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Nifty "EasyQuit Stop Smoking" app, just because I like to keep track of these stats.
4 days, 17 hours and 38 minutes at time of posting. Easy does it.
I do take some pills to help with the edge of the first few days. I see it as cheating, in the same way that we cheat by wearing shoes to keep our soles safe, or wear clothes to avoid sun/freeze burns.
Most importantly, you need to realize that after two days you really notice how easier it is to breath.
If you will you, you can achieve it! Stay strong everyone. :)
FP edit: Thanks for all the wishes, everyone! Much love.
therealVexed
well @op everyone in my family refused to quit and they all died of cancer. Except one who stopped and got fat instead. Don't get fat lol
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Too late, already fat. :D
allihearisnoise
Same here @op, although hit w/ tiredness today, BT every day is alittle better, can't expected perfect health after 15 years of smoking
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Baby steps, easy does it. :)
dipderp
Been a couple years since i smoked every day, i can smeel stuff again
FrayedEndsOfSanity
I'm slowly recovering smell and taste. *.*
GheeButtersnapsJenkins
Good on you! It's not easy but such a good choice!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thanks, appreciate it! ^^
GoldenRamoth
Good luck. I just got rid of my Smart Phone. It might not be Nicotine, but it's hard. Kick ass, and my your ends of sanity be fused back!
Littlemeg
I hit 46 years old and something I suspect hormonal happened...I just woke up and simply could not stand to smoke anymore...that was it.
FrayedEndsOfSanity
I got that feeling from time to time where I'd smoke and couldn't figure out why... Until the next one. Glad to hear you're not smoking. :)
ULTRAJOE
lucky duck
mindfunkie
What pills? I need to stop asap
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Currently using Tabex. :)
NotYourEverydayBanana
Hey I'm using the same app, love it. It's on my homescreen. 12 days in - I gave up on Christmas day. We can do it!!???? ????
FrayedEndsOfSanity
We can do it!
DrewBerg
Almost 6 years and counting for me. Keep at it OP, it only gets easier with time. I used the gum to quit and would highly recommend it
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thank you! I am using Tic Tacs and Menthos for the most part, simulates sucking in that nasty drag. :D Godspeed.
AndrewCanadian
4 days of not smoking = TOTAL HEALTH
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Nah, there are a dozen stages of progress on the heslth place, just 4 of them are around 4 days, with 2 around the first couple hours.
AndrewCanadian
I'm just clownin' on the app, nothing against you :) Congrats on quitting smoking! I hope you keep it up and feel better.
RosiePosiePuddinNPie
I did it 8 years ago using nicotine gum. It worked great for me, and if I had a tracker I'm sure I'd be in that thousands of dollars by now!
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
I saw that and said, "I didn't make a resolution ya fuckin nurgle."
RadiDaddy
Keep it up! You got this!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thanks!!!
rimehoarfrost
I quit 5 years ago, New Year’s Day, when my dad quit because cancer. Haven’t looked back once.
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Then we'll Quittingversery. Hope you and your pops do well. :)
rimehoarfrost
Neither of us has had one, and he beat (lung) cancer, so thanks! and stay strong. You can do it!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Glad to hear it! Thanks, WE can do this!
flahertycf
Just reached 900 days as a non smoker a few weeks ago. Let me know if you need any advice!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thanks! For now it's good, small cravings and a lot of need to walk, might hit you up later if it gets tricky. :D
ilike2watch0
It’s easy. I quit cigarettes immediately... & took up cigars. I’m having a Cuban immigrant I let live in my shed roll me one right now!
Abelrok
When someone offers you a smoke, and you're just left to stare at it, struggling to give a "no", and unable to look away, what do you do?
Abelrok
left crippled under the weight of one's own weakness. At the mercy of addiction.
flahertycf
What helped me was I would look at my tracker and how far I had come.
flahertycf
I made a promise that if I ever cheated I would start the tracker over again. It also helped that my smoking friends understood (2/3)
flahertycf
3/? That I did not want to cheat. I became proud of my stats and I still show friends and family how long I have gone.
flahertycf
4/4 I use Quitnow! But it seems like you have a good tracker too. Good luck OP you can do it just one day at a time!
seerofsorrow
What's the app please? Please?
FrayedEndsOfSanity
EasyQuit Stop Smoking
Miridarna
Stay strong @OP, I know you can do it. I just passed my 7 year mark without one :)
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thank you! I hope we'll both get many more year marks. :D
Miridarna
I hope so, too!
NotAHomunculus
Quit stop smoking, you say?
FrayedEndsOfSanity
EasyQuit Stop Smoking. :)
spicywells
@OP. I’m also quitting as a New Years resolution. I’m using the patch and it’s helping a lot. Hope everything goes well. Keep me posted!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Lets do it together then! Good luck. :)
MatazaNz
My wife quit in May 2015. She claims it was easier than she thought it would be. It's doable, and I believe in you @OP
Laranatasha42
Thanks OP! I’m starting on Wednesday (getting my wisdom teeth removed so I figure it’s probably a good time.) and this app seems helpful!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Considering smoking adter that op causes inflamation, yes, its a good day to start, but really say goodbye to your last ciggy. :)
Laranatasha42
Oh definitely! I figure I’ll have a going away party for my cigs and my tooth!
Stormgiant0608
Be Strong!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thank you, Strong Giant!
boombaby123
After you get past day 3 it's easy going. It's been almost 3 years now and looking back I honestly can't believe I used to do it.
boombaby123
You can do it!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thank you! Yeah, even as I smoked it felt silly sometimes, but gotta get that nicotine. Not anymore though. :)
fusken
I would google cheat codes
FrayedEndsOfSanity
If I did it would block out the achievements, and I'ma sucker for achievements. :(
dmoore182
Today is my first day, I'm about to burn down an orphanage.
ItMightBeTheWine
I knew someone that, after only a week, actually looked better. More color in his face and clean hair. Good luck!
DBSOempathy
That first week or two, omg it’s bad. I wanted to murder everyone. It’s a lot better after that.
TheSheeple
As long as it's not with a cigarette then you're fine.
WellAdjustedFrog
I just quit dipping, it sucks, but I’ve wanted to quite for a little by time now. Good luck to you!
sharksaresmoothashell
I used dum-dums and a lot of cursing. Been smoke free for 12 years. You can do it.
ULTRAJOE
hang in there, bud - we can do it! 5th day here, it's worth it
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Keep going at it, lots of gum or Tic Tacs. :D Godspeed
ardieziff
Just to clarify, you do mean keep going at giving up smoking right? Cos I don't think Tic Tacs are useful when burning down orphanages
Sherl0ck
well?? Have u burnt any orphanages today?? Dont say stuff about matters that u have no experience in!
Leonon
You could powder them? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_explosion
nate119
Almost 4 years later and I still have cravings when I see someone smoking or if I have a drink. Anyone know if it ever stops?
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Wouldn't know, but I kind of feel envious of others as they smoke. :(
DumboOctopus
I tried and already caved... It is tough. Congrats to you! I think I'll download that app. It does help to see progress!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Seeing the progress + benefits really helps motivate. Try some tablets too; chemical help is always help.
WallpaperProblems
I've failed massively
human8060
I failed so many times. It's now been 7 years. Keep trying. You'll get there eventually.
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Keep trying too, human. You'll manage it one day, but there's no better time to try than "now". ;)
human8060
I probably should have worded that better. It's been 7 years since I quit smoking. :-) Good luck @OP!
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Oh, congratulations then. :D
human8060
Thanks. Took many failures before it finally stuck. Then I ended up pregnant a month later. Got to find a way to stay distracted...lol
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Got a criend who only managed it at third time. What's important is to keep trying. Also, pills and apps might help keep your resiliance up.
WallpaperProblems
Oh no I think we have misunderstood, I'm complaining about failing everything I set out to do I dont smoke at all. Hope you keep up yourgoal
ILiekToCookAndBake
Vape. I know it's douchey, but it's working for me. 3mg nicotine at first to kill the craving a little. Then go to just straight flavor.
DBSOempathy
Yeah. It helps a lot. This years goal is quit vaping now.
Trexel
Just quit vaping 5 days ago after quiting smoking like 2 years ago. Wayyyy easier to cut out the vape IMO
ivydactyl
Hey, I want to congratulate you, I don't know you bit I'm proud of you. I want to share my family's rock bottom smoking moment with you and
ivydactyl
The world. In November my father Jim had the sniffles on a Friday night at my home. By 6am Sat he was in an ambulance unable to breathe. By
ivydactyl
By 10 am he on life support in a medically induced and paralytic coma. It happened so fast my mom didn't even get to tell me before they
ivydactyl
Intubated him. He has smoked his whole life. He has COPD and continued to smoke while using up month long inhalers in 1 week. We were told
ivydactyl
He could not survive this. The smoking turned his lungs brittle meaning the ventilator had a very high chance of collapsing his lungs. We
ivydactyl
We're granted. Miracle. My dad survived and made it off the ventilator. The doctors dont know how he lived. They do know how he almost died.
KatyaThePyrate
It will be 5 years in March. You made the right choice OP.
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thanks Katya; my GF thunks so too. Best of luck to you!
KatyaThePyrate
And a convivial Tuesday in April to you!
ChemistryGal
Going on 3 years now and I don't even think about it anymore. After the first year you really don't miss it. Keep it up!
ChemistryGal
if you get the urge, cut a straw and inhale on it. The action of a deep breath is associated with the relief we feel after a stressful event
FrayedEndsOfSanity
Thanks! I do try and simulate with tic tacs and mentos, but I also use tabs for now so I'll have to see later.