SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Sparkles

I have no desire to smoke again but I wont say that I wont ever do it again. Sometimes I do miss it. For now though, I'm a non smoker. And it feels pretty good.

Hi, Sparkles. I am curious about the above. Why do you say that for now you are a non-smoker? Is your goal not to remain smoke free for life?

Very interesting!

[Lady Pamela]

14 MONTHS
And still going strong...smiles

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

14 MONTHS
And still going strong...smiles

Thank you for such kind support and comment.

3 years and 2 days as a nicotine free non-smoker!

One of the two best things I ever did for myself...giving up other destructive chemicals was the other.


Keep the faith those who're still trying...you can do it if ya really want!

[Lady Pamela]

Was a little busy on the 4th..lol
But made it 15 months....smiles

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

Was a little busy on the 4th..lol
But made it 15 months....smiles

Thanks for all the encouragement.

How is everyone else doing?




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[Lady Pamela]

Today is an amazing day for me. Which I silently celebrate.

Every day I get air in my lungs, a kiss from my kids, and hug from my grandbabies, Love from family members, a cuddle or for of love from my animals or feel love from and for friends ..is a moment to celebrate.

But today is because I have made it to 16 months smoke free and possibly allowed myself to have more of the above!

I must be honest..This last month has been extremely trying on me.
Many times I have struggled with the desire to have a smoke.
I seriously began to think I would cave...Though I did not.
And today I thank myself and those who suport me for that!

Many stressers have happened. Many health issues with loved ones and myself.

So I am here to ask those who have gone through this before me...WHAT CAN I DO WHEN TIMES GET REALLY HARD?

I guess I am doing ok but I have felt really weak at times.

Suggestions?


Anyways... for today I will celebrate silently and be proud I have chosen to live....smiles

And as for any updates on my scans..none yet...but hopefully soon.

Have a beautiful day everyone!
Its worth the struggle to stop. I promise!

Who else is still with me?


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[Lady Pamela]

Checking to see how everyone is doing?



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[uglyboi]

Non smoker over here for 1 year & 6 months

Yeah Buddy!!!

[uncommondialogue]

For those still unable to kick "the stinkies"...have you tried vaping (e-cigarettes)? I smoked since I was 15 and was up to 2 1/2 packs a day when I started vaping. I am 63 now and nothing ever worked, not the patch, not the gum, not the pills...nothing. Since starting to vape, I have not picked up a regular analog cigarette. A lot of the cigarette habit is the hand/mouth for a lot of us too. I believe that is why vaping has been so successful for me and many, many others

Smoking is not a habit, it is an addiction, and one that has a stronger hold on the user than some of the hardest drugs out there. Tobacco cigarettes have horrible ingredients including (but not limited to) over 4000 chemicals, 30 of which are known carcinogens, tar that coats ones lungs causing many, many health issues, and carbon monoxide. The one fairly benign ingredient found in tobacco cigarettes is the nicotine. Ironically, it is the nicotine that is addictive. In comparison to the other ingredients, nicotine is basically harmless. It is comparable to caffeine in that it is harmless, yet addictive, in small doses, but can be dangerous in large doses. Replacing smoking traditional cigarettes with vaping eliminates all those horrible ingredients while still delivering small doses of nicotine. The benefits are the same as quitting smoking cold turkey, yet the user still enjoys the physical act of smoking and doesn't experience any withdrawal symptoms. It is the individual user's preference, but one can indeed "step down" to smaller and smaller doses of nicotine until vaping 0 nicotine strength juice and thus, gradually eliminating the addiction. A freind on Face Book posted: Jill should be commended on her 3 months tobacco/smoke free and encouraged in her vaping quests. Keep it up Jill, you're doing great!!!"

[Butterbean]

Are you thinking about your plan to quit? A plan is helpful. I quit over 2 years ago and I am so glad I did.

I smoked 2.5 packs a day and my addiction was costing me the cost of a car payment.

Good luck and don't forget you can do this!

[Loren_Q]

Whether it's 10 years or 10 days, congrats.

I've been smoke free for a bit over 4 months, but this is the first time where I've not fought the craving on a daily basis, so I have a lot of hope that this time will stick.

Like a few folks here I vape and it's working for me. I started vaping in Dec. 2012 and for the first 2 months did have the periodic smoke. I smoked 6 cigarettes in 2 months, since then, none at all.

I hope you vapers manage to give up your addiction to putting anything in your lungs to feel better.


Wishing you all luck but especially those who are actually braving the addiction to smoking anything at all.