I'm going crazy!!!

[fencefixer]

Yesterday around midnight I got really sick with food poisoning.. throwing up on and off, sitting in the bathroom etc. and I haven't had a cigarette.

So I figured why not take the chance to quit smoking cigarettes, well now it's 30 hours later and I think I'm going to kill someone!! ARGH!!!!! I hope these cravings stop soon but my biggest worry is that I'll light up a cigar and get hooked on cigarettes again. I really enjoy cigars for their flavor etc. but only smoke cigarettes cause I'm addicted.

[sevans105]

To quote that immortal film "The Waterboy",.....You can do it!

[emopunker2004]

smoke a cigar instead :r

[sevans105]

Go get Vitamin C tabs....500 mg if you can find them. Start taking 1000 mg twice a day. You can't overdose on Vitamin C. The vitamin pulls the nicotine out of your system much faster than will power alone.....3 or 4 days instead of weeks. That will help with the physical. The mental, the habit, is tougher. I'll post some techniques for that when I'm on a computer.

You can do it.

[fencefixer]

Thanks Scott really appreciate your offer to help. For what it's worth, I've been smoking since the age of about 14 I believe, when smoking was 'cool'. Generally I smoke half a pack a day..

The cigarette calculator says I must have smoked over 65 000 cigarettes and 3300 packs..... what the **** :td

[Fordman4ever]

Wow, that's a lot of cigarettes. Good luck quitting.

[Ed M]

I quit smoking (cigarettes) about 10 years ago. I had the same fear when I started smoking cigars, that I would get hooked on cigs again, but I didn't. It's totally different Bro. Cigarettes are a habit, cigars are a hobby.

[emopunker2004]

think of it this way, it'll give u more $ for cigars :D

[Blak Smyth]

To quote that immortal film "The Waterboy",.....You can do it!

And to continue that quote: "Cut his F@#*ing head off!"

It doesn't seem to apply as much now, but it sounds more awesomer!
Unless of course the addiction represents an evil dragon and removing said dragons head would represent a successful defeat of said addiction, then I guess it does apply to the situation effectively.


Push through the cravings brother, quiting cigarretts can be the best descision you ever made! If you gotta take some time off cigars it will be worth it. Quitting cigs will also make your cigars taste better. Good luck!!!

[tengel78]

Good luck DC. The first 3-4 days were the worst for me. Cranberry juice helped me in the beginning. Be prepared for an 8 hour day to seem like 40.

[jledou]

Mammmammmamma Mama Said the cigarettes are the DEVIL!


Sorry couldn't resist. Good luck DC!

[irratebass]

Good luck DC....you can do it!!! Remember to keep something in your moking hand as well, that will help the craving (mind control) also def smoke a cigar it will take your mind off the cigs, never heard of the vitamin C thing that Steve was talking about, but he's old and wise, so go for it.

[fencefixer]

Mickey.. at the same time a friend of mine from work sent me this message:

"You can do it. When you want a cig. Just fap instead! I hear it is good for the prostate. Fight lung cancer and prostate cancer!" :r

Thanks guys for the motivation, I am now 36 hours smoke free and cravings are horrible. The more I wanna smoke, the more I snack but usually after I eat I have a smoke, it's a vicious cycle!

[Remo]

Sucks DC, feel better :tu

[sevans105]

Ok...On a computer.

Go get the Vitamin C. Serious. Clinical trials say this a great thing. And you won't get scurvy.

While at the store, get CINNAMON mouth wash and if you can find it, CINNAMON toothpaste. Think of when you smoke. When you get up, after eating, while driving etc. The cinnamon is because it is a different flavor. Shock the system. Change the taste in your mouth. Buy the cinnamon candies.

It truly works. It really is a two pronged approach. Gotta get the nicotine out...Vitamin C will help that. And you have to attack the emotional/habitual. The cinnamon will be a good start. It's such a dramatic flavor change that it helps you get past the emotional urge.

Carrot sticks...pretzels....cinnamon disks....keep a bunch of healthy snack-y things on hand.

You CAN do it. What do you do every day? Kick A$$. Every day. Do this too.

Oh, and Mickey? You are a jerk.

I'm not that old. Although I did just start using a cane...... Crap, I am old. Mickey is still a jerk though.

[ArgusP2]

You can do it DC. I started smoking cigarettes also at 14 and after 21 years I quit cold turkey. I did the Vitamin C detox and it really works! Though, unfortunately, instead of cinnamon sticks I used hamburgers.
Did not quit them cold turkey but slowly replacing them with ... uh... cold turkey...

Good luck and keep it up!!

[irratebass]

Mickey.. at the same time a friend of mine from work sent me this message:

"You can do it. When you want a cig. Just fap instead! I hear it is good for the prostate. Fight lung cancer and prostate cancer!" :r

Thanks guys for the motivation, I am now 36 hours smoke free and cravings are horrible. The more I wanna smoke, the more I snack but usually after I eat I have a smoke, it's a vicious cycle!

That's funny.......much more fun, or just go poke the wife :xxx

Ok...On a computer.

Go get the Vitamin C. Serious. Clinical trials say this a great thing. And you won't get scurvy.

While at the store, get CINNAMON mouth wash and if you can find it, CINNAMON toothpaste. Think of when you smoke. When you get up, after eating, while driving etc. The cinnamon is because it is a different flavor. Shock the system. Change the taste in your mouth. Buy the cinnamon candies.

It truly works. It really is a two pronged approach. Gotta get the nicotine out...Vitamin C will help that. And you have to attack the emotional/habitual. The cinnamon will be a good start. It's such a dramatic flavor change that it helps you get past the emotional urge.

Carrot sticks...pretzels....cinnamon disks....keep a bunch of healthy snack-y things on hand.

You CAN do it. What do you do every day? Kick A$$. Every day. Do this too.

Oh, and Mickey? You are a jerk.

I'm not that old. Although I did just start using a cane...... Crap, I am old. Mickey is still a jerk though.

Hey, what'd I do? I called ya WISE...sheesh...you're just bitter coz I call ya Steve, but ya did call me Mickey instead of Mikey and it's a new year/month so I'll call ya by ya birthname Scott. There, feel better now?-(P

[Ashcan Bill]

Hang in there. Every day that goes by, the desire diminishes a bit. The first couple weeks are the worse.

I quit cold half a dozen years ago. Like you, I had roughly a half pack a day habit when I quit. I'd been smoking around 35 years.

The first week or so it's a real physical battle, fighting the urge for nicotine. After that, it starts to become more mental and a matter of breaking habits.

It ain't easy, but it's a battle you can win. And one worth winning. :tu

[jjirons69]

Eat sunflower seeds, keep them handy at all times. They keep you busy, both hands and mouth. Don't ever buy another pack and it's hard to cheat when you're alone. Around other smokers, don't give in. Think of a long life with your family, being healthy and a role model for the tots. Believe me, your cravings go from insatiable to pure disgust (at least mine did). You have to really want to quit, though. You need to be ready for a long life of clean air. It's worth it!!!

BTW, don't count the hours or days, it'll drive you crazy!!

[shark]

Hey man, now's a good time to quit! Don't be afraid to use the gum, patches, or whatever to help if you think you need it. Don't go the Chantix route; from what I've heard from people firsthand is those pills make you even crazier, and NOT in a good way. Everyone's different, but IMO that's too big of a risk. And, unfortunately, it may be a good idea to temporarily take a break from cigars until you have the cigarette habit under control. Good luck!

[shark]

Hang in there. Every day that goes by, the desire diminishes a bit. The first couple weeks are the worse.

I quit cold half a dozen years ago. Like you, I had roughly a half pack a day habit when I quit. I'd been smoking around 35 years.

The first week or so it's a real physical battle, fighting the urge for nicotine. After that, it starts to become more mental and a matter of breaking habits.

It ain't easy, but it's a battle you can win. And one worth winning. :tu

When I quit cigs I began drinking coffee. Still drink too much of that stuff, and it's been a lonnng time since I've lit up a cigarette. :D

[Fredo456]

I'm not sure that the accelerated flushing of the nicotine (the vitamin C cure) is going to prevent you from going crazy. Your body is used to that drug and that's what keeps you in a good mood, so going off of it gradually might be easier.
When I quit my 30 cigarettes a day habit, last year, I went on the patches for a month (I cut short to the recommended program and accelerated the steps a little bit). This prevented me from wanting to kill someone (figuratively, if it must be specified) while allowing me to concentrate on getting rid of the habit of lighting up every 10 minutes.
When I felt a craving that couldn't be quenched, I "smoked" (without lighting it) a stick of cinnamon.
Although it's true that the first weeks are the worst, it was hard for me for about 6 to 8 months, so you just have to hang in there. Of course, YMMV and all that stuff.
Good luck.

[maninblack]

Good luck DC! You can do it brother. You have a strong support group here and I'm sure at home. Think about the extra years you can spend with your family.

[MrClean]

Good luck DC, it's a b**ch for sure, been cigarette free for 4 years now. You can do it brother!

[fencefixer]

Thanks everyone!

55 hours smoke free and no I don't have a support system at home.. my wife lacks basic skills such as turning the ****ing lights off or shutting and locking a door after her. She smokes in the garage and I have to go after to her close the door right cause all the ****ing smoke coming in the house. ()#@($@#

I did notice that the smoke was "stinky" though, slightly gross and made me gag.

Hopefully I'll stop being angry soon I pretty much yelled at everyone I could yesterday. :td

[emopunker2004]

Thanks everyone!

55 hours smoke free and no I don't have a support system at home.. my wife lacks basic skills such as turning the ****ing lights off or shutting and locking a door after her. She smokes in the garage and I have to go after to her close the door right cause all the ****ing smoke coming in the house. ()#@($@#

I did notice that the smoke was "stinky" though, slightly gross and made me gag.

Hopefully I'll stop being angry soon I pretty much yelled at everyone I could yesterday. :td

Sounds like a lovely bride ;)
Tell her to go make you a sammich

[fencefixer]

**** that **** I'll make the sammich myself

My chest really hurts and my tongue is sore... breathing is a bit uncomfortable.. what is going on with my body. :confused:

[tengel78]

Chest tightness is normal for the first couple of weeks. I also had dizzyness the first week or so. It will get better..

[fencefixer]

62 hours and counting. Just got back from the grocery store with tons of orange juice and crap/junk/snacks and also those Vitamin C 500mg tablets. :noon

[celtic250]

Sounds like you are well on your way! Keep it up!

[sevans105]

Kick its @$$ brother....kick its @$$.

[irratebass]

62 hours!!!!!! Keep it up mang!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

[fencefixer]

80h cigarette free.. that's 3 days and 8 hours, bishes

[irratebass]

80h cigarette free.. that's 3 days and 8 hours, bishes

The cravings should start to slow down now......proud of ya brother, you can do this .....thanks for the bump :tu

[tengel78]

Good to hear DC! Keep it up. You've made over the first hump.

[shilala]

It's good to focus on how nasty that smoke was. That'll be a big help.
Congratulations, brother. You're over the hump. Now you get to become a pain in the ass reformed smoker. :tu

[tengel78]

You'll also be able to smell someone burning a cigarette from a mile away. I remember being able to smell someone smoking in their car in front of me while I was on the bike. It's amazing that you can still smell it at 65 mph.

[sevans105]

You rock brother.....proud of you.....you can do this. Stay strong.

[fencefixer]

Just wanted to say I love you guys, I've been reading the comments here over and over throughout the day as motivation. Today I seemed pretty hyper and anxious too.

95 hours without a cigarette, bishes!!!

In 1 hour I will hit my 4 day mark.

[Digs]

62 hours and counting. Just got back from the grocery store with tons of orange juice and crap/junk/snacks and also those Vitamin C 500mg tablets. :noon

Be careful that you don't pack it on a Buddy of mine quite and gained 40#

[fencefixer]

Bishes I'm 6 foot tall and 155lbs I'll take an extra 40lbs any time of the day!

[tengel78]

Another advantage of quiting will be the all the extra money you will have now. I set the money aside for several months. It was amazing how much you'll save.

[macsauce13]

Just reading through. Keep it up! One of the biggest perks to quitting I haven't seen in this thread is the ability to taste things better. Thats gotta be an awesome feeling!

[Pseudosacred]

I hope it works out for you, my man. All cigs do is kill you.

Praying for ya, DC. You can do it!!

[fencefixer]

Today is the 13th day for me without smoking a cigarette - a great success afterall. When getting the urge to smoke I simply drink some juice and snack on salted/roasted peanuts.

I decided to smoke one of my favorite cigars today (Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970) and I have to say my palate is not the same anymore. Keep in mind I haven't had a cigar within this 13 day period either. All I could taste was the usual tobacco flavor, acidy/bitter leather and anise. Very strange indeed, I did not enjoy this smoke at all. Nevertheless I nubbed it. I'll probably try a milder smoke such as a 5 Vegas Gold and see where this leads.

I figured I'd give an update in this thread as quitting cigarettes definitely has an effect on the palate. For all you know, I might move from full bodied smokes to lighter ones or my palate could be temporarily whacked due to this change. We shall see.

Once again I'd like to thank everyone for supporting me, I didn't expect this at all. It definitely had a positive psychological effect on me. Thank you!

[shark]

Get ready for the coughing up of crud...that's always a fun time! :D

[Ashcan Bill]

If I remember right, when I quit cigs I laid off cigars too for 2-3 months. No real reason other than I wanted to purge my system of nicotine. When I did finally start smoking cigars again, I enjoyed them more. I know food sure started to taste better.

Keep it up, ya doing good! :tu

Today is the 13th day for me without smoking a cigarette - a great success afterall. When getting the urge to smoke I simply drink some juice and snack on salted/roasted peanuts.

I decided to smoke one of my favorite cigars today (Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970) and I have to say my palate is not the same anymore. Keep in mind I haven't had a cigar within this 13 day period either. All I could taste was the usual tobacco flavor, acidy/bitter leather and anise. Very strange indeed, I did not enjoy this smoke at all. Nevertheless I nubbed it. I'll probably try a milder smoke such as a 5 Vegas Gold and see where this leads.

I figured I'd give an update in this thread as quitting cigarettes definitely has an effect on the palate. For all you know, I might move from full bodied smokes to lighter ones or my palate could be temporarily whacked due to this change. We shall see.

Once again I'd like to thank everyone for supporting me, I didn't expect this at all. It definitely had a positive psychological effect on me. Thank you!

[Fredo456]

Good job brother, Keep it up!

[yourchoice]

Great to hear of your success so far, DC! And I noticed your last post was a lot less...wanting to rip someone's head off-esque! :r Seriously though, have you noticed an improvement with your mood compared to the first few days?

[fencefixer]

Great to hear of your success so far, DC! And I noticed your last post was a lot less...wanting to rip someone's head off-esque! :r Seriously though, have you noticed an improvement with your mood compared to the first few days?

I've been becoming much calmer but at the same time I seem to have a much shorter fuse as well. It almost seems as if my energy level degraded, too. Been needing a nap, etc. Ah, heck, maybe I'm just getting old.

[Devanmc]

Crap now I want my ecig. Which I'm trying to quit, after giving up cigs a few months ago.

[jluck]

Keep it up!:tu

[ApexAZ]

Good work, DC! Sunflower seeds was what helped me. Boy were my lips chapped after 2 weeks of that.

[mkarnold1]

Congrats on almost 2 weeks without cigarettes, DC. I used Chantix when I quit a few years ago. It worked pretty well.

[irratebass]

13 days!!!! :noon

Um 14 Days!!!!!!! :banger you can do it brother! Hell, you ARE doing it!

[Hem]

Hell yea! This is great news, we are all cheering for you over here! You wanna be able to get old and grumpy(or grumpier lol) and be able to go on your front lawn in underwear and scream at kids! (unless you already do that) Plus your kid will be with his pops a lot longer!

[shilala]

Well done, DC!!! :tu
I was gonna try quitting chewing snuff last week. It lasted for about 15 minutes, I went batsh1t crazy. I've been dipping for about 35 years, I have no idea how I'll ever quit.
You definately have my sympathy. Keep it up!!! :tu

[ucla695]

Hang in there man!