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maffumatt
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My wife and I both smoke and we figured up how much we spend on cigs each month, and its alot. Who has quit and how did you do it? I have been smoking since I was 11 snd have tried several times but i just never had it in me. Its harder than it seems like it should.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #1 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:25pm » |
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I've attempted many many times. It's all in the will power for me. The fact , as odd as it may be, is that I enjoy smoking, therefore I have no will power to quit.
I wish you and your wife the best. Good luck.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #2 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:30pm » |
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Good luck! 
Too bad that you and your wife don't live back here in Finland - otherwise I could have helped you quit. I have never smoked, but I did help dad to quit.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #3 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:33pm » |
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9 years and no smokes. Was up to 2 packs/day prior to quitting. I would love to help anyone quit as it was one of the most life-changing, perspective opening moves I have ever made. Did the cold turkey route and believe it is the only way.
be glad to share my experience if you're interested. I've got strong opinions on it and believe deeply that everyone has more power over it than all the stop-smoking programs, quit smoking products, and big tobacco messages want to lead you to believe.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #4 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:46pm » |
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I've never smoked but my brother, a 2 packer a day, says quitting is easy. He's done it hundreds of times! Good luck to you.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #5 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:47pm » |
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Oh good grief -- does this mean you're putting me in the no smoking sections in Atlanta for lunch from now on???
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Re: smoking
« Reply #6 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:57pm » |
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I have been smoke free for just a little over 4 months now. Been smoking since 6th grade and I'm 43 now.
I did it by bitching, moaning, complaining, irritating my co-workers and ,most of all by eating everything that didn't get out of my way.
I've save a lot money though but I have also gained 26 pounds since Nov 18th, 2005.
Good luck. It's a tough fight and the cravings will always be there. You just have to be strong and fight it.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #7 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:58pm » |
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I quit cold turkey and took welbutrin...never wanted a cig, and my husband still smoked, and it never bothered me...I did start again, but when I do quit again, I will go the same route...
good for you guys and good luck...oh btw...wash EVERYTHING..your clothes, your car, your furniture...it will all stink to high heaven!! 
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Re: smoking
« Reply #8 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:05pm » |
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The way I figure it I could save about $7300 a year if I quit.....LOL
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Re: smoking
« Reply #9 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:15pm » |
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10 years without cigarettes. Just stop. It sounds hard, but it's all about how bad you want to quit. There is withdrawal. Fun stuff like your brain swelling  but in about ten days the actual physical addiction is gone, it's just a matter of getting out of the habit by then. Tapering off or switching to 'milder' smokes is a waste of time.
Just tell yourself you don't want one  everytime you think you do. Worked for me!
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Re: smoking
« Reply #10 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:19pm » |
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What made it easiest for me was telling my red headed wife that I wanted to quit.
The last thing I want now is to have a red head pissed at me. Especially one that I sleep with.
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maffumatt
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I smoke 2 packs a day at 3.50 a pack thats 7 dollars a day x 30=210 dollars a month =2520 a year plus what Mary smokes its up to 3500 dollars a year. Hell if I could save that I could afford a vacation every year.
Scott, I'm interested.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #12 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:40pm » |
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Listen to Pat, because he's DOING it. As for me, I smoked a half of a pack a day through my 20's. What inspired me to quit was a greater desire to start a running program which was incompatable with smoking. I think it helps if you find something to replace it.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #13 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:41pm » |
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man, I hear you. I started when i was 11 also.
We spend at least $175 a month.
I have tried to quit too, but its too fuckin tough
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Re: smoking
« Reply #14 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:57pm » |
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As of Feb 27th I have been smoke free for 2 years and have NO cravings! And hubby is a chain smoker.
Like April I used Wellbutrin and it really helped with the withdrawls. But I've heard wellbutrin will mess some people up...so beware. Doesn't work for everyone.
I also read a LOT on this site:
http://whyquit.com/
and totally educated myself and got totally disgusted with myself always having a smoke in my hand at all times. I also changed my habits. Smoked outside instead of in front of the computer, etc.
Then just quit.
Best of luck to you and your wife Matt!
Just try not to kill each other if you quit at the same time. Been there, done that, lol.
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on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:46pm, Guiseppi wrote:I've never smoked but my brother, a 2 packer a day, says quitting is easy. He's done it hundreds of times! Good luck to you.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #16 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:05pm » |
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on Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:40pm, pattik wrote:| .... What inspired me to quit was a greater desire to start a running program which was incompatable with smoking. .... |
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I found that even when using a wind proof Zippo it was difficult to light a smoke while running. I usually have to stop for a moment to light up.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #17 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:14pm » |
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Matt, I am throwing mine away tonight and I am going to try the Scott method. so let me know how you are doing and Scott I will take any advice you have to offer.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #18 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:24pm » |
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I tried to quit for all the left reasons because America brought in this law and it became a law world wide, because it is unhealthy, because you couldn't smoke in public places anymore, because it is addictive and all the other legitimate reasons out there in the world.
Then... I realized, I don't wanna quit, I like it, it is my dummy/pacifier, I'm gonna die anyway and a very legitimate reason... it stopped my bronchitis from re-occurring every year.(Tar is good for bad lungs) 
This may not seem to other people like a good reason to be smoking but because I used to be a health freak and it got me nothing but in the nunnery, I think after the age of 28(when I started to smoke) I became more humanized, less aggressive, less judgemental, more humble and a total addict.
Matt, good luck to you and your wife. In the bigger picture everything is for you if you quit. 
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http://www.quitsmokingonline.com/index.htm
It deals with the psychological aspect of quitting, which is 95% of the battle.
edited to add: I smoked for 12 years, quit for 1 year and 5 months, started up again during 2003 cycle, quit again on January 23rd, 2005. Made it through my recent Dec.-Jan. cycle smoke free and doing awesome. I never want to start back up again. I may say I do sometimes out of frustration, but I'd never actually do it.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #20 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:45pm » |
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My New Years resolution was to try and quit smoking, (notice I said try). Anyways I used the patch and it was working well for me, I gained ten pounds, my wife did not want to quit so she was smoking and that made it hard. Also my partner on the Ambulance smokes so there was another strike. I plan on trying again soon. Probably this weekend. The up side to the patches is you have some vivid dreams which to me was COOL! I love to dream everything is safe..
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Re: smoking
« Reply #21 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:46pm » |
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When we went to the convention in 2003 the doctor there sat with me and together we observed the smoking habits of this rare breed of Cluster headache sufferers... it was like a sci fi movie watching them light up one from the other... very few did not smoke... its not easy to quit. My hubby Dave started again (after 8 years a sweet smellin non smoker), in a weak moment about 12 years ago promising to quit every other weekend... still smoking... it's become a big bone of contention between us... I keep uping the insurance and know, I will probably be alone in my elder years.
My sis in law just quit without much effort she used the commit losenges. love to you and good luck ree
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Re: smoking
« Reply #22 on: Mar 22nd, 2006, 8:13pm » |
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I quit after new years........not smoked since and kinda think jus plain STOPPING is easier then slowin down or whatever else ya mite wanna try. I was basically a social smoker if that makes sense......but I loved it !!!! I got to smokein too much when out (considerin I don't smoke at home all week).......was a pacifier for sure........then a few weekends in a row I got really sick when I got home. Wierd when the one turnin green is the designated driver......barely made it home a few times. I fineally think I smoked myself SICKLY so I quit !!!! Now I hate the smell and how my hair and clothes smell around cigs but I don't complain.....I just notice it more and also think me smokein helped deal with everyone elses peutrid stentch. So I went from love to hate.......fickle Pam
Now I jus drink more when out....but if I'm drivein I chew off my fingernails and pick at freckles on my arms.
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Re: smoking
« Reply #23 on: Mar 23rd, 2006, 1:22am » |
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I'm so glad that so many have quit. It isn't easy. I quit May 25th 1980. Never touched it since. I smoked about 30 cigarettes a day and probably five small cigars a week and a some pipe tobacco now and then. I really miss the "mechanics" of pipe smoking....very guy thing.
I was successful because at the time I was drinking a lot of beer at a bar but knew that I wouldn't be able to do it unless I took a break from the Labbatts. I went about 3 months with nary a gulp and it worked. I was able to stick with in even after hanging out on the Buffalo Bills bar bus we used to go to the games.
Good luck kids.
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