I've Decided To Quit Smoking
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Read your post with a "don't do it!" look on my face.
But good riddance to cigarettes, you'll feel better without them, can promise that.
But good riddance to cigarettes, you'll feel better without them, can promise that.
Honestly, I don't think it will be that hard. I've gone over a week without a cigg or pipe. I just finally decided to drop the ciggs completely. Its been more of a convenience thing. A pipe isn't as convenient as a cigarette. Ciggs are quicker and more portable. But like I said it shouldn't be too hard.
At most I smoke 3 ciggs a day, and thats not even everyday. I usually only smoke when I work. A cigg bofore work, one on break, and one after work
Yesterday I packed a big bowled pipe full of UF and smoked that instead of cigs for most of the day. I must say I did feel a little bit "weird", but not as weird as I would had I known I never could have a cig again. If that makes any sense. I am doing it little by little.
Best of luck to you.
Best of luck to you.
Good advice on quitting is don't try to quite cold turkey, just tell yourself your not going to have a Cig until noon, then tell yourself if you made it this far your not going to have one till 3pm, might as well wait till after super. If you don't make it every time that's ok, but you'll eventually cut back and quit. It's a slow process but much more sucesfull than cold turkey. I should know I taught smoking Cessation classes before.
I quit cigarettes 21 years ago. I was a 1.5 pack a day smoker. My advice, ignore the cravings and try to avoid the antecedents(the things you associate with a cig, i.e coffee, heavy meals etc.). Good luck, you can do it!
Uberam3rica,
I am fortunate. I never smoked Ciggs! I started with the pipe at age 12. It was Middleton's Cherry Blend and a Cob. I hated the smell of ciggs. My Dad smoked Ciggs. But, he had several friends that smoked a pipe and that really tripped my trigger. The rest is history.
As such, I never learned to inhale. That is the key. With a pipe, nicotine is absorbed by the mouth tissues and not lung tissue. At age 62, I excersize every day and am an avid downHill skier. I had 23 days on the slopes this season! One must be in shape to do that sport. It was skiing that made me realize I must maintain a good physical condition. I have skied since a youngster. I share the mountain with guys that are in their 80's! That is what I want to do. Besides, I am a pilot and must also pass a serious Physical Exam on a regular basis.
Transition from ciggs to (pipe-only) is very difficult. I have attempted to help others to no real avail. I give you my greatest congratulations and If you are that determined, YOU WILL SUCCEED. If you ever experience a relapse of the nasty sticks, please feel free to seek encouragement from me not to relapse. You are on the right track and the best of luck to you, my friend.
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I am fortunate. I never smoked Ciggs! I started with the pipe at age 12. It was Middleton's Cherry Blend and a Cob. I hated the smell of ciggs. My Dad smoked Ciggs. But, he had several friends that smoked a pipe and that really tripped my trigger. The rest is history.
As such, I never learned to inhale. That is the key. With a pipe, nicotine is absorbed by the mouth tissues and not lung tissue. At age 62, I excersize every day and am an avid downHill skier. I had 23 days on the slopes this season! One must be in shape to do that sport. It was skiing that made me realize I must maintain a good physical condition. I have skied since a youngster. I share the mountain with guys that are in their 80's! That is what I want to do. Besides, I am a pilot and must also pass a serious Physical Exam on a regular basis.
Transition from ciggs to (pipe-only) is very difficult. I have attempted to help others to no real avail. I give you my greatest congratulations and If you are that determined, YOU WILL SUCCEED. If you ever experience a relapse of the nasty sticks, please feel free to seek encouragement from me not to relapse. You are on the right track and the best of luck to you, my friend.
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I want to smoke right now, but I don't feel like sitting in the cold. Luckily I have a good amount of snuff.
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