I'm going crazy!!!

[irratebass]

Originally Posted by 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!"

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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?

[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.

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.