DonT Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Told myself I wasn't going to post this but then I thought it might give someone else an initiative to quit. Its been 1 month today since my last cigarette and I'm over it. Not saying I wouldn't like to have one, but the will to be a non-smoker for the rest of my life is greater than the will to have one. For me, there is no such thing as "just one more". It would be the bullet that killed me. Anyway, its just a personal accomplishment, a giant monkey off my back. ......and I've gained 12lbs. hungry all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) I hear you man, my last official one more was Jan 31st... To all of you who are struggling with the on off, one more, one more pack, etc., it really does get easier everyday(after the initial 2 weeks). And you become this anti-smoking cop. You start to pick up smokers an isle away at the store just by their smell. And their smell is so awful you cant imagine why you did that for 20 years, Trust me, I was the worst quitter ever !! Oh ya P.S. I've gained something like 20 lbs. but my shooting has never been better, must be the better recoil control !! Edited July 17, 2009 by P.Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterment Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 GOOD ON YOU! Congratualations, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You proved to YOURSELF that you can do anything within reason. Don't ever forget that. Congratulations! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkish Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Good for you, Don! I quit 9 years ago. Just keep going one day at a time and eventually you will not even think about them any more. Best wishes, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Congrats, Don. I 'only' smoked for about 5 years and it was tough to quit. When you want a cig, just remind yourself of all the reloading/equipment/guns you can get with the $ you're saving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I see you as a non-smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Great job dude! I'm actually in the midst of a discussion on another forum over smoking and it's nice to hear that someone else can just quit. My brother did the same thing! When he was quitting, every time he got an urge, he put the cost of a pack in to a fish bowl. After about 2 years...he was able to almost pay for his new car. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Congrats! I have a quick story of encouragement for you. My Father in Law worked for Phillip Morris for 26 years as an engineer in their Flavor Division. He had smoked since he was 14 years old, and obviously as an employee of PM he wasn't discouraged from continuing the habit. When he retire 2 years ago, he stopped smoking. Stopped. Never again. His only reason? They're not free anymore. Quitting cold turkey can be done and its sustainable. Good for you for giving it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (after the initial 2 weeks) WOW ... I had to get past the initial 6 MONTHS before I felt that I was free from the daily urges to smoke. I smoked for 20 years, and tried to quit at least a dozen times. I went to hypnotists, and tried subliminal tapes ..... the whole kit and kaboodle. Finally one day I just decided I'd had enough, and quit. And yes, even after 5 years of not smoking I still want one. I try to treat it like I am an alcoholic. I tell myself "I can NEVER have another cigarette." NEVER! Thats what keeps me smoke free. PS Kyle reminded me of something the hypnotist said that made alot of sense ....... You were born a NON-SMOKER ....... so it shouldn't feel so odd to be a NON-SMOKER again. It's actually quite natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) (after the initial 2 weeks) WOW ... I had to get past the initial 6 MONTHS before I felt that I was free from the daily urges to smoke. I smoked for 20 Two weeks was my hardest time. I was surrounded by smokers, wife still smokes, work, etc.. I quit for two weeks probably 20-30 times . The thing that did it for me was the "decision" that I had to make for myself. Everytime I wanted just one more I would think of how I wanted to be a non-smoker and how dissappointed I was in my-self everytime I fell off the wagon before. My wife still smokes and I have "no" urges what so ever, none. I now think she stinks !! Edited July 17, 2009 by P.Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonT Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks everyone, for the words of encouragement The 4th day was the hump-day for me. After that, there hasn't been a hard day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 congrat don now that you've mastered the hardest thing in the world to quit, making master should be easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Good for your Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Don, you finally did it. I saved your PM March 30, 2008: "Thanks for your support and interest. I think about it daily and I'm going to do it. I'm finding there never seems to be a good time. This weekend bombarded with one family emergency after another. I know...excuses rolleyes.gif" Do you remember? Now, stick to your decision! Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Good for you Don!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kz45 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Congrats, you are going to feel so much better, food is going to taste and smell better, not to mention all the money your going to save, you'll have a new gun in no time. I was 2 1/2 packs a day and did the same thing, its ben 5 years, so hears a pat on the back, good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen517 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 GOOD JOB !!!! KEEP IT UP !!!!! I smoked for 26 years and I just decided on a Wednesday that I wasn't going to be smoking by the next Wednesday and that is what I did. It's been 12 years now and every once in a while I still get the urge to have one. Just resist the urges and you'll be better off. GOOD !!!! JOB !!!! KEEP IT UP !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Awesome accomplishment You are to be commended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 It's completely crazy how many ways smoking can kill you AND completely crazy how addictive nicotine is to your brain. Hearing people talk about how they quit smoking never gets old for me. It makes me very happy. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonT Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Well it's been 2 years today since I smoked my last cig. I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't wanted one or thought about it but it's definately over. I've lost all the weight I gained after stopping and I feel the best I've felt in 20 years. I was actually able to get a life insurance policy recently on a "Preferred Non-Smoker" rate . Thanks everyone who posted all the words of encouragement edited, can't spell Edited June 18, 2011 by DonT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Simple as push ups, sit ups walking and eating right will do all good! how about cig money for a new blaster!! congratulations... I'm 10yrs clean. Now, I hate smokers and +1 you can smell it from a mile away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I quit a long time ago and I still get a craving every now and then. Good for you guys quitting! Its an expensive and dangerous habit. And quitting cold turkey can be done, its tough but For me there was no other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmw5142 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Well it's been 2 years today since I smoked my last cig. I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't wanted one or thought about it but it's definately over. I've lost all the weight I gained after stopping and I feel the best I've felt in 20 years. I was actually able to get a life insurance policy recently on a "Preferred Non-Smoker" rate . Thanks everyone who posted all the words of encouragement edited, can't spell Congratulations! It's funny how we can recall that quit date so easy. I hope I always do; keeps things in perspective.... Jan. 6, 2007 for me Edited June 18, 2011 by dsmw5142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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