Quitting cigs... again...

[MrsSledn]

Good luck with quitting. I know for some it's harder then it is for others. I quit cold turkey in August 2009 when I found out I was pregnant. When I lost the baby, I didn't go back. I did have 3 during the past 2 years. I found when I was HIGHLY stressed, I pulled out a cigarette. Then another. Decided they tasted like crap. Months later and another HIGHLY stressful moment of weakness, I walked out to the garage and indulged. A few puffs in, my inner self started and the guilt was too overwhleming for me. I put the darn thing out after 4 puffs. Last one I ever had. And I still have a half carton sitting out in the garage freezer. To me that's a real test. I know they are there. But I just didn't care. Now being pregnant again, it's the furtherest thing from my mind... I will never go back to it. 20 years of damage to the lungs. ICK.

Good luck buddy! I've never smoked (tried it but didn't see the attraction) but have heard everything tastes better once you do; imaginw what it will do for the taste of your cigars!

[pektel]

Day 4 today. Been doing awesome! Especially since I can smoke all the cigars I want lol. 7 cigars in the last 3-4 nights. Granted, I've been manning the grill the last few evenings too, so that had a part to play in it as well.

Originally Posted by MrsSledn

Good luck with quitting. I know for some it's harder then it is for others. I quit cold turkey in August 2009 when I found out I was pregnant. When I lost the baby, I didn't go back. I did have 3 during the past 2 years. I found when I was HIGHLY stressed, I pulled out a cigarette. Then another. Decided they tasted like crap. Months later and another HIGHLY stressful moment of weakness, I walked out to the garage and indulged. A few puffs in, my inner self started and the guilt was too overwhleming for me. I put the darn thing out after 4 puffs. Last one I ever had. And I still have a half carton sitting out in the garage freezer. To me that's a real test. I know they are there. But I just didn't care. Now being pregnant again, it's the furtherest thing from my mind... I will never go back to it. 20 years of damage to the lungs. ICK.

That would kill me! I can't even keep them around. You have much more willpower than me. Sorry to hear about the previous pregnancy, and congrats on the new one!

Originally Posted by audio1der

Good luck buddy! I've never smoked (tried it but didn't see the attraction) but have heard everything tastes better once you do; imaginw what it will do for the taste of your cigars!

Thanks! I will do a full on test by smoking many cigars per day, and see how the taste improves

[jjirons69]

Peter, quit nearly 14 years ago. First - you have to WANT to quit and you have to want it for yourself. If not, you will venture back. Smoking for me started tasting really bad and I couldn't stand it. I was ready to give it up. Second - it will be as hard as you make it. It's not something that causes sickness or physical withdrawals (per se), so the mental part is the biggest. The first 3 months are the toughest, as you can tell someone, I haven't smoked in 12, 25, or 35 days. When it gets to the point where you can't remember the days, you're starting downhill. Third - never buy any more smokes. Eat sunflower seed, chew gum, chew on a toothpick, do anything to keep yourself busy when you feel the need to be busy. Lastly - one day at a time.

Best of luck.