The hardest thing I've done........

[Puddles]

So far so good. The first couple of days were the hardest. I was so used to having one after meals and on my lunch breaks that I thought I was going to pop. Now it's like I forgot about it. I was around some people smoking last night I couldn't believe the smell. It made me stop and think at how foul I must have smelled. I think it will be all right from here on out.

It's amazing how when we smoke we don't smell it, but once we've quit it stinks.

Keep up the good work. Try to remember that the pleasure you get from smoking really isn't all that great, it's more of a mindfuck than anything else. Even the withdrawls probably weren't as bad as you expected.

[coffee-guy]

Hey bro -

I was telling Puma in another thread that you recently quit smoking. That made me start looking for this thread and I see you haven't given us an update. How's your progress coming???

Signed - Your Support Group :)

[house1]

Well boys and gals I decided to give up smoking. This has been the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm so used to smoking after I eat, on breaks and at night that I feel like I have nothing to do now. It's kind of depressing. I've been wanting to quit for a while for fear of lung cancer. My mom just lost her battle with lung cancer a couple of months ago and she never smoked. I hated to see her go through that as well as my family. I just don't want to put anybody through that b/c of my stupidity.

I've also given up weed...This really doesn't bother me b/c I really don't care for the stuff..I guess I kind of out grew it, but continued to smoke it on the weekends for the hell of it.

Anyone have any tips on getting past the cravings without getting the patch or medication? I bought a cigar that I chew on to try and trick myself and I eat some sugar free candy.

good for you bro -- i use to smoke aswell -- quit 10 years ago -- best thing you can do for your lungs--

[wheyman]

Hey bro -

I was telling Puma in another thread that you recently quit smoking. That made me start looking for this thread and I see you haven't given us an update. How's your progress coming???

Signed - Your Support Group :)

I've done good so far. I can't say I'm totally past it because I feel like I could smoke one at any time if I decided too. I've had a lot of trouble sleeping since quitting though. I wake up several times throughout the night; my sister said that it could withdrawals.

At this point there is no turning back really. I would be too disappointed in myself if I just gave up and started up again. Plus my daughter was really excited about me quitting so I can't let her down.

Thanks for all the support!

WM