4r3s's quitting smoking Journal

MyZ4U2C · 04-06-2011, 03:28 PM

If anything you can take a week off step 3, stick to step one all the way, step 2 will seem just like step 3 as it weans it off a tad, and step 3 is a small patch, by the time you are at step 3, The urge to smoke should be gone. I myself was a little scared to go without patches, but its all mental by step 3, You should now be in total control and going without the patch wont affect your mindset or give you any nicotine urges...dont fall victim to any " one smoke wont hurt " it will lead you all the way back to step 1 ...keep it up!

4r3s · 04-07-2011, 06:49 AM

bleh not a good start of the day, hopefully things pick up here pretty quick so I can focus on other things other than smoking...I haven't slipped yet and I really don't want to but on the other hand its funny how quick the mind forgets other physical reasons for quitting. Yes my mind is screaming for a smoke right now. I can do this though, tonight at 10pm will be my one week anniversary of quitting.

shadoquad · 04-07-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

bleh not a good start of the day, hopefully things pick up here pretty quick so I can focus on other things other than smoking...I haven't slipped yet and I really don't want to but on the other hand its funny how quick the mind forgets other physical reasons for quitting. Yes my mind is screaming for a smoke right now. I can do this though, tonight at 10pm will be my one week anniversary of quitting.

You can do it, man. Be strong. It's not easy, but it can be done. You've got to know that about yourself. Believe in your willpower and take control of your life back.

2theextreme · 04-07-2011, 08:49 AM

I have a coworker who is trying to stop smoking. He has this silver thing that almost looks like a pin light but when he gets the urge for a smoke he grabs it and apparently it has nicotine liquid (gel maybe?) and he can take a "hit" of it and even blow out what appears to be smoke. Not sure what this is, I've only seen him use it once but I can ask him about it, if you want.

I tried searching the internet for it but couldn't find it. Anyone else ever heard of this or know what I'm talking about?

shadoquad · 04-07-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I have a coworker who is trying to stop smoking. He has this silver thing that almost looks like a pin light but when he gets the urge for a smoke he grabs it and apparently it has nicotine liquid (gel maybe?) and he can take a "hit" of it and even blow out what appears to be smoke. Not sure what this is, I've only seen him use it once but I can ask him about it, if you want.

I tried searching the internet for it but couldn't find it. Anyone else ever heard of this or know what I'm talking about?

My coworker has one. It looks like he's chewing a pen. The "smoke" is just mostly odorless water vapor. It's still a crutch, like a nicotine patch. You're still an addict. But it's healthier than a cig, much like a patch, because it's a nicotine dose without all the tar and carcinogens that come with the other. Still, I'd probably stick to the patch method in hopes of kicking the habit altogether.

4r3s · 04-07-2011, 10:29 AM

GRRRAAAAWWWWRRRR!

shadoquad · 04-07-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

GRRRAAAAWWWWRRRR!

4r3s · 04-07-2011, 11:38 AM

yep set myself up for that one

2theextreme · 04-07-2011, 08:53 AM

Very similar to this:

The E-Cigarette, An Electronic Cigarette That Helps You Quit Smoking

And the "smoke" is just a vapor.

tjlazer · 04-07-2011, 12:03 PM

Well the thing is if you use a patch, or gum, lozenge etc, you are still taking in the drug. So if you are still having a hard time it is due to the emotional, mental, habitual part. If you can conqur this part, quitting is easy. As nitotine withdrawal only lasts a week or two at most, peaking only at 3 days!

With the patch, you are supposed to step down. The idea is that you will gradually wean off the Nicotine. But experts believe that using a crutch like that, you are delaying the inevitable--Nicotine withdrawal. You are going to have to deal with it eventually. That's why cold turkey is the best way. You get it over with right away and suffer wthough it to get that damn Nicotine out of your bloodstream...

It's like ripping off a band aid off your hairy chest. Do you want to slowly rip it off or just rip if off in one swing? Yes it will hurt but it will get better faster than if you slowly pull on it. LOL

Remember: You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke.

http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Symptoms.html

4r3s · 04-08-2011, 07:25 AM

Your graph wasn't loading for me yesterday TJ just saw it now. It was funny because yesterday was day 7 for me and the cravings really did feel just as bad as the first day or two.

So yeah, one week down, the rest of my life to go

birdmanx1 · 04-08-2011, 07:40 AM

Day 8 man, you are DUUING it!!!! Woohooo!

600+whp · 04-08-2011, 07:27 PM

I just read through your thread... congrats on sticking with it. I quit once after college, just went the cold turkey route. Once you find things to occupy the time you used to spend smoking it becomes easier.

Think of it as an exercise in self control. I give up alcohol almost every year for lent, but subject myself to going to happy hours with the wife and friends just to prove to myself that I can stick to it. My friends can be merciless with the peer pressure though.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-08-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 600+whp

I just read through your thread... congrats on sticking with it. I quit once after college, just went the cold turkey route. Once you find things to occupy the time you used to spend smoking it becomes easier.

Think of it as an exercise in self control. I give up alcohol almost every year for lent, but subject myself to going to happy hours with the wife and friends just to prove to myself that I can stick to it. My friends can be merciless with the peer pressure though.

Building self control with one aspect of your life helps do the same with other aspects. I go through a month of fasting every year and it has really helped me dismiss all the peer pressure of drinking, smoking, drugs, etc. that a lot of people I know do and try to get me do do it as well. Keep it up man, it will pay off in more ways than you can think of

birdmanx1 · 04-11-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I go through a month of fasting every year and it has really helped me dismiss all the peer pressure of drinking, smoking, drugs, etc. Keep it up man, it will pay off in more ways than you can think of

Ah!! You just reminded me of some Shahid about fasting. The last time I fasted was back in college to show a group of friends the respect I have for their culture and religion. They treated me to a Pakistani buffet off Security Blvd, I swear every time I stood up to get to the buffet after the 3rd time, the owner was NOT happy and kept giving me the Darth Vader look, 10 huge plates later he tried to charge my friends double for me

I am sure if I go back there, I would see my face with a red bar on it. Still I agree with the self-discipline aspect of it as long as you have friend treating to dinner

04-06-2011, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 556	If anything you can take a week off step 3, stick to step one all the way, step 2 will seem just like step 3 as it weans it off a tad, and step 3 is a small patch, by the time you are at step 3, The urge to smoke should be gone. I myself was a little scared to go without patches, but its all mental by step 3, You should now be in total control and going without the patch wont affect your mindset or give you any nicotine urges...dont fall victim to any " one smoke wont hurt " it will lead you all the way back to step 1 ...keep it up! __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

04-07-2011, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 69	I have a coworker who is trying to stop smoking. He has this silver thing that almost looks like a pin light but when he gets the urge for a smoke he grabs it and apparently it has nicotine liquid (gel maybe?) and he can take a "hit" of it and even blow out what appears to be smoke. Not sure what this is, I've only seen him use it once but I can ask him about it, if you want. I tried searching the internet for it but couldn't find it. Anyone else ever heard of this or know what I'm talking about? __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-07-2011, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 69	Very similar to this: The E-Cigarette, An Electronic Cigarette That Helps You Quit Smoking And the "smoke" is just a vapor. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-07-2011, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 54 Posts: 2,498 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 21	Well the thing is if you use a patch, or gum, lozenge etc, you are still taking in the drug. So if you are still having a hard time it is due to the emotional, mental, habitual part. If you can conqur this part, quitting is easy. As nitotine withdrawal only lasts a week or two at most, peaking only at 3 days! With the patch, you are supposed to step down. The idea is that you will gradually wean off the Nicotine. But experts believe that using a crutch like that, you are delaying the inevitable--Nicotine withdrawal. You are going to have to deal with it eventually. That's why cold turkey is the best way. You get it over with right away and suffer wthough it to get that damn Nicotine out of your bloodstream... It's like ripping off a band aid off your hairy chest. Do you want to slowly rip it off or just rip if off in one swing? Yes it will hurt but it will get better faster than if you slowly pull on it. LOL Remember: You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Symptoms.html __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 04-07-2011 at 12:14 PM.

04-08-2011, 07:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
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04-07-2011, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	bleh not a good start of the day, hopefully things pick up here pretty quick so I can focus on other things other than smoking...I haven't slipped yet and I really don't want to but on the other hand its funny how quick the mind forgets other physical reasons for quitting. Yes my mind is screaming for a smoke right now. I can do this though, tonight at 10pm will be my one week anniversary of quitting.

04-07-2011, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	GRRRAAAAWWWWRRRR!

04-07-2011, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	yep set myself up for that one

04-08-2011, 07:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	Your graph wasn't loading for me yesterday TJ just saw it now. It was funny because yesterday was day 7 for me and the cravings really did feel just as bad as the first day or two. So yeah, one week down, the rest of my life to go

04-08-2011, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
600+whp Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 39 Drives: 05 350Z Rep Power: 16	I just read through your thread... congrats on sticking with it. I quit once after college, just went the cold turkey route. Once you find things to occupy the time you used to spend smoking it becomes easier. Think of it as an exercise in self control. I give up alcohol almost every year for lent, but subject myself to going to happy hours with the wife and friends just to prove to myself that I can stick to it. My friends can be merciless with the peer pressure though.

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