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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ I Quit!
Posted by: skennington Sep 12 2009, 05:11 PM
Smoking that is and it's killing me at the moment so I'm doing something else by writing this to get my mind off of it.. 
Just had lunch and anyone who smokes knows how that "after meal" smoke is. 
I've been using sunflower seeds to curve my cravings and it has helped. I wanted to do this on my on without any prescription help and I'm determined to make it. 
After smoking for near 20 years now, I feel it's time and I certainly don't ever want my kids to start. I slowly backed myself off over the last week until yesterday...
9-11-09 completely quit and for good! (9-11) For Courage
\Wish Me Luck/
Steve
Posted by: dark_dude Sep 12 2009, 05:13 PM
Be strong man! You can do it.
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Sep 12 2009, 05:14 PM
Awesome Skenny, Wish you the best of luck !
I had problems with that for awhile. And I am only ( 16!)
Anyways, once I finally quit, you do feel like your one step ahead of the game.
The game being all the people still smoking! And you might want to also try Gum!
I wish you all luck in the world !
-John
Posted by: jafomatic Sep 12 2009, 05:15 PM
I'm in almost the exact same boat, 20 (or 21 now?) years of smoking and I've been desperately wanting the courage and willpower to quit for the last ... I dunno, like 5 years or more. I'm so tired of doing it.
Maybe I'll join you in quitting today, but I'm not doing it without patches. I totally lose my mind when I've tried it without those at least.
Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 12 2009, 05:18 PM
Strong my brave friend, it will happen eventually
Posted by: Staffy Sep 12 2009, 05:23 PM
Good luck!!!! It can be done! I have quitted everything else: whiskey, women, late nights - you name it, but smoking is the last outpost of sin (except for coffee) that I have. I dont dare to quit, cause then I'm probobly going to be a even more worse nutcake than I already am..... hmmm, but maybe if I'm starting with women again.....
Posted by: skennington Sep 12 2009, 05:24 PM
Thanks guys! @ Jafo, do it man, I know we will feel better and not to mention, save a helluva lot of money! 
Ciggs are $5.00/pack here in North Carolina.
1 pack a day over a year...365 X 5.00 = $1825.00 
Another great reason to quit!
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Sep 12 2009, 05:25 PM
I see no reason for you quiting women lol
Posted by: MickeM Sep 12 2009, 05:30 PM
Way to go!! Best of luck to you, when I quit I kept a pack of Marlboro with one single fag left in it at home. That way in case I failed I wouldn't tear myself apart over getting in the car late at night and driving to the store for just one lousy pack of cigarettes since that'd be a huge failure compared to just smoking the last one in the house. Would be easier on my mind I thought
Good luck mate!
Posted by: Staffy Sep 12 2009, 05:32 PM
I didn't quit them, they quitted me!!!!
Posted by: jafomatic Sep 12 2009, 05:34 PM
This is one of the reasons I've been less willing to quit since I moved out of a city and into a suburb; I'm terrified of driving in the state that I get to. I seriously become a rampaging monster if I lose it and there are simply no places that I can walk to from here. It's not just a question of laziness or distance, there's multi-lane highways and no sidewalks or crossable intersections for miles.
Posted by: skennington Sep 12 2009, 06:01 PM
Good luck mate!
Thanks Micke and I have done the same thing. I have a pack in the garage with a couple left in it just in case. Seems my mind is more at ease knowing there is a "parachute" their in case I "fall"
Posted by: Fran Sep 12 2009, 06:09 PM
Good decision Steve, be strong & think of the gear you'll get with the money you'll save too 
Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 12 2009, 06:17 PM
If he was in London, he would get a sweet guitar plus a stack or combo in a short time
Posted by: David Wallimann Sep 12 2009, 06:28 PM
Man, I know how tough that is!
Be strong man, and don't give up!
Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Sep 12 2009, 06:42 PM
Stay strong!
Posted by: matt r Sep 12 2009, 08:58 PM
nice man, i havent bought a pack in awhile so im feeling alrgiht, but i want one sooo bad right now.... bad day haha
from what ive heard, the physical addiction only last three days and the rest is mental....if you can learn to meditate or just clear your mind i guarantee you will quit...
Posted by: audiopaal Sep 12 2009, 10:00 PM
That's great mate
Hopefully you'll never smoke again in your life!
Someday it's my turn to post a thread like this.. just not yet I'm afraid 
Posted by: Berglmir Sep 12 2009, 11:15 PM
Well all the best of luck to you and everybody else trying to get rid of this addiction.
My story:
I have been smoking pipes only for about 19 years (I started when I was 19!) - thought it looks cooler, smells nicer, tastes better and isn´t so dangerous as fags.
WELL - the first shock came about 2 years ago as friends had to tell me that I started to inhalate the pipesmoke (which is far more stronger than cigarette smoke) - I would not have noticed.
I tried to get rid of smoking - but at first I really did not WANT to (really thought I´m giving up one of lifes pleasures), then I started to cut down on the amount of tobacco and also tried do get back to just puffing - to no avail.
Tomorrow it will be exactly one year ago that something strange but wonderful happened:
I just prepared yet another pipe, put in in my mouth, lightened it and took one or two puffs as I realized: it does not taste good anymore! I put the pipe down.....and never have picked up one again since then.
As addicted I really was - I got cured from the NEED in a matter of seconds. I would like to tell you that it was my sheer amount of willpower but that would be a lie - it just happened to me and I´m very grateful for that and my deepest respect to anyone who can pull this of!!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 12 2009, 11:32 PM
Luck!
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 12 2009, 11:38 PM
Good luck Steve!
I don't smoke but my parents used to for long time. They stopped couple of years ago because they realized how bad effect they have on their health. Very glad you decided to quit smoking, stay strong and try to drink water and exercise whenever you can.
Posted by: Gary Sep 12 2009, 11:39 PM
Do it bro..
You not only do not want your kids to start.. you want to be there for them.
We all think that bad stuff happens to others but the negative effects of smoking can strike anyone. I started in my early teens and then quit when I turned 20. My sister who is two years older kept on smoking..at 43 she was diagnosed with cancer of the throat.. from smoking. She has had surgery, radiation and chemo to treat the cancer. It has been three years and she is doing well, thank god.
My niece was in second grade at the time my sis was diagnosed. I can tell you first hand that it's a very scary position to be in...realizing there is a decent chance you will be leaving your kid alone over some smokes.
I posted this not to try and scare or condem those that smoke..hell I did it for quite a few years. Just want to get the message out that bad things really do happen to good people, and that it's incredibly sad when the event is preventable.
Gary
Posted by: skennington Sep 13 2009, 01:09 AM
Wow, I can't thank you guys enough for the stories and inspiration. The times I have tried to quit in the past, I was thinking like Berglmir, I thought I was giving up a pleasure. 
It's different now and I really want to quit for my family and myself. I shall overcome!
/Steve
Posted by: JVM Sep 13 2009, 01:20 AM
I don't understand cigarettes. I am a social smoker on occasion, but I've never bought a pack and I don't even really get anything out of it, except for the feeling of blowing out the smoke, which reminds me of other activities. I guess I'm asking, those of you who do or have smoked, what benefit do you get from it? I've heard it calms people down, maybe so, but I don't feel it (I'm a very calm, laid back person by nature anyway). Then again, I don't feel extra energy drinking caffeine either, maybe I'm a freak!
Posted by: skennington Sep 13 2009, 01:49 AM
There are no benefits from it man, just a habit tricking your brain into thinking there is.
Just like anything else that we get addicted to, we will find an excuse to keep doing it no matter the cost to our health.
Until one really wants to quit, it's seems impossible.
Posted by: VinceG Sep 13 2009, 02:10 AM
Same to me. I am a social smoker as well. It's good to just chill with friends and smoking cigs and drinking. It's a perfect summer scenery (I am of legal age to do both btw). For a few years, I have been smoking socially, and never once had a craving of it other than something to do at parties. Guess I'm just immune to it, or maybe I can pretty much control what I want to do, or don't want to do.
Posted by: Bondy Sep 13 2009, 02:13 AM
Good look on quitting the cigs Skenny
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Sep 13 2009, 02:41 AM
I need to do this urgently, I quit once for a year, then got back. It's bad for the health definitely, I would never recommend anyone to start or continue smoking, it's hard to quit.
Posted by: shrednbuttah Sep 13 2009, 03:32 AM
Hard habit to quit... no positive way of looking at it, drain on money, health ect. I'm young and I smoked for about 14 months only (tried to quit and had 2-3 relapses) so I feel your struggle! Good luck!
Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 13 2009, 03:45 AM
I am not even trying to stop but I am jealous on people that can do it Stay strong
Posted by: UncleSkillet Sep 13 2009, 03:53 AM
Stay strong+1 Steve I wish you the best!!! Stay strong and away from the Beer! That makes you want the cigs for sure.
Hell, who knows if you quite then maybe you can help us all stop the madness!
Posted by: maharzan Sep 13 2009, 03:55 AM
Oops, I thought this was to do with GMC.. Was scared.
Well, Good Luck for this. Its pretty hard thing to do. I had my history.
Posted by: skennington Sep 13 2009, 04:15 AM
Hell, who knows if you quite then maybe you can help us all stop the madness!
As I sit here and look at this "Silver Bullet", #9 I might add, they do make you want one but I've been substituting with sunflower seeds, so far, so good! As I said, I am very determined this time!
Posted by: UncleSkillet Sep 13 2009, 04:43 AM
As I sit here and look at this "Silver Bullet", #9 I might add, they do make you want one but I've been substituting with sunflower seeds, so far, so good! As I said, I am very determined this time!That's great Steve! I quite for over a year and sunflower seeds helped me also. The problem was the beer. It always makes me want to fire one up
You'll kick it's ass for sure! Just go for a nice drive in your awesome new car.
I'm with you bro, so hang in there
Cheers
Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Sep 13 2009, 06:24 AM
It takes time and courage, but it can be done - Best of luck Steve!
Posted by: Sollesnes Sep 13 2009, 10:00 AM
Good luck
Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 13 2009, 11:36 AM
Good luck Steve!!
I have tried and failed a couple of times and I've been on them over 30 years now!!!
Having said that, the weird thing is, I don't smoke in the House and sometimes go days without one and from 3 packs a day I'm now smoking less than a pack a day!
Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Sep 13 2009, 11:49 AM
yeah,good luck Steve !!
1-2 pack a day here...yes,yes i know 
Posted by: tonymiro Sep 13 2009, 12:45 PM
Best of luck Steve.
I've been using sunflower seeds to curve my cravings and it has helped. ...
Steve
just don't get addicted to pipas
.Posted by: Muris Varajic Sep 13 2009, 02:47 PM
Stay strongSame here, best of luck Steve!!
Posted by: Canis Sep 13 2009, 04:49 PM
Good luck to everyone trying!
Luckily, I have a good motivator not to begin in the first place: My stepdads cough, who has been smoking since he was 14 (he's 53).
Posted by: djohnneay Sep 13 2009, 08:37 PM
Good luck man !
I hope you can pull it off, smoking is one of the worser habits a man can have.
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Sep 13 2009, 09:13 PM
Its a really good decision Steve ! I wish you all the luck! I've seen many people "lose their health" to smoking...Its a really bad habit and not rewarding one ... Good luck!
Posted by: Neurologi Sep 14 2009, 06:58 AM
This site is useful for those that want to quit cold turkey and even for those that use other methods:
http://whyquit.com/
Posted by: skennington Sep 15 2009, 02:00 PM
Thanks again guys for the support, 5 days in now without nicotine. I've been a bit on the edge the last few days but things are getting better. I just keep telling myself not to give up and I CAN do this..
Posted by: Kapto Sep 15 2009, 02:44 PM
Good luck !
I'm on the same situation. Smoked for 20 years I quit smoking July 23rd no patches no nothing. Now that I feel much better my mind plays me tricks like I could smoke again because of the way I feel.
Money is not an issue when you are a smoker the real problem is how to wash 20 years of habit out of your brain.
It looks like I gave up smoking yesterday I guess our bodies will remember the feeling forever.
Be strong !
Posted by: dark_dude Sep 15 2009, 02:48 PM
I just keep telling myself not to give up and I CAN do this.. Keep at it!!
Posted by: Gus Sep 15 2009, 02:53 PM
It is never too late to make a good change in your life!
If this lady stopped smoking after 95 years , anyone can! (even though she did it for the wrong reasons)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1212928/Im-giving-cigarettes--95-years.html
Posted by: playaxeman Sep 15 2009, 03:10 PM
Hold on. You can do it. Good luck
very wise decision btw
Posted by: Ryan Sep 15 2009, 03:18 PM
I just keep telling myself not to give up and I CAN do this.. Im a smoker myself. Would love to quit, but very difficult...
You got my full support man!!
Gum helps somewhat, and I noticed if I stuff myself to full with food I don't want a cigarette. Maybe you can try that...
Posted by: WanderMan Sep 15 2009, 03:52 PM
I used to go swiming to cool down
Then I began to run
Then I joined GMC
There is only one conclusion :
YES WE CAN !!
good luck !
Posted by: skennington Sep 15 2009, 05:32 PM
I'm on the same situation. Smoked for 20 years I quit smoking July 23rd no patches no nothing. Now that I feel much better my mind plays me tricks like I could smoke again because of the way I feel.
Money is not an issue when you are a smoker the real problem is how to wash 20 years of habit out of your brain.
It looks like I gave up smoking yesterday I guess our bodies will remember the feeling forever.
Be strong !
Congrats Kapto, stay the course man, 2 months in is great!
I agree that 20 years of a bad habit is going to be hell to break but the way I see it, 21 years will be even worse. The time for me is now!
Posted by: dusty Sep 15 2009, 07:05 PM
I wish you the best of luck. i am 34 and i have been smoking since i was twelve and ever since my son was born six years ago i have tried to give up every year but in the end just started smoking more. now i really am statring to get guilt trips from the kids and smoking in the UK costs a fortune (about £6 for 20).
add to this the fact that my mother died back in may at the age of 59 of a massive heart attack that was directly related to her being a heavy smoker. ironically she gave up the year before.
so i will be posting my own giving up thread, but as always i keep finding some excuse to put off giving up.
stay strong, and let me know how those seeds work.
Posted by: skennington Sep 16 2009, 01:50 AM
Thanks Dusty, your story is very similar to mine. I started when I was 16 (now 36) and have kids as well. Your time will come man and when you want to quit bad enough, you will. That's where I'm at now. It took me really, really wanting to quit to take the leap.
Posted by: Toni Suominen Sep 17 2009, 12:34 PM
You can do it, good luck man!
Posted by: jafomatic Sep 17 2009, 02:18 PM
On the wagon as of yesterday, around noon. Patches & chewing gum at the ready, awaiting psychotic episodes.
Posted by: Canis Sep 17 2009, 02:19 PM
I like the way this thread is going! You all have my support
Posted by: skennington Sep 17 2009, 02:47 PM
Awesome Jafo! Today will make 6 days for me and I can tell you, the urge is fallen off more and more each day. Just hang in there man, we can do this!
Posted by: skennington Oct 10 2009, 06:54 PM
Well, it's been a month already and I'm still smoke free. Can't say that I have been the most pleasurable person to be around but hey, still smoke free!
Cravings have pretty much gone but there's still that urge every now and again, guess that will pass with time too. I encourage any of you who wants to quit to just go for it, you only have the rest of your life to consider.
Posted by: Bondy Oct 10 2009, 07:10 PM
Well done Skenny kicking those cancer sticks. keep it up mate
Posted by: Keilnoth Oct 10 2009, 07:12 PM
Nice stop Skenny !
Posted by: skennington Oct 11 2009, 02:05 AM
keep it up mateThanks guys, best decision I could have ever made!
Posted by: David Wallimann Oct 11 2009, 08:18 PM
Congrats my friend!!!
Posted by: Braer Oct 11 2009, 08:21 PM
smoke so much that you puke works at every one! youll never smoke again
Posted by: skennington Oct 11 2009, 11:55 PM
Thanks David, didn't you quit last year?
Posted by: David Wallimann Oct 12 2009, 02:50 AM
Yeah, a year and half ago..
But I still have a cigar every once and a while...
Bad David, Bad!!!!!
Posted by: skennington Oct 12 2009, 02:54 AM
But I still have a cigar every once and a while...
Bad David, Bad!!!!!
It's all good David, glad you have fought them off.
As far as the gar's go, just don't inhale, Clinton didn't and he made it through just fine..
Posted by: David Wallimann Oct 12 2009, 03:00 AM
Thanks man! :-)
I'm glad you're doing so good too!
Posted by: skennington Nov 11 2009, 01:26 AM
2 months today, woohoo!
Posted by: jafomatic Nov 11 2009, 01:36 AM
Grats man. I'm at five weeks, three days. It kinda sucks
Posted by: Adrian Figallo Nov 11 2009, 01:38 AM
this is my 5th day without a cigar... i'm feeling it a little..
after eating... at like 11pm ...
but i feel better, started to exercise and to eat healthy too
Posted by: skennington Nov 11 2009, 01:40 AM
Awesome bro, grats to you as well!
It does suck though don't it.. I just keep telling myself how much healthier I will be...after eating...
After eating and a another time I won't mention is the worse..
stay strong bro, you can do it!
Posted by: jafomatic Nov 11 2009, 01:46 AM
After meals and before getting down to do work (like real day-job work) are tough. The after-meal craving is pretty quick to pass, thankfully. The "instead of getting started at work" craving has been a lot harder to really truly defeat; I find myself just waiting to feel better before I do anything.
Guess how well that's working? Yeah, it isn't.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 11 2009, 01:50 AM
Hmm, I will have to think about quitting the smokes as well. I already quite some year or two ago, but they sneaked up on me once again
Posted by: Tolek Nov 11 2009, 02:20 AM
Congrats, Steve! Keep it like this!
Fortunately, I never tried a cig and I don´t get the urge to try.
Posted by: Adrian Figallo Nov 11 2009, 03:32 AM
let's say it's a dark worm place .
i will!
It does suck though don't it.. I just keep telling myself how much healthier I will be...After eating and a another time I won't mention is the worse..
stay strong bro, you can do it!Posted by: Marcus Siepen Nov 12 2009, 02:17 PM
Good luck, any smoker should quit!
Posted by: kyldeee Nov 12 2009, 02:33 PM
I smoked for 5 years, and quit... Haven't smoked in a month now, and feeling much better in every way...
Here's a tip that I used in the beginning. Whenever you feel like smoking, stick a lollipop in your mouth, or something to jew on, like a matchstick helped me...
Stay strong mate, you can do it
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