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Old 01-25-2010, 08:30 AM   #41
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:32 AM   #42
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doing Well here this head cold is making it easy not to smoke anything
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Nobody went off the wagon right?
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:43 AM   #44
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Been smoking my way through a box of Shorties, and the weather's been warm enough the last few days that I've been able to enjoy a few real cigars.
One downside, if you want to call it that: I *definitely* notice now if a smoke has a good vitamin-N kick...
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Old 01-25-2010, 08:52 AM   #45
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My dad has emphysema from cigarettes...and he still smokes. Each time I see him his breathing is worse. I commend you for your strength and courage. You have much support here.
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That's an upside IMHO. I like the kick!
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Old 01-25-2010, 12:25 PM   #47
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Old 01-27-2010, 05:47 AM   #48
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Another day free from those nasty little sticks!
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Old 02-03-2010, 02:03 PM   #49
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How are my fellow quitters doing?
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Old 02-03-2010, 02:10 PM   #50
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I quit cigs back in Aug 2009. It was easier at the moment than I thought it would be, but I've been craving hard lately. Even had a dream about buying cigs last night. How freaking weird is that?

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I quit cigs back in Aug 2009. It was easier at the moment than I thought it would be, but I've been craving hard lately. Even had a dream about buying cigs last night. How freaking weird is that?

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The cravings appear from time to time, no matter how long it's been since you smoked your last one, Crystal. I quit for three years (the first time) and had cravings from time to time. My dad hasn't touched a cigarette in twenty five years, but he said if he finds out that he only has so long left to live, the first thing he was going to do was start smoking again. He says he still craves one after a big meal.

Whatever you do, don't say you are going to smoke just one for the hell of it, b/c that leads to another, and another, and...
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Old 02-03-2010, 02:38 PM   #52
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I quit 5 years ago after smoking for 18 years and the while first month or so as a bit rough I haven't really had any cravings ever since the initial pain passed. While there are really not many smokers at all in Vancouver (lowest total percentage per population in NA I believe), what I notice now is how nasty and offensive cigarettes smell when I do come across a smoker. That's a large part of the reason why I go out of my way to ensure that my cigar smoke doesn't affect my neighbours. I suspect that cigar smoke probably smells just as disgusting to them as cigarette does to me (I know my wife hates the smell of it) so I try to be as considerate as possible.
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Old 02-04-2010, 07:01 AM   #53
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I quit 5 years ago after smoking for 18 years and the while first month or so as a bit rough I haven't really had any cravings ever since the initial pain passed. While there are really not many smokers at all in Vancouver (lowest total percentage per population in NA I believe), what I notice now is how nasty and offensive cigarettes smell when I do come across a smoker. That's a large part of the reason why I go out of my way to ensure that my cigar smoke doesn't affect my neighbours. I suspect that cigar smoke probably smells just as disgusting to them as cigarette does to me (I know my wife hates the smell of it) so I try to be as considerate as possible.

I have noticed also that cigarettes smell gross but to me cigars don't smell as bad. it seems the cigarette smoke tends to linger and really get into things and just fester.
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Old 02-04-2010, 11:45 AM   #55
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I have noticed also that cigarettes smell gross but to me cigars don't smell as bad. it seems the cigarette smoke tends to linger and really get into things and just fester.
I dunno if one is more persistent than the other, but I enjoy the smell of cigar smoke, where cigarette smoke smells more and more like car exhaust to me.
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what I notice now is how nasty and offensive cigarettes smell when I do come across a smoker. That's a large part of the reason why I go out of my way to ensure that my cigar smoke doesn't affect my neighbours. I suspect that cigar smoke probably smells just as disgusting to them as cigarette does to me (I know my wife hates the smell of it) so I try to be as considerate as possible.

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Old 03-01-2010, 02:14 PM   #57
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Two months for me. How are we doing, quitters?
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Old 03-01-2010, 02:27 PM   #58
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Been about 2 years for me, can't remember the exact date. I slowly started dipping to stop the cigarette cravings, and then was hard core addicted to dip. Then the Dr. told me to stop drinking, smoking, dipping, etc all at once. That hurt! But I did it. Now I'm no longer nicotine dependent.
Best to quit before a doctor tells you to!
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Old 03-01-2010, 02:32 PM   #59
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Closing in on a year for me. I made it through my wife's deployment(2 kids to myself) and my own deployment to Iraq, so I feel pretty good about it so far. But I still crave daily. I still hang out in smokepits sometimes just for the company, but I have not touched one yet.
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Good going guys,Mike how about a update?
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