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I don't see how I'd ever possibly be able to quit. Since I've been legally old enough to buy them (five years now) I've only gone one day without a cigarette that I can recall and that's because I happened to spend that day in jail. Other than that it's a pack a day every day. I've actually had a prescription to Chantix lying around the house for 4 or 5 months and haven't even mustered the will power to fill it yet.
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Jun 3, 2008 13:43:31 GMT -5
I forgot about this thread....So yeah I quit in March right? Well the other night I went out drinking and I smoked two, I didnt really enjoy them and I haven't had the urge to have another one......
What is everyone else's progress? I know there were lot of people trying to quit at the same time
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 3, 2008 14:19:53 GMT -5
I've come to the conclusion that cigs shall be my festie guilty pleasure. I really haven't had an undying urge to have them at all recently... That doesn't mean I always turn down an offer while out drinkin and nommin' with friends though
I've come to the conclusion that cigs shall be my festie guilty pleasure. I really haven't had an undying urge to have them at all recently... That doesn't mean I always turn down an offer while out drinkin and nommin' with friends though
Me too, I haven't really wanted one but I am not going to deny myself a couple at roo' if I feel the urge. I haven't decided whether I am going to buy a pack or not but I just don't want to be caught unawares if I want one.
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 3, 2008 14:34:00 GMT -5
^^I would suggest hitting up the free american spirit tent. Then if you end up not having any/all of them, you didn't "waste" any money and you can give them away to somebody for free and feel good about it
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 3, 2008 15:00:40 GMT -5
I'd imagine it's a safe bet that they're present. From what I've gathered they are more or less at every camping festie somewhere... ya just gotta find them. Otherwise, there's always "that person" who bought like 2 cartons of cigs and is willing to sell a pack for a few bucks if absolutely necessary.
While free cigarettes certainly sounds intriguing, American Spirits just don't really do it for me. There's nothing like the chemical aftertaste of a Camel.
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
While free cigarettes certainly sounds intriguing, American Spirits just don't really do it for me. There's nothing like the chemical aftertaste of a Camel.
Those were the ones that got me. After lots of brand switching I finally settled on Camel lights for the last 9 years of smoking. Good riddance to them.
I've been quit for almost 100 days now, YaY! But I'm smoking at the roo. I'm buying a pack of clove cigs to take (not my regular smoke). I'm hoping they are far enough away from a "real" cigarette that I won't want one when I'm back in the mundane world.
Post by tentseasurfer on Jun 5, 2008 12:30:48 GMT -5
I quit on the 5th of November last year. Cold turkey after 4 years of a pack a day habit. I did it for multiple reasons. I did it to live longer, smell better, to stick a boot in "THE MAN's ass(this one motivates me every time I get a craving!), I also did it so my son wouldn't have to deal with a childhood like mine, full of smoke and ashes.
It didn't hurt that the owners of the company I work for give you a crisp $100 dollar bill if you quit for 6 months+ ;D
Seriously though, the main factor in my ability to quit was having control over one small aspect of my life. It seems like more and more, devils in business suits want to do us serfs harm. It was one thing that I felt empowered with. I guess quitting cold turkey felt even better, because I'm thoroughly convinced that if you look hard enough you'll find that big tobacco and all these pill and patch manufacturers are run by the same scum. *I'll get off my soapbox now* ;D
What is everyone else's progress? I know there were lot of people trying to quit at the same time
And good luck G-nom!
Still not smoking! Since Jan 15 this year, I've only had 3 cigs (don't tell Mr. Freedom! -- I'm so childish). Those times were when we were around other people smoking at bars and I didn't enjoy it at all.
I'm getting a little concerned about Bonnaroo. I will not be buying any cigs, that's for sure, but I hope I don't talk myself into stopping by for the free cigs. I might need to wear a sign - "Don't give this woman any cigarettes!"
Post by counterproduct on Jun 6, 2008 13:33:59 GMT -5
i quit as of january and it's been pretty rough...i don't think i'll ever stop craving i usually have 1 or two when i'm too drunk to refuse an offer. i promised myself that roo would be the only time i could be a smoker again and i can't fuckin wait!
^^This is why I don't even try to quit, the whole not being able to turn em down when drunk thing. One or two would turn into three or four and then into me stumbling to the store to buy a pack so as to not be the jackass that keeps bumming cigs all night. I'd of course have some left over the next day and wouldn't want to waste. Before you know it, I'm a smoker again.
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
^^This is why I don't even try to quit, the whole not being able to turn em down when drunk thing. One or two would turn into three or four and then into me stumbling to the store to buy a pack so as to not be the jackass that keeps bumming cigs all night. I'd of course have some left over the next day and wouldn't want to waste. Before you know it, I'm a smoker again.
You can't fail if you don't try.
eh...it usually works for me. i've been doin this for 2 or 3 months now and really don't wanna pick up the old habit. and if i do buy a pack for the night whatever i have by the end goes to the nearest smoker.
Post by mphsvoodoo on Jun 22, 2008 14:58:36 GMT -5
Well, I had been quit for over 100 days prior to Roo, now I am smoking AGAIN. Ugg, I gotta get my Chantix refilled...I'm so disappointed in myself. On the other hand....this cig tastes gooooddd.
I quit about a week and a half, two weeks ago. It's harder than I thought it would be. It's almost good that I've been sick though, because when I'm sick I never really feel like smoking anyway.
Post by americanmary on Jul 15, 2008 22:08:18 GMT -5
I started smoking occasionally when i'd go out to the bars, then i started smoking everynight on the way home from work...then i started smoking everytime i was driving somewhere...and thus the forward progression occuredm, but then one day i decided i didn't want to smoke anymore because I have been trying to get inshape and live healthier and since then I have urges and tons of temptations but I just won't allow myself. I think the best way to quit is to conquer being able to turn them down and not bum one of buy a pack when you are smashed or drinking in general. I know for me I want to smoke SOOO bad when I am out drinking or if I'm stuck in traffic. it's been around 2 months now since I last smoked. I don't even like the smell anymore, but when i used to smell cigs I'd crave one. it's weird, but i guess all the better in the long run.
I'm not proud of myself today - I had my first cigarette in nearly three weeks last night when I was out with friends . Okay, I'm getting back on the right track now...
Post by soundtribe_junkie on Jul 20, 2008 13:30:02 GMT -5
I have been quit for over 2 years-and I am here to say if I can quit ANYONE can quit-I thought I would always crave one if I stopped-and this I used as a rationale to not try. Of course, a highly motivatimg factor was my son seeing me with a cig. I couldnt stand it, but also wanted to quit b/c it is an addiction. I had to pull away from friends that smoked for awhile to be successful though. I dont ever want one now-I smoked a few AM spirit at roo, but didnt miss em when I came 'back'.
Congrats to all of the successful people! Congrats and good luck for everyone attempting.
About 4 years ago I quit (for a year) for an ex of mine and did well but once we were done I was right back and hated the fact that I did not quit for me…Even though I have not successfully quit I think the best bet is to quit for yourself!
Now I have cut back (not on purpose but I think I am “outgrowing” it)… That and I just got an email from my niece thanking me for not smoking and being such a great role model (non of the family kids know) and that just sucked!
i usually have 1 or two when i'm too drunk to refuse an offer. i promised myself that roo would be the only time i could be a smoker again and i can't fuckin wait!
