So I have been trying to quit smoking since April. I quit cold turkey. Then in July I went on vacation and fell off the wagon, but quit again after vacation. Last month, I started again, because I was stressed out. My bf quit with me back in April and hasn't lapsed. He found out I was smoking again and he's pretty upset. I took the pack from my pocket and threw it in the trash and told him I wouldn't smoke again. The next day,I dug the pack out of the trash and had one more. He found out about THAT one too. Now he's doubly mad, and I am so upset with myself. Where has my control gone? The thought of that full pack sitting in the trash was too much for me to resist. I can't believe I dug through the trash. I can't believe I am so weak that I can't stop smoking. It looks so easy for him, but I can't stop thinking about smoking. I did good, no smokes from the end of July until the end of Nov, but now its even HARDER to quit. I just need a pep talk to keep me on track so I don't try to sneek any more smokes. I told him to throw that pack in the toilet so I couldn't possibly get another one. He said I'd just buy another pack. He doesn't trust me any more. That makes me so sad.

Ok, I started quitting last December...and have had maybe 6 packs in the year. DO NOT GO INTO A GAS STATION! Seriously...pay at the pump or get your bf to fill you up. Do not do the same routine...you mustn't be in the same places that you used to take a break to smoke or have the same routine...your mind is what needs to be broken of the habit.

I still can't go drinking w/o stealing a smoke....my last hurdle.

I quit smoking six years ago. I think the way I quit was to start smoking things I did not like, or things that were a pain in the tail to smoke like Black and Milds or those indian cigs that always go out between hits. LOL. Cigars are some nasty stuff that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Not sure if that actually worked or if I just started realizing how truly nasty my clothes and hair smelled all the time. Not to mention how kisses were after I quit from my boyfriend that had not EEEEWWWWW. Very nasty believe me!

Keep at it. I quit a year ago, December 17th. It was hard and I felt so crappy for about 4 months. I wondered if it was worth it but now - most of the time - I am really glad I did. Mostly because I don't want my kids to EVER do it! It is a waste of money, you are killing yourself and it is really hard to stop! I'm not preaching just telling you why I don't want my kids to do it. Anyway - YOU CAN DO IT. You will be so proud of yourself once you can resist it. Sometimes I still miss it though because I really, really loved it.

Good luck!

Seraphin, don't feel too bad, remember that Nicotine is highly addictive, making it hard to quit. There is however a vaccine getting ready to hit the market. Nico Vax, stops the Nicotine from reaching the brain, removing any highs or pleasure derived from smoking.

Hey, I quit cigarettes over a year and a half ago, but every time I'd go into a bar, it was hell. One of my guy friends gave me Havanna Honey cigar to take the edge off.

Now I smoke cigars (sigh)

Seraphin, I wish you much luck and strength. I am just about geared up to attempt this myself soon, after approx. 33 years And yes I'm only just freshly 43 yrs old. The amazing thing is the doctor says my lungs and all sound fine, though I wouldn't want to see an xray I'm sure. I figured I'd better wait until after I'm done wrapping up the year end taxes, etc for the business, too much desk/computer time to try to quit quite yet realisticly. I've quit other terrible vices before and smoking has been the hardest, this will not be my first attempt but if I ever truly want to be smoke free I have to think of it as my last. My brother quit a few years back and is doing just fine, my dad quit about 5 years back and is doing just fine, so I know it can be done.

Leftover, LOLOLOLOLOL Sorry I couldn't help it. Reminds me of a six month live in situation I once was in, we weren't supposed to be smoking. So those that did switched to snuff during the day until we could go out at night, and on weekends.

Hey, anything for a laugh. As long as I can bring some joy and jubilation to my friends here.

I'll send you a box of those Havanna Honeys if you think you're brave enough...

Thanks everyone. I am back on the bandwagon and its not as hard as I imagined to go back to not smoking. Its hard to overlook the glaring negatives to smoking, the cost, the smell, and for me the sneeking around. I'm glad I don't have to sneek around any more!

Do you have anyone you can call when you get the urge to smoke? Someone that doesn't smoke or used to and quit...I think having more support to back you up might help. It's kind of like stopping overeating, or drinking, a lot of it is psychological...and I know one does go through a certain withdrawl when they quit smoking. I never really smoked at all but have seen people struggle to stop. If it helps, try thinking of being healthier when you quit and being able to see your grandchildren one day instead of getting lung cancer. That may sound harsh and I am sorry but if it helps you lose the urge to smoke then it's worth it. Good luck Seraphin!

Seraphin
well i know what you are going through. i started smoking in the military like all good sailors. and i smoked for abut 11 years total. i tried and tried to stop. yes i threw them away and i even dug through the ashtray for smokes. here is how i did it. i took (i think it is called zai ban)? and that helped for a bit. but you see the power of smoking has over your body? the second thing i did is i stoped doing things that i associated smoking with. i always read a news paper and smoked. i stoped doing that for about a year. i always smoke with i drink coffee. i stoped drinking coffee. Hot Tea now. i always smoked when i drank beer. i stoped drinking as hard as it sounds. i tried to hang around friends who did not smoke. i chewed gum and sun flower seeds. that was 5 years ago when my daughter was born and i am still smoke free today. when i get stressed i lesten to music or chew gum, not smoke. but i still crave a good smoke now and then but i do not let it control me. so Seraphindo it. and never carry anything associated with smoking.
Don wow you smoked for 33 years, i am going to turn 34 on Jan 12. well i think you can do it. it is alot of will power, but you can do it.

I quit smoking Oct. 1st 2004. My major problem was smoking with my morning coffee at work. I only smoked at work or if I was out with friends who smoked. I never smoked with my son around. When I quit I had to quit drinking coffee, which was a big help. Now I'm back to drinking coffee (I love coffee, I'm big fan of coffee houses) but I have managed to remain smoke free. I also just pay at the pump for gas.
Its a battle worth fighting!

Hi! I'm new here and I too want to quit smoking. It would be healthier for me of course but it would also save me lots of money as cigarettes are VERY expensive in Canada. That saved money could help me pay bills (another story) and perhaps eventually get ahead financially. Pray for me ok? Hugs to all, so glad you are all here. :huggies:

Hey, even if you can cut back to 1 pack every 3 months or so like I have it's better! I sneak that pack too and feel guilty and get a sinus infection...and then it keeps me away for another 3 months.

I quit one month ago. Cold turkey after many other attempts. Finally I'm done. I agree about advoiding places that you used to smoke, if you smoke in your home, start only smoking outside. I now have put myself in a different frame of mind, I am now a non smoker. I did it for myself and my kids. Everytime I wanted one I kept busy, drank lots of water, and just tried to think of all the things I wanted to do with my life. Paying at the pump for gas is good. For at least 3 weeks I had to stop drinking coffee, even with my friends (who smoke too). Now I can have a cup of coffee with them while they smoke!