Quitting Smoking . . .

[Forever Sunshine]

OK, I'm quitting smoking for the new year and dang . . . I want one!

[devilsadvocate]

LOL its the hardest thing you will ever do. I quit when they went to a dollar a pack.
All I can tell you is I was once addicted to morphine, (major injury). Quiting smoking was 10x as hard . Good luck.

[Forever Sunshine]

Wow, an addiction to morphine doesn't compare to cigs? I'm glad you're no longer addicted to either. I promised myself I would quit when they hit $2 / pack. Ha! I'm trying my best to busy myself when I'm having a craving. And I am taking Chantix, which is helping. But, the last thing I want to do is start eating more. LOL

[devilsadvocate]

Thanks sunshine, Me too glad it is all way behind me.
Head to the gym! Great place to blow the smoke out of your lungs.

[jackthelad]

Stopping smoking is easy, just avoid matches and lighters, a good incentive though is to have more money in your purse or pocket. Smoking is like burning money, and leaves you smelling like an ash tray as well. I stopped in 1974, a 40 a day man, what helped me to stop was a sweet we called a gob stopper, it would last for ages. One draw back, i put on a stone in weight, within two years i was back to my fighting weight, fitter, fresher, and better tempered. Just one more draw back, people who have stopped smoking are the biggest complainer of people who smoke, we find the smell offensive.

[jackthelad]

Good night everyone, i am off to watch the film Mama Mia, love ABBA 's music.

[starlight07]

I think you need motivation and a strong will power to quit an addiction.

[Forever Sunshine]

Yep, that's very true, Star. I'm motivated to have better health and more money in my pocket! And, I've always been a strong-willed individual but this one's been a toughie! Today is my first smoke-free day with the Chantix!

[Forever Sunshine]

Well, I've been having one or two cigarettes a day for a few weeks now. I think it's time to just stop. I'm hoping by the end of April I will be smoke free!