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Haven't smoked a cigarette since Mardi Gras - Did I break the addiction?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:37 am
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:37 am
I was on my 9th straight year of smoking cigarettes, and decided it was time to quit. I stopped cold turkey on Mardi Gras day this year. I haven't smoked a cigarette since. My roommate smokes, and I drink frequently around smokers. I don't really have the urge anymore; I guess I'm lucky. Would you consider an addiction gone after no urges and haven't smoked in months?
Also, as far as doctor visits go, would you say you are a former smoker or just say you don't smoke at all? I never really understood how that works. Do they report that to insurance?
Also, as far as doctor visits go, would you say you are a former smoker or just say you don't smoke at all? I never really understood how that works. Do they report that to insurance?
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Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:39 am to MaHittaMaHitta
I would expect 2-3 slip ups, then you will finally break the chains.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:39 am to MaHittaMaHitta
have you had sex since mardi gras?
have you been drunk to the point of spots in your memory since mardi gras?
have you endured any major stress in that time?
all of the above will drive you back to vice.
have you been drunk to the point of spots in your memory since mardi gras?
have you endured any major stress in that time?
all of the above will drive you back to vice.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:39 am to MaHittaMaHitta
Not a doctor but I read your body can still have side effects around 7 years after quitting. I suppose it is dependent on how long you smoked.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:40 am to MaHittaMaHitta
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I don't really have the urge anymore
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I haven't smoked a cigarette since. My roommate smokes, and I drink frequently around smokers.
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Would you consider an addiction gone after no urges and haven't smoked in months?
Yes.
Same thing happened to me when I eventually quit in college. I am now grossed out by cigarettes.
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Also, as far as doctor visits go, would you say you are a former smoker or just say you don't smoke at all?
Always tell your doctor as much truth as you can.
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Do they report that to insurance?
Insurance would care more about tests, like blood tests. And if you haven't smoked in a while, nicotine won't be there, so that wouldn't harm you.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:40 am to MaHittaMaHitta
I don't know, but I've been addicted to nicotine gum for 5 years
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:44 am to MaHittaMaHitta
quote:
Did I break the addiction?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:46 am to MaHittaMaHitta
quote:
Also, as far as doctor visits go, would you say you are a former smoker or just say you don't smoke at all? I never really understood how that works. Do they report that to insurance?
if the question is are you a smoker you say no
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:49 am to MaHittaMaHitta
I quit for New Years resolution in 2015/2016. Have not gone back. What I notice is the urge only hits me when I'm drinking in social situations. Otherwise nothing. I feel very lucky to not have overwhelming urges.
But the downsides: I don't feel miraculously awesome like I thought I would. In fact I seem to be getting allergy flare-ups and minor ailments more often now than when I smoked. Also I gained about 10 or 15 pounds and I can't get rid of it.
Overall, a pretty good trade for maybe avoiding cancer though.
But the downsides: I don't feel miraculously awesome like I thought I would. In fact I seem to be getting allergy flare-ups and minor ailments more often now than when I smoked. Also I gained about 10 or 15 pounds and I can't get rid of it.
Overall, a pretty good trade for maybe avoiding cancer though.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:49 am to MaHittaMaHitta
The next time an unusual event occurs that causes you extreme stress/anxiety/remorse etc.
That will be the real test.
That will be the real test.
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 9:51 am
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:50 am to el duderino III
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I've been addicted to nicotine gum for 5 years
should take up cigs to get off the gum
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:51 am to RockAndRollDetective
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But the downsides: I don't feel miraculously awesome like I thought I would. In fact I seem to be getting allergy flare-ups and minor ailments more often now than when I smoked. Also I gained about 10 or 15 pounds and I can't get rid of it.
Weight gain is normal. Cigarettes are an appetite suppressant.
The other stuff though I can't relate. A few months after I quit, I felt noticeably better.
And there have been times I've been super drunk in the last 9-10 years and taken adderall or something and tried to smoke a cigarette with friends and it makes me feel terrible. Even the next day.
My body straight up rejects it now. Its great.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:51 am to Rouge
quote:
have you had sex since mardi gras?
have you been drunk to the point of spots in your memory since mardi gras?
have you endured any major stress in that time?
Yes to all of the above. Probably less so for the last one though.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:53 am to RockAndRollDetective
Yea my overall health hasn't improved like I was hoping (probably too soon), and I still get winded when climbing a flight of stairs like before. lol
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:53 am to MaHittaMaHitta
Never touch another one.
Not one.
The hook is still set deep down in you.
Not one. Ever
Not one.
The hook is still set deep down in you.
Not one. Ever
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:55 am to MaHittaMaHitta
I quit the same way . Just did it . That was 21 years ago, never had another cigarette. Some people just do it . You are a master of the castle type.
That said, I have dreams all the time where I've relapsed and am wondering what happened and how long ago I relapsed. Pretty weird and a sign of how deeply it's ingrained in my psyche.
That said, I have dreams all the time where I've relapsed and am wondering what happened and how long ago I relapsed. Pretty weird and a sign of how deeply it's ingrained in my psyche.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:57 am to RockAndRollDetective
You can lose the weight and clean out better.
Buy a vitamix. Use a juicer.
Eat fruit on weekend.
You will cough up globs.
Buy a vitamix. Use a juicer.
Eat fruit on weekend.
You will cough up globs.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:58 am to Lsupimp
I've had that dream recently where I smoked a cigarette and woke up pissed off at myself and felt like I had something to hide.
Also, thanks everyone for sharing with me. I've been extremely proud of myself, but have never talked with anyone about it.
Also, thanks everyone for sharing with me. I've been extremely proud of myself, but have never talked with anyone about it.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:58 am to MaHittaMaHitta
Any tips on quitting while take vyvanse everyday?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 10:01 am to MaHittaMaHitta
I'm a year and my body still gets a very strong craving at least one day a month. Not for long though. I try to stay away from all drinking so I won't push my luck.
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