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Smoking I was a nicotine addict for almost 50 years. I tried repeatedly to quit but was unsuccessful until now. I tried the auricular therapy thing and the first thing I did when I left the clinic was light a cigarette. Sheeeessshhh. Finally went "cold turkey" and I think I've succeeded as it's been 6 weeks and I haven't killed anyone yet  You non-smokers, or people who never smoked, have no clue how addictive nicotine is. The health professionals in my smoking cessation class stated nicotine is 3 times as addictive as cocaine. I believe them. There's a web site that helped me immensely....called whyquit(dot)com. Not an advertisement but just stated for those that smoke and need some reinforcement or help deciding to quit. Hopefully that will get past the censors. Anyway, I'm kinda boasting but, in this case, it's warranted. Quitting smoking is the hardest thing I've ever done. |
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5/8/2006 7:45 am |
Max, Thats very good news I quit smoking in 1981 It was the hardest thing that I have ever done. I wish you continued success, God Bless, Hugs and Smiles~Pam  and  ~Pam & SunshinePain & suffering are inevititable, but misery is optional.
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5/8/2006 8:41 am |
Max, As an ex-smoker, I sincerely congratulate you on making it this far. You have likely heard all this before but I will take the liberty of saying it again. I have been clean for almost 20 years now and I still find myself craving a cigarette occasionally, or dreaming that I started smoking again. The physical addiction will be all gone in a few weeks, but the psycological addiction never goes completely away. Smoking addiction is just like an alcoholic who battles their addiction for a lifetime. Continue to tough it out and NEVER, NEVER touch another ciggie under any circumstances, EVER. (LO Good Luck SR
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Max...congratulations!! Believe it or not, it does get easier. I quit just over 10 years ago and I agree...hardest thing to overcome. I remember Surgeon General Koop saying it was more addictive than cocaine. I think it STINKS now...hahaha, just think we used to smell like that! My friend's house smells like smoke when you walk up on her porch...and her door is shut!! When I come home I have to wash everything I have on. Good luck to you!! Ann
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5/8/2006 9:19 am |
After 45 years I have been smoke free for 18 months now...It ain't easy. And even though I'm not smoking any more I'm still paying for it. Congradulations on six weeks and hang in there.
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5/8/2006 9:20 am |
Max, GOOD ON YOU!!! Smoking gave me bladder cancer twice before I was able to muster the stones to quit. It killed my wife. If others amongst us can do it so can you. You MUST!! You don't need the fear of lung cancer to give you sufficient incentive. Just picture yourself, naked on your urologyst's table, two days after peeing blood, and his approaching with a 1/2" diameter tube. Guess where it goes. Now, quitting will get easier each time you conjure up this image. It's UGLY!!
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5/8/2006 2:03 pm |
Imatall&beautifulone, Yes, there are techniques that I learned in what was once called Smoke Enders. I finally used them successfully after my urologist got my, er, attention. I won't go into all of the hints here but if you have a mind-set and are ready, I'll disclose all. e me if and when. (Maybe I could do a blog but then I might get sued for copyright infringement.)
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5/8/2006 5:40 pm |
Max. I know what you're talking about. I quit once for 10 years and then foolishly started again and it was like I had never quit. It's a curse and I wish there was a way to convince young people to never start. If they realized how hard it would be to quit down the road they wouldn't think it was "cool".
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