Smoking

SPEEDY MCCREADY

So I haven't had a cigarette for 2 weeks, and I can finally say I am done with that disgusting, vulgar, nasty, STOOOOPID! fucking habit.
But I tell you, nicotine withdrawal is nothing but a great big pain in the ass!
I have had a constant fucking headache for about 4 days now. Im really hoping it goes away soon.
Other than the headache I haven't really had any other problems. Have not craved a cigarette, have not had any anxiety, blah blah blah.
Quitting is obviously something I should have done a long long time ago. Better late than never?

JK_Livin

Good luck.

JonnyPistachio

Good stuff Speedy. And good luck keeping at it. I have two friends who have recently quit after smoking for many years. They are both feeling better and claim they can taste their food now!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

JonnyPistachio said:

Good stuff Speedy. And good luck keeping at it. I have two friends who have recently quit after smoking for many years. They are both feeling better and claim they can taste their food now!

Thanks.
I have friends of mine who are doing the electronic cigarette thingamajiggy. Personally I think its ridiculous. The shit has nicotine! I realize it doesn't have the carcinogens that a normal cigarette has, but still, isn't that just something else they are going to have to quit further down the road? Ya know what I mean? Why not just QUIT cold turkey, and be DONE with it? But to each their own.

And I truly don't miss the cigarettes, I don't crave them, its not on my mind 24 hours a day...Not smoking is NOT making me crazy. Ive just had enough of feeling like shit. Its been 2 weeks and I am feeling a little better physically(other than the pounding fucking headache). And mentally I feel GREAT! I FINALLY quit the most ridiculous habit known to mankind.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

JK_Livin said:

Good luck.

Thanks

MayDay10

to me, its nice to have the vape/e cig around. I dont use it nearly as much as cigs. However, mentally its nice that it's there.

There are still certain situations I absolutely crave a smoke. Drinking, hanging with certain friends who sidebar outside for a few minutes (which I like to do), tailgating, road trips. Those situations the vape cig comes in handy

SPEEDY MCCREADY

MayDay10 said:

to me, its nice to have the vape/e cig around. I dont use it nearly as much as cigs. However, mentally its nice that it's there.

There are still certain situations I absolutely crave a smoke. Drinking, hanging with certain friends who sidebar outside for a few minutes (which I like to do), tailgating, road trips. Those situations the vape cig comes in handy

So how long ago did you quit smoking cigarettes? How long since the last smoke? Just curious.

Nami

one of the hardest things i ever had to do. Worst part was being around friends having a few drinks, the majority of which smoked, that's when i craved it the most. smoked for about 10yrs and towards the end started coughing like crazy- black stuff and shit...just didnt enjoy it anymore. At that time i just knew it was time to stop. First attempt i used the patch and the final time i just quit cold turkey.

Congrats Speedy keep up the fight...

BLACK35

good luck on quitting Speedy. The wife and I have been seriously thinking about quiting for the last couple of weeks as well. Its just getting around to committing to do it. We have thought about the vapour cig as well to help. Will keep an eye on this thread and see how you making out.
I've quit before for about 4 1/2 yrs then started again, worse thing I ever did

hedonist

I "quit" years ago via acupuncture. Amazing experience, almost surreal...but still a smoker.

Gives credence to "when there's a will, there's a way".

Hope the headpounding eases up soon, and wish you luck and strength.

Curious - has the quitting affected your skin? It fucked with mine at the time, with the toxins being released.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

BLACK35 said:

good luck on quitting Speedy. The wife and I have been seriously thinking about quiting for the last couple of weeks as well. Its just getting around to committing to do it. We have thought about the vapour cig as well to help. Will keep an eye on this thread and see how you making out.
I've quit before for about 4 1/2 yrs then started again, worse thing I ever did

I quit for 5 years
And started again
Ughjjjjj

lukin2006

Congrats ...keep at it, I quit 14 years ago ... never looked back and I'd say within 3 days I never desired to smoke again.

Annafalk

Smoking is really nasty I agree and think of all the money you will save. Buy something to congrat yourself

mikalina

Wish you all the best, Speedy - stay strong

JWPearl

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So I haven't had a cigarette for 2 weeks, and I can finally say I am done with that disgusting, vulgar, nasty, STOOOOPID! fucking habit.
But I tell you, nicotine withdrawal is nothing but a great big pain in the ass!
I have had a constant fucking headache for about 4 days now. Im really hoping it goes away soon.
Other than the headache I haven't really had any other problems. Have not craved a cigarette, have not had any anxiety, blah blah blah.
Quitting is obviously something I should have done a long long time ago. Better late than never?

I really commend you, well done! Now just make sure you drink plenty of water to flush your system out

SPEEDY MCCREADY

BLACK35 said:

good luck on quitting Speedy. The wife and I have been seriously thinking about quiting for the last couple of weeks as well. Its just getting around to committing to do it. We have thought about the vapour cig as well to help. Will keep an eye on this thread and see how you making out.
I've quit before for about 4 1/2 yrs then started again, worse thing I ever did

Ive read where if you quit smoking, after just 72 hours, your body is no longer physically addicted to nicotine. After 72 hours it turns in to a mental thing. Which is why I went cold turkey. In my eyes why keep inhaling the nicotine? 72 hours? I can do 72 hours and deal with the insanity. ..haha

josevolution

=D> =D> =D>
Good for you speedy ...good luck

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Annafalk said:

Smoking is really nasty I agree and think of all the money you will save. Buy something to congrat yourself

over $10 a pack in the city of Chicago.

$3500 or so a year?
With nothing to show for it but chronic health issues.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

josevolution said:

=D> =D> =D>
Good for you speedy ...good luck

And YES Jose.
Your health scare was a BIG REASON why I quit smoking.


What happened to you scared the fuck out of me.

WhatYouTaughtMe

JWPearl said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

So I haven't had a cigarette for 2 weeks, and I can finally say I am done with that disgusting, vulgar, nasty, STOOOOPID! fucking habit.
But I tell you, nicotine withdrawal is nothing but a great big pain in the ass!
I have had a constant fucking headache for about 4 days now. Im really hoping it goes away soon.
Other than the headache I haven't really had any other problems. Have not craved a cigarette, have not had any anxiety, blah blah blah.
Quitting is obviously something I should have done a long long time ago. Better late than never?

I really commend you, well done! Now just make sure you drink plenty of water to flush your system out

Yes, might help with the headaches too.

josevolution

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

josevolution said:

=D> =D> =D>
Good for you speedy ...good luck

And YES Jose.
Your health scare was a BIG REASON why I quit smoking.


What happened to you scared the fuck out of me.

I'm glad i can take a little tiny bit of credit for this challenge in front of you wishing you total success ...I know you will kick this habit to the curve !

RunIntoTheRain

Good for you!! Best gift you can give yourself.
I quit 3 years ago after smoking for 30+ years. Used the patch. Once in awhile I'll get a 5 second craving out of the blue, but then it's gone.

SD48277

Congratulations! I've never been a smoker, but I have seen people struggle to break the habit. Best of luck, and good wishes for continued strength.

mca47

Good luck Speedy!

RS151862

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Ive read where if you quit smoking, after just 72 hours, your body is no longer physically addicted to nicotine. After 72 hours it turns in to a mental thing. Which is why I went cold turkey. In my eyes why keep inhaling the nicotine? 72 hours? I can do 72 hours and deal with the insanity. ..haha

After 15 years of smoking I quit about 2 1/2 years ago. Like you, I went cold turkey. That lasted about a week, and I started using Nicorette gum. I loved that gum and it worked great for me. I used it a little longer than recommend because I had trips to London and Vegas planned and wanted the crutch for them. After 4 months of Nicorette I switched to regular gum, and eventually was fine with nothing. It does take some time, but Ive never felt better.

Dont let your brain fool you into believing you can just have just one or your fucked. Stay strong, youll appreciate it later.

kce8

=D> You can be very proud SPEEDY MCCREADY ! So you got 2 weeks !

As I quit smoking in summer 2007 (after a little cold) I told myself everyday that I got one more day and it would be stupid to take a cigarette. "Don´t be silly you can make it one more day!" After 3 weeks I took one breath/ pull (sorry, don´t know the right word) and it hurts so much in my lungs that I immediately knew I would never try it again!

So I hope everytime you think about smoking only one cigarette again, you will tell yourself that it would just be too stupid to do that! You don´t need other help - only your pride!
(sorry for my poor english)

Oh, and congratulations for this 2 weeks!
The headache will just go away soon and hey, be careful - all this good things taste sooo much better now...
Now you deserve some more PJ goodies !!! \:D/

MayDay10

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

MayDay10 said:

to me, its nice to have the vape/e cig around. I dont use it nearly as much as cigs. However, mentally its nice that it's there.

There are still certain situations I absolutely crave a smoke. Drinking, hanging with certain friends who sidebar outside for a few minutes (which I like to do), tailgating, road trips. Those situations the vape cig comes in handy

So how long ago did you quit smoking cigarettes? How long since the last smoke? Just curious.

Only about a month. But I can tell this is it. I have an 17 month old son and I owe it to him. Wife doesn't know I smoked for a bit I'm always sneaking off like a sleaze and binging with friends and Axe spraying in my car. Sick of the smell. The feeling. Etc...

I do want one. But it's very easy not to in social situations with my vape. Don't want that to be a habit though.

I tell myself I'm not a smoker and it feels good. I also tell myself not to waiver and I have to treat it like heroin. No turning back

MayDay10

Oh and I also had a cancer diagnosis dream last week so that really straightened me out!

cutz

Better you quit smoking BEFORE it quits you.

GOOD LUCK SPEEDY!!

badbrains

Fuck cigarettes! And congrats buddy on kicking that shit, hopefully forever

BLACK35

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

BLACK35 said:

good luck on quitting Speedy. The wife and I have been seriously thinking about quiting for the last couple of weeks as well. Its just getting around to committing to do it. We have thought about the vapour cig as well to help. Will keep an eye on this thread and see how you making out.
I've quit before for about 4 1/2 yrs then started again, worse thing I ever did

Ive read where if you quit smoking, after just 72 hours, your body is no longer physically addicted to nicotine. After 72 hours it turns in to a mental thing. Which is why I went cold turkey. In my eyes why keep inhaling the nicotine? 72 hours? I can do 72 hours and deal with the insanity. ..haha

I did the cold turkey thing as well, I truly belive that is the only way to go...mind over matter. After a couple of weeks I found it easy and like most of you have already stated, its the social situations and after eating that I found the hardes