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Dear Diary, I accidentally quit smoking...
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:30 pm
So about a month ago i bought a thing of the Nicorette mini lozenges just to see what they do, and if they helped with cravings. I have been about a half pack/day smoker for the past 14 years or so. If I'm being completely honest, I wanted to know if they were strong enough to substitue cigarettes while flying. I've missed more than one flight because I left the terminal on a layover to go smoke, and didn't make it back in time for the connecting flight.
So I purchased the lozenges and started using them with cigarettes, and I found that they did in fact help with the cravings. within the first few days I had completely cut down on the number of cigarettes/day, from about 10-15 to around 6-8, plus the lozenges. I think the main reason for this was simply that I was paying attention to when I wanted to smoke, and when my body NEEDED me to smoke, instead of just smoking out of habit.
So I proceeded like that over the next 22 days, slowly decreasing the number of cigs a day. Until the 23rd day, I went to smoke that first cigarette of the day later in the evening, and as I was marking it down in my log I realized that I hadn't smoked a cigarette since 7:30 pm the night before. So I said frick it, let's just see if I can go until the next morning. Morning came, and then I said that evening, and so on. and now, come 7:30 tonight, it will be 7 days smoke free for the first time since I was in college.
The reason I'm writing this is because I'm curious about those who have quit a habit, and how many weeks it took for them to not want to smoke/dip/etc? Because I realllly miss smoking. I always thought after the first week or so you'd slowly stop thinking about it, and I'm not finding that to be the case.
I'm still obviously not nicotine free, as I've been using around 4-6 4mg lozenges/day. Thinking I'll switch to the 2mg lozenges in a couple of weeks. This whole ordeal has been both easier, and harder than I imagined if that makes sense. I have never even attempted to quit smoking before and I started this process without any intention of actually quitting, but mainly to see if the lozenges work, and they do but they aren't nearly as good as my camel lights.
Other observations over this period:
- I noticed it was easier to take deeper breaths after about two weeks or so of cutting back, but since then I don't feel any significant changes, even after stopping completely. Though I do feel better in the morning when I wake up.
- Never really had any trouble sleeping, but I've also made sure to workout everyday to wipe myself out
- Keeping a log on my phone of when I smoked every day, and when I've used a lozenge has been really beneficial. And I recommend smokers/dippers do this even if they just want to cut back.
So I purchased the lozenges and started using them with cigarettes, and I found that they did in fact help with the cravings. within the first few days I had completely cut down on the number of cigarettes/day, from about 10-15 to around 6-8, plus the lozenges. I think the main reason for this was simply that I was paying attention to when I wanted to smoke, and when my body NEEDED me to smoke, instead of just smoking out of habit.
So I proceeded like that over the next 22 days, slowly decreasing the number of cigs a day. Until the 23rd day, I went to smoke that first cigarette of the day later in the evening, and as I was marking it down in my log I realized that I hadn't smoked a cigarette since 7:30 pm the night before. So I said frick it, let's just see if I can go until the next morning. Morning came, and then I said that evening, and so on. and now, come 7:30 tonight, it will be 7 days smoke free for the first time since I was in college.
The reason I'm writing this is because I'm curious about those who have quit a habit, and how many weeks it took for them to not want to smoke/dip/etc? Because I realllly miss smoking. I always thought after the first week or so you'd slowly stop thinking about it, and I'm not finding that to be the case.
I'm still obviously not nicotine free, as I've been using around 4-6 4mg lozenges/day. Thinking I'll switch to the 2mg lozenges in a couple of weeks. This whole ordeal has been both easier, and harder than I imagined if that makes sense. I have never even attempted to quit smoking before and I started this process without any intention of actually quitting, but mainly to see if the lozenges work, and they do but they aren't nearly as good as my camel lights.
Other observations over this period:
- I noticed it was easier to take deeper breaths after about two weeks or so of cutting back, but since then I don't feel any significant changes, even after stopping completely. Though I do feel better in the morning when I wake up.
- Never really had any trouble sleeping, but I've also made sure to workout everyday to wipe myself out
- Keeping a log on my phone of when I smoked every day, and when I've used a lozenge has been really beneficial. And I recommend smokers/dippers do this even if they just want to cut back.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:33 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Almost threw a TL;DR on here, but something told me to read this, so I did.
Good job my dude. Smoking sucks.
Keep it up!
Good job my dude. Smoking sucks.
Keep it up!
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:34 pm to PhilipMarlowe
cbi8 was nice, but for me...
ETA: ok I read it all. Good job OP, keep it up! Feeling healthy is one of the greatest things you can experience
ETA: ok I read it all. Good job OP, keep it up! Feeling healthy is one of the greatest things you can experience
This post was edited on 9/6/16 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:34 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Congrats, man
I quit dipping when I started to get mouth ulcers from it. The only cravings I had was after a meal, I would want a dip. They went on for a few months, but nothing I couldn't handle. After a year or so the thought of a dip was revolting to me and I've never had the urge again.
I quit dipping when I started to get mouth ulcers from it. The only cravings I had was after a meal, I would want a dip. They went on for a few months, but nothing I couldn't handle. After a year or so the thought of a dip was revolting to me and I've never had the urge again.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:35 pm to Jim Rockford
Excellent, this is what i wanted to hear!
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:41 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Know people that haven't had a cigarette in 15 years and say they still crave them daily
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:45 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Stick with it. I did it by slowly decreasing my cigs per day until I just didn't smoke at all. You will start to get your actual sense of smell and taste back (and you will be shocked)!
You will also be amazed at how good you feel and you save money too! Just be sure to exercise so you don't gain weight. Good luck!
You will also be amazed at how good you feel and you save money too! Just be sure to exercise so you don't gain weight. Good luck!
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:47 pm to yellowfin
I smoked for about 20 years. Quit once for 18 months and went back to it. I am calm dude and got really angry at a friend. It was weird, just went to the store and bout a pack. Now I have quit for about 10 years and don't ever think about it. Cravings left after about two years. But watch out when you get really sad or angry.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:48 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Are the lozenges expensive? Do they taste good?
I like the idea of using these on flights.
I like the idea of using these on flights.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:48 pm to PhilipMarlowe
Good job. Keep it up. Been over 2 1/2 years for me, 2 months for the wife, 3 months for my daughter and son. Its hard but worth it.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:49 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Know people that haven't had a cigarette in 15 years and say they still crave them daily
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:49 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Know people that haven't had a cigarette in 15 years and say they still crave them daily
My mother smoked since she was a teenager. Nothing worked-gimmicks, willpower, pleading from her family. Two years ago a bout of flu put her in the hospital with respiratory complications, and the Dr. told her she had to quit, no excuses. She hasn't had a cigarette since, and it didn't seem that hard for her. When somebody is ready to quit, they will quit, but they have to be ready and have the right motivation.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:49 pm to PhilipMarlowe
I used to dip. I stopped March 28th in 1996. I craved it for a year before the cravings stopped.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:05 pm to PhilipMarlowe
If you read Alan Carr's book, it basically says to do what you did--do not have the first cig of the day.
If i were you, I'd quit the journal because all it does it remind you about cigs, but if it is working for you, then have at it. Quitting is the best thing I've ever done.
Never give in and have just one. always resist the urge.
If i were you, I'd quit the journal because all it does it remind you about cigs, but if it is working for you, then have at it. Quitting is the best thing I've ever done.
Never give in and have just one. always resist the urge.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:08 pm to eitek1
It's like an ex girlfriend. You think abut her all the time for a while, then one day you realize, "I haven't thought about that bitch in forever. Good riddance."
I quit Skoal cold turkey after testing myself to see if I could go 10 minutes after dinner without it. Then I went 30 minutes, then an hour, ... and I never touched it again. I really hadn't planned to quit then, and I was a hard core user for many years, but it worked out.
I quit Skoal cold turkey after testing myself to see if I could go 10 minutes after dinner without it. Then I went 30 minutes, then an hour, ... and I never touched it again. I really hadn't planned to quit then, and I was a hard core user for many years, but it worked out.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:11 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Know people that haven't had a cigarette in 15 years and say they still crave them daily
I had gone smoke free for almost a year after smoking a pack a day for 5 years and craved them all the time. I was around old friends and bummed a smoke last week,
I didn't enjoy it. I don't think I will ever smoke again.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:15 pm to GRTiger
quote:
Are the lozenges expensive? Do they taste good?
Yeah they aren't cheap. The first few i bought were just from the grocery store, and I want to say they were about $15 for 20 pills. I just bought a 3pack of 27 per bottle on amazon for $37 I believe, which averages out to about $0.46/pill. So not bad at all.
as for the taste, I honestly can't tell the difference between it and a regular mint, other than the texture of it. however, and i did not know this until i bought it, you aren't really supposed to suck on them. in fact, the instructions tell you to limit swallowing while you have one in your mouth. you're supposed to just place it between your cheek and gum and let it dissolve. WHich is pretty much what I do. I'll move it around a bit once it looses that "pepper-y" kick and then let it sit between my gum and cheek. also, it takes upwards of 45 minutes or longer to completely dissolve for me, instructions say it should dissolve in 15 minutes or so.
This post was edited on 9/6/16 at 5:19 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:18 pm to PhilipMarlowe
quote:
e missed more than one flight because I left the terminal on a layover to go smoke, and didn't make it back in time for the connecting flight.
I guess thats better than passing out at a bar in terminal D at dfw
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