[TiAg335i]

i'm a strong believer that if you have the willpower you can do anything and everything you want...whether it be to kick an addiction, lose weight, succeed in life in general, etc.

[Kroy]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I think the best state of mind is to think that you can cut those things out of your life (as in "I don't have to do it") instead of "trying to hold out". The latter sounds like you crave and are just trying to prolong the "quitting" for as long as possible. In that way it's only a matter of time before you go back to it. If you and kind of filter those things out of your life you will be fine.

Used to smoke half a pack a day at my height. I go through maybe 1-3 packs a month now, mostly from weekends. At my height, I once quit for about 3 months because my friend called me out on saying I could quit cold turkey. I still had nearly a carton left, but I quit cold turkey the next day. I think actually having those packs available made me choose not to smoke. I had a pack in my office, a backup pack in my car, and the rest of my supply at home. I had a few cravings the first few days but wasn't too hard to ignore. Afterwards, just knowing I could take the easy way out at any moments time, gave me the mental fortitude to not smoke. Hardest part is socially when everyone is out having a drink and lighting one up. Those were the only times I'd really crave one.

I started smoking again for TAO last year but have cut back a lot compared to my peak. Don't feel like I'm quite as addicted anymore. Well, I never really felt too addicted; always thought I could quit when I wanted. Hope I do feel like quiting some time in the near future. Don't feel ready to give it up completely. I just don't want to make that step yet.

[El Cheapo Loco]

Smoked for over a decade then quit cold turkey. Have been clean for over 8 years now.

Toughest was the first two week, it gets much easier after that. But if everyone in your social circle smokes, then you're doomed. Try to find someone to quit together with you. I had a close friend of mine quit at the same time. I truely believe that's what got me over the hump.

[Rawhide]

Former pack a day smoker. Life is so much better now without cigarettes...

[frosty216]

Started smoking in 08 while deployed to Iraq after never smoking a cigarette in my life.

Was definitely one of the "I can quit anytime I want" addicts after getting home. Realized it was a huge issue when I started smoking in my car that I would never have allowed a cigarette within 50ft of beforehand. Now I never smoke on my own but am very easily peer pressured

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by elcheapoloco

But if everyone in your social circle smokes, then you're doomed.

[c0nstant]

almost every one of my friends smoke

[Turbo>NA]

Originally Posted by jh valley

almost every one of my friends smoke

Bad support system.

I promise you, if you start weight lighting and dieting hard. It will help so much. You will lose the crave and the idea of it. Plus, think how shredded you will look.

It works for me. Im not even a heavy smoker, just a social one.

[balance]

if every one if your friends smoke its gonna be impossible.
sorry for the bad support lol
you and your friends should start a pact of stop smoking cigarettes or some shit lol

[LACSTER]

Keep it up John! You just got to get over the hump and it'll be smooth sailing from then on. You keep at the pace you were at you'll be one dead muthefucka BTW you'll save a gang of money too!

[CollinsE90]

Ive read you can take a piece of paper and roll it up and just fake puff on it helps

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by LACSTER

Keep it up John! You just got to get over the hump and it'll be smooth sailing from then on. You keep at the pace you were at you'll be one dead muthefucka BTW you'll save a gang of money too!

You can help me quit smoking by giving me that SICK 5er of yours. Good god I wouldn't need nicotine. I'd just cruise in that.

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

Ive read you can take a piece of paper and roll it up and just fake puff on it helps

...lolwut.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

You can help me quit smoking by giving me that SICK 5er of yours. Good god I wouldn't need nicotine. I'd just cruise in that.


...lolwut.

the habit of actually smoking(hand to mouth and puffing) is just as bad as the nicotine, so just acting like you smoke helps...some people cant drive the same or go through the day the same because they are so used to making the hand movements and exhaling....or you can buy one of those electronic cigs that has nicotine in it

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

the habit of actually smoking(hand to mouth and puffing) is just as bad as the nicotine, so just acting like you smoke helps...some people cant drive the same or go through the day the same because they are so used to making the hand movements and exhaling....or you can buy one of those electronic cigs that has nicotine in it

Makes sense. The act of smoking is probably more addicting for me than the nicotine itself. I feel calmer doing it. I've tried the e-cigs. Something's holding me back from buying one even though I liked it.

[Rawhide]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Makes sense. The act of smoking is probably more addicting for me than the nicotine itself. I feel calmer doing it. I've tried the e-cigs. Something's holding me back from buying one even though I liked it.

If you take a straw and cut it to the approximate length of a cigarette you can "puff" on it.

I'm sure it looked goofy, but it helped me a lot.