit about an hour ago

Now I'm going to break down and have one when I go walk the dog. I'll finish this pack, and then the unopened pack that I bought with it, but after that, if I want to smoke, I'm going to have to go buy more cigarettes. Man, smoking rules.

[hellbound-liberal]

3. 12 years ago last Saturday

I remember because it was the two year anniversary of my last drink. I am afraid you will have urges for years but they will become weaker and farther apart. Just keep reminding yourself that you have done one of the most difficult things that anyone has ever had to do and you are through the worst part already. Every day gets easier as you get HEALTHIER! Keep up the good work!:yourock:

[DarienComp]

6. wow, 12 years.

congrats on that. and thanks for the encouragement; knowing that it's possible to quit and stay quit, as you have, is a comfort.

[hellbound-liberal]

11. Yes it is possible and, as I said. You have been through the worst part already

I always told myself that and, when I realized that I would have to quit eventually, I was resolved to never go through the first days of quitting again. I am also happy to report that I almost never get urges these days. If you ever need encouragement, send me a PM. I'm on this board every day. :)

[DarienComp]

12. thanks.

I may be taking you up on that one of these days.

cheers

:D

[argyl]

26. I had to quit drinking before I could quit smoking. Sober for 2 1/2 years before

I quit smoking. Smoke free for 24 years,26+ years since last drink.

[fizzgig]

7. way to go

i hope you are able to keep it up :thumbsup:

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. I am proud of you. I am not a smoker but some of my family quit

[Longhorn]

13. Good for you!

And good luck! I know what you're doing is tough. Get all the help you can! :yourock:

[malta blue]

14. I quit a year ago.

The first couple of days were the most difficult, and I won't lie - I have had a craving now and again.

[cordelia]

15. Good luck to you!

I quit March 26, 2001. Cold turkey.

I'd had some minor oral surgery planned for that day, and that became a fixed date in my mind.

Didn't have many cravings after the first couple of days, so hang in there. It was easier than I thought, after over 20 years.

Funny (maybe), but I still smoke in my dreams.

Holler if you need support.

[Bake]

16. I'll smoke one for ya!

Good luck!!

Bake

[laylah]

18. WOOOHOOOOOOOO!

Good on you! Hang in there! You will succeed! BOL!~

[likesmountains 52]

19. 21 years here...take lots of baths...you can't smoke when you're wet..

and I think it might help leech the nicotine out of you..

[madrchsod]

20. stopped smoking in 82

every once in a while i think i`d like to have a cigarette but i catch myself. one thing you have to remember is that if you ever have a medical problem in the future recovery will be do much faster if you have`t smoked. my heart doctors smile when i tell them i have`t smoked since 82.

no matter what, do not start again...just think of how your body will feel without the poisons and how much money you will be saving...one pack a day adds up to well over a thousand dollars a year!

[leeroysphitz]

22. Hey! DarienComp!

You rock! Keep it up.

[Madrone]

23. On April 5th I'll have 3 months!!

:woohoo:

But goddddammmm - I wish smoking was healthy so I could go back to it. :cry: All in all, it's been a relatively painless process - quitting - but I do miss it sometimes.

[Inchworm]

24. Keep it up!

I hope you make it.

:yourock:

[PassingFair]

25. Almost 5 years here. I used the gum.

If I can do it, anyone can!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

27. Hang in there!! It gets easier.

7 years now for me :woohoo:

[LordJFT]

29. a rec because i support your cause, cmon you can do 24 more hrs no problem!

[cynatnite]

30. I haven't smoked since Nov. 17th, 2007...

I've learned I am stronger than the urges. When I'm not, I turn into a raving lunatic around the house. Kids hide. They know it will pass and it alwasy does.

I refuse to fail. So far, I haven't. :)

Keep it up. You'll get there.

"I Will Survive" is a great song to listen to when the cravings hit. That and some food.

Good luck!

:hug:

[OmahaBlueDog]

32. I quit smoking about 1990

Here is my advice. Get one of those sports bottles with a straw-like opening. Keep it with you at all times filled with either water or your favorite low calorie beverage. Every time you want a drag, swig some beverage. Yes, you will have to piss every 5 min, but you are simultaneously feeding the oral fixation and cleansing your system.

Best of luck.

[applegrove]

33. They the Quitnet.com. You can log on every time you crave and

have people (crazy with their quits) right there ready to help you get through it. A great place to commiserate.

[BarenakedLady]

34. Good for you.

Stick with it.

:)

:yourock:

:woohoo:

[DarienComp]

35. hey thanks for the support everyone!

now on day 5. :D

[lost-in-nj]

36. Its been a year and a month

smoke free for me.....

KEEP GOING!!!!!

My dr. gave me Welbutrin to help and yes it did help


I won't lie to you.... I do still get urges... not all the time and not even every day
and there are times I have to remember I smoked.... I forget!!!

GOOD LUCK and if I can do it ANYONE Can!!!!



lost

[eauclaireliberal]

37. It will probably be the hardest thing you'll do in you entire life

I am on my third quit. It has been almost four years.

You have to adjust all your daily activities without them-my biggest one was the smoke after eating, and the morning three with coffee.

The addiction additives are shit that the RW-owned companies put it just to get you hooked and kill you a lot sooner than you should. That's another way you can beat it: have a little resentment about al;l the shit behind it. It may seem unhealthy to some but in the end you'll avoid ending up like some of my residents with COPD-as young as 50 that came here to die.

Also: get yourself a membership at the YMCA, or some other fitness center. Build up your general health-cardiac, respiratory, etc. Oh yeah, to also alleviate the weight gain fears. Find out what your aerobic ceiling is-if you get access to one of those machines (treadmill, eliptical, etc.) get your heart rate and stay there for a while. A staff member at one of these places should be able to assist you.

Good luck!