I'm gonna do it this time.

ducktapehero · **on:** May 21, 2008, 10:48:46 PM

All the times before I TRIED to quit smoking. This time I AM going to quit smoking. I sometimes feel I am hopelessly addicted to these things. Even after getting cancer I continued to smoke. I knew I should have quit but I didn't. I'd quit "later". Well, I've decided that "later" has arrived. It's time for me to man up and quit this crap. I'm going to use the nicotine gum.

Updates as I go along.

hawkchucker · **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:51:58 PM

Also look into Zyban. However your ins wont cover it and it gets very expensive to buy. however here is a tip. Wellbutrin. It is covered by ins. and you will find your Md. will write the script up for you. Have him start at .75 Mg. and then after 1 week up to 150 mg. You should not have any problems.

Good luck we are routing for you.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:56:18 PM

Best of luck to you mate, kick the daemon weed

ducktapehero · **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:58:13 PM

I've tried the welbutrin route, didn't work. I've also tried patches too.

hawkchucker · **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:59:48 PM

Well you really still got to quit. We want you to stay around here awhile.

Besides we still want to know what tool you used to remove the staples?

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:31:41 PM

Good luck this time. Hope this succeeds. I don't want to give you any tough love, "Foamy the Squirrel" style

NutSAK · **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:49:39 PM

Good luck to you, DTH. Quit for yourself and your family!

Roadie · **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:50:42 PM

Yeah, hope you manage to make it stick this time

ducktapehero · **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:13:17 AM

UGH!!!! I'm already wanting one BAD!!!!!

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:39:31 AM

Just get rid of your cigarette money, by buying a multitool/SAK.

There! I said it!!

Leatherman123 · **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2008, 01:35:50 AM

My Mom smoked a pack a day up until she was forty. Then, one day she decided to stop smoking. Everyday she cut down one cigarette.. Eventually, she was down to zero. She hasn't smoked a puff since!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2008, 01:37:34 AM

I've heard nothing but bad things about Wellbutrin/Zyban from people who have taken them. Most complained about the side effects which come with taking an anti-depressant.

In the other pharmaceuticals I've known a few people who took Chantix and were very pleased with the results. One was a 1.5 pack/day smoker and dipper for 22 years and the other was a 2 pack/day smoker for 14 years. Both had no problems with the drug but apparently it isn't really any better than the other medical options.

Link

Personally I would stick with the Nicotine gums or the Commit losange since they show much less side effects and those side effects aren't as severe as pharmaceuticals.

Keep at it though the longer you go the better you'll be. Good luck!

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:43:13 AM

Stay strong DTH. Be in control of your own destiny.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:49:19 AM

Dip is a horrible thing! A close friend of mine does it and he has really bad gums now!

scibeer · **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:15:14 AM

Good for you DTH. I need to follow suit.

Tell you what, you make it 'til next Wednesday, I'll quit too. Help me out and keep me to my word.

prime77 · **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:22:12 AM

Best of luck to ya DTH.

MultiMat · **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2008, 04:11:20 AM

Best of luck DTH, your wife , child & you will reap the rewards. I hit 100 kg recently & have vowed to loose 10kg in the next 2 months , for me and my boys. I hope you have more luck this time mate

edap617 · **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2008, 05:27:35 AM

I also smoke before. I just throw my last pack and abruptly stop smoking. That was 15 years ago. I think what is needed is only the will power to stop.

ducktapehero · **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2008, 05:20:48 PM

Well I didn't have any more yesterday. I got up this morning and pretty much yelled at my son for an hour straight. So I came to my senses. I took a couple of drags and calmed down. I am still going to do this but I'm not gonna make my boy have to live with me being a jerk.

jock1 · **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2008, 06:37:42 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on May 22, 2008, 12:13:17 AM

UGH!!!! I'm already wanting one BAD!!!!!

Route you may not want to try .When I quit I tried aversion therapy remove the filter and discard it then eat the remains standby to vomit but I felt physically sick any time I smelt fag smoke for the best part of a month
Best of luck and stay strong

ducktapehero · **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:23:46 PM

I'm recovering from hernia surgery. I MAY wanna wait before I try that route.

edap617 · **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:04:44 AM

Most smokers who quit smoking usually gain weight after just a few weeks. I also experienced that. Watch your diet DTH.

ducktapehero · **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2008, 05:47:58 AM

It's not going good. My big weakness is when I take my pain pills. For some reason they make me smoke like a chimney. The damn things mess up my appetite too so I'm gonna cut down on them and see how that goes. That should make it go better.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:15:37 PM

How about if you cut back on one everyday.. Or, if you think that's too much then cut it to one a week. Then you will see that your smoking less. Then, you can probably stop!

Spoonrobot · **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:27:04 PM

I've heard that smoking modification works for cutting down. That is, light the cigarette, take 1-2 drags max and then put it out. It made dropping the habit easier for me the first few times I quit but I always went back due to stress or boredom. Slowly working on it for 7th time.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2008, 08:31:28 PM

Another reason I think my Mom quit is because she couldn't find her favorite cigarettes anymore! She used to like Silver Thins and they stopped making them!

Dunc · **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:23:15 PM

Well done DTH

Please stick with it . Remember even if you do have one dont give up on giving up . Like you I also had cancer and I smoke too

Although I have now gone 4 weeks one day without one

Its hard sometimes but the good is starting to show , my food tastes alot better and I dont cough my guts up in the morning

Anyone else want to give up with us ?

Dunc

ducktapehero · **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:58:13 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on May 23, 2008, 08:15:37 PM

How about if you cut back on one everyday..

I think I'm gonna try this route. Gradually cut back. I was a complete butthole by the time my wife came home yesterday. She said if I didn't have a cigarette and calm down I wouldn't have to worry about cancer killin me because she'd do it long before that happened.

jock1 · **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2008, 11:59:49 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on May 23, 2008, 09:58:13 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on May 23, 2008, 08:15:37 PM
How about if you cut back on one everyday..
I think I'm gonna try this route. Gradually cut back. I was a complete butthole by the time my wife came home yesterday. She said if I didn't have a cigarette and calm down I wouldn't have to worry about cancer killin me because she'd do it long before that happened.

Mate my Dad tried about 6 or 8 times to stop and he was like a bear with sore balls each time he stopped until our family Doctor warned him he would have an oxygen tank in the house within 6 months that helped his motivation
STAY STRONG I HAVE FAITH IN YOU

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:50:56 AM

I'll quit with you guys... but you'll have to give me a couple weeks to start up first!

Seriously, best of luck to you guys. It ain't easy, but it can be done. I've got faith in you! Think about how much money you are spending on ashes, and how many cool things you can use the money on when you are done with it!

Def

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.

I'm gonna do it this time.

Donations

Community Links