Tips for quitting smoking!

I have to admit, I’ve somewhat surrendered... but not entirely. I’m down to five cigarettes a day now, and honestly, I don't even crave them anymore. Once I find the strength, I’ll quit for good. For now, I’m satisfied with this progress—it's a massive drop from where I used to be.

Kimberly Williams said:boldpuma89, what’s the status over there—you still down to just a few left or what?

I basically live by that old saying: "WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY; WHERE THERE ISN'T, THERE'S AN EXCUSE!" And honestly, for the last 10 days, I've been finding plenty of excuses for why things are going south at work and just... blowing up... a lot. Like, at least 15 or 20 excuses.
Give me 10 more days and maybe I'll actually find a way to make it happen! ...

I went to a friend's party this past weekend and ended up lighting one up. I haven't touched a cigarette since, and honestly, I have zero desire to pick it back up. I won't sit here and say I don't regret giving in for a moment—it wasn't my finest hour—but at the end of the day, life goes on and I'm moving forward. 👋

I used to smoke about a pack and a half every single day for 14 years straight, and then I just quit. My boyfriend and I actually stopped at almost the exact same time (I figured if he could do it, maybe I could too...). It was honestly brutal; he seemed fine, but I was a mess—crying, shaking, and just feeling physically sick from the cravings. It was terrible. But then, after about a month, things got weird in a good way—suddenly everything smelled amazing, like apples or the ocean breeze. Even food started having this "fresh garden" taste again (I guess that was the last time my senses weren't clouded by smoke). That feeling lasted for about two years.🙂

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So, yeah, I’ve totally quit 🙂

I was at this wedding on Saturday
And honestly, there was this one moment where I thought, "Man, maybe I could just light one up with the girls," but then, I don't know, the thought just kind of slipped my mind entirely 🙂

I really just popped in here to show some love and support to everyone else out there fighting the good fight against it 🙂

I’ve been smoke-free for three years now, after quitting an 18-year habit. To be honest, I don't even feel the urge to light up anymore, though for a long time, I used to daydream about smoking. It turned into a total nightmare because my conscience would just eat me alive. I finally decided to quit after thinking about it for years. Right around that time, my workplace set up a designated smoking area right outside the restrooms, which was honestly pathetic. Not long after that, a woman I knew passed away from cancer. I don't know if her cancer was directly linked to smoking, but the last image I have of her is her sitting there with short hair from chemo and a cigarette in her mouth. And what a coincidence—I had just bought a fresh pack. When I read the news that she was gone, I took every single cigarette I had and gave them away. For the first month, I felt physically terrible. I was nauseous and just felt sick all the time. Once that passed, I started craving chocolate and all sorts of other things (though I didn't gain any weight). Anyway, I feel much better now, and thank God, the urge to smoke is gone. I simply stopped thinking about it...
I wish the same for everyone trying to quit. You've got my support. 👍

I haven't touched a cigarette in 10 months now. I smoked for 14 years straight. Back when I was still at it, I was constantly thinking about how to quit—I’d see a chiropractor, lose various bets, even throw my packs and lighters out of my car window in these big, dramatic gestures... but nothing ever stuck. It wasn't until everything hit the fan personally, putting my whole character to the test, that I finally decided to stop. The revolt within me felt even stronger when I told my friends I was quitting. Everyone reached out, wanting to place bets, acting like they knew I'd fail. I didn't take any bets, unfortunately; I probably would have won. I still think about cigarettes, though. I suppose I'll be dealing with those cravings for the rest of my life. For now, though, the pride feels stronger than the pull of morning black coffee and that first smoke. I really hope it stays that way.

Daniel Newman4 said:I haven't smoked for about 3 years now, after roughly 18 years of doing it. To be honest, I don't crave a cigarette anymore, but I used to dream about smoking all the time. It turned into a nightmare because my conscience would just eat me alive. I finally quit after thinking about it for years. Then, management at work set up a designated smoking area right in front of the restrooms, which was pathetic. Not long after that, a coworker passed away from cancer. I don't know if her cancer was specifically linked to smoking, but the last image I have of her is with that short chemo hair and a cigarette in her mouth. Right as I had just bought a fresh pack, I read the news about her passing. I took all those cigarettes and gave them away. For the first month, I felt physically terrible—constant nausea and sickness. Once that passed, I started craving chocolate and other things (didn't gain weight, though). Anyway, I feel much better now and thank God I have no urge to light up. I just stopped thinking about it...
I hope everyone who wants to quit finds the same success. Sending support. 👍

It’s good that you quit, but it’s a shame someone actually had to die from cancer for it to finally click that smoking is dangerous.
Generally speaking, people only grasp the consequences once someone else pays the price.

Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not trying to be mean. Kudos to you for quitting.🙂

Kevin White5

Of course, I think you deserve massive credit for quitting smoking. It takes serious willpower and grit. Once someone gets hooked and develops an addiction, we all know how hard it is to break free, no matter how much they realize it's killing them. I’m not sure why you think I’m angry at your perspective (though maybe I should be). You’re entitled to your opinion just like I’m entitled to mine. My only regret is if you walked away thinking that person had to die just for me to quit. Breaking an addiction involves many different turning points. That was simply one of those moments for me. Maybe that's worth reflecting on. Perhaps it's my fault for not explaining myself better, but I didn't want to get bogged down in details and bore you. Ultimately, I just wanted to point out that you're being pretty harsh, considering you've probably only read this one single post of mine. I don't post much on this forum, so you don't really know me, and judging me based on one post...

It’s been a clean stretch for 11 months now 👋

Daniel Newman, look, I wasn't trying to be harsh...
I just wanted to trigger some self-reflection in all of us weak souls who only learn lessons through extreme circumstances. For instance, we don't realize how much someone meant to us until they're gone. We don't appreciate the time we had with a parent until they pass away. When a friend dies from something avoidable, that's when it finally hits home how short life is and how we should actually live it to the fullest. I could go on...

As humans, we're fragile. Even when we know exactly what’s good for us, we somehow find ways to sabotage ourselves instead of just being happy. It’s like we're our own worst enemies sometimes...

Hey everyone, just thought I'd check in for a bit👋
I haven't started yet, and honestly, I’m feeling pretty good about that. So, what’s the word with you all? Anyone hitting new milestones, starting up again, or dealing with any recent setbacks?

Peter Bennett8
Hey everyone, just popping in for a quick check-in.👋
I haven't even started yet, and honestly, I'm pretty stoked about that. So, what's the deal with you guys? Anyone hitting new milestones, starting over, or dealing with some major setbacks?

No crises over here. Just keeping things steady—Dimin style! And man, I’m actually pretty pissed at myself right now. I'm currently sitting here negotiating a whole new schedule with myself. Just waiting for things to settle down in maybe 15 or 20 days...

Cheers, everyone!👋

boldpuma89 said:No big deal. It’s just what Dimin said before! Honestly, I’m so pissed at myself right now—it's driving me crazy. I'm currently trying to negotiate a new plan with myself for tomorrow. Just waiting for things to settle down a bit in about 15 to 20 days...

Hey everyone!👋

You have my full support here. I totally get it—whenever I slip up, I end up being incredibly hard on myself.😠
The main thing is that you're actually thinking about it and that you genuinely want to quit. 😉

So, here I am... after a year and eight months, a bit of a craving has finally hit me. It’s not even like I’m actually going to light up—there's no way—it's more just that it's been such a long stretch since I last had one that I'm feeling the void, especially since I'm running low on rolling tobacco

Amy Smith said:So here I am, a year and eight months in, and the cravings finally hit... but there's no way I'm lighting up. It’s not even a real crisis, just haven't done it in so long that I'm actually missing it, especially the rolling tobacco...

Been about a year and a half for me too
hit me this summer

but I didn't

Today marks exactly 16 weeks since I quit smoking.
Just yesterday, I was catching up with a friend and we were talking about dreams. I mentioned how rarely I actually dream anything significant. Then last night... I have this dream where I’m putting a cigarette in my mouth, pulling out some matches—don't ask me where the hell the matches came from—and lighting up. And then comes that very first puff of 🙄
I woke up with a smile on my face. 🙄

Where on earth is all this coming from now? 😠 Is it possible I'm having withdrawal crises?
Still, I'm not giving in. If I'm going to smoke, I'd much rather do it in my sleep than in real life.
16 weeks smoke free and the count continues 🙂

I haven’t touched a cigarette in a few months now. To be honest, I don't even want to count the exact days because I’m terrified that if I dwell on it too much, I might actually buckle under the pressure and relapse.😎 For me, the biggest motivator was honestly the fear of a terminal illness. There was a period where I’d wake up every single morning with this nagging dread that maybe I already had something serious, even though I felt perfectly healthy and there were no medical signs to suggest otherwise.
Another thing that kept me going was thinking about my kid. Realizing that secondhand smoke hits passive smokers even harder than active ones—something I read about in several medical journals—really hit home. I refuse to poison my child, and I certainly don't want them growing up without a mother.👎
On top of all that, I just have this deep, genuine DESIRE to quit once and for all, just naturally.👍

vividcobra46 said:I keep dreaming about it—like, I’m putting a cigarette in my mouth, pulling out matches (no clue where I even get them from in the dream), and lighting up. Then comes that very first puff of smoke 🙄
And then I just wake up with this huge grin on my face. 🙄

hahaha

Reading all your crazy dreams... man, I had one this morning too... I was definitely holding a cigarette in my mouth and watching a match flame get closer and closer... and then I suddenly wake up like, "Wait, what?! I don't even smoke!" Ugh, seriously? Way to go, me. 😁

I honestly think I might actually be done with smoking for good. 😉

Quitting smoking is an incredibly difficult journey, perhaps more so if you've been a smoker for over a decade. As for how I actually managed to pull it off—well, first and foremost, it came down to sheer willpower. I suppose until the moment I truly made up my mind, I was never actually going to stop.

Then come those grueling moments of hesitation, where you're constantly debating whether or not to light up. In those instances, it’s back to that intense WILLPOWER. But even then, the cravings hit so hard that sometimes it feels impossible to resist. Should I just have one? NO, THAT'S IT, I'M DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I find myself dreading sitting next to smokers because the scent of cigarette smoke is so intoxicating. There have been times when I've rushed out to buy a pack of my favorite cigarettes, only to end up buying a bottle of water instead!
WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
I eventually decided that I needed to detoxify my system. How does one do that? Well, through water—almost like I was trying to scrub my insides clean. At least, that was my theory: if I could flush out the impurities, maybe the cravings would vanish too.
But once again, nothing seemed to work... progress was slow, and even after several months had passed, I still found myself desperately wanting a cigarette. So, it went back to willpower once more.
I decided to educate myself on how nutrition impacts nicotine addiction. And honestly, I discovered that the secret really does lie in what you eat and drink. It’s such a shame I didn't realize this back when I was chugging five liters of water a day.
I decided to try a different approach. It felt great, but the weight gain started creeping in. HELP ME! So, I turned to research again: eat high-quality foods that nourish your entire body, don't deprive yourself of everything, but practice moderation.
I eventually learned which specific ingredients are beneficial for deep cleansing and helping to break the cycle of cigarette addiction.

It worked wonders. I ended up trying Herbalife because people told me they offered everything necessary for that detoxification process. I picked up a few products, and while I was a bit skeptical at first, my curiosity got the better of me. It turns out these products contained all the nutrients doctors recommend in their medical texts. Best of all, I never felt hungry; I received all the essential nutrients, I didn't obsess over smoking, and I didn't develop a food addiction in its place. I haven't smoked in seven years now, I haven't had any issues with my weight, I feel fantastic, and I still use some of the Herbalife products today.
You should give it a try if you are genuinely serious about quitting. Beyond just diet and advice, if you lack the mental strength, it will be an uphill battle—but with the right nutrition and quality ingredients, it will go much smoother than you might imagine.
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