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Hey there, I know this isn't exactly the right forum for this kind of subject, let alone the right topic thread, but I've seen all kinds of other discussions on this forum, so I thought "Why not?". I mean, the community around here is pretty friendly, and I'm sure there are bound to be a couple of smokers here, and probably even ex smokers. I've been smoking for a good 3-4 years now, and I think it's high time I stopped. Recently I managed to cut down from around 15 a day to 4-5 a day, which I think is pretty good. I'm wanting to take the next step though. If there are any people who are going through the same thing, or have done in the past, I was just wondering - how did you do it? It's a pretty hard habit to break, and I'm still quite young, so want to get rid of this habit before any long term effects start kicking in. The hardest thing I find, is finding something to fill the extra time with. When I'm bored, I'm way more likely to smoke when I'm not, and stress also plays a key factor in this as well. So, any suggestions or advice here? So, for example, what could I do instead when I'm stressed out? Saying "Suck it up" is a fair enough answer, but it's not really... enough. Any advice? Thanks!

2011-04-24 14:13:00 Author: standby250 Posts: 1113

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to stop smoking, drink some more beer nah just kidding, ill come up with something later

2011-04-24 14:53:00 Author: nysudyrgh Posts: 5482

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I have never smoked befor in my life, so i cant rely tell you how I stoped... But if you get stressed out, try to find something else that you like to do. Maby you can just get a PSP and LBP, and you can always keep it in your poket. When you feel that you just want to ecape from everything, you can create or play levels. If you cant get a PSP or LBP, then just keep looking for something elce you like. When i am stressed, i get lost in my ipod listining to music and maybe play some apps. It allways works for me. Also, I dont know you age, but i know that its not to late to stop. Its just that one last step. It could only get better after that.

2011-04-24 14:53:00 Author: Unknown User

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I stopped smoking completely along time ago and that right there my friend is a mission that most people find difficult. I know how exactly how you feel. If you want my advice, what I did was that every time I got stressed out I would workout or play a sport. Another thing I did was always carry a pack of gum every time I have the urge to smoke. Im happy about not smoking, and also encourage others to stop. The feeling you get after quitting is freedom. My best advice to you and others is don't give in to the urge of smoking.

2011-04-24 15:27:00 Author: Unknown User

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From my experience, the best way to quit is to never smoke in the first place. It worked for me! However it seems a bit late for that, so I'd recommend time travel. Go back to before you started and set fire to yourself or something, that'll stop you getting addicted!

2011-04-24 15:39:00 Author: Nuclearfish Posts: 927

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If you REALLY want to stop, you can do it anytime. Cut those 4-5 cigarettes left, don't buy cigarettes at all. That's not about the stress and the bore, it's about the fact that you actually want to smoke. You will want to smoke when you have some in your pocket. I stopped for 2 years, but I never really wanted to stop, so I restarted, and can't find a good reason to decide that my life has to last long. So, first of all, decide if you really want to stop, and if you want to stop, just stop having them in your pockets.

2011-04-24 15:46:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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I would recommend the patches. There's one catch though, you need to Want to quit! Without your will behind the cause, you cannot succeed. (usually) Agreed with Omega, don't buy any cigarettes , try to remove all smoke products from your household. Stay away from maybe friends who may try to tempt you, at least until you can quit. (This isn't from personal experience. I'm too young to smoke I never plan to.)

2011-04-24 16:02:00 Author: Maxi Posts: 1176

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Saying "Suck it up" is a fair enough answer, but it's not really... enough. Isn't telling you to suck it up the exact opposite of helping you quit?

2011-04-24 16:10:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728

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As soon as i told my doctor i wanted to quit she gave me Niquitin mint flavour gum. I didn't want the patches, so i opted for the gum instead. It took about 3-4 pieces a day at first (only have a piece when you want to smoke) and it went down to about 1 piece a day after only two weeks. That was nearly a year ago and i haven't smoked since. Word of warning though, don't chew it like normal gum trying to blow bubbles with it because you will probably Overdose on the nicotine and drop to the floor. Give it a shot and see if it helps you.

2011-04-24 18:42:00 Author: RtooDee2 Posts: 175

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my dad used to smoke like 40 a day now he dont smoke any he got bags of sweets like Harry Bow and when we wanted a *** he just ate some sweets to get that sugar rush instead of the nicotine rush , hope that helped

2011-04-24 20:36:00 Author: howMUCHforBOUNTY Posts: 623

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From my experience, the best way to quit is to never smoke in the first place. It worked for me! However it seems a bit late for that, so I'd recommend time travel. Go back to before you started and set fire to yourself or something, that'll stop you getting addicted! Is it cold up there, up on your high horse? Look, people make mistakes. Sometimes unfairly so, we all don't have the morals of a PSA character. "You wanna smoke?" "No" "Don't be a chicken!" "I'm not a chicken! You're a turkey!" *Runs away* Anyway, my point is don't get all demeaning towards someone who is genuinely looking for help. It makes you look like an inconsiderate ***. I respect you Nuke, but other than maybe setting an example for the younger members of these forums, your post was pretty useless. So, quitting smoking, my only advice (I know you don't want to hear this) is to stop. Full stop. Or in your words "suck it up." Self discipline is the only way through it. Try thinking about what it was like before you ever smoked, and really try to get into that state of mind again. Nothing's forcing that cigarette into your mouth other than you. Control yourself, just say "No" (oh god, now turning into a PSA!) and you'll get through it soon enough. Good luck!

2011-04-24 21:12:00 Author: Mr_T-Shirt Posts: 1477

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I quit smoking 8 months ago. I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 23 years and one day decided it was time. Before that I had never even thought I would be able to quit let alone even tried. For the next 4 days I cut down to about half a pack a day. Woke up on September 1st and just quit. It was that simple. If you really want to quit you will quit. So, basically, suck it up.

2011-04-24 21:23:00 Author: Unknown User

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Is it cold up there, up on your high horse? Look, people make mistakes. Sometimes unfairly so, we all don't have the morals of a PSA character. "You wanna smoke?" "No" "Don't be a chicken!" "I'm not a chicken! You're a turkey!" *Runs away* Anyway, my point is don't get all demeaning towards someone who is genuinely looking for help. It makes you look like an inconsiderate ***. I respect you Nuke, but other than maybe setting an example for the younger members of these forums, your post was pretty useless. I know it was useless. Hence why I added the time travel and setting yourself on fire part. If it's already useless might as well make it even more so and try to add a bit of humour to the thread. If I wanted to be inconsiderate I'd have just said "don't smoke in the first place" and left it at that.

2011-04-24 21:23:00 Author: Nuclearfish Posts: 927

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Thanks for the comments. I suppose the best thing to have done is not started in the first place... and I understand how people who have never smoked can say this. But, the problem is, I don't think anyone grows up thinking "When I grow up, I want to smoke and damage my health." It's usually a response to something stressful which has happened in life, as it was for me, where the smoking provides temporary relief from whatever it is that is upsetting - as well as an excuse to leave a situation (e.g. To go outside because you're not supposed to smoke outside). I don't think it's good to start arguing on here, or leaving relatively useless comments though - no offence to anyone though, and I'm not targeting anyone here by the way. I don't think there's much point arguing about things here, as it is what it is. Best thing to say in this situation I suppose is, if you don't want to help or give any solid advice, perhaps you shouldn't. Like I said before though, I would love to stop smoking - but I was also just wondering how everyone else who has done something similar has done it - like, by replacing the habit with something else, or simply by just stopping. Thanks for the comments though everyone! Anyone else have any advice, or even learning from mistakes made in the past? I gotta admit though, I do really admire those who just quit cold turkey. I've tried that, and it's so much harder than it sounds. The sweet idea sounds pretty sound! Do the cravings go away eventually, or are they always there... even if just ever so slightly?

2011-04-24 22:11:00 Author: standby250 Posts: 1113

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Wow 15 a day? My father smoked 5-6 a day for my entire life and imagining someone smoking 3 times that or more is crazy to think about. Congrats on cutting back so far dude.

2011-04-24 22:45:00 Author: Patronus21 Posts: 266

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Well, my Mum quit smoking 18 years ago, when she came to New Zealand. She says the cravings are completely gone.... yet 18 years is a long time...... She also had a good reason, as my Dad said: "I'm not going out with a smoker." So....yes. Good Luck! Don't get addicted to the gum or patches, though.

2011-04-25 01:01:00 Author: tomodon246 Posts: 624

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I started chewing tobacco when I was 12. When I was about 20 I started smoking, and eventually gave up the chew. You get the same fix from either of em. I finally quit smoking when I was 28. I went the cold turkey route. I just decided I was done with it. When I had cravings I just didn't smoke. I just stuck to my guns, and it was enough to get me through. I would recommend trying to find a documentary on cigarette factories. If you see how these things are made, and the stuff they put in em. It might help you quit. I don't know. Different things work for different people... I wish you all the luck in the world though. One less smoker is always a good thing.

2011-04-25 02:52:00 Author: smasher Posts: 641

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What I want to suggest because I think it's essential, it's that you have to do it only with your strength of will and not replacing with other things like candys since it's pointless, you gave up on one addiction to start another one, that it's not as healthy damaging as smoking, but it's still an addiction. As I said it's just a matter of will, I manage to not smoke during the whole period that I'm outside for work, that means from 5:30 to 19:00, so I know I can stop it, but I don't want to. Another suggestion is to remove from your home even the lighters

2011-04-25 06:19:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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I was smoking a little more than a pack a day until about four weeks ago. The first few days of quitting weren't really that bad, as I was really ill and had no desire whatsoever to put smoke in lungs that were already not working. After that, it sounds stupid, but here's what I did: Whenever I was NOT in public, and I wanted a smoke...I would juggle. I swear to it, it occupies your mind and body, trying to keep those ping pong balls in the air. It worked, too, as I haven't had a smoke since day one. I've quit a few times before, and I've never been able to quit by cutting back. That one last smoke will keep you on them. You need to (in my opinion) kick them entirely, and don't buy any more. Don't bum anymore. Don't accept them. If a friend asks you to step outside and keep them company, politely decline, offering your attempt at quitting as a genuine reason. Good friends will understand, and great ones will help you by not bringing it up. Smoking is a *$&$^#*...I've been on em for almost 12 years, and it feels great to be off... best of luck to you, and remember: you got it if you really want it. EDIT: I can now juggle like crazy

2011-04-25 07:56:00 Author: EvilWuun Posts: 152

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At first I read jiggle instead of juggle

2011-04-25 11:27:00 Author: OmegaSlayer Posts: 5112

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Whenever you have the urge to smoke, eat a piece of bubble gum, or do some quick exercise, that'll calm it. I'm a non-smoker, but people who have quit tell me that's the most effective way, so may help.

2011-04-25 13:07:00 Author: Silverleon Posts: 6707

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I've never smoked before, but I know a few people who do. They usually do it relieve stress or calm their nerves. Do you get easily stressed out? I think you should think about WHY you smoke. Maybe that's more of the issue than smoking. Or not... :O

2011-04-25 13:37:00 Author: comishguy67 Posts: 849

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I've never smoked before, but I know a few people who do. They usually do it relieve stress or calm their nerves. Do you get easily stressed out? I think you should think about WHY you smoke. Maybe that's more of the issue than smoking. Or not... :O This is certainly true, all though humans in general (ME INCLUDED) have the bad habit of justifying bad habits due to stress. Smoking itself will do several things: damage your wallet (raising stress) and damage your lungs/heart (increasing your heart rate, and also your stress). This was the realization I came to: While I may THINK it's reducing my stress level, in reality it's doing the opposite physically. Since your mental and physical state are directly related, it only makes your stress worse. It took a while for me to actually even notice that pattern, but it was undeniable once I did.

2011-04-25 18:02:00 Author: EvilWuun Posts: 152

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I stopped smoking about 3 months ago. I used Chantix. had no problems whatsoever... Almost never even think about smoking. I smoked for like 12 years before I quit.

2011-04-25 18:14:00 Author: Madafaku Posts: 738

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When I quit, I just went cold turkey. If you really actually want to quit, I recommend keeping a pack around. Not on you, but somewhere (maybe the freezer.) That way it cuts down on the stress of "I have no cigarettes but I really want one" and changes it to "I have cigarettes but I'm not going to smoke them." It's really empowering as long as you can resist going and smoking the stashed away pack. Whatever way you choose to try and quit, good luck!

2011-04-25 22:30:00 Author: Unknown User

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Cold Turkey for me aswell... I decided I wasn't going to smoke anymore - so I stopped buying cigarettes, and crucially, stopped smoking cigarettes. For me it was the price - I am at heart a cheapskate - once the price went over ?5 for 20 cigarettes, I realised just what a mugs game smoking was. After about 2 weeks I 'fell off the wagon' - but by then all the toxins etc had left my system and I realised just how disgusting smoking was in the first place. Just quit - don't bother with patches, or fake cigarettes - just quit. It's easy if you've got the will-power. Remember that 'you' are in control of your actions, not the cigarettes - if you "really" want to quit smoking then it's easy. Just stop making excuses for your habit (I can't quit because I'm chemically addicted to nicotine / it helps me relax etc) and get on with it.

2011-04-26 14:53:00 Author: Macnme Posts: 1970

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I've heard jogging is an excellent stress-relief strategy and has the bonus of keeping your mind off the cravings. Also, kudos for wanting to do this, and remember to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. My mom's in your situation but she's a bit harder to deal with as a person.

2011-04-26 15:33:00 Author: Astrosimi Posts: 2046

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Following are the tips to stop smoking Commit Thyself Fully Make a Plan Know your motivation reward yourself Replace negative habits Think positive

2011-07-29 07:57:00 Author: Unknown User

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I've had it drilled into me for as long as I can remember not to smoke, and now it's second nature to be disgusted by the thought of them. Of course, getting over anything requires willpower, especially nicotine, which is made specifically for you to want more and more and more. Well done so far, keep it up and I'm sure you'll do fine. Look up some nasty smoking-related images, maybe that'll help you out

2011-07-29 09:55:00 Author: kirbyman62 Posts: 1893

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