I can't stop smoking.

I would never encourage someone to start. It's an awful habit, and trying to quit seems more impossible every day.

In all honesty, I Love it! I really don't care about if others care what it smells like, I don't care what it costs.

To me - it's so very satisfying to wake up with a cup of coffee and a cig. Or after I'm awarded MVP in a Free for All. Or even like right now late at night just kickin back behind my PC. It's that good company that just sits quietly.

Unfortunately - this comes with health risks. So far I havn't had any serious issues, but it's undeniable that I will develop some sort of life threating risk if I continue.

I have tried to quit in the past - and I felt that I was getting somewhere after a few smokless months. But guess how I awarded myself? Yep-Just one shouldn't hurt.

So, I don't know? It's a situation of either one will or will not ever truely quit. And if you have recently started, give it up. Really. And if you're like me - keep trying to think of better ways to quit. If there is something that truely has worked for you, pass the advice on!

Quitters Inc. is the only option.

Just throw your cigarettes away and never buy a pack again.

I would never encourage someone to start. It's an awful habit, and trying to quit seems more impossible every day.

In all honesty, I Love it! I really don't care about if others care what it smells like, I don't care what it costs.

To me - it's so very satisfying to wake up with a cup of coffee and a cig. Or after I'm awarded MVP in a Free for All. Or even like right now late at night just kickin back behind my PC. It's that good company that just sits quietly.

Unfortunately - this comes with health risks. So far I havn't had any serious issues, but it's undeniable that I will develop some sort of life threating risk if I continue.

I have tried to quit in the past - and I felt that I was getting somewhere after a few smokless months. But guess how I awarded myself? Yep-Just one shouldn't hurt.

So, I don't know? It's a situation of either one will or will not ever truely quit. And if you have recently started, give it up. Really. And if you're like me - keep trying to think of better ways to quit. If there is something that truely has worked for you, pass the advice on!

Xsan3

I'm confused. On one hand you say that you love it, but on the other hand, you say that you're trying to quit and can't.

My question is this...If you love it, why are you trying to quit?

I say why live life forcing yourself to do something you dont want to, why live life being unhappy, life is too short, you should do what you want. So ahead light up that Blunt and smoke away

Nah im jk, goodluck

Just throw your cigarettes away and never buy a pack again.

avatar_genius

Quitting an addiction is never that easy.

[QUOTE="Xsan3"]

MrGeezer

I'm confused. On one hand you say that you love it, but on the other hand, you say that you're trying to quit and can't.

My question is this...If you love it, why are you trying to quit?

I've been smoking for 20+ years and I'm just starting to quit using the "electronic cigarette". I've tried many other ways and I think I have a good chance using this as it satisfies the hand to mouth thing, nicotine, etc without the harmful chemicals. It can be confusing on what model and vender to buy them from, but this is a good place to start: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/

well i tried a cig once and i hated it maybe if you find other people who support you aor are trying to quit as well it may help

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"]

[QUOTE="Xsan3"]

Xsan3

I'm confused. On one hand you say that you love it, but on the other hand, you say that you're trying to quit and can't.

My question is this...If you love it, why are you trying to quit?

So if you love smoking, and you love your health, I guess you just need to decide which you love MORE.

I've been smoking for 20+ years and I'm just starting to quit using the "electronic cigarette". I've tried many other ways and I think I have a good chance using this as it satisfies the hand to mouth thing, nicotine, etc without the harmful chemicals. It can be confusing on what model and vender to buy them from, but this is a good place to start: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/

quadraleap

well i tried a cig once and i hated it maybe if you find other people who support you aor are trying to quit as well it may help

megapikachu101

I'm gonna have to say one thing...this is dangerous.

Because one person trying to quit is one person trying to quit. But once you startt getting into the realm of a group of people building their relationship on quitting, this can EASILY result in a cult mindset.

At this point you have to ask if you're quitting because you WANT to, or if you're quitting because the group collectively says that it is best for you.

Smoking cigs must get better after smoking awhile because I tried it and had a horrible time enjoying it. It would give me headaches and made me feel light headed. The nicotine "spike" is noticable and feels good but doesn't last long (minutes). The day of and day after smoking for the first time (had like 10 cigs) my chest hurt quite a bit I guess from inhailing so much smoke. Smoking also makes me feel queezy like I want to throw up. And the taste it leaves in my mouth... like I chewed on burnt firewood and ash. Smoking just doesn't feel like something a human being is naturally meant to do- like eating.

But as for your dilemma I highly recommend reading Alan Carr's book- The easy way to stop smoking. I've heard amazing things from reviews. Also it should be noted that there are Alan Carr clinics all around the world that supposedly have a 90% success rate in helping people stop.

[QUOTE="avatar_genius"]

Just throw your cigarettes away and never buy a pack again.

Yandere

Quitting an addiction is never that easy.

10 months ago, I decided I was tired of candy and I threw the rest of the bag of candy away I was eating and haven't had a piece since, and I never will.

[QUOTE="megapikachu101"]

well i tried a cig once and i hated it maybe if you find other people who support you aor are trying to quit as well it may help

MrGeezer

I'm gonna have to say one thing...this is dangerous.

Because one person trying to quit is one person trying to quit. But once you startt getting into the realm of a group of people building their relationship on quitting, this can EASILY result in a cult mindset.

At this point you have to ask if you're quitting because you WANT to, or if you're quitting because the group collectively says that it is best for you.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

[QUOTE="avatar_genius"]

Just throw your cigarettes away and never buy a pack again.

avatar_genius

Quitting an addiction is never that easy.

10 months ago, I decided I was tired of candy and I threw the rest of the bag of candy away I was eating and haven't had a piece since, and I never will.

You managed to stop eating CANDY?!

Holy ****, someone give this dude a medal.

[QUOTE="avatar_genius"]

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

Quitting an addiction is never that easy.

MrGeezer

10 months ago, I decided I was tired of candy and I threw the rest of the bag of candy away I was eating and haven't had a piece since, and I never will.

You managed to stop eating CANDY?!

Holy ****, someone give this dude a medal.

And soda pop as well.

Only you are in control for your actions.

If you don't want to smoke anymore and the current attempts you've made to stop the habit have failed, then you're not trying hard enough. o_o

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"]

[QUOTE="avatar_genius"]

10 months ago, I decided I was tired of candy and I threw the rest of the bag of candy away I was eating and haven't had a piece since, and I never will.

avatar_genius

You managed to stop eating CANDY?!

Holy ****, someone give this dude a medal.

And soda pop as well.

No.. You earn a lolipop.

Trypatches or something, or gum. I am not sure really, I know the NHS give free support, if your British. So you could probably find help somewhere.

yeah you can do it! i dont like man smoking,it isnt helpful for your health, but my boyfriend smoking too and seems hard to ask him to give it up .....balancelinda

The worst part is that I work in the medical field. Cardiology in fact. I see the folks who come in for Angioplasty's and stents - not pretty. Again, doesnt really bother me for me - jsut the idea of putting my family thru it. Im only 32, so i dont think I'll have any immediate issues. Most significant signs happen after the age of 40. Although i have been smoking for over 17 years. Yes - thats right, 17 years. I was quite young. Actually had my first smoke when I was 8.

So in ur opinion the Elec. Cig works? Ive been interested in those. Would i need to buy online? I havnt seen them anywhere in my area..

Xsan3

yeah you can do it! i dont like man smoking,it isnt helpful for your health, but my boyfriend smoking too and seems hard to ask him to give it up .....balancelinda

If it bothers you that much, then ask him.

Either he'll quit or he won't. And in the event that he doesn't quit, you can then choose to stick with him or dump his ass.

But it all boils down to what we're willing to give up in order to keep what we want. Smokers ARE willing to give up a certain degree of their health in order to keep smoking (at least, until they quit). Rather than asking their partners to quit smoking, some people are willing to stay silent if it keeps the relationship from being subject to conflict.

It's all just about what you want vs what you're willing to give up.

Personally, I don't see the point in not asking him to quit. If it bothers you that much, you ought to at least communicate how much it bothers you. You then can take things from there. Either stay together, break up, he quits smoking, he doesn't, whatever. But you ought to at least make your opinion known, so that HE knows what the stakes are. If he then chooses tobacco over you, then you know that you've made your case, and you know where his priorities lie. This gives you a better position to decide what YOU ought to do in regards to the relationship.

[QUOTE="Xsan3"]

So in ur opinion the Elec. Cig works? Ive been interested in those. Would i need to buy online? I havnt seen them anywhere in my area..

quadraleap

Can't stop smoking?! Oh no! Who caught you on fire?

You should definently Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Well, that was my lame joke, but here: There are many ways to quit and there are solutions found in your local pharmacy.

Cigarettes have Vitamin C anyway...

See your doctor!

Cigarettes have Vitamin C anyway...

HoldingAjar

See your doctor!

PSfanboy101

I would never encourage someone to start. It's an awful habit, and trying to quit seems more impossible every day.

In all honesty, I Love it! I really don't care about if others care what it smells like, I don't care what it costs.

To me - it's so very satisfying to wake up with a cup of coffee and a cig. Or after I'm awarded MVP in a Free for All. Or even like right now late at night just kickin back behind my PC. It's that good company that just sits quietly.

Unfortunately - this comes with health risks. So far I havn't had any serious issues, but it's undeniable that I will develop some sort of life threating risk if I continue.

I have tried to quit in the past - and I felt that I was getting somewhere after a few smokless months. But guess how I awarded myself? Yep-Just one shouldn't hurt.

So, I don't know? It's a situation of either one will or will not ever truely quit. And if you have recently started, give it up. Really. And if you're like me - keep trying to think of better ways to quit. If there is something that truely has worked for you, pass the advice on!

[QUOTE="Xsan3"]

So in ur opinion the Elec. Cig works? Ive been interested in those. Would i need to buy online? I havnt seen them anywhere in my area..

[QUOTE="D3nnyCrane"]As a fellow smoker, I think the trick to quitting is mental - you gotta hate the bad effects more than you love the good ones. Try hanging with non smokers regularly, get more active, try substitution - it's doable (apparently ;) ).DrSponge

[QUOTE="D3nnyCrane"]As a fellow smoker, I think the trick to quitting is mental - you gotta hate the bad effects more than you love the good ones. Try hanging with non smokers regularly, get more active, try substitution - it's doable (apparently ;) ).DrSponge

[QUOTE="DrSponge"][QUOTE="D3nnyCrane"]As a fellow smoker, I think the trick to quitting is mental - you gotta hate the bad effects more than you love the good ones. Try hanging with non smokers regularly, get more active, try substitution - it's doable (apparently ;) ).Xsan3

When my grandpa was in the Navy he used to smoke. They didn't like that so they bought him a pack of cigs and made him eat it. Said he didn't ever want to smoke after that. Never has either. And that was back like in Vietnam. The point I'm trying to make here is you could eat one... DiabeticDood

Substitute it with crack! Nothing can go wrong!DrSponge

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[QUOTE="DrSponge"] Substitute it with crack! Nothing can go wrong!DrSponge

[QUOTE="DrSponge"][QUOTE="Xsan3"]Too bad - if ur a smoker and smoke crack, this will actually heighten ur needs to smoke. Just like the other fellow said, u have to keep ur hands busy, and when on crack - u quadrupel the effect :?

D3nnyCrane