#361 ·
It was moving pretty quickly last year around Easter, but this year it kicked off on January 2nd.
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Tips for quitting smoking!
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#362 ·
So, I’ve officially been smoke-free for five days now, and honestly? It wasn't even a big dramatic decision. It just kind of happened. I was traveling home for New Year's Eve, spent two whole days stuck on a bus, caught a bit of a cold, and I just didn't feel like lighting up. Now, the cravings are starting to creep in a little, but I'm trying my best to just ignore them—I'm basically living on pretzels right now and it's actually working!
I mean, I never really took quitting seriously before... but now...
I mean, I never really took quitting seriously before... but now...
#363 ·
First off, I want to wish everyone the absolute best for the New Year's Eve ahead!!!
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On New Year's Eve, I decided to treat myself to a box of cigars, and now it feels like I'm reaching for one way more often than I used to. It’s driving me crazy! Look, I know I have no one to blame but myself, but I smoked for so long that grabbing a cigar just feels like second nature—it's honestly ridiculous. I don't think I've done enough to actually quit, especially since I don't smoke inside the house, only outdoors. Right now, I feel like I'm stuck at this awful crossroads, trying my hardest to stay inside 😢 because everyone around me is smoking, and it's just too easy to give in when you're in that kind of crowd.
Is anyone else dealing with something similar?👋
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On New Year's Eve, I decided to treat myself to a box of cigars, and now it feels like I'm reaching for one way more often than I used to. It’s driving me crazy! Look, I know I have no one to blame but myself, but I smoked for so long that grabbing a cigar just feels like second nature—it's honestly ridiculous. I don't think I've done enough to actually quit, especially since I don't smoke inside the house, only outdoors. Right now, I feel like I'm stuck at this awful crossroads, trying my hardest to stay inside 😢 because everyone around me is smoking, and it's just too easy to give in when you're in that kind of crowd.
Is anyone else dealing with something similar?👋
#364 ·
boldpuma89 said:I generally live by one rule: "Where there's a will, there's a way; where there isn't, there's an excuse."
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Even though I wasn't exactly a heavy smoker—I never smoked inside my house, though I certainly could have.
Going without a smoke for a day or two? I still couldn't bring myself to do it.
Giving up those little rituals—like having two or three cigarettes with coffee while catching up with someone...
Honestly, my friends and I couldn't even imagine a night out on the town without a cigarette in hand. Sitting around...
Coffee shops without smoking just weren't the same... etc.
I haven't smoked in eight months. No grand epiphany or major life decision involved.
It just happened naturally through awareness and acceptance.
A healthier lifestyle.
I don't hang out at bars anymore, and I definitely don't party until dawn. I used to, though.
More than fifteen years straight. 🙂 Honestly, I just don't have the energy for it anymore.
I spend my weekends out in nature—hitting the coast in the summer, and now I'm off to hit the slopes. 😍 My boyfriend just told me he's happy to have a girlfriend.
If she doesn't smoke, it actually works in his favor. It’s a total win.
He cut back, even though he wasn't exactly a "full-time smoker."
Even at work—my boss and a colleague are already smoking while we drink our morning coffee.
Coffee. ☕ And I'm just sitting here having breakfast. 😁 Yeah, I'm totally fine. 👍
#365 ·
I don't really have a specific reason for posting here, other than to brag a little bit: after fifteen years of smoking two packs a day, I haven't touched a cigarette in over 24 hours!
I feel absolutely incredible! 😎
I feel absolutely incredible! 😎
#366 ·
Angela Hill said:I don't really need anything from this thread, I just wanted to share a win. After 15 years of smoking two packs a day, I’ve officially gone over 24 hours without a single cigarette.
And honestly? I feel great. 😎
Bravo 👍
#367 ·
Angela Hill said:I don't really need anything from this thread, I just wanted to brag a little... after smoking two packs a day for 15 years straight, I haven't touched a cigarette in over 24 hours!
And honestly, I feel amazing! 😎
man 🙂
hang in there 🙂
#368 ·
Angela Hill said:I don't really need anything from this thread, I just wanted to share some good news... after smoking two packs a day for 15 years, I've finally gone over 24 hours without a single cigarette!
And honestly, I feel amazing! 😎
Way to go! We're all rooting for you!🙂
#369 ·
rowdylynx38 said:Bravo 👍
brisknomad6 said:that 🙂
hang in there 🙂
granitetiger692 said:Bravo! We are proud of you!🙂
Thank you all! 😘
Now more than 48 hours have passed 😉
#370 ·
Angela Hill said:Thank you! 😘>
Now that more than 48 hours have passed 😉
man, just saying "bravo, hang in there!" doesn't exactly set the world on fire... it's just not enough...😈
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#371 ·
shree_kali said:Oh, please. Saying "Bravo, hang in there!" doesn't mean a damn thing... it just doesn't work...😈
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As it stands, I am a non-smoker. 🙂
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#372 ·
Angela Hill said:🙂
I don't smoke anymore, I guess 🙂
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khm 😁
trying to hold back my comments here lol 😁
ambermason16 is totally off-topic 😁
#373 ·
brisknomad6 said:Ahem 😁
Just refrain from commenting 😁
It would be better for you 😬
I still haven't lit up... nor do I feel any urge to 😉
#374 ·
brisknomad6 said:ambermason16 just shut down this whole thread 😁
For crying out loud... I was honestly just trying to help here.😢
#375 ·
Angela Hill said:You'd be better off if you 😬
I still haven't lit up... and honestly, I don't even feel the urge to light one up 😉
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#376 ·
shree_kali said:man, I was just trying to be helpful 😢
and then everything just goes south 😁 😉
Angela Hill, you still there? 🙂
#378 ·
brisknomad6 said:Angela Hill, are you for real? 🙂
Aha 🙂
This is, I don't even know... day five or six.
I've stopped counting at this point.😁
#380 ·
Mind if I jump in here? 🙂
So, I decided to quit about ten days ago, but then Sunday rolled around and I ended up lighting one up anyway... I haven't touched one in three days now, but man, the cravings are absolutely wrecking me right now...
But hey, I just gotta power through it!!!
So, I decided to quit about ten days ago, but then Sunday rolled around and I ended up lighting one up anyway... I haven't touched one in three days now, but man, the cravings are absolutely wrecking me right now...
But hey, I just gotta power through it!!!
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