I managed to quit smoking.

[Penny]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

[Rays]

Good for you Penny! I know that's not easy, but it's something you had to do. Good Luck and stick to it.

[ksue7274]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

Way to go Penny. I went on chantix to help me quit. It has been 8 months now and it was so worth it. I still have cravings from time to time when I am stressed but it passes quickly. Wish you the best.
K

[razorsedge]

Good for you penny. I'm taking Chantix right now to help me quit. So far so good.
But only been a couple days.

[pagirl]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

how did you do it...I need to quit myself

[Huzyerdaddi]

Oh damn! You guys just HAD to post this thread? Now I'm all stressed out....brb, gotta have a cig.

[razorsedge]

C'mon Huz....join the dark side and quit too.

[Huzyerdaddi]

Man...you have no idea (or maybe you do). But the mere thought of it gets my heart pounding.



C'mon Huz....join the dark side and quit too.

[cherokeered]

Good for you Penny...keep up the good work...:55

[Penny]

I took the pills the dr gave me. Now I have to get hubby to do it. Its so nice to actually have extra money in my pocket at the end of the day instead of always going to the ATM to get money to buy cigs :(

[private beaches]

:wa: Hi Penny, CONGRATULATIONS !!!! Thats great. Think of all the moolah you'll save and your health will be so much better now and in the future for quiting.

[stucknmarriage74(f)]

Congrats Penny wish i had the will power to do that but im with huzyer on this 1

[JCDxn]

Yeah for you... :55 that is great... I have been trying to talk myself into quitting for a couple years now.... Maybe some day...

[Alfa]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

Awesome, well done!

[angelis]

well done Penny!!! Keep up the good work,then treat yourself with all the money you're saving!!!:)

[MCat]

Good for you Penny......I know its a hard thing to do.....we're proud of you....

[Annie]

Way to go Penny. I went on chantix to help me quit. It has been 8 months now and it was so worth it. I still have cravings from time to time when I am stressed but it passes quickly. Wish you the best.
KAwe... Chantix is for quitters!

I asked to go on Chantix, but my doctor said it could mess with what she's giving me now. She asked me to wait a while to go on it. Oh well... maybe my next visit...

Good for all of you quitters!

[RedVixen]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

Congratulations Penny :)

[nolefaninal]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)


Congratulations!!! You are a wonderful, beautiful woman and having the determination to quit just makes you that much HOTTER!!! Keep it up!

[phantasm]

I quit a while back, but they have a manager's special here M-Th and I have a hard time drinking without a smokie treat. Tonight I almost left and got some, but I talked myself out of it.

[hoss]

good ....now im willing to kiss u ...lay one on me sexy girl ....

[private beaches]

I quit a while back, but they have a manager's special here M-Th and I have a hard time drinking without a smokie treat. Tonight I almost left and got some, but I talked myself out of it.

Good job on resisting the temptation Phantasm!!! you can do it.:)

[Zpanther]

Good for you Penny! (you ARE talking about cigarettes right?)

I'm sure we'd have heard from Heaterman by now if you quit smoking...uh..... him.

[TIGUY]

Anyone who is trying to stop smoking and esecially those who have been able to stop for a period of time...I applaud you very loudly!!!


It is not easy at all.....chemical dependency is something that takes a lot of will power but certainly is no easy task at all...

I wish everyone who is trying...the very best of luck

[Penny]

It still is hard like today I was really craving one :(

[Nice]

good for you Penny...very proud!

[Atrebla Rose]

Know the hardness,,,,,,quit over a year ago, best thing I ever did, but the hardest too

[pointofnoreturn]

Good for you Penny. I quit last May. Just stopped after I had eye surgery and could not go out and smoke. Never smoked in fron t of hubby anyway. Never had one when he was home. never on weekends. Just a work smoker, and let me tell you.......At work.......I want them. But I am behaving just cause I know I can. Mom died from Lung cancer a year plus ago. Godd luck Penny. You are very strong, and you can do it.....:hug:

[Alfa]

Good job, Penny, as well as the rest of you who are kickin the habit!
I am proud of you!

[Nick182]

congrats penny!!! It's a disgusting dirty smelly habit, kissing a smoker when your not one is nasty!!!
It's been 4 years for me, and every now and again I do still crave one... just don't light it up! One will lead to another, and another, and another, and so on... until you need an oxygen tank to walk around a mall.

Congrats!!! I'm proud of anyone that can quite smoking... I remember how hard it was for me...

[OICurready4me]

It still is hard like today I was really craving one :(

I'm sure you can get rid of that craving by putting something else in your mouth... and I'm sure Heaterman wouldn't object...;)

[PunkyBob]

Keep going Penny...it's so worth it...you CAN do it...I'm actually on day 6 of Chantix...my quit date is...ullp...urrrkkkk...tomorrow!

Had no idea there were so may smokers here...

[hoss]

It still is hard like today I was really craving one :(

your talking about a smoke right ?? a big fat one ??

i think we need to work on that little masturbation problem next ??...

[Kissie]

Congrats Penny....guess it is my turn next!!!!!

[unctarheel_32]

congrats penny

[private beaches]

:wa: Hang in there Penny!!! I KNOW you can beat the cravings!!! Because youre the best.

[sparkle889beach]

Oh damn! You guys just HAD to post this thread? Now I'm all stressed out....brb, gotta have a cig.

I had to light a cig,too...I smoke 12 sticks to a pack a day...I got the habit since it helped me awake...then again, one lights a cigarette for any reason.:(

Cigarettes don't help prevent my darned fine lines...:(

There's a conflict in me...healthwise and vanity, I know i need to quit.

For myself, its the only vice I have left.It helps me thnk and keeps me calm.My memory and thought process gets dull when i don't smoke.:whee:

Penny try not to think of it...I was able to quit for 3 years, I took a puff and promised myself i wouldn't do it again, but the recpetors were awakened and ahhhh...I'm back on it...plus my husband is a smoker too...:cry:

What you're doing is awfully brave and strong..Its denying yourself of a pleasurable experince...but the exhange is a healthy body and nicer skin...one day at a time dear...Your thread is inspiring ...do update :55:55

[nolefaninal]

Keep up the good work Penny, day by day it will get easier

[phantasm]

Hey! I managed to start again!!

[dave42]

I took the pills the dr gave me. Now I have to get hubby to do it. Its so nice to actually have extra money in my pocket at the end of the day instead of always going to the ATM to get money to buy cigs :(Yup hubbys got to quit too. That way you wil not be tempted to start again.

[Jabbuk]

Congratulations Penny! I quit awhile ago so i know how hard it is! Stick with it!

[Alfa]

Just thought of a line that my smart@$$ buddy who got us on TV (see 3 truths, 1 lie thread if interested in more details) used to always say:

"I only smoke after sex. 3 packs a day."

[9inches]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

Good, is a tough decision but youre lucky. I almost gave before i cold quit.

[Misty]

Way to go Penny!
One day at a time :) I havent smoked for 2 years now ..... and i still get cravings :)

[bedroomboy]

why quit, god im married i need some enjoyment in life

[9inches]

why quit, god im married i need some enjoyment in life

Is not enjoyment. is a slow killer, you need to quit

[VeryBlueEyes]

really Penny, so good for you

[9inches]

really Penny, so good for you


It cause for jubilation. is an habit that its tough to leave

[Penny]

been like 9 weeks now :)

[Shafe]

Wow, excellent!! Congratulations, and keep it up :55

[Hotshotfireguy]

been like 9 weeks now :)

Hey, congrats Penny. My dad is fighting the beginning stages of emphysema, and is going for a second MRI on his lungs today, and is still having trouble quitting. It's hard to watch him light one up knowing what it's done to him. Only good thing is that my kids have seen what it can do and have said they don't want no part of smoking. Guess we'll see how that works out. And coming from someone who quit chewing Levi Garrett after almost 20 years, I can feel the pain of the cravings. Still have to fight that urge not to buy a pack just to have a "small" chew.

[PunkyBob]

been like 9 weeks now :)

Keep it goin', Penny...I'm counting on ya...I'm about to clear a month myself...this Chantix is great but the side effects...cripes...

You and me...we'll beat this thing.

[pointofnoreturn]

Keep it goin', Penny...I'm counting on ya...I'm about to clear a month myself...this Chantix is great but the side effects...cripes...

You and me...we'll beat this thing.good for you Punky and Penny. I did not know you were trying Punky. I quit last May. Been almost a year. I know I could start again easy, but why bother. Too damn expensive....And it does age you more than you need to be . Well I look like I am 44 now instead of 45..:D

[9inches]

been like 9 weeks now :)


Youre doing great. Will soon be 9months .........9yearsyears>>>>>>Up

[9inches]

It still is hard like today I was really craving one :(


dont go back ..............ure on great path

[breeced1129]

WTG Penny!! Send some of your will power to me so I can quit. lol

[VeryBlueEyes]

good for you penny, keep it up

[razorsedge]

Hope is still going goo Penny. I'm on my third week not smoking and going strong. Chantix is good mkay?

[9inches]

WTG Penny!! Send some of your will power to me so I can quit. lol


You have to activate your own will power. You may decide if youre determine.

[fixin4fun]

took me quite a few tries myself. But I have been smoke free for some odd 4 years

[Penny]

I am turning into one of those ex smokers that hate to smell it now :D

[Zarret]

I am turning into one of those ex smokers that hate to smell it now :D

Congrats!!! That is so excellent :smdance:

[MIGHTY]

Penny/Punky...you all still not smoking? Now is my time...and man, does this suck! I promised my son that, for his b-day this year, I would finally quit. His b-day passed just this weekend. Using the Commit Lozenges myself. Tried the patches and gum before. As far as Chantix, I've heard good things, but don't have a dr myself to go to yet.

The point to all of this is hoping to hear some encouraging stories. There is a lot going on right now here and it makes it that much more difficult. Not to mention the fact that OIC is working 12 hours a day for the next two weeks, so his support kind of falls to the way side as well. Someone tell me it gets better....................:pc

[Icarus]

Good luck, Mighty, I hope you succeed. And congratulations to you Penny for quitting for so long.

[MarriedQt]

congrats Penny.......it really helps when you actually want to quit! I quit cold turkey after 6 years of smoking 2 pks a day.......my husband quit in January of this year and started up again beginning of July cause his new job stressed him out....but he wants to quit again soon.

[Kissie]

Mighty good luck hun!!!
My day to quit is Aug 14th...

[MIGHTY]

Mighty good luck hun!!!
My day to quit is Aug 14th...

They say that the first three days are the worst. For me it's all about changing habits. This is day two for me...waking up this morning was Hell w/o being able to have the "top of the mornin" smoke. OIC has the last pack of cigarettes I had when I quit....in reserve, out of sight, out of mind, and in case I just am at the breaking point......

I'll let you know how I'm doing on Aug 14 and let you know what to expect. You let me know how you're doing as well. Maybe we can beat this thing together...with one another's support.......:ok

[Nick182]

They say that the first three days are the worst. For me it's all about changing habits. This is day two for me...waking up this morning was Hell w/o being able to have the "top of the mornin" smoke. OIC has the last pack of cigarettes I had when I quit....in reserve, out of sight, out of mind, and in case I just am at the breaking point......

I'll let you know how I'm doing on Aug 14 and let you know what to expect. You let me know how you're doing as well. Maybe we can beat this thing together...with one another's support.......:ok

Keep it up!!! I quite 5 years ago and couldn't be happier. It's a gross habit! Although every now and again I still get a craving... Just resist it!

[Krystal]

Best of luck to you Mighty!!! Put all the money you've "saved" in a jar....just for the first two weeks. Take your son out to lunch and celebrate! He'll be happy to know where the money came from!

[Jules1]

Great Job Penny - I've never really had to break an addiction to anything other than soda pop....but if its harder than breaking that addiction then girl you have my utmost respect!!

[surfnchat]

Its been a month now and I havent had one. :)

Awesome!!!! Way to go!!!! :55

[sweetnspicy]

Contrats Penny..Must of been very difficult, i know of some people who have struggled..

Not beng a smoker myself its hard for me to know how difficult it must of been for you.

Keep it up!!

[hrdbody]

Take a deep breadth and enjoy not hacking up a lung. If you've smoked a long time, it will take a while.

I cannot believe there are as many people that smoke as there really is. It affects their looks so much. Yellow teeth, yellow complexion. It is very unappealing IMHO.

[Kissie]

They say that the first three days are the worst. For me it's all about changing habits. This is day two for me...waking up this morning was Hell w/o being able to have the "top of the mornin" smoke. OIC has the last pack of cigarettes I had when I quit....in reserve, out of sight, out of mind, and in case I just am at the breaking point......

I'll let you know how I'm doing on Aug 14 and let you know what to expect. You let me know how you're doing as well. Maybe we can beat this thing together...with one another's support.......:ok



Well I am having surgery the 14th...so I thought that would be a good day to start...I am hoping I am going to be so out of it the 1st couple days that I wont miss them!!!!
If ever you need help Hun I am here!!!
Go girl...you have so much strength...I know you can do this!!!!!

[tommy1055]

good going penny, just keep you mind occupied and the craving will go away. I have been smoke free for over 3 years now and It was very hard to do but well worth the effort.