Tips for quitting smoking!
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Astaroth said:Do you want to quit smoking? I certainly do, but I just can't seem to pull it off. If anyone else here shares that burning desire to quit, maybe we could use this thread to support one another and swap stories. Right now, I’m going through about a pack and a half of ultra-lights; I’ve been at this for 15 years, and I am painfully aware of how much damage it's doing to my health, but the habit is just too damn strong. I actually managed to go two weeks without a cigarette once, but the cravings were absolutely brutal, and I eventually gave in. Still, if I did it once, I know I can do it again—it’s just a matter of strengthening my willpower and finding that spark of motivation. What have your experiences been like?
My old man finally kicked the habit after more than 20 years... and he’s been smoke-free for about five years now.
Basically, I know how incredibly difficult it was for him to break free, but he made it happen. I remember him using those nicotine gum things or something similar... and I think that actually helped him out. But honestly? More than anything, it was his sheer willpower that allowed him to walk away from such a nasty habit. 😁
I'm really proud of him! 👏 👏 👋