re: Anyone quit smoking cigarettes?

To me the only way to be fully committed is to go cold Turkey. Every other method doesn’t address the chemical dependence on nicotine or the psychological dependency.

I tried every different method… patches, gum, snus, presecitption medication (forgot what it was called but gave your insane dreams and nightmares) and always went back.

You’re just gonna have to bear down and fight through the withdrawal. It doesn’t last very long. Get through the day in front of you.

Two things have to happen in my mind:

You have to throw them away… not finish the pack… throw the last few away… break them, crumble the pack, wet them if you have to… that’s your commitment and demonstrating they don’t control you.

Second, you can’t be around them for a while. If your spouse smokes, they have to be ready to quit and do it at the same time as you. If you hang around friends that smoke, you’re gonna need to not be around them for a while. If a crackhead is around crack, they’re going to break. It’s the same thing here.

Good luck! I’m 5 years in and I feel way better. I was working out consistently for the lst 2.5 years until I injured my shoulder. Surgery Friday, but going back as soon as I can.