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Mint · Joined: 08 May 2008

You missed out on a good high then, the "OMG I drank my face off without smokes shit I can do this!" high.

Sad

hockeyguy109 · Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Location: Daegu

In all honesty, I wouldn't have caved if I hadn't gone to the bar. In order to truly kick it, I think I just need to stay out of bars. Once I smell and see all those cigarettes, Im doomed.

Jeonmunka · Joined: 05 Oct 2009

I haven't had a smoke for 85 days.

It's pretty hard after 25 years just one day saying No more and refraining from smoking. I put on 7 kgs within a week. Sometimes the craving makes me feel sick. Instead of making smoke rings with my mouth I sit with hands in the lap and stare morosely.
People mention side effects of smoking but there are side effects when keeping off the cigs, especially after a long time having them and the nicotine and chemicals as basically part of your body.
My organs are regenerating (apparently, from what I read) and it's sometimes painful - like a child teething.
But, haven't had any heart palpitations which I did have when smoking. So, it's healthier for the heart.

Mint · Joined: 08 May 2008

rusty1983 · Joined: 30 Jan 2007

Im about 6 weeks in now and have to say Im more and more pleased with each week that goes by.

Ive got down to 2mg nicotine 'microtabs' which are tiny pills u put under ur tongue and which dissolve. You barely notice theyre there. Theyre a little expensive but doing the job.

I have still been getting a weird throat and slight flu symptoms occasionally, but generally I feel better and better each week. My new love for food has meant Im eating a lot better, although I have unearthed a bit of a demonic sweet tooth. Im doing yoga everyday to counteract this though, Ill let you know how it works out.

I still get occasional cravings though. When Im bored mainly, or when I finish work. I stayed in Saturday night - no beer and no cigs - have to admit I felt like a coiled spring. It all passes though just have to sit tight.

The funny thing is it got harder a few weeks ago, after the initial quitting. I'm not sure why. I had a burst of enthusiasm then it tailed off and I was left a little bored and angst-ridden.

Ive sworn down this time Im not gonna go back, and although Im not out of the woods I feel like I have more or less quit permanently.

Also trialing going teetotal, which I actually think might be harder than quitting smoking!