You see it almost any and everywhere you go - People smoking cigarettes just because they can. I smoke them but I really want to quit because I want to live past 40

Seriously, the habit isn't easily avoided and it's when you say your quitting when the habit and urges become stronger. You see those TV commercials that make you want to quit at the very moment, but afterwards you're back at it again. That's me sadly enough

Some people I know personally have been smoking for over 40yrs and have no health problems I wonder what the probability is of getting cancer or worse conditions caused of smoking cigarettes. I know it's bad, but any mood changes can make you one. For example, you say you quit smoking today but something happens that day that made you upset and what's the first thing that comes to mind? That's right, a nice stress relieving (not really) cigarette which is the remedy to all your pains.

I sometimes wish there was a turn on and off button I could press to release myself from this habit. Some say strong will power is all you need to quit smoking, others go buy patches and gum to help aid them in the process. Anyone else addicted or know some addicted to cigarettes? Care to share your stories?

This post has been edited by Full.Clip: Mar 12 2007, 07:04 PM

Relax, take it easy. I hate to sound like some kind of religious nut, mainly because I'm really not, but in this case, I'm going to delve into the bible for a second. I don't know the book or verse, but in there, I'm quite sure it says, "Moderation in all things." I couldn't agree more. Here's my advise, and it comes from experience so I'm not just pulling this out of my anal orifice: First, buy only American Spirits or another equally high quality natural cigarette. It's all those added chemicals that'll kill ya quicker than you can say Chemotherapy! Next, stop smoking so much! Take it down to where you're only smoking two or three smokes a day. No one's going to die from smoking two or three (natural) cigarettes a day. There. You're happy, Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company is happy, and best of all, you get to keep on smoking. It also helps to buy them on-line from a res in New Mexico. No tax that way.

BTW, I only smoke one or two Natural American Spirit Medium cigarettes a day. Slow down, relax. These cigarettes are so loaded with tobacco they'll take ten to fifteen minutes to smoke and WOW! what a rush of nicotine!

Moderation...Moderation...Moderation...Moderation...Moderation...Moderation...

This post has been edited by Watermonkey: Mar 14 2007, 04:37 AM

Well, I smoked a pack a day for seven years from age 14-21, and then one day I really didn't want to smoke anymore. It just did not fit my lifestyle. I realized that I started smoking because of peer pressure and that I only smoked when I wasn't sure what to do. It make me feel important, like I had something to do all the time. I also took note of the amount of time I spent smoking. 20 ciggs at 5min per cig...that's 100 minutes or one hour and forty minutes of smoking. I don't have that much extra time on my hands anymore. The greatest thing that is keeping me from becoming a smoker again is...i didn't really quit. I smoke when I want. It may be none per month or twice per month, or I might splurge if I am having a particularly celebratory or morning time. The trick is to not have a cigg if you don't want it. That is just wrong. Have one if you like, but most likely you are not going to WANT to smoke 20 ciggs a day. that just hurts.

Usually people smoke because they can and want to. When they think about quitting they think of all the withdraws. Weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, theres tons to name but they can all happen. I guess the best way to quit if you are addicted is to do a either a program or patch to help you. Lung cancer runs through my family, so theres no way i am going to be smoking and i don't see it happening anytime soon either.

Rather than using a patch or some kind of program to quit the smoking habit, you could also use a book. Sometimes that's all it takes. Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" has been proven effective because the philosophy behind the book is different. I personally know a couple of friends who were able to not only quit smoking, but also are able to not crave another cigarette again.

Here's a quick link: Allen Carr - Wikipedia entry

A simple way to stop smoking:

Just don't smoke anymore!

I'm 100% serious.

Seems like it's this "all or nothing" mentality that often gets people into trouble. Though I don't smoke, I see nothing wrong with someone who wants to smoke a cigarette or two per day, just as I see nothing wrong with someone who has a few drinks a day, like me . The current political war being waged against cigarettes reeks of prohibition, and should scare the crap out of any freedom-loving individual. Don't be so quick to jump on this anti-smoking witch hunt. If you don't want to smoke, that's fine - more power to you. But don't dare dictate how others should live, based on your limited knowledge of what the media feeds you. How will you feel when they decide to outlaw your favorite soda or candy bar? You may not see it now, but believe me, that's where this is headed.

Uhh...smoking is an addiction. A smoker's body craves a cigarette the same way that it craves water.

So...just don't drink water for the next, oh, week. Just don't do it anymore. I'm 100 percent serious.

It's hard to quit ive done it! well what i did was just simple BUT HARD!!! whenever i needed to smoke i just drink a whole bottle of water then i would feel relaxed and then urine the whole day and when i needed to smoke again i drank another bottle! it's damn hard but it works try it! lemme know if it helps u!