Quiting Smoking

[RuzDNailz]

Truth is, it is a dirty habit and an expensive one at that. I've known many who have quit through cold turkey. But I have a question for those ex-smokers; how tough was it going through nicotine withdrawal?

[Wawazat]

Originally posted by ppg960
How much is a package of cigs in Germany?

In Canada we are up to $9 each!!!
It's all tax of course.

A pack of 19 is €4, same shit with tax here.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by RuzDNailz
Truth is, it is a dirty habit and an expensive one at that. I've known many who have quit through cold turkey. But I have a question for those ex-smokers; how tough was it going through nicotine withdrawal?

Wasn't too bad for me. I ate a lot, yes...and I realized that I did the majority of smoking during my time at work, so...I mostly stayed inside, split my work up and posted a LOT here...

By staying inside and keeping my hands busy, I didn't really notice it so much...

[Wawazat]

Originally posted by RuzDNailz
Truth is, it is a dirty habit and an expensive one at that. I've known many who have quit through cold turkey. But I have a question for those ex-smokers; how tough was it going through nicotine withdrawal?

I quit the hard way, the first 4 days were really tough, an allover nervous shitty feeling.

After that things calmed down on the physical front in general, but there are times the urge to smoke pushes thru heavily again.

Just my experience and i'm just 3 weeks off the hook

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Never picked it up -- never will.

[blonddgirl777]

I smoked from age 15 'til about 29, an average of 15 cigs./day.

One day, I was sitting there smoking and the smell of it started to disgust me... I looked at my cigarette and tought "this is gross"!

So I put it out and never bought a pack again...

Now, I can smoke occasionnaly (avegage, 15 cigs./year)... with friends, at parties etc... and I don't eaven smoke it to the roach...

When I come back home and my hair and clothe's smell is intoxicating... I get mad. I can't imagine going back to that old habit and I am happy that I can provide a smoke free environment at home.

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by bueno bob
You can also smoke weed, if need be; all natural, so it's not addictive...

NOT!

I got addicted to weed and still am (although I don't smoke it regularely anymore)...

The T.H.C. content in today's weed can be extremely high, especially when grown hydroponicaly. The mixes of chemicals are made so it will be addictive and provoque brain reactions such as; depression, schysophrenia, psychosis etc...

I had to quit because it was ruining my life (and my wallet). I got some professional help and now, when I see/read a report on that, on how teenagers are basically a lost case if they ever get addicted... I get the chills...

I will do everything in my power so that my son never gets to that point in his life!

I will always love to smoke weed but unfortunately, I have to fight those urges every single days I wake up...
Just like an ex cigarette smoker or an ex-alchoolic...

[blonddgirl777]

Re: Quiting Smoking

Originally posted by ppg960
I want to quit smokng. I usually do 1/2 a pack per day. My problem is I still enjoy it.

I don't smoke in the house or car. I have kids and don't do it in front of them.

Come on guys, let's here some sucess stories here!!

For myself (and I've seen it on others too)... cold turkey was the thing.

I've also seen acuponcture working very well for cigarette adiction...
That old Asian practice can work "miracles" for many problems.

GOOD LUCK!

[RuzDNailz]

*sigh* I've met many people who have quit for only a moment and then return to the smelly habit with a vengeance. The new anti-smoking by-laws have really taken effect here. It's nice to hit up a pub and not come home with your clothes smelling like someone else's tobacco. When I was chilling in Montreal years ago it was so different. There were smoking areas EVERYWHERE. But I don't know if that has changed since, but it was quite the difference.

[ppg960]

I agree, the no-smoking anywhere has helped me cut down a lot. You get treated like a third class citizen - that hurts.

Tough to find a warm place to smoke in the winter.

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by RuzDNailz
[B... When I was chilling in Montreal years ago it was so different. There were smoking areas EVERYWHERE. But I don't know if that has changed since, but it was quite the difference. [/B]

Yes and THANK GOD!
Since May 2006 only... and the hard core smokers are rude enough to still complain!

Too bad for them but if I'm going to pay for a good meal in a nice restaurant, I diserve to enjoy it without the disgusting smell of their smoke and ashtrays...
I mean would they want to eat next to a toilet bowl full of shit?

And what about those waiters and other staff? Their health is more important than anyone's urge to calm down an addiction!

Majority ruled, smoke outside (at -35)!

[Dan]

SmokeFree Bars,Pubs and Restaurants is Great.

SmokeFree Zones are the best thing to happened down here in New Zealand.

Next the workplace.

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by ppg960
... Tough to find a warm place to smoke in the winter.

It doesn't stop a lot of them from smoking outside though...
So why would we get sick on their behalf?

I have nothing against smokers, but just not in my face!

When I smoke my 15 cigs./year, a do it politely...

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by Dan
... Next the workplace.

I remember taking A PLANE to Cuba in 1986, and it had a smoking section...
The front was non-smoking and the back... all smoked up!

How ridiculous was that?

Worse...
When my Mom. gave birth to my sister (in 1971), I, as a child, wasn't allowed in the hospital but my Dad. was allowed to smoke everywhere near the patients (including the nursery)!

[Dan]

Originally posted by blonddgirl777
I remember taking A PLANE to Cuba in 1986, and it had a smoking section...
The front was non-smoking and the back... all smoked up!

How ridiculous was that?

Yeah is great that no one can smoke on a planes anymore.