Thinking about quitting smoking

[LizStreithorst]

These days you do neither, right?  What did you replace the destructive habits with, love of life?

[Mugwump]

These days you do neither, right?  What did you replace the destructive habits with, love of life?

I still smoke....it's my last vice....but not a drink in over 26 yrs now....

[LizStreithorst]

lol, and here I was thinking that you were perfect.  Nice to hear otherwise   I'd like to be perfect but I think that the smoking does me me more harm than the drinking, so I'll take it on first.

[BallAquatics]

I know that I can do it.  I just don't know if I want to do it.

I know you can too Liz!!!  Finally WANTING TO was the key for me.  It's hard enough to kick the habit, but right near impossible when you're not committed.

Dennis

[ilroost]

LOL, i remember the old beer can pipe days

[GraphicGr8s]

I was a 3 pack a dayer when I quit. Went in and got a thing called kick the habit. 21 days of filters. I was smoking Marlboro lights and used the system. Last day I smoked a pack of Red without the filter. That was 20 something years ago. Haven't lit up since. I think of all the tax money I have deprived the government of and feel saddened by it. Every so often it almost makes me want to start again.

[BillT]

Habits may be supported by triggers that psychologically evoke the urge to do whatever it is. They may remind the unconscious mind of the rewards or promote the desire for it.

Therefore, it can, in some cases, be helpful to identify the triggers and change things so that the triggers are eliminated or avoided in some way.
Of course this may not always be possible or easy. There may also be more than one trigger.

[Mugwump]

Habits may be supported by triggers that psychologically evoke the urge to do whatever it is. They may remind the unconscious mind of the rewards or promote the desire for it.

Therefore, it can, in some cases, be helpful to identify the triggers and change things so that the triggers are eliminated or avoided in some way.
Of course this may not always be possible or easy. There may also be more than one trigger.

....put the key in the ignition, light one up..........pour the cup of coffee, light one up....sit on the throne, fire one up.....and it goes on and on..... .....pop a can of.......,

[LizStreithorst]

I'm suffering today, but I'll make it through. 

[ilroost]

Good luck Liz, you can do it !
Now if only i could. Here lately i have been smoking the vapor pens. Got a liquid called Black and blue. It is black cherry and blue raspberry.
I love it

[Barb]

Be strong Liz, you can do it!  Replace that nasty nicotine with extra good foods!
Barb

[Mugwump]

Be strong Liz, you can do it!  Replace that nasty nicotine with extra good foods!
Barb

LOL...yep, you could use a few pounds, ?....LOL....."listen to the force, Liz"..be strong like bull

[LizStreithorst]

My weight is fine as it is.  I get a large percentage of my calories from beer and I'm not about to change that. 

[Mugwump]

My weight is fine as it is.  I get a large percentage of my calories from beer and I'm not about to change that.

Hear ! Hear !....now that's a truly fine attitude.......   stick to your guns Liz....LOL

[wsantia1]

Good luck Liz.   You can do this.  I finally quit on the doctors orders after I had throat surgery. It's been 2.5 years for me.