Giving up Smoking

**Jason Whaley** · 08-19-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Tommy C

How much a month would that save you?

$5,000 a year, $416.00 a month and $13.70 a day.....

**shane deubell** · 08-19-2010, 04:14 PM

$5000 A year?

Yeah but i will just find another gulity pleasure, that money will not see a bank account for sure

**Jason Whaley** · 08-19-2010, 04:58 PM

Remember I live in one of the cheapest states to buy smokes.... I bet Frank was spending a fortune up in NJ!

**Kenny Wright** · 08-19-2010, 06:19 PM

17 years ago, I gave up a strong can-a-day snuff (Copenhagen dipping tobacco) habit. Cold turkey is the only way I could do it. A word of advice: walk away from conflict if there are witnesses who might testify against you later.

**Kenny Wright** · 08-19-2010, 06:28 PM

Richard is correct. I can't believe anyone says that the physical addiction lasts only 5 days. I think the psychological addiction is even stronger than the physical. The bottom line for me was that I had to want to quit bad enough and I just had to make up my mind that I was was going to beat this now, not later. Quitting the addiction sucks but it's more than worth it. Hang in there guys, we're pullling for you.

**Frank DiGi** · 08-19-2010, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jason Whaley

Remember I live in one of the cheapest states to buy smokes.... I bet Frank was spending a fortune up in NJ!

Newports are with tax close to 8.00 a pack. Day 5 still not smoking.. Cold turkey is not fun...

**Frank DiGi** · 08-19-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Kenny Wright

Richard is correct. I can't believe anyone says that the physical addiction lasts only 5 days. I think the psychological addiction is even stronger than the physical. The bottom line for me was that I had to want to quit bad enough and I just had to make up my mind that I was was going to beat this now, not later. Quitting the addiction sucks but it's more than worth it. Hang in there guys, we're pullling for you.

I agree too... I am on day 5 seems to get harder off and on.. Having that morning coffee without one after.. Seems like I notice someone light up everywhere I go.. And I know for sure having that cold beer this weekend without one will be hard... Wish I never started smoking...

**M Ellis** · 08-19-2010, 10:06 PM

Keep up the good work, you will get there.

Mick

**Richard Baldwin** · 08-19-2010, 11:25 PM

You will find that you want to drink more coffee. Your body is screaming for a stimulant and is trying to replace the one you are used to getting. (Nicotine)

Problem with drinking all that coffee is you can start getting tummy troubles :(

On the plus side, having a coffee does help suppress the urge a bit, for reasons already stated.

**Frank DiGi** · 08-20-2010, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by Richard Baldwin

You will find that you want to drink more coffee. Your body is screaming for a stimulant and is trying to replace the one you are used to getting. (Nicotine)

Problem with drinking all that coffee is you can start getting tummy troubles :(

On the plus side, having a coffee does help suppress the urge a bit, for reasons already stated.

I been drinking decalf K-cups or half /half decalf..
Your right I been drinking more coffee.. Also I want to eat more...Wife been yelling at me...
Everyone saying I did wrong with doing cold turkey and stop like that. Feels like my body wants to jump right out.. Guess like panic attacks from withdraw... Anyway 1201 am day 6..

**Tommy C** · 08-20-2010, 01:25 AM

Hey Frank, you have come this far... might as well go a little further.

**Frank DiGi** · 08-20-2010, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Tommy C

Hey Frank, you have come this far... might as well go a little further.

This will be forever... I have too....

**Matt Strader** · 08-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by DiGi

Everyone saying I did wrong with doing cold turkey and stop like that. Feels like my body wants to jump right out.. Guess like panic attacks from withdraw... Anyway 1201 am day 6..

Sorry but the easier softer way has just as much of a success rate as cold turkey. Besides if you can remember the pain it causes you, you are more likely to STAY stopped. That's the harder part. Lots of people quit but can't stay that way. Really what it's all about is some form of change in thinking.

People wonder why alcoholics, drug addicts and even smokers can't/won't stop. Well those people have NO idea what an obsession is.

Keep on keepen on Frank.

**Frank DiGi** · 08-20-2010, 06:02 PM

I been smoking off and on since 98 .. This time it seems to be the hardest I agree with you Matt it is obsession !
Well day 6 not smoking...

**Tommy C** · 08-20-2010, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by DiGi

I been smoking off and on since 98 .. This time it seems to be the hardest I agree with you Matt it is obsession !
Well day 6 not smoking...

Sounds like you might be turning the corner on the beast... might as well go another day to be sure.

**Frank DiGi** · 08-20-2010, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Tommy C

Sounds like you might be turning the corner on the beast... might as well go another day to be sure.

I hope so..Couple of my friends ask me meet them at the Sports Bar for a beer.. I passed thinking I want a smoke..

**Tommy C** · 08-20-2010, 06:15 PM

Smart move there, you must be really serious about this.

**M Ellis** · 08-20-2010, 06:40 PM

Keep it up Frank, after tomorrow we will be counting in weeks for you not days. Before you know it, it will be months.

Mick

**Frank DiGi** · 08-21-2010, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by Mick Ellis

Keep it up Frank, after tomorrow we will be counting in weeks for you not days. Before you know it, it will be months.

Mick

thanks Mick

**M Ellis** · 08-21-2010, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by shane deubell

When you are addicted, it is limitless what they can charge. Regardless of money im sick of it anyway time to move on

Shane, have you quit also?

Mick

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