Tips for quitting smoking!

George Wilson95 said:🙏

Bravo. I honestly can't wait until I get to write something similar myself... 🙂

Fingers crossed... 🙂

It’s been a month since I quit smoking today.🙂

It’s been exactly one year since I quit smoking.

Today marks exactly one month since I quit smoking.

🙂 🙂 🙂 [claps] 👋 🎉

It’s been twenty full days! 🙂 I survived one drunk last night!🙂

So, after cruising through two and a half months without a single hiccup, I hit my first massive crisis this past Saturday. It was one of those huge social gatherings where everyone was smoking—cigarettes everywhere, just a constant cloud of smoke. For the first time, I actually felt the urge to light up. Even a friend tried to push some cigars on me, acting all dismissive like it’s no big deal... and people call that friendship! 🙄 😁 But I held my ground—I didn't cave. Honestly, though, the air was so thick and suffocating it felt like I’d already smoked two or three cigarettes myself.

P.S. I'm also counting down the days until my own first year smoke-free! Kudos to the kid.. 👍

ambertiger4 said:Ugh, after managing two and a half months without a single hiccup, I hit my first major crisis this past Saturday! It was a big social gathering where everyone was smoking—I saw cigarettes everywhere, smelled smoke in every corner... I actually felt that sudden, overwhelming urge to light up for the very first time! To make matters worse, a friend was even offering me cigars, acting like it was no big deal, just "come on, it's nothing"... honestly, you call that a friend?! 🙄 😁 But I held my ground; I didn't give in! Though, I have to admit, the air was so thick and suffocating that it felt like I had already smoked at least two or three cigarettes myself...

P.S. I’m also counting down the days until I hit my first full year smoke-free! Kudos to you, man... 👍

After being smoke-free for a while now, those cravings tend to hit me here and there. Most often, they creep up when I'm just sitting around by myself doing absolutely nothing. When I'm out and about, the only time they really get to me is when I'm working the entrance at the club... basically, if I'm idle and bored, that's when the struggle starts...

I just wanted to send some support to everyone out there trying to kick the habit 👍 👋

I'm at the two-and-a-half-month mark now, and honestly, things are going great. 👋 👋

So, I was just sitting here thinking about all the perks of quitting smoking that I’ve actually felt personally... maybe this will give someone else a little nudge. What's weird for me—and this might sound strange—is that health-wise, I don't feel any noticeably different after these last 2.5 months. No more cigarette stench either (now that I'm clear, I realize how disgusting it really was). I've been watching what I eat, so there hasn't been a weight issue—you just have to stay disciplined and careful. Money isn't even a factor for me; I haven't saved a dime because I end up spending even more—constantly "rewarding" myself for staying quit... 🙄 😛

But other things have definitely hit home. Here are a few things that just crossed my mind:
- I don't have to constantly air out my apartment (I've even been keeping it pretty cool over the winter)
- I don't have to obsess over whether I actually put my cigarette out before leaving a room
- I don't have to worry about running out of cigarettes right after the local convenience stores close up
- I don't have to act like an idiot, heading out at all hours just to grab more packs—something that used to drive me crazy
- My favorite handbags—the ones I absolutely love wearing—actually have way more room in them now
- I don't have to clean up ash after people anymore (that smell always grossed me out!)
- I watch smokers lighting up and just think, "That used to be me"

Man, I just hope I can hang in there! 🙂

I've definitely noticed having way more free time since I quit smoking. 🙂
My fitness levels are up, too. 👍
As for my addiction—there’s no quick fix for that, but I make up for it by staying active with sports.🙂

ex-pusac said:Hang in there, everyone!
I've been clean for 8 months now, and I can happily say I haven't had a single withdrawal craving in about two months.😎
I learned one thing: you quit, tell yourself "never again," and that's that. Cutting back doesn't work. Good luck!👍

Kudos. After 25 years, 5 months, and one day without a single puff, I'm still standing. I wish I could find the original thread I replied to when I started this journey. I'm genuinely proud of myself...

However, I’m dealing with some breathing issues now. My lungs feel dry, but nothing comes up when I cough. Anyone else dealt with this?

To anyone planning to quit: congratulations in advance. Even if nothing else, you'll at least be able to look yourself in the mirror. I think the first few days are the worst—I kept dreaming I was smoking and would wake up in a panic, feeling like I'd betrayed my own word... Every day is a minor struggle, and while I know the war isn't over yet, I'm not backing down.😎

The fifth week has officially kicked off. 😳

The money in the envelope keeps growing, our weight is holding steady, we're staying active, the coughing fits have finally stopped, and we're feeling pretty good...

Only my dear one is having an issue: he's getting nosebleeds two or three times a day. 😢

Ashley King said:I had a dream that I was smoking—woke up in a total panic thinking I’d betrayed "the thing" and all that... just one of those nights.

😁 Ugh, how awful. 😁 Hang in there. 🙂

Even after being smoke-free for a year and a month now, I still find myself having those dreams where I'm smoking...

So... step by step, six weeks down.
Even so... I still feel like I'll never be able to call myself a non-smoker. It just feels like I'm a smoker who (mostly) doesn't smoke anymore.. 😕

Kudos to everyone who actually managed to quit 👍 👍 👍
I just can't seem to shake the habit myself 😢
I really need to find some kind of substitute—without my cigarettes, I become incredibly irritable 😱
Last year, I actually pulled it off for two months, and let me tell you, I felt absolutely amazing during that time, but then I slipped right back into it just as easily🙂 It’s like nothing ever happened, which is honestly infuriating because it completely kills any motivation I have left🙂

Here is my advice: No supplements, no medications, and no herbal remedies are ever going to curb your desire to smoke if you don't truly want to quit. I haven't touched a cigarette in five years, and the only reason I managed to walk away was simply because I decided I wanted to. That is the sole recipe for success—unyielding willpower and a rock-solid decision. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less. Good luck!

One of my friends keeps asking me why he should ever give up the little bit of pleasure a cigarette brings him, even though he knows perfectly well he ought to quit.

I HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY VECH FOR 5 MONTHS NOW 👋 👋

Two and a half months!🙂

And I'm getting more satisfied with the results of quitting every single day. 🙂

Peter Bennett8 said:Bravo to everyone who has quit. 👍 👍 👍
I simply cannot seem to stop.😢
I really ought to find some kind of substitute, because without cigarettes, I’m becoming far too overbearing. 😱
Last year, I managed to succeed within just two months. I won't even begin to describe how much better I felt during that time, but unfortunately, I found myself slipping back into old habits far too easily.🙂 It’s as if nothing ever happened, and frankly, that's what gets under my skin. It completely kills any sense of motivation I have left.🙂

Come on, now. Come on. 🙄 I quit smoking for a month, only to pick it right back up like nothing ever happened. It’s been a total wash. I honestly think I need to address two things if I want this to stick. First, I need a way to keep my hands busy; sitting around at a coffee shop with nothing to do just leaves me reaching for a cigarette out of pure habit. Second, I probably shouldn't walk to the cafe in the first place—if I stop making those trips, I might actually solve both problems at once. 😁 I really should be spending my time around people who don't smoke. When someone lights up right next to me, the odds of me not joining in are slim to none. It’s just how it works. Honestly, I'm still trying to figure out how to force myself to tackle all those other lifestyle changes. 😕