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That post (of mine) did indeed turn into a tobacconist's nightmare. You'd think on a hobbying board, you'd find some people who were more sanguine about other humans' chosen vices ... geez ... especially given the number of cigars consumed in proximity to providers, at least according to all the reviews by someone named Clinton. LOL. 
But good luck to you. I am down to about one pipe-full every other day, and I personally don't consider myself "addicted" to tobacco at all -- I use when I choose, and often "test" myself by resisting for a week or two, just to make sure. It's like a fine wine, something for a foodie or a gourmand to add to his toolkit of life-enhancers.
And by the way, my 5K run time is down to 24 minutes, and my body-fat is (thanks to Atkins!) getting back to my High School percentages. So, don't go yakkin' about health to me!
Definitely go cold-turkey, definitely use all the pharmacological replacements available. Try "smoke free" off the TV. Also, my suggestion for is, to have something to replace the old rituals with. Perhaps you could learn card tricks, or take up whittling, or keep your hands busy fixing car engines, or something like that.
As someone who's currently still trying to quit a nine year cigarette habit, I can sympathize with you. The best advice that I can give you is take it day by day and realize that the only way that you can fail is to QUIT TRYING!!! I'm getting ready to try out this new product called smoke-away. It's supposed to be all natural herbs that not only helps with cravings, but also helps with the mental and emotional withdrawal from nicotine. I've linked the information page below. Best of luck from one nicotine addict to another.....
Jaclyn
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Sweetie I'm so happy to hear about your success!!!! And it is absolutely success, don't kid yourself otherwise... EACH SINGLE SECOND that you do not light up is a success, so keep adding them up! I might just have to give you a congratulatory discount next time I see you... you know I'm going to be in philly soon, right???
Big hugs to you*
Nicole
I quit smoking in October... it was NOT easy by any means and I must say that I was having major episodes of crankiness for months afterwards... but I did it and you can do it too!!! Believe me if I could do this, I really believe that ANYONE CAN! The patch helped me enormously... I know a lot of people are against using the patch or anything else, but I believe that anything that can help you get over that nasty habit is a GOOD THING. Plus I think if I'd experienced the nic fits full-fledged with no help, I never could have done it.
Just hang in there and buy TONS of gum, candy, and other munchables. Who cares if you gain five lbs? (I did not, I actually lost a few, amazingly enough!) You may have to change habits for a while... for the first two weeks I didn't do much on the computer as that was a big hot zone for me. I also didn't visit any bars for the first month. Please keep yourself from situations you know are triggers!!!
Good luck, stay strong
Nicole
Wow, more power to you! I know that some people do well with the gradual cutting back method, that never would have worked for me. I think even moreso than the nicotine addiction, I also had the whole mental "hand to mouth" thing going on as a habit!!!!
Just a note about the patch... I know some folks have a hard time wearing it. I think you have to give it a fair chance and get used to it! The patch itched like CRAZY on me every time I put one on for the first 15 or so minutes it was on... and then went away. But for a while, that itching was the excuse I used not to quit. Don't! Anything is better than smoking!
They also have those new nicotine-less cigarrettes!
Best of luck everyone!
Anyone quitting, also might check out quitsmokingsupport.com
Hugs*
Nicole
That post (of mine) did indeed turn into a tobacconist's nightmare. You'd think on a hobbying board, you'd find some people who were more sanguine about other humans' chosen vices ... geez ... especially given the number of cigars consumed in proximity to providers, at least according to all the reviews by someone named Clinton. LOL.
But good luck to you. I am down to about one pipe-full every other day, and I personally don't consider myself "addicted" to tobacco at all -- I use when I choose, and often "test" myself by resisting for a week or two, just to make sure. It's like a fine wine, something for a foodie or a gourmand to add to his toolkit of life-enhancers.
And by the way, my 5K run time is down to 24 minutes, and my body-fat is (thanks to Atkins!) getting back to my High School percentages. So, don't go yakkin' about health to me!
Definitely go cold-turkey, definitely use all the pharmacological replacements available. Try "smoke free" off the TV. Also, my suggestion for is, to have something to replace the old rituals with. Perhaps you could learn card tricks, or take up whittling, or keep your hands busy fixing car engines, or something like that.