XLFORUM quit smoking thread [Archive] - The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum

IronMick

16th May 2006, 00:52

I used to smoke a pack a day. That was back in about 1970. Then i got married. My wife did not smoke so "i decided" to not smoke in the house. After a few weeks of smoking on the back porch i just did not want to suffer that degradation/humiliation any more so i stopped that.

Then one day at work a co-worker leaned over my desk and arrogantly recited "Hey Mick, i see you are still subject to the weed, eh". He had quit and waited for 1 month before saying anything. Peer pressure; I could no longer smoke at work.

One fine February afternoon the wifey and i were growling at each other. It came to me like a very bright light: i was hung over from the usual Saturday nite party. When i was single this was no problem. You can b1tch at the friends and roommates and they will just get you another beer to shut you up. That does not work well with the one you love. So no more smoking [anything!] and no more drinking at parties.

This was somewhat of a challenge. Took a year or two or three but eventually i could stick to it. A side benefit was that i could really talk to people at parties and genually have a good time - much better than with the booze and smoke.

For some years i had two friends who smoked. These guys were very good friends and workmates also. We would occasionally have dinners at each others homes. On these occasions i would always have a smoke after dinner with the brandy/jack/whatever. It was sharing with a friend and i did not want to give that up. It may have been the only smoke i had that year. Eventually this tradition passed too.

I thought that i would never be able to drink a beer or a coffee without having a cigarette to go with it. When i quit smoking at work i quit the coffee also. I do not know how or when it happened but eventually i could have some scotch or Jack or whatever and not need a smoke.

I do not know how many years it has been since i had a smoke. It was probably in the early 1980s, so that is more than 20 years. I have heard from reliable sources that after 5 years of no smoking your lungs have completely recovered.

It has been many years since i have had the craving. For the past 15 or more years i have found it very difficult to be around cigerate smoke. I hate it. It gets in my hair and in my cloths. When i come home i have to put the cloths in another room [or immediately into the washing machine] and have a shower else i cannot sleep because of the stink. It is gross and discusting.

Make a deal with the gf: every day that you do not smoke you two get to have sex [with each other!]. She'll love it too. Tell her how much you love her every day.

All the best to you guys, eh.

tulsa

16th May 2006, 00:57

I smoke too much, wish I culd stop. Seems to hard though

bsporty

16th May 2006, 01:12

I am going to quit smoking and I will have fewer cigarettes every day, easy that way an no patch cost. I have about 20 packs left now and I normally smoke 1 pack per day and I will keep you posted.
Everybody is more than welcome to participate here, Join in and tell us your stories
Jim:tour
Jimi I have to tell you that I am so happy to have quit smoking!I actuallyquit in the dumbest way.I had to have a tooth pulled.Doc said no smoking for 3 days.Everyone said,"oh you can smoke", but since I wasnt up for paying more money if something did go wrong I just went for it.I feel so much better now.
Good luck to you.My little secret was to treat a cig craving like a food craving,like when your on a diet,the craving goes away.:clap

Chip

16th May 2006, 02:29

Your stories got the best of me. Iv'e got about 1/2 a pack left. When they are gone, thats it!! Besides, need the money for GAS. I'm sure the wife will understand. (been after me since she quit). Here I go....................

Update to follow on my progress.

jamman

16th May 2006, 10:47

loki03xlh

16th May 2006, 14:44

What a coincidence that I found this thread. I had been planning on quiting for a while, just not "right" now. I started smoking when I was 13. I told myself that I would quit before I was 31, which will be in about 3 months.
I ran out of smokes last night. Instead of buying another carton, I'm gonna try this quitting thing. Been 8 hours so far. I really missed that morning smoke today. Oh well...

WildWilly

16th May 2006, 15:17

I tell everyone that quitting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times. Smoke free for 30 years and it was the most difficult thing, mentally and physically, that I've ever done. I smoked 3 packs a day and and an ash tray was only for flicking the ashes and putting them out. I never burned tobacco, I smoked it. If quitting doesn't take on your first attempt, try, try again. I have a lot of empathy for anyone trying to quit. Hang in there, you are worth the effort.

Lynk

16th May 2006, 15:47

Awesome! Chip and Loki, you guys can do it, as long as you are doing it for yourself. In my experience, the 18th hour cravings are the worst. Make it through day one, in its entirity, then keep right on going.

Good luck, guys!

Kent

16th May 2006, 16:00

Well.. Back in Xena's first topic on the sunbject a while back had quit then.
Had a rough go and lefe threw me a bit of a curve and well.. Got that monkey on my back again. Been cutting back a little bit each week. Down to about 4 per day now. Got one pack left. Wish me luck.

Lynk

16th May 2006, 16:36

Do it up; get it done, Kent!

loki03xlh

16th May 2006, 16:55

Nine hours and fifteen minutes. A smoke break sure would be nice right now. So far, I have saved $1.14, lol.

Mr Jimi

16th May 2006, 17:26

raysheen

16th May 2006, 17:38

All of ya are great! yesterday was my first day of cutting back, I had 12 cigs from my normal 20 per day? and 3 today in 6 hours. I think I'm doing good? I will kick this crap, I want to live longer.
I have been smoking for over 43 years? This ain't that easy for me.
Power to all of us:clap
Jim:tour
Hey congrats Jim!!! :clap You'll be with us a lot longer if you get rid of those nasty cancer sticks! :D Be sure to keep us posted on your progress!!
Great to hear!

Mr Jimi

16th May 2006, 17:40

Hey congrats Jim!!! :clap You'll be with us a lot longer if you get rid of those nasty cancer sticks! :D Be sure to keep us posted on your progress!!
Great to hear!

I am trying to kidnap Bert on this? ya think it'll work? lol
And Shu is joining us in June!
Jim:tour

bplinson

16th May 2006, 17:44

I think I am gonna quit too. I am gonna go cold turkey on my trip to the USA next week. Heck, can't smoke in the airplane or in the airports so I might as well. Schnucki says she will quit also but I think it will be easier for her since she smokes yucky ass French cigarettes anyway.

loki03xlh

16th May 2006, 20:52

So far, so good, but the real test will be when I get off work in an hour.

jamman

16th May 2006, 22:14

pops53

22nd May 2006, 11:39

Well 72 hours since my last cigarette and I haven't killed anyone.

jamman

22nd May 2006, 11:40

Well 72 hours since my last cigarette and I haven't killed anyone.
way to go pops,, :D

bplinson

22nd May 2006, 12:28

I still plan to quit on Wed the moment I board the plane for the USA!

pops53

22nd May 2006, 12:36

jamman

22nd May 2006, 16:22

Other than the blurred vision, light headedness, insomnia, heart palpitations, irritability, and cravings it's not too bad. When I would get cravings this weekend I'd grab my axe and split firewood. I should be able to heat my house pretty cheaply next year at this rate. Good luck to you Bert. I'm sure what I'm going through now will be well worth it.
Been there done that. The patch did help me. but it prolonged those symtoms when I stopped those.. Did the patch for 6 weeks, 2 21mg, 2 14mg, 2 weeks of cutting the 14's in half.. Was not that bad after that to deal with the withdrawls... Keep up the good work... here add this link to your favorites. It helps. Xena turned me on to it... www.quitmeter.com

pops53

22nd May 2006, 16:50

Jamman I'm doing the cold turkey deal,almost got patches and gum yesterday but like you say I don't want to prolong these symptoms. The heavy duty cravings don't last all that long and if I can keep busy I seem to do much better. I've been a heavy smoker for 35 yrs. so I knew this wouldn't be easy but it is time to quit. Thanks for the support. I've not had any coffee for 2 days and that helps too.

jamman

22nd May 2006, 17:18

My wife quit at the same time as me, She went cold turkey. Glad she didn't have an axe. my hats off to ya.. i was at em for 33 years. And yeah the coffee thing helps.. But it does get better. no regrets now, coffee, beer still not goin back. you wont regret it either..

Lynk

22nd May 2006, 17:48

Right on, Pops! Bert, how're ya doin'? How 'bout you, Jimi?

It's been 18 days since I last smoked a cigarette. Oh, and I've lost about six pounds, too! So, not only do I have more money for my Sporty, but I'm starting to go faster without spending anything. :D

Good luck to all!

kevinhdy

22nd May 2006, 21:11

I quit cold turkey about a year and a half ago after smoking for around 19 years. I didn't use any gum or patches or anything either, they really do prolong the withdraw symptoms and cravings in my case. In prior attempts when I would try to quit, I always avoided the triggers, like staying away from coffee, beer, and I wouldn't go down to the smoking area at work for breaks. This time when I quit, I drank all the coffee I wanted, drank beer, and still went down to the smoking area on my breaks to socialize, and get a break. I really think confronting those triggers really helped, mostly because I only had to alter 1 part of my life, the smoking, and I didn't have to change everything I did just because I quit. I did chew on some cinnamon sticks during major nicotine fits, they really helped.

Mr Jimi

22nd May 2006, 21:26

A short update on me? I am down to 4 packs and down from 20 per day to 10 per day and I will not understand how a person can have coffee and beer without cigarettes?:roflblack
Thanks for all your wonderful and caring replies
Jim:tour

xena

22nd May 2006, 21:34

I am down to 4 packs and down from 20 per day to 10 per day and I will not understand how a person can have coffee and beer without cigarettes?

You'll adjust, but remember, the key is that you
have to want to quit and in your mind you have
to be ready to follow through with it.

edit: Did you happen to read through the
thread I started on May 1, 2005 when I
quit cold turkey? If not, read through it.
Lots of others quit and added their experiences.
I just bumped it for you to find easier. :)

santansporty

22nd May 2006, 22:16

pops53

26th May 2006, 11:17

Well I've made it 1 week without smoking. Seems to be getting a little more manageable every day.

jamman

26th May 2006, 11:24

Well I've made it 1 week without smoking. Seems to be getting a little more manageable every day.
Right on pops53, It does get more manageable

rizer

26th May 2006, 11:40

there is a non profit stop smoking group that charges 300.00 for a shot which takes away the craving for a month. it works

Big_Baazzoo

26th May 2006, 12:29

noon today will be 48 hours for me. Man all I almost caved last night, but remembering it's over $7 a pack here reminded me of one reason I quit, and thinking about what I will be able to buy with the money kept me good till bedtime.

pops53

26th May 2006, 12:31

Good job Big Bazzoo, it does get a little easier. Hell I've almost caved a thousand times over the last week.

Mr Jimi

29th May 2006, 11:24

Update? I am down to 5/6 per day and running out real fast. Those last few will be enjoyed.
Thanks for all the encouragement
Jim:tour

pops53

29th May 2006, 11:48

You can do it Mr Jimi.10 days for me.

jamman

29th May 2006, 12:44

Way to Go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gets easier all the time too..... Keep up the good work
11 weeks here.....

Mr Jimi

5th June 2006, 23:47

Here is update ya ll been waiting for, I am down to 10 cigarettes and I think I would rather donate blood than give up my smokes. They are SO good with coffee and beers:roflblack
I am getting much closer and its getting hard, My hat is off to those of you that have quit, Good job and I will join ya ll soon
Jim:tour

denise1955

7th June 2006, 01:27

So where are you at Mr. Jim?

jamman

7th June 2006, 02:56

you can do it. 12 weeks and ain't goin back now. drank beer with other forum guys for 2 evenings , still no cigs...

Gone

7th June 2006, 14:20

Way to go rob, keep up the good work. you did great over the weekend considering you were around me all week end.

jamey624

12th June 2006, 06:22

Hey people, I am seriously giving the thought to quiting smoking. I told my wife that if I bought my Harley than I would quit, so I guess its time. I am an avid coffee drinker too and that don't help none. If anyone can give me some advice, please do.

pops53

12th June 2006, 12:01

I'm 3 weeks without smoking and its getting easier.I'm a coffee drinker but the first week I did without. Between the caffeine and withdrawals it was a bit much.Good news though coffee is tasting better and not bothering me so much now. I smoked pretty heavily for 37 yrs. You can do it jamey624.

xena

12th June 2006, 13:35

Pops good going!
Jamey624, I did the
same thing. Promised
myself I'd quit if I
got the sporty.
That was in April of 2004.
I quit May 1 2005.
Better late than never.
YOU can do it!

Jimi, your last post was 6 days
ago? How goes it?

Mr Jimi

12th June 2006, 16:03

All Done for now?
I had my last cig. 2 days ago and this sucks, GRR Just kidding, I can breath again and it ain't that bad. Thanks for all your support
If anyone else is seriously considering quiting, I have one thing to say!
You can do it, I did
Jim:tour

pops53

12th June 2006, 16:05

Glad to hear it Jimi. It does get better.

raysheen

12th June 2006, 16:06

alright Jim!!! hang in there!! ...and keep yourself occupied too! :)

xena

13th June 2006, 14:13

All Done for now?
I had my last cig. 2 days ago

Woooooooooo-hoooooooooooooooooooo! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap
Great job Jim! I knew you could do it.
Hang in there because it does get easier
with time.

cgp-1200R

13th June 2006, 14:16

hang in there , been clean for 6 mos, it does get easier.

gbs28173

13th June 2006, 14:32

I have tried a couple time over the last year with no luck. I only smoke 10 per day(at work) but can't seem to get completely over the hump. Have any of you tried hypnosis? I am seriously considering it at this point. Congrats to those of you who have quit.

cgp-1200R

13th June 2006, 14:34

it took welbuterin , and my son buying me patches for xmas, but i finally did it. sp far saved about $300

jamman

13th June 2006, 21:31

sicksporty

14th June 2006, 06:15

Great Job mrjimi!
I smoked for 10 years, been smoke free for over two now. Thumbs up from my corner to all of those who have kicked 'em to the curb. Hardest damn thing in the world to do. But after about a week you wonder why the hell you didn't do it sooner. Good luck to all who want to quit, one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.

Mr Jimi

17th June 2006, 12:07

kiltbill

17th June 2006, 12:26

Small update, for all of you, My last cig. was last Sunday June 11,2006 and today is the 16 its a short time but a good start. I am IM with another forum member right now and he is going to quit also, I will hold his name back incase he changes his mind, I hope he don't, lets all root for him we all know and respect him.
Thanks
Jim:tour

Congratulations Jim, really delighted for ya. Does this mean you will have enough money for a fleet of diggers now or maybe even a new bike? :p

debster

19th June 2006, 00:51

I think Jimi will blow all that new-found $$ on oysters!

Congrats, Jimi. Keep up the good work!

jamman

19th June 2006, 00:54

yeaaa jimi , just gets easier as time goes by

denise1955

19th June 2006, 00:58

Jim, this is just fantastic. Keep up the good work!

xena

19th June 2006, 02:14

Jim that's great to hear! :clap

Lynk

10th July 2006, 12:12

A little over two months now, and I'm pleased to say that I have yet to have another cigarette in my hand. Let me tell ya... having been out of work for the last month makes me appreciate that money saved, all the more!

How are the rest of you guys holding up? ... I hope well!

Last cigarette snuffed: 00:15 - 4 May 2006

jamman

10th July 2006, 21:32

still smoke free and never a cheat, mar 12th 06

Matt

10th July 2006, 21:42

I had my last one July 4th. Matt

Lynk

10th July 2006, 23:37

I had my last one July 4th. Matt

:clap Best of luck to you! Gettin' darned close to that one-week mark. :tour

incynr8

17th July 2006, 20:06

I'm trying to quit again as well. I have been weak and failed many times over the last 2 years. I have been smoking for 5 years and promised myself to quit now that I got a harley. I chain smoke, but a pack's worth a day, many many at night with a beer after work. Bars are going to be a bit rough for a while and morning coffee, that's where I fail every time so far.
My father has smoked since 13, now 61 and he's addicted to the little lozenges now, taking them for almost a year. I suppose it is better, but I fear the use of such myself now.

Al

jamman

21st September 2006, 10:52

Passed my six month mark, how's everyone doin?

xena

21st September 2006, 14:27

I'm trying to quit again as well. I have been weak and failed many times over the last 2 years. I have been smoking for 5 years and promised myself to quit now that I got a harley.

I made the same promise to myself when I took delivery of
my new sporty in june 2004. Didn't actually quit until
May 1st, 2005 but I've been smoke free since. :D
It was very difficult as it was my second time quitting.
I had quit once before in 1988 when my Dad passed away,
then started up again in 1996 for whatever reason.

N.e. way, I just wanted to show my support and say that you all
are doing great, and for the ones who haven't taken
that second step (the first step imo is deciding you're done
with smoking), you CAN do it! :banana

Quebeker

21st September 2006, 15:07

Passed my six month mark, how's everyone doin?

9 months here. Almost don't miss it anymore, only when i'm stuck in traffic for more than half an hour do i start to feel having a smoke.

CT1200

21st September 2006, 15:12

Three months here. But a pack would last me 3-4 days so I wasn't a pack a day smoker to begin with. But I smell it right away now. And when I do have one I get a little sick so thats a good sign.

cgp-1200R

21st September 2006, 16:42

9 months clean here, still crave them everyday,

going to take a test and cut my life insurance premium in half :clap

jamman

21st September 2006, 22:48

9 months here. Almost don't miss it anymore, only when i'm stuck in traffic for more than half an hour do i start to feel having a smoke.
Yup wierd times it hits me, Don't crave them hardly at all.. feel way better though...

barnes138

21st September 2006, 23:13

Yup wierd times it hits me, Don't crave them hardly at all.. feel way better though...

I just want to stare at your avatar for awhile if that is okay

jamman

21st September 2006, 23:18

I just want to stare at your avatar for awhile if that is okay
go ahead enjoy.. want me to pm you the better version ???

NoBoZoS

24th September 2006, 03:15

I just want to stare at your avatar all day!~:p

Well I've decided that enough is enough....I'm going to try to break the chains this Monday....I have been a smoker pretty much steady for 30+ years....quit for a couple of years at one point then right back at it.....Smokes here average $10.00 a pack...and I can smoke a pack or more a day easy....so if not for my health...which is crap...then for my $$$.

Wish me luck!

txsporty

24th September 2006, 03:36

Been Smoke free since Last December, 30th!!!!!!:D

:dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper

Rawhide

11th October 2006, 03:23

I recomend Walmart Brand Nicotine gum. $22.xx for 50 pieces of the 4 Mg. strength. I have been on it for about 12 weeks and it is amazing how easy it has been. Started out on about 8 pieces per day, went down to 4 fairly quick. In process of going to 3 a day. After that 2 and then none.I have been smoking for over 50 years and never could quit before. When my 69 yr. old cousin got lung cancer, I said , this is it! She died 11 weeks after they found it.I also bought my new 06 883Xl on the day I quit. That was the consolation prize. Try it, It may work as easy for you as it has for me!

NoBoZoS

20th October 2006, 19:30

Quebeker

20th October 2006, 20:11

:frownone:frownthre Well...I didn't quit as planned...too much friggen stress in my life right now so it was easier just to continue...well at least I thought so at the time....I'm making a plan to establish another quit date....until then..........:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke :smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke

I understand that. As a truck driver, there is a lot more stress in my live than you might think(think traffic in Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta...).

I used the Nicorette Inhaler, it cost about the same as cigs at the beginning, it gives you your fix of nicotine when you want or need, and the best part in my opinion, i had something to do with my fingers. That was the hardest habit to break, the "hand-to-mouth ritual".

I used the inhaler like real smokes for the first week then i started to use it less and less. After 3 weeks i was done, haven't smoked or used anything else since.

The first day i used it was December 7th 2005, in Chicago and that day somebody hit my trailer ripping the doors of it. But i stuck in there and sucked on that inhaler but i did not smoke since. Now i dont crave it 99.99% of the time.

(It also helps if you try to stay away from smokers for a few weeks.)

From Pfizer Canada (http://www.pfizer.ca/english/newsroom/press%20releases/default.asp?s=1&releaseID=124):

IT’S OKAY TO INHALE

~ Launch of the new Nicorette* Inhaler Means Smokers can get a Handle on Their Cravings ~

TORONTO, Ontario - June 01, 2004

Canadian smokers are actually encouraged to inhale with the news today from Pfizer Consumer Healthcare that the Nicorette* Inhaler is now approved and available in Canada. The Nicorette* Inhaler is an innovative nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), designed to help smokers quit smoking by reducing the urge to smoke while satisfying the hand-to-mouth ritual. Smokers who seek therapeutic assistance with the Nicorette* Inhaler can double their chances of success, when compared to placebo.

"The launch of the Nicorette* Inhaler is great news for smokers who want to quit - even those who may have failed either going 'cold turkey' or using another smoking cessation aid," says Harvey Leopold, a pharmacist in Whitby, Ontario. "Recognizing that smoking is both an addiction and a habit, the Nicorette* Inhaler reduces the craving to smoke, while also providing the comfort of the hand-to-mouth ritual. Quitting smoking is never easy but it can be done. With the desire and choosing the method right for them, smokers can free themselves from tobacco dependence."

GETTING A HANDLE ON CRAVINGS

Smokers repeat the hand-to-mouth ritual approximately 200 times a day, or 73,000 times a year. Available without a prescription, the Nicorette* Inhaler is the only smoking cessation product to wean smokers from both the primary reinforcement (nicotine) and the secondary reinforcement (hand-to-mouth). In a survey, 41 per cent of smokers said that one of the reasons their last quit attempt failed was because they missed the hand-to-mouth gratification they've come to depend on after years of smoking.1

Despite the increased awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the growing number of anti-smoking campaigns, smoking continues to be a public health issue in Canada. An estimated 5.1 million Canadians - or 20 per cent of the population - continue to smoke today;2 smoking is responsible for one-in-five deaths in Canada alone.3

ABOUT THE NICORETTE* INHALER

The Nicorette* Inhaler is the only NRT that weans the smoker from the hand-to-mouth habit. The Nicorette* Inhaler consists of a mouthpiece and a cartridge containing a nicotine-impregnated plug. The smoker inhales through the mouthpiece, using either shallow or deep puffs.

The inhaled air contains nicotine, which is absorbed mainly through the mouth and throat, replacing a percentage of the nicotine that smokers would otherwise get from smoking. The inhaler releases less nicotine per puff than a cigarette; in this way, the withdrawal effects of not smoking are less severe. As the body adjusts to not smoking, the use of the nicotine inhaler is decreased gradually over several weeks. Finally, use is stopped altogether.

"The Nicorette* Inhaler is a valuable smoking cessation tool, providing smokers with low levels of nicotine, without the harmful ingredients found in cigarettes such as tars and carbon monoxide, allowing them to break the smoking habit," adds Harvey Leopold.

The recommended treatment with the Nicorette* Inhaler is six to 12 cartridges a day, for approximately three months. If necessary, this can be followed by a gradual reduction over the next six to 12 weeks.

IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES WITH AN NRT

Nicotine replacement therapies are effective stop-smoking medications that are approved by Health Canada - available in the form of nicotine gums (Nicorette*), nicotine patches (Nicoderm*), and now the Nicorette* Inhaler - without a prescription. The Nicorette* Inhaler is the only NRT in the form of an inhaler.

The Nicorette* Inhaler, Nicorette* and Nicoderm* are safe for smokers when used as directed. They provide nicotine to the smoker without the dangerous toxins that are present in cigarettes and cigarette smoke. These toxins, not nicotine, are responsible for the vast majority of diseases caused by smoking.

Statistics show that only five per cent of smokers who try to quit cold turkey will succeed.4 Smokers who seek therapeutic assistance with an NRT can double their chances of success when compared to placebo.

jamman

20th October 2006, 23:46

still smoke free... fatter, But breathin better,, workin on the weight thing though..

cantolina

21st October 2006, 00:15

F quitting....

I never quit ANYTHING...:laugh

Kudos to you that can do it.....

I quit quitting after about 3 days.....:o

Denis Leary says it best:

I love to smoke. I smoke seven thousand packs a day, ok. And I am never !!!!ing quitting! I don't care how many laws they make. What's the law now? You can only smoke in your apartment, under a blanket, with all the lights out? Is that the rule now, huh?! The cops are outside, "We know you have the cigarettes. Come out of the house with the cigarettes above your head." "You'll never get me copper! I'm never coming out, you hear? I got a cigarette machine right here in my bedroom. Yeah!"

Know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna get one of those tracheotomies. So I can smoke two cigarettes at the same time. I'm gonna get nine tracheotomies all the way around my neck. I'll be Tracheotomie Man! "He can smoke a pack at a time! He's Tracheotomie Man!"

I'm looking forward to cancer, man. I want that throat cancer. That's the best kind. You know why? You get that throat cancer, you get that voice box thing. Know what I'm talking about? ..[Talking as if has a voice box].. Sure it's scary, but you can make a lot of money with a voice box. Get a voice box, walking around the streets of Manhattan, "[VB] You got any spare change?" "Ahhh!! Here's my whole wallet, get away from me! Ahh!"

Imagine a whole family with voice boxes. That'd be creepy, wouldn't it? They'd be out in that backyard everyday during the summer. "[VB] Dad, can we go to the beach?" "[VB] Yes, get your mother and the dog. We'll leave right now. Sparky, come here." "[VB] Arf Arf Arf Arf Arf Arf Arf" Ahhhh!!

Or the ultimate irony. A guy with a voice box pulling up to the drive through window at McDonald's. That has to suck, huh? "Can I help you?" "[VB] Big Mac and a large order of fries." "Stop making fun of me." "[VB] I'm not making fun of you." "I'm getting the manager." "[VB] Get the !!!!ing manager, I don't care."

I can remember a time in this country when men were proud to get cancer, God dammit! When it was a sign of manhood! John Wayne had cancer twice. Second time, they took out one of his lungs. He said, "Take 'em both! Cuz I don't !!!!in' need 'em! I'll grow gills and breathe like a fish!"

Babe Ruth, greatest baseball player to ever play the game. He had a voic box. He was the first American to have a voice box. Yeah! "[VB] This is Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat, the Bambino, I smoke twenty-five God damn cuban cigars a day. I had meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I !!!!ed eighteen prostitutes a night! 'course, I'm dead now. I'm up here in heaven. Lou Gehrig is up here with me. God love Lou Gehrig. Jesus Christ, poor Lou Gehrig. Died of Lou Gehrig's disease. How the hell did he not see that coming? You know. We used to tell him, Lou, there's a disease with your name all over it, pal! There ain't no Babe Ruth disease, I'll tell you that much right now. Have a hot dog and a Hummer. Go ahead, it's on me."

I don't know. Personally, I think Billy Martin said it best when he said, "Hey! I can drive!" Because we tried to be nice to you non-smokers. We !!!!ing tried. Okay? You wanted your own sections in the restaurants. We gave you that, huh. But that wasn't enough for you. Then you wanted the airplanes. We gave you the whole God damn plane! You happy now? You own the !!!!ing plane! I'd like an explanation about that one folks because I will guarantee you if the plane is going down, the first announcement you're gonna hear is, "Folks, this is your Captain speaking. Look, uhm, light 'em up, 'cause we're going down, okay. I got a carton of Camels non-filters, I'll see you on the ground. Take it easy." Actually, it'd be more like this, "[VB] This is your Captain speaking. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em. Rrrr Rrrr"

The filters the best part. That's where they put the heroine. Only us real good smokers know that !!!!ing secret. Yeah, we tried to be nice to you non-smokers. We tried. But you just !!!!ing badger us, you know? You won't leave us alone! You got all your little speeches you're always giving to us. All these little facts that you dig out of a newspaper or pamphlet and you store that little nugget in your little !!!!ing head, and we light up and you spew 'em out at us, don't ya? I love these little facts. "Well you know. Smoking takes ten years off your life." Well it's the ten worst years, isn't it folks? It's the ones at the end! It's the wheelchair kidney dialysis !!!!ing years. You can have those years! We don't want 'em, alright!? And I guarantee if I'm still alive, I'll be smoking then. I'll be in my wheelchair, with my adult diapers on and my twenty-five year old non- smoking born again christian son behind me. I'll be going, "Hey! Make sure you wipe this time. I was itching all week for Christ's sake! And get me some more wippets. I'm almost out, you !!!!ing pussy! Come on!"

Because you're always telling us, "You know, ever cigarette takes six minutes off your life. If you quit now you can live an extra ten years. If you quit now, you can live an extra twenty years." Hey, I got two words for you, ok. Jim Fix. Remember Jim Fix? The big famous jogging guy? Jogged fifteen miles a day. Did a jogging book. Did a jogging video. Dropped out of a heart attack when? When he was !!!!ing jogging, that's when! What do you wanna bet it was two smokers who found the body the next morning and went, "Hey! That's Jim Fix, isn't it?" "Wow, what a !!!!ing tragedy. Come on, lets go buy some buds."

It's always the yogurt sprout eating mother !!!!ers who get run over buy a bus driven by a guy who smokes three and a half packs a day. "Sorry officer, I didn't see him. I was too busy smoking!"

milmat1

21st October 2006, 00:24

Went to Dr. Today. This is the third time this year for Bronckitis / pneumonia. Doc ordered some Pulmanary testing, But said I have Chronic Bronckitis, Mainly from the 30 years of smoking. Basicaly my lungs are shot and stay infected, Hence the reason I catch every bug that goes by too.
If I don't stop now I will end up carrying around a breathing machine (A TURBO!) So I have got to join you on this one. This is not going to be easy as I have gave half hearted tries in the past.
If I end up with an oxegen tank will you help me figure out how to pipe the oxegen into the Carb on my scoot. Maybe I could just fill it with NITROS and me and the bike would run like a scalded hant !!!!

MOREHP

21st October 2006, 01:52

Tomorrow I am going to stop smoking (don't like the word quit) I put the booze and drugs down 6 years ago but this nicotine addiction is a mofo, emphysema doesn't look fun.
Good luck to all

roadogette

21st October 2006, 02:18

txsporty

21st October 2006, 04:34

Been Smoke free since last December 30th!!!!!:D

:dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper

streetshooter

24th October 2006, 23:12

Best way for a real smoker to quit is...CHANTIX Check it out and your doctor can give you a 1 month supply and that will do it.....I did it 2 months ago and not even a single craving.......I smokrd 2+ packs a day for over 45 years...

Chantix....check it out....good luck....don

xena

24th October 2006, 23:41

OK gang, I quit smoking on the 25th of September. Went cold turkey. Am still smoke free. It'll be 4 weeks this coming Monday. My friends in my HOG chapter have been giving me alot of support, plus the gang on the V2 forum.

Great job Roadogette! I went cold turkey on 5-1-05
and have been off em' ever since. We're all rootin
for you, and all the other quitters. It gets better
folks, trust me. :)

texrex

5th November 2006, 20:27

Day 16, cold turkey when I went into the hospital and haven't had one since. Cravings are only slightly weaker but I"m gonna make it.

Swamprat

8th November 2006, 01:20

I wish everybody great luck. I quit on May 18, 2006 with the help of American Cancer Society classes and Nicotrol inhaler. Had smoked for 20 years at 2+ packs a day. I haven't had the first one since that day. :banana :banadanc :banana :banadanc It was tough but got easier every day. Haddn't really thought about one until reading the last 12 pages. :doh :doh Told the wife, who quit with me, that I wanted a Sportster when I quit. :tour She thought I was nuts since I never owned a bike before. That was 3500 miles and Abate MSF classes ago. :wonderlan

It can be tough but it can be done. It does get easier!:banawala

:usa3

cgp-1200R

8th November 2006, 01:35

just passed my life insurance physical as a non smoker. will cut the rate by 40 %

hoosier xlc

8th November 2006, 01:58

I am going to post here, because the deal was my wife lets me buy the LowRider, but I have to quit smoking. I really do want to quit,but I don't think she understands sometimes just how difficult this is for me. I am going to go at it 100% this Sunday, so wish me luck all.

Hoosier

cgp-1200R

8th November 2006, 02:00

good luck for me it took 3 things.

1) Welbuterin
2) Nicotine Patches
3) a 10 year old who liked to nag me

roadogette

8th November 2006, 02:50

Hoosier, I quit six weeks ago. Went cold turkey. So far doing OK. The cravings have pretty much gone away. Did use Tootsie Roll pops when I first quit. Not even using them as much now. Good luck. It's not easy, but takes alot of will power. Hang in there, you can do it.

cgp-1200R

8th November 2006, 02:54

good job !

Roadster_Rider

8th November 2006, 02:55

Forced my mom to quit smoking almost a year ago now. i threw her cigarettes over the fence and told here that I'm bigger and stronger than her now and I'm making her quit by force. It worked, and she hasn't thought about a cigarette for months now :D

Rawhide

8th November 2006, 02:57

HoosierXLC, Go to Walmart and buy the Equate brand nicotine. I did this Aug. 7 the day I bought my new 883XL and really haven't wanted to smoke. I am 66 and have smoked for over 50 years. I am on the 2mg. now at only 3 oieces per day. I started on the 4 mg. at 8 or 9 a day. Dropped to 6 and then 4 and then to the 2mg, 4 per day. If it takes 6 months to get off the gum it still beats the h**8 out of smoking!! Good luck!!

jamman

8th November 2006, 11:45

You can do it Scott. It is hard. Been smoke free since the 12 th of march. it gets easier as time goes by.. here is something to help you track what you save.. www.quitmeter.com

bplinson

8th November 2006, 13:54

I have not smoked a cigarette in 2 1/2 weeks and am off the patch now!

bplinson

8th November 2006, 13:56

cgp-1200R

8th November 2006, 14:44

good job bert! hang tough, i have saved over $700 ;o)

hoosier xlc

8th November 2006, 23:36

I am really stoked about quitting this time, this is something my wife and kids have wanted for a long time now.Sunday will be the day, i'm sure I can do it now that i have my mind set on it. I am a heavy smoker, but have really cut back in the last week, went from 2 1/2 packs a day down to less than 1. I know i can count on all of you for support as well as support from my family.

hoosier xlc

20th November 2006, 16:29

Alright all, this smoking thing is kicking my ass, everytime I think i'm doing good I lite up one, it sucks!!!!! Jamman called me over the weekend and give me a pep talk, so I went to WalMart and got some patches. Today is the first day on the patch, so wish me luck. What's funny is my wife called jamman and had him get on me, so I am on the damn patch now, these things are bitch to keep lit!!! Wish me luck all.

bplinson

20th November 2006, 16:33

Well....on that note. As of today I have not smoked a cigarette in 4 weeks and 2 days. Had a rough time at a party on Friday evening cause everyone (including Schnucki) was smoking but I was about to resist.

I am also dreaming of smoking but I think that will go away.

bplinson

20th November 2006, 16:35

I might have to go back to smoking though because my sense of smell is coming back and I do not like being around some people now....and they are non-smokers!!!

wrenchbender

20th November 2006, 17:15

I just quit cold turkey after 13 years and haven't looked back since. My mom had a lung tumor scare last year and my dad has cancer, BTW, both are 2 pack a day smokers since their teens.

klown

20th November 2006, 17:36

I might have to go back to smoking though because my sense of smell is coming back and I do not like being around some people now....and they are non-smokers!!!
:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :smoke

Bill2

20th November 2006, 18:00

I just quit cold turkey after 13 years and haven't looked back since. My mom had a lung tumor scare last year and my dad has cancer, BTW, both are 2 pack a day smokers since their teens.
Hang in there, i smoked 2 packs a day untill right after hurricane rita. That makes a little over a year and it's now starting to feel great without any thoughts of smoking at all! It took me about 9 or 10 months to get to that point, it's a bad addiction. It's not just the money you save but your not putting poison in your body anymore.:clap ;)

jamman

20th November 2006, 20:40

I might have to go back to smoking though because my sense of smell is coming back and I do not like being around some people now....and they are non-smokers!!!
believe it or not. I started back for that reason alone. back 15 years or so ago.. i was off them for 9 months that time... Alot easier this time around , can't figure out what i even saw in them.. Drinkin makes you weak for a while.
kind of strange the way the addiction talks you into smoking again.... you think your sense of smell is open now , wait about 6 months Bert it becomes alive..
But all in all i feel better... So it's workin for me... :banadanc

debster

20th November 2006, 23:20

Dang! 2-1/2 packs a day? I give you a ton of credit for giving 'em up. How's the first week been? Doing good, I hope.

wrenchbender

21st November 2006, 16:57

I went cold turkey last year and it was the easiest thing I've ever done.

txsporty

22nd November 2006, 05:48

Coming up on a year since I've had a Smoke!!!!!
:dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper

37 more days!!!:D

jamman

22nd November 2006, 11:57

Coming up on a year since I've had a Smoke!!!!!
:dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper

37 more days!!!:D
way to go Mike.,.. keep up the good work

flskevin

22nd November 2006, 14:48

Last Week I came down with a raging cold and couldn't smoke without hacking out bits of lung. I haven't had a smoke since.

I know quitting is good for me...blah, blah, blah...

jamman

22nd November 2006, 21:23

Last Week I came down with a raging cold and couldn't smoke without hacking out bits of lung. I haven't had a smoke since.

I know quitting is good for me...blah, blah, blah...
it's a start........ good luck..

hoosier xlc

23rd November 2006, 18:30

Workin on day #4, no smokes, on the patch, and lifesavers. It's gettin a little easier all the time. In this short time I have noticed my sinus' have seem to have cleared a little making it easier to breathe through my big nose. I have been eating everything in sight, you will prolly see me on Montel or something having to be cut out of my house, and lifted with a heli-crane, lmao. Thanks for the help Rob.

Quebeker

7th December 2006, 13:57

Dont want to brag,
but, I know I saved a lot of money ($2180CDN) and a huge chunk of my lungs.
And I'm not causing harm to the wife and my little girlhttp://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/quebeker/evamea.jpg

Because,
one year ago, today, I had my last cigarette.

Now, if i could only lose the "new" extra ponds.

vpats

7th December 2006, 14:31

Good Job-

I did this about 3 years ago, cold turkey. I had 3 left in the pack and decided it's now or never, carried those 3 cigarettes around with me for about 3 months. I set em on my desk at work, on the coffee table at home, figured if I really, really needed one it was right there - all I had to do was pick it up and light it up. I finally tossed those 3 last cigarettes and never looked back.

Aldra

7th December 2006, 14:51

Interesting thread in th XL-Forum. But this was also one of my goal when I stopped smoking. The reward for stopping was my Sportster.

Well, it is now more than 2 years ago when I decided to stop. I smoked 3 pakets /day at this time. It was time to say STOP now. From one day to the other I stopped and never touched or thought again to a cigarette. After one year of beeing "clean" I bought myself the Sportster.

So in a way it fits in this forum too.

By Alex

jamman

7th December 2006, 23:25

way to go!!! I am at 8 months and going strong.....

flskevin

7th December 2006, 23:51

wagondog

8th December 2006, 00:06

It's been almost a month since my last smoke cold turkey.....

I am going to use the money I saved to buy a new baseball bat so I can go on the baby seal clubbing trip I always wanted to do.

http://www.stopthesealhunt.com/atf/cf/%7B1AE979E3-67B2-4AC0-A26D-17D11CF1EAB6%7D/S-04-10_clubbing_x.jpg

flskevin
I'm no tree hugger and I hunt and fish and wear leather jackets but I find that picture to be very offensive JMO.
Wagondog

1stGenRex

8th December 2006, 00:14

flskevin
I'm no tree hugger and I hunt and fish and wear leather jackets but I find that picture to be very offensive JMO.
Wagondog
knowing some of the posts he's made, i dont think he is 100% serious

DaMongNiu

8th December 2006, 00:17

Went from 2 - 3 Packs a day to 0 cold turkey, 190 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes ago. But who is counting.

dakota_dj

8th December 2006, 01:29

cgp-1200R

8th December 2006, 01:47

Went from 2 - 3 Packs a day to 0 cold turkey, 190 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes ago. But who is counting.

Thats alotta $ awesome job !

cgp-1200R

8th December 2006, 01:49

Quebeker

8th December 2006, 06:02

I am going to use the money I saved to buy a new baseball bat so I can go on the baby seal clubbing trip I always wanted to do.

baby seal walks in a bar.
takes a seat at the bar and waits for the bartender to come over.
bartender says " so what do want?"
baby seal says:" anything but Canadian Club."

jamman

8th December 2006, 12:16

baby seal walks in a bar.
takes a seat at the bar and waits for the bartender to come over.
bartender says " so what do want?"
baby seal says:" anything but Canadian Club."
Now thats funny.............

sportin_2007

21st December 2006, 06:37

Just started today, last cig before I went to work. I bought the Commit lozenges at WallyWorld. They seemed to help. Ohio's Smoke Free law went into effect today and I decided I am going to quit. I have been smoking 30 years. I did the math and in the 11 years that my wife and I have been married, we could have paid our farm off with the money that went up in smoke ($70,000.00). My wife is going to try to quit also.
Tim

Tim, Tell her I said not to "try" and quit, just do it. There is no trying, there's only doing it! It can be done and many of your brothers in arms have proven that throughout this post. I used to smoke (24 years) and quit cold turkey in January of 2004. I've forgotten about it for so long now that I actually missed my second anniversary of being smoke free. Three years comes up in another 14 days. :)

To help with the first few weeks of cravings, I would chew the Nicorette gum,and week by week it got easier and easier. I say that after the first three days, you turn the first corner, and then you start counting weeks, and before you know it, you can drop the gum and ween yourself from that as well. Cravings will still come as that's a mental thing, but a few minutes later, it's long forgotten. I made things easier by weakening to the lightest cigs over 4 weeks prior to my quit date.

I never want to taste that crap again. I am the one in control of my life now. I only say this in hopes that it helps at least one other person to see it through. If I can do it, anyone can!

Congrats to all of you who have quit.

dakota_dj

21st December 2006, 10:25

Two weeks today for me and no smokes. My wife did accupunture a week ago and so far she has not smoked since it was done. Keeping the fingers crossed.

Tim

jaws

31st January 2007, 17:03

Quit once again...but why does everything start hurting when you quit...ugghhh

cantolina

31st January 2007, 17:33

I'm trying a new med called "Chantix"...

It seems to take away much of the urge, but also has mild nausea as a common side-effect...

We'll see how it goes....

cgp-1200R

31st January 2007, 18:04

Hang in there Cant. You can do it

Deicer18

31st January 2007, 18:20

I'm trying a new med called "Chantix"...

It seems to take away much of the urge, but also has mild nausea as a common side-effect...

We'll see how it goes....

Catolina, I am on Chantix also. Been on the 1mg for 4 days now. But I'm still smoking....just not nearly as much. Yesterday I smoked 5 cigs. That's down from a 37 year, 1 1/2-2 pack a day habit. It's getting easier but I know just as soon I throw ALL the cigs away I will get antsy. This is the absolute hardest thing I've ever tried. At this moment all I want to do is get up and go outside and smoke. I'm not jumpy....just the habit of smoking kicking in. The Chantix is doing its job of replacing the nicotene craving, but the habit dies hard. I just don't have enough to keep me busy at work. I'm kinda like the Maytag repairman of Fedex. So I sit here at this desk reading, surfing....anything to keep my mind busy. At home, I can usually find a repair project that I've put off doing to keep my mind off smoking.

Today.......so far..........2 cigs. Gonna try to make it only 3 total today.

Tomorrow......who knows.

cgp-1200R

31st January 2007, 18:23

Hang in there, Its worth all the crap you are goig through now. You can do it !

cgp-1200R

31st January 2007, 18:24

One year, three weeks, three days, 3 hours, 3 minutes and 29 seconds. 5836 cigarettes not smoked, saving $802.57. Life saved: 2 weeks, 6 days, 6 hours, 20 minutes.

Just think of the mods i can buy or the payments i can make with that $800.

I miss smoking everyday, 1 is too many and a millions not enough.

But in the long run its worth it.

ssteiner53

4th February 2007, 15:16

To all those wanting to quit smoking, I salute you. I quit in 2003, it was "easy" for me, was on the cardiac floor for 3.5 days, and for some reason, they just didn't want to let me go out for a smoke:) When I got out, the first thing I wanted was a smoke, but then I realized the physical addiction was over and I was just fighting the physchological addiction. Haven't had a smoke since, only have wanted one a couple of times. Believe it or not, if you start exercising some at the same time, you won't gain weight (wish I had done that) and you will feel much better too. Remembere, it's kind of like AA approach, one day at a time. With every day, you will be a little stronger with your resolve to stay away. I was a 1.5 - 2 pack a day smoker for about 30 years, and if I can do it, anyone can. BTW, that was my third attempt. Once with gum, once with the patch, last time cold turkey. From the research I have done since, "they" say those who quit cold turkey have a better chance of staying off.
Good luck,
Steve

boat_doc_8

4th February 2007, 15:29

Ditto on the 5.5 years. After 42 years of being a heavy smoker I quit cold turkey. It`s certainly not easy but it`s well worth doing. Go for it guys.Look at the money you`ll save. That will pay for a new scoot in no time. Good luck guys.

MOREHP

4th February 2007, 15:55

I havnt smoked for 2 days now and I am ready to kill somebody. This is harder that dropping the booze and the drugs. Very peaceful weekend thou everyone is staying away from me for some reason :laugh

Quebeker

4th February 2007, 16:00

hang in there. tomorrow will be a little easier.

i quit 13 months ago and i remember the feeling.

Irondrake77

6th February 2007, 01:55

jamman

6th February 2007, 02:03

angel1200

10th February 2007, 19:23

Wasn't sure about making a reply or starting a new thread here, but help me out.

My Wife is trying to quit, and it's really hard for her, and I don't know what I can do to help her. Especially when she asks me for permission to have one smoke, or buy a pack and let her have them one at a time. I feel like a real badguy, becuase I don't want to give her any, but it usually starts an arguement. She hasn't had any smokes in 5 days now, but we are both wearing thin on each other. How can I help her through this and not be the badguy.

Thanks,
Mike

I'm on day 13. I've had several times when I've REALLY wanted a cigarette. Smoking has always been my way of "coping" with situations. I get angry, I smoke. I get upset, I smoke. I want to celebrate or I'm happy about something, I smoke.

Friday of last week was someone's birthday. One gift that came in wasn't working properly. The other gift he didn't seem too excited about. I was just feeling devastated. {emotional roller coaster thing.} And I really wanted a cigarette. I had to ask myself, "What will having a cigarette help?" The item that was not working properly will still have to be returned. And my smoking wasn't going to make him happier with the other item. He liked the other item well enough but I couldn't see that in my emotional state.

Why is she asking you if she can smoke? Quitting smoking is something she needs to be ready to do. Me and someone else quit together. If he asked me if he could have a cigarette? I'd ask him, "What will it fix?" Can't say that I'd tell him yes or no. I'd just try to "reason" with him so he could hopefully come up with the "no" answer on his own.

cyn

18th February 2007, 16:40

Catolina, I am on Chantix also. Been on the 1mg for 4 days now. But I'm still smoking....just not nearly as much. Yesterday I smoked 5 cigs. That's down from a 37 year, 1 1/2-2 pack a day habit. It's getting easier but I know just as soon I throw ALL the cigs away I will get antsy. This is the absolute hardest thing I've ever tried. At this moment all I want to do is get up and go outside and smoke. I'm not jumpy....just the habit of smoking kicking in. The Chantix is doing its job of replacing the nicotene craving, but the habit dies hard. I just don't have enough to keep me busy at work. I'm kinda like the Maytag repairman of Fedex. So I sit here at this desk reading, surfing....anything to keep my mind busy. At home, I can usually find a repair project that I've put off doing to keep my mind off smoking.

Today.......so far..........2 cigs. Gonna try to make it only 3 total today.

Tomorrow......who knows.

I am taking this also to quit. I am on the second day of 1 mg and you're right, the physical cravings really aren't there, it is the just the habit that I am working on right now. If I light a cigarette I only smoke about half and then I don't want it anymore...am down to about 8 cigarettes a day and thinking that Tuesday will be my quit date. Two others that I know who quit on this, it took them about two weeks before they put them down for good. This stuff is really amazing I think. My husband said that if it works for me, he will do it too. He has seen me try to quit many times before and always fail. I feel really confident this time and frankly just want to be done with it.

Cantolina - I had some nausea too when first taking this and found that if you drink a whole glass of water and eat something, I don't get it then and so far have had no other problems.

I hope everyone keeps checking in to see how we are all doing. Good luck!

cyn

18th February 2007, 16:46

Wasn't sure about making a reply or starting a new thread here, but help me out.

My Wife is trying to quit, and it's really hard for her, and I don't know what I can do to help her. Especially when she asks me for permission to have one smoke, or buy a pack and let her have them one at a time. I feel like a real badguy, becuase I don't want to give her any, but it usually starts an arguement. She hasn't had any smokes in 5 days now, but we are both wearing thin on each other. How can I help her through this and not be the badguy.

Thanks,
Mike

Mike, frankly I don't think it is fair of her to put you in that position. This is her habit to quit and you shouldn't have to give her permission or not...She may want to try this Chantix as well, it really does take away the nicotine cravings and after a while they don't taste the same and you don't get that ahh feeling when you light one up. I feel like if I am anxious, etc now, when I smoke a cigarette I still feel exactly the same and it is like re-teaching your body that smoking isn't going to make a bit of difference in how you feel. There is also a website called www.quitnet.com that has clubs and forums. There are two clubs for Chantix users, you may want to tell her to check it out just to get an idea of how people are responding to this. And I definitely believe that you have to have the right mind set no matter what you use to quit with. Good luck to you and your wife.

jamman

18th February 2007, 16:57

goodluck Cyn, your husband still smoking will make it harder on you, i tried several times before, but Myy wife would not.. She and i both did last Mar 12th.. and still smoke free.

HDandME

18th February 2007, 23:52

John1200

19th February 2007, 00:03

Hi, my name is Sean. I have an addiction to cigs. I am trying to quit, last week I did pretty good. Averaged 3 a day for the week. I am usually almost a pack a day. Once friday came, I went up to the garage, and when the beer comes out, so do the smokes. I had 4 or 5 today, and wasn't going to buy another pack, but as luck would have it I found an almost full pack on the ground. In fact I am smoking one right now.
What helps, gum, patches, cold turkey?
I have found sunflower seeds to be helpful. Keeps the mouth busy.

I was a pack a day smoker for 40 years. I quit smoking cold turkey last year. I had my last cigarette on March 17, 2006. What helped me was chewing gum, Altoids, and cinnamon sticks. I got the cinnamon sticks in the spice isle of the grocery store. I kept one in my shirt pocket. When I felt a craving for a smoke, I would just take a few drags on the cinnamon stick until the urge went away.

jamman

19th February 2007, 00:11

mar 12th is my anniv date , patches worked for me 2 1/2 to 3 packs a day

Upgraded

19th February 2007, 00:48

This is a great thread. I myself have never smoked however I have friends who have and quit as has my father who quit many years ago cold turkey. I can't say that I know what you all are going through to quit, but I do wish you the best of luck and congrats to all of you who've kicked the habit already!!!:banana :clap :banapurp :dpepper :leekguit :banarock :danceele :banagui :carrot :danccow :bananinj :bluebanan :banarasta :smilerev :banapart :cucumber :banadevi :dancesmil :sporty:

cyn

1st March 2007, 23:16

goodluck Cyn, your husband still smoking will make it harder on you, i tried several times before, but Myy wife would not.. She and i both did last Mar 12th.. and still smoke free.

Thanks, in about 20 minutes it will be 24 hours, no nicotine, nada, nothing, zip...hasn't been as bad as I thought. This chantix stuff is good. I think the anticipation of actually putting them down is worse than the reality. :banadanc

cgp-1200R

1st March 2007, 23:44

Good Job CYN

Notabiker

7th March 2007, 22:40

My husband got a script for Chantix. He quit in about two weeks. Our insurance covered it, but otherwise it's about $100. He has been smoking since 1962. Took the pills and within a week my house was smoke-free:banana That was January 3, '07 and still hasn't picked up a smoke.

cyn

8th March 2007, 01:57

Ok, it has been a WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not one cigarette, not one puff on a cigarette!!!!!!! I am a little psyched :) On with the rant..........

On the other hand....Jamman, you are right. I think my husband is a tad disgruntled that I have not smoked. Yesterday, he was actually out on the front porch smoking when I got home...he knows right about what time I get home and he had this silly grin on his face and couldn't understand why I got pissed off? I had specifically asked him not to smoke on the front porch when I get home cause that is a big trigger. When I get home, I put the bike up on the porch and usually we would sit out there and smoke a cigarette and talk about our day. I told him I thought he was setting me up to fail. Not only that, when I asked him to get rid of the rest of the carton the Monday before last, he did, but made sure I knew where it was........wtf?

One other thing....husband always bought each of us a carton when he got paid on Friday....I said that when I quit, I wanted the $25 that he paid for the carton every week....I might add, that the only thing he pays for are the cigarettes, grocery shopping and his own insurance...everything else, I pay for, but I make more money...Well, he gave it to me the first week and came up with some lame excuse for the second week....I went off about that...where is my monetary incentive? Everyone talks about how much money you save but I didn't even see it. If I was smoking, he would be spending that money anyway with a question....I would like to save for something special...is that too much to ask?

I really think he didn't think I was going to make this far and he is getting a little disgruntled. I am not on his case to quit but I did tell him that I wasn't going to be wheelin' his butt around in a wheelchair with a tank of oxygen in my retirement years cause he wouldn't quit smoking....Sorry people, I am a little agitated to say the least, I really didn't think he would be so threatened by this if that is even what it is.....What do you think?

jamman

8th March 2007, 02:23

cyn

8th March 2007, 03:53

Doubt he wants to mess with me right now....I am in my office with Kid Rock and Eminem blaring while I clean out my files.......at least I am being productive. Oh, don't worry, I'll get the money all right and save it for our vacation this summer....after I get some tools I've been wanting for the bike... :)

jamman

13th March 2007, 00:41

1 year today......... No cigs, tobacco free...........

xena

13th March 2007, 02:10

1 year today......... No cigs, tobacco free...........

As Klown would say, "Booyah"!!!!
You done good jammy. :D

lincoln1975

13th March 2007, 02:20

Ive been non smokless for about 3 days. I am taking that s$@t they call Chantix, it is working for me so far. I usually smoke about 1 to 1.5 packs a day, check into the cancer society/quit smoking programs in you area and call someone if you r serious. they covered 75% of my cost.
good luck and check u out later.

xena

13th March 2007, 02:25

debster

13th March 2007, 03:36

Congrats, jamman. Good going. One of these days I'm gonna join ya in that.

cyn

14th March 2007, 15:24

1 year today......... No cigs, tobacco free...........

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Jamman and thanks for your support! :clap :clap :banana :banana

It is now TWO WEEKS for me!!

cyn

14th March 2007, 15:36

My support goes out to all those who
have recently joined the no smoking campaign,
and congrats to all who have been able to
stay smoke free.
May 1st will be two years for me!

edit: Cyn you're doing awesome!
Don't let that husband bust yer chops.
He's prolly feelin like a loo-hoo-hoo-hoo-za
right about now cuz he has zero willpower
to join you. Ha! Stay strong. You will
be faced with people smoking all the time
and you will have to overcome it. No point
in trying to tip toe around that fact.
Just stay focused and keep it in your mind
that you really want to quit and will do what
it takes. You can do it!!!!!!!! I'm pullin for ya girl!

Thanks Xena! I can't believe I have done it this time. I feel really good about it and it is now TWO WEEKS; husband has apologized for the being the jerk he knows that he was and has been on much better behavior. I don't think he thought I was going to do it this time either! Thanks again.

jamman

14th March 2007, 20:33

Thanks all , believe it or not this kinda helps... You still got some fight ahead of you Cyn, but it'll happen. When I get the urge,( only slightly) now, all I have to do is smell one , and I want to puke....I apologize to everyone for me smellin so bad..

ReddTigger

18th March 2007, 16:03

WoW.

Might as well jump on to this bandwagon.

It's been 2 weeks for me as well. Of course i had a little help the 1st week... Hospital stay.replaced nicotine for morphine,LOL Been taking Chantrix as well, and it's helped(i think?)

Had some friends over and they were NO help, One of them, even left a cigarette behind "just in case"... Yes, Misery loves company....

wishing everyone who's trying to quit, great success !!

cyn

18th March 2007, 16:30

Hey Redd, good luck with your quit. I am also taking Chantix and it has worked great. Although, the pill will not actually stop you from lighting up a cigarette. :) I have had my moments in the last couple of days of really wanting one (it is day 18 for me :banana ) But I have reached another decision. I would rather WANT a cigarette once in a while for the rest of my life than to ever NEED a cigarette again. Again good luck and welcome.

jamman

18th March 2007, 20:28

cyn

29th March 2007, 02:55

you go Cyn ! your almost there those urges will back off..

great friend you got there Redd.. I'm givin both of ya some rep.

Thanks man!! Today is ONE MONTH!! I have been sick as a dog for about the last five days so that has made it easier. I feel really good though. At this point,the only way I will smoke a cigarette is if I take one, put it my mouth and light it up. I don't think anyone is going to come along, knock me down, stick one in my mouth, light it and make me inhale. I mean really, it is all up to me and if I went this long, I don't want to smoke. It has always been up to me and it has always been my decision, it isn't because of some outside influence or situation, it is how I choose to react to it....it is definitely a mind shift and when you get it; you wonder what the hell took so long....its really so easy. :doh

ReddTigger

29th March 2007, 03:02

Congratulations on getting to the MONTH....
Before you know it, you'll be saying it's been a YEAR !!!...

Today is actually 24 days for me....My "NEW" cigarettes are not as "satisfying" as the Marlboro Red's I smoked for 20 years.... But the Orbit Bubblemint does do a good job of the "Tension Release" I need...

I've forgotten to take the Chantix many times, Which is a good thing Since I still haven't had a smoke...

(Correction, I did inhale a drag the other night, what a NASTY taste.. OMG. I was almost sick from it..) I view it as a POSITIVE enforcement..

cyn

1st April 2007, 02:18

Redd, try to keep taking the chantix as prescribed or talk to your doctor about stopping earlier than recommended. You may want to check out www.quitnet.com and search the clubs for "chantix". It is really helpful to hear how others are doing with this medication too. Everyone is different though but it is a new medication and was fast tracked through the FDA. For me? I feel it has made this journey completely "doable" as never before. 31 days and I hope to stop counting very soon...:banana :banadanc :banana :banadanc :banana

bud095

1st April 2007, 02:23

90 days no smoking!:clap im happy!

ReddTigger

4th April 2007, 06:49

:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

1 month smoke free, FANTASTIC...

been really tough the last couple days at work.. been eyeing some of my co-workers while they're smoking, and actually salivating... Just grab some bubblemint orbit gum, and walk away....

ALthough it's been a month, I've only finished 2 packs of chantix.. I seem to forget to take it a lot. (which is good as long as I Don't smoke, right)

Anyways.. good job to everyone's who's quit.. Looking to get myself to that "YEAR" mark.:banadanc :banadanc :banadanc

jamman

4th April 2007, 11:14

way to go Cyn, Redd, and Bud all o you are gettin more rep..

Mr Jimi

4th April 2007, 11:16

Thats nice of you on the rep thing, I'm sure they will appreciate it
Jim:tour

ReddTigger

4th April 2007, 11:48

Thanks Fellas !!!!!

I do appreciate it :)

phantom

4th April 2007, 12:42

I quit Christmas day .I got short of breath bringing up Christmas gifts from the basement.Decided it was time. I have wanted to light up several times even dreamed of smoking,what stops me though is not health related,what stops me is the pain and agony I went through the first couple of weeks.I do not want to have to go through that again.Good Luck to you all out there who have quit,keep it up.Oh,yeah also now when I stand next to someone who smokes it gags me,Can't believe that I smelled like that.

cyn

5th April 2007, 02:42

Thanks Jamman!! It is 35 days and today has been a struggle, really, for the first time. I have really been craving all day and can honestly say that this is the first time I have felt like this. But I am NOT going to smoke and I think I will go to bed where I can stay out of trouble :rolleyes: "Phantom": I hear what your sayin'...I definitely do not want to go through this again ever, so I CHOOSE NOT to smoke. Good luck to you on your journey...Have a good night y'all...

ReddTigger

8th April 2007, 06:15

IT's been rough the last couple of days for me.. I've been craving one at work... Not really at home, But at work.. Seems the stress is getting to me.....

I am still forgetting to take my Chantix every time, usually it's like once a day....
Least I'll get my money's worth out of it ...

Now I gotta see if the propecia works..

cuban_sporty_rider

8th April 2007, 06:48

ive been trying to quit on and off lately. i smoke about a pack and a half a day. i thought it would be easier while deployed....(last time it was harder to get smokes out here), but sure as hell you can get them all over now. it is stressful out here from time to time, but thats not the hard part for me. im a mechanic out here. i work outside all day, it is too easy to just light up whenever. and it doesnt help that the local nationals smoke like none i have ever seen!!! and they are constantly offering you thier local smokes.....they kind of expect that if they all smoke, we in the US must all smoke too.

cyn

19th April 2007, 17:00

50 smokefree days today
:banadanc :banana :banadanc

milmat1

19th April 2007, 17:08

50 smokefree days today
:banadanc :banana :banadanc

Congrats Dude !!

I am getting ready to quit ! (I think!!)

etomorrow

28th April 2007, 20:32

i made a deal with myself, when the new bike is delivered, the smoking stops. not sure if i'll try a patch, or just see if i can will my way out of smoking.

jamez1965

31st May 2007, 03:14

Wow, ok, I'll jump on in... I've been on the patch for about 2 months now and it's working for me.

I've more than doubled my cafeine (coffee) intake. It's like my body craves some kind of stimulant, so I give it coffee. Hasn't affected my daily routine or sleep though, so that's good. Besides, no one bags on you if you die of cancer from drinking too much coffee.

Good luck to everyone out there quitting! I know they're just words on a screen that have been typed a million times, but you really can do it!

txsporty

5th June 2007, 04:57

Update: Been a year and a half!!!!:clap :clap

:dpepper :dpepper :dpepper :dpepper

jamman

5th June 2007, 11:04

good job guys. almost a year and half here..

cyn

8th June 2007, 14:31

good job guys. almost a year and half here..

Awesome jamman!!

Today I am 100 days!!!!!!!! To the new me.....a NON SMOKER!!
:banana :banana :banana :banana :banadanc :banadanc :banadanc :banapart :cheers :dancesmil :danceman :band

Mustang12

8th June 2007, 14:49

Seventeen Years ago I tossed my last pack. Cold turkey. I craved them for about another ten years, now the smell of cigarettes makes me sick.The cost back then was .75-1.25 per pack. Now it's too expensive to smoke.

milkacow

1st August 2007, 16:35

ok, has anyone heard or tried using a skoal bandit between your toes as sort-of a patch?

Cookiey_Man

25th September 2007, 02:15

I smoked for 'bout 43 years and I was at 1 pack/day. I finally decided to quit. I had a script for Chantix....a stop-smoking helper...but when I read some of the side effects.... strange (:wonderlan stranger:wonderlan ) dreams and/or nausea and more..I decided that I did not need it. Besides, I/you, the smoker, must to want to quit and be ready to quit....you decide...And the Chantix would cost $125.00/month and the usual time-to-quit is 3 months...$375.00 ....not covered by insurance..

I went InternetSportyCrusin :p looking for information on quiting cold turkey.
I found Why Quit (http://whyquit.com/) and stopped in for a look.
Lots of good stuff...like other sites...then I found on their home page a link to Joel's Reinforcement Articles (http://whyquit.com/joel/) .
On 09.01.2007 I read Joel Spitzer's Never Take Another Puff (http://whyquit.com/NTAP_large_print_212_pages.pdf) and I haven't had another puff since.:banadanc

For me...it clicked...your mileage may vary...but if you want to quit check it out....or pass it on to someone you know that may benefit from it.
I have not gained any weight or had any nicotine cravings...There is much to be said for the power of prayer ... works for me...
The netbook by Mr. Spitzer is a great source of straight ahead information, and a plan to follow that is very simple...

Never Take Another Puff!

Good luck to you
Peace
Cookiey