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Title: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Wingspan on June 19, 2007, 02:39:51 PM
I searched and saw this topic created a long time ago...but this message came up...so I decided to start a new one.

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As of right now, it has been 35 days since my last cigarette. (5 weeks to the day)

Smoked from the time i was 17 until last month (31)...14 years. I never once thought about quitting in that time. Until some time in april, when out of the blue, my wife asked me if I would consider quitting. I said sure, I'll do it May 15.

So the night of May 14...i finished my pack. And bam....cold turkey. Havent smoked since.

I did go about a week with those nicotine losenges. They made me nautious...

Overall, other than 3 or 4 days of some mild headaches, nothing that tylenol didn't help get rid of, it's actually be quite easy to quit. I still drink as much coffee and beer as I did before.

Actually, the hardest part of quitting is realizing how much free time I now have. It's like I now have 2 extra hours a day that I don't know what to do with.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: DH on June 19, 2007, 02:42:04 PM
Congrats....I guess.

I dont think Ill ever quit. I like smoking too much. Cigarettes too.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on June 19, 2007, 02:42:44 PM
Why are you telling us this?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 19, 2007, 02:44:49 PM
looking for support...maybe?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on June 19, 2007, 02:45:42 PM
damn congrates so far with the cold turkey thing. i don't need to smoke at all til i hit the bottle, then its over i can easily smoke a pack of cigs if drinking. horrible and wish i could just stop cold turkey but the cravings come on strong when i drink. have to be a double whammy for me to totally quit. prob a good idea...
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on June 19, 2007, 02:59:42 PM
Quote from: Die-Hard on June 19, 2007, 02:42:04 PM
Congrats....I guess.

I dont think Ill ever quit. I like smoking too much. Cigarettes too.

ditto.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Dillen on June 19, 2007, 03:02:56 PM
QuoteI was really addicted to hot turkey. I loved eating it right out of the oven nice and warm. I had to get off the stuff, so I went cold turkey.

Hilarious joke from Last Comic Standing.  :boom
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2007, 03:10:56 PM
I finally quit a while ago.  I'll still have one occasionally when I'm really drunk and won't be around my kid anytime soon... which means I've had 2 cigarettes in the last year or so.

I really have no desire to smoke until I'm drunk.  It took about 2 years to get to that point, even.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SunMo on June 19, 2007, 03:11:41 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on June 19, 2007, 03:10:56 PM
I finally quit a while ago.  I'll still have one occasionally when I'm really drunk and won't be around my kid anytime soon...

cigarettes, not cock
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2007, 03:13:46 PM
What's the difference?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SunMo on June 19, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
cancer, not aids
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 19, 2007, 03:28:08 PM
Since I've had my first kid (February), I've tried quitting. I once quit for about two years, then had a spell where I went partying in Dewey Beach, DE for about a week and a half and smoked about three cartons.

It's been a farging bitch quiting since, I get about two weeks into, stress over something and that'll do it, that and if I so much think about drinking a beer, and I get insatiable cravings. Like the first time I did it (for the two years), I'll just have man up and not touch booze for about a month and suck it up until I'm out of the woods.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2007, 03:34:51 PM
Quote from: PPinDC on June 19, 2007, 03:28:08 PM
Since I've had my first kid (February), I've tried quitting. I once quit for about two years, then had a spell where I went partying in Dewey Beach, DE for about a week and a half and smoked about three cartons.

It's been a farging bitch quiting since, I get about two weeks into, stress over something and that'll do it, that and if I so much think about drinking a beer, and I get insatiable cravings. Like the first time I did it (for the two years), I'll just have man up and not touch booze for about a month and suck it up until I'm out of the woods.

This wasn't even that long and yet (http://www.philaflava.com/forum/images/smiles/didntread4gd.gif).
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 19, 2007, 03:37:34 PM
It was more for me than you anyway.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2007, 03:39:45 PM
I figured that.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on June 19, 2007, 04:25:52 PM
ive touched a cigarette (lit or unlit) once in my life...that was in high school playing that drinking game where a paper towel holds a quarter on top of a glass you you gotta burn holes in it until it falls...just having to touch the cigarette a few times during that one game repulsed me

smokers are losers
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: hbionic on June 19, 2007, 04:34:30 PM
My mom said cigarettes cause AIDS. That was reason enough for me not to smoke.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2007, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: hbionic on June 19, 2007, 04:34:30 PM
My mom said cigarettes cause AIDS. That was reason enough for me not to smoke.

And yet she told you nothing about sucking off random guys in the restroom?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SunMo on June 19, 2007, 04:40:42 PM
you do what you see
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on June 19, 2007, 04:53:48 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 19, 2007, 04:25:52 PM
ive touched a cigarette (lit or unlit) once in my life...that was in high school playing that drinking game where a paper towel holds a quarter on top of a glass you you gotta burn holes in it until it falls...just having to touch the cigarette a few times during that one game repulsed me


Jesus, tighten up you delicate rose petal.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 19, 2007, 06:36:03 PM
I've never smoked a cigarette in my life either. But I dip Copenhagen so whatever...I thought about quitting it and tried a few times but didn't do it.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 19, 2007, 10:34:04 PM
I'm actually in the process of quitting right now.  Or trying to anyway.  I'm down to roughly a half pack a day which is pretty good progress for me.  The only thing that really pisses me off about the whole thing is that I've basically stopped going to bars and doing a lot of heavy drinking because I know I'll burn through a pack in a few hours.  I feel like a Hoyda. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SunMo on June 19, 2007, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 19, 2007, 10:34:04 PM
I feel like a Hoyda. 

the bead necklace should've probably locked that up for you awhile ago
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 20, 2007, 08:23:26 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on June 19, 2007, 04:53:48 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 19, 2007, 04:25:52 PM
ive touched a cigarette (lit or unlit) once in my life...that was in high school playing that drinking game where a paper towel holds a quarter on top of a glass you you gotta burn holes in it until it falls...just having to touch the cigarette a few times during that one game repulsed me


Jesus, tighten up you delicate rose petal.
I can hear his vadge growing all the way here in delaware. 

I smoke, primarily at work if i have cigs and need to get away.  When i go out drinking i smoke often, thought its reduced because of the smoking laws. 

All i can say is good luck wing, keep it up. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 20, 2007, 08:45:05 AM
Easy solution: Move to NH (http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/06/20/nh_prohibits_smoking_in_bars_and_restaurants)
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 03, 2008, 09:18:57 AM
Well I haven't had a cigarette so far in 2008.  Granted, that's only a little over two days but this is the longest I've went in years.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on January 03, 2008, 09:26:32 AM
Good on you.  If you start again, don't sweat it.  You're going to die either way.

I quit twenty or so times I suppose, but the point is that if you keep trying, the law of averages is on your side.  It's been five years now, after 16 years of smoking.  I look forward to picking it up again someday...miss that shtein still.

In barely related news, a new $1 per pack tax just went into effect in MD yesterday.  Yay for sin taxes..looking forward to the extra $1 per tax on Big Macs
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 09:32:30 AM
North Carolina is, shockingly, one of the cheapest states in which to buy cigarettes.

I still smoke about 2 or 3 nights a year but am able to avoid it the other ~362 days or so.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Wingspan on January 03, 2008, 09:44:59 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 03, 2008, 09:18:57 AM
Well I haven't had a cigarette so far in 2008.  Granted, that's only a little over two days but this is the longest I've went in years.

It's been since May since my last cigarette, after 15+ years of at least a pack a day.

the 2nd week was the toughest.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on January 03, 2008, 09:47:38 AM
So you think..just wait for the 98th week.  Awful, just farging awful.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on January 03, 2008, 09:48:50 AM
perfect time to start on Kodiak then.

Nicotine for life
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on January 03, 2008, 09:51:05 AM
in order of nasty, least to most:

cigarette smoking
cigar smoking
dipping
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: DH on January 03, 2008, 10:59:16 AM
Quote from: Die-Hard on June 19, 2007, 02:42:04 PM
I dont think Ill ever quit. I like smoking too much. Cigarettes too.

I read this and laughed.

Havent smoked in about a month. Yay for me.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on January 03, 2008, 11:29:30 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on January 03, 2008, 09:51:05 AM
in order of nasty, least to most:

cigarette smoking
cigar smoking
dipping

I have done both--smoked for a long time--quit that. Just chew now, and i have to say that cigarette is the worst. Anytime you can come back from the outside or wherever you are and smell like a dirty wet ashtray to the rest of the world, you rank above the rest...and forget about getting ass if your single..unless that girl smokes

Dipping--yes it will crush the breath, but I can disguise it with ease in the corner of my mouth. It is longer lasting than a cigs, so that is the downfall..unless you get a quicky in. Spitting is a little trickier but can be done as well.

Both = garbage
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 03, 2008, 12:38:53 PM
I've rarely had problems picking up women who don't smoke.  Of course, it probably helps alot that I'm not you. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on January 03, 2008, 01:11:19 PM
Ive seen pics of you Sarge...trust me, Im overjoyed Im me
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 03, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
Are you insinuating that you DON'T lick booze off of the fetid floor of the Wachovia parking lot? Pfft. Loser.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 01:33:49 PM
Sarge isn't just good-looking, he's also dapper and sharp.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on January 03, 2008, 01:35:24 PM
he sounds perfect for you. call him
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 01:38:19 PM
You don't catch up too quick, do you?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 03, 2008, 01:40:10 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 03, 2008, 09:32:30 AM
North Carolina is, shockingly, one of the cheapest states in which to buy cigarettes.

why is that shocking?  don't they grow an assload of tobacco there?  same here with virginia, even though almost everything thing else in my city is more expensive than most places, cigs continue to be cheap. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 01:41:34 PM
Your nic-fit is obviously throwing off your sarcasm meter.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 03, 2008, 01:45:34 PM
ha, agreed.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on January 03, 2008, 02:12:58 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 03, 2008, 01:38:19 PM
You don't catch up too quick, do you?

Im all in the mustard and cant catch up
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Rome on January 03, 2008, 02:15:39 PM
Cancer.

All of you.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 02:16:48 PM
You have cancer of the femoral artery, Florida boy.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Rome on January 03, 2008, 02:19:03 PM
Cancer > shot in the dick.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: troyhstewart on January 03, 2008, 03:15:35 PM
I haven't smoked in about 5 weeks, mainly because of a heart attack.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 03, 2008, 03:20:21 PM
So, uh, you had a heart attack? That doesn't cut into your bacon consumption does it?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: troyhstewart on January 03, 2008, 03:29:07 PM
considering I rarely ate bacon, only a little.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 03, 2008, 03:31:21 PM
So are you saying that since I eat a whole lot of bacon that I am immune to heart attacks and generally indestructible otherwise?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 03, 2008, 03:34:57 PM
I don't see any holes in that logic.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 03, 2008, 03:40:53 PM
That's because it's holeless.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 15, 2008, 09:10:02 AM
so i just finished a 9-day trip, getting drunk in san antonio, los angeles, and vegas, and still have not had a cigarette.  i didn't think i could do it but i'm pretty sure i'm a non-smoker now.

however, i think my body is severely confused because i get nose bleeds about once a day now, and am coughing up some really nasty shtein.  i've been blaming it on the dryness of LA and vegas, but if blood keeps coming out of me, i might have to go to a doctor.  it would be so awesome if he told me i should start smoking.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Zanshin on January 15, 2008, 10:39:20 AM
Sounds like you traded smoking for coke.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 15, 2008, 10:44:08 AM
It sounds like your body finally has a chance to try to flush out the horrible shtein that you've been coating your lungs with. Both times that I went from regular smoker to mostly-quit-smoke-on-rare-occasions smoker I've gotten a zesty cough during the process with gross rainbow colors being hacked up. Sexy.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 15, 2008, 12:19:02 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on January 15, 2008, 10:44:08 AM
It sounds like your body finally has a chance to try to flush out the horrible shtein that you've been coating your lungs with. Both times that I went from regular smoker to mostly-quit-smoke-on-rare-occasions smoker I've gotten a zesty cough during the process with gross rainbow colors being hacked up. Sexy.

2nd, especially on the SEXY.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 15, 2008, 12:29:21 PM
Every time I blow my nose or spit a loogie it's covered in blood.  And it's really turning me on.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 15, 2008, 01:46:26 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 15, 2008, 12:29:21 PM
Every time I blow my nose or spit a loogie it's covered in blood.  And it's really turning me on.

Don't worry young-reformed-smoker Jedi. Soon you will learn the functions and generally bad ass things that your new found ability to cough up foul looking spiderwebs affords you.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 15, 2008, 01:54:32 PM
Quitting smoking is easy.  I don't understand why people view it as a major accomplishment.  It's so easy in fact, that I've quit smoking at least 4 times in the last 6 months. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 15, 2008, 02:02:18 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 15, 2008, 01:54:32 PM
Quitting smoking is easy.  I don't understand why people view it as a major accomplishment.  It's so easy in fact, that I've quit smoking at least 4 times in the last 6 months. 

I've never heard that joke before!

Hey, did you hear the one about a chicken crossing the road?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 15, 2008, 02:04:11 PM
Yo, word on the street is that quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 20, 2008, 11:44:01 AM
so i'm almost at the three week mark, which is pretty good, but this morning i woke up with my upper lip and chin all blue, so i called a friend to figure out what happened, and i remember now, but i was snorting a whole bunch of speed last night.  i'm going to have to confirm with my doctor, but i'm pretty sure that's not good for you either.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 20, 2008, 11:48:34 AM
And here I was going to share with everyone the drinking bet that I won last night. Matt's already out-storied me. farger.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on January 20, 2008, 11:49:59 AM
what was the bet?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on January 20, 2008, 11:54:37 AM
I had to drink one each of the nine beers on tap at the restaurant in 2 hours. I've had nine beers or more at once about seventy five hundred times before but I was never under time constraints and it was surprisingly difficult. Anyway, it made me drunk and we went out afterwards and I ended up passed out on my neighbor's shteinter. Again.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Rome on January 20, 2008, 01:00:33 PM
I drank Coors Light last night.  By myself!!!1111
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: fansince61 on January 20, 2008, 02:18:37 PM
15 1/2 Months smoke free..Had to add cigars to the list FARG.  Feel good but certain things (MMORPG computer games) still have me reaching for the pack thats not there :puke
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on November 18, 2008, 11:18:52 AM
So I didn't touch a cigarette from Jan. until about Sept., so like 8 months, then I started allowing myself one every now and then when I'm out at the bar.  so i'd have 3 or 4 a week for about a month, and now it has culminated with me buying a whole pack for a bachelor party last weekend and going through about a pack and a half this weekend in cincinnati.  my voice is almost totally gone and my throat feels like i swallowed the cigarettes while they were still lit.  time to go cold turkey again. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 18, 2008, 11:56:01 AM
It's getting cold out, so im done smoking at work after this pack, i'll probably still smoke when we go bar hopping.  I'm weird and so is the wifey, we just do not have an addiction to Nicotine.  It doesnt matter how long i smoke for, i can just stop without thinking about it. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2008, 12:36:08 PM
I started up again at a wedding a couple months ago after 5+ years off.  I'm loving it.  And hating it.  That's the problem.  If I'm smoking, I wish I weren't.  If I'm not, I wish I was.  It's a hell of an addiction.

Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: hbionic on November 18, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
If they shaped cigarettes like mini-penises and the butt was mushroom shaped and instead of smoking they called it, "lighting up another peenee"...most men would stop smoking, but some wouldn't but most women would start and love it but it would still probably lead to lung cancer and stuff.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on November 18, 2008, 12:49:41 PM
I have no cravings until I drink. Then its over. I can go as long as I can go without drinking with no problems. I don't want to quit drinking but would love to quit smoking, but I don't think its going to work that way
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on November 18, 2008, 12:54:54 PM
Pop a chaw in, sit back and relax to your favorite show
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 18, 2008, 01:01:03 PM
Quote from: reese125 on November 18, 2008, 12:54:54 PM
Pop a chaw in, sit back and relax to your favorite show
I love Seinfeld and Everybody loves Raymond while chewing some Skoal
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 18, 2008, 01:06:55 PM
The only reasonable solution is to sue the tobacco companies.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on November 18, 2008, 01:07:48 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond is the second worst long-running sitcom of all time after King of Queens. But I could talk about Seinfeld all day. Let's talk about Seinfeld!
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 18, 2008, 01:09:39 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on November 18, 2008, 01:07:48 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond is the second worst long-running sitcom of all time after King of Queens. But I could talk about Seinfeld all day. Let's talk about Seinfeld!

If :CF were Seinfeld, you'd be Jerry.  phatty would be Kramer.  MDS would be George.  IGY would be Newman.

hbionic, of course, would be Elaine.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on November 18, 2008, 01:10:57 PM
jesus white people love their seinfeld
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: reese125 on November 18, 2008, 01:15:27 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on November 18, 2008, 01:07:48 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond is the second worst long-running sitcom of all time after King of Queens. But I could talk about Seinfeld all day. Let's talk about Seinfeld!

Everybody loves Raymond I agree with you, Seinfield no question but I think Kevin James is a funny son-of-a bitch regardless of how corny the shows plot is

but I just hope he quits smoking
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on November 18, 2008, 01:17:16 PM
seriously.  smoking kills.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: hbionic on November 18, 2008, 02:03:58 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 18, 2008, 01:09:39 PM
hbionic, of course, would be Elaine.

Sadly, my dancing skills aren't half of what Elaine's are.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: MDS on November 18, 2008, 06:23:19 PM
i think i know 1 or 2 regular people who smoke. everyone else is trashy or poor.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2008, 07:27:31 PM
THawk, Dio, and mussa make three fool.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 18, 2008, 09:12:29 PM
i live in a trailer
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: MDS on November 18, 2008, 09:44:30 PM
i dont know them. i post on the same nerd message board as them.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Tomahawk on November 19, 2008, 10:11:43 AM
Also, who's saying I'm not trashy AND poor?
Title: Re: Quitting Caffeine
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 21, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Anyone quit Caffeine? I'm having some healthy problems and the Dr. said to gradually cut back until I'm off for good. farg it's hard.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 21, 2009, 09:24:30 AM
I recently got back to chasing the caffeine dragon. I missed coffee more than I miss cigarettes and I'm happy to have it back.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on April 21, 2009, 10:25:46 AM
I only smoke when I drink & try to keep the drinking to weekends. I have zero cravings for cigarettes otherwise. I drink coffee on the reg, but again I can go a few days without it. I think I crave coffee more than cigs.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2009, 10:31:53 AM
i've tried quitting several times and for the most part, it's not the going without cigarettes that's hard for me.  but there are a few things that i associate with smoking like morning coffee and afternoon bourbon.  i could go all day without a smoke but if you put a cup of coffee in front of me or a glass of bourbon in my hand then there has to be a cigarette to go with it otherwise i start going nuts inside my head. 

i could go the rest of my life without a cigarette and not miss it but i'll be damned if i'm giving up my morning coffee or bourbon.  thus, not giving up the cigarettes.  at least not yet anyway.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 21, 2009, 10:34:10 AM
never had a cigarette or a sip of coffee in my entire life...probably why im the picture of health
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 21, 2009, 10:35:09 AM
ha.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2009, 10:38:09 AM
widescreen picture? 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: phattymatty on April 21, 2009, 02:58:35 PM
ides coffees are 50 cents at dunkin donuts today.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 21, 2009, 03:12:45 PM
St Ides makes coffee.. IN!
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Munson on April 21, 2009, 03:41:08 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 21, 2009, 10:34:10 AM
never had a cigarette or a sip of coffee in my entire life...probably why im the picture of health

I really hate that we have this in common.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 21, 2009, 03:42:58 PM
Romes.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 21, 2009, 03:47:40 PM
shorts definitely count as having smoked
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Munson on April 21, 2009, 03:50:06 PM
Don't need to depend on caffeine or nicotine (or weed) like most of the people I know do to get through the day. Just doesn't seem like a fun way to live life.


It's amazing how many people can't function properly if they don't get their coffee or their smoke break.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 21, 2009, 03:57:06 PM
i prefer Meth
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Munson on April 21, 2009, 04:00:34 PM
Whatever gets you through the day man.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on April 21, 2009, 04:15:55 PM
Quote from: Munson on April 21, 2009, 03:50:06 PM
Don't need to depend on caffeine or nicotine (or weed) like most of the people I know do to get through the day. Just doesn't seem like a fun way to live life.


It's amazing how many people can't function properly if they don't get their coffee or their smoke break.

I don't think sucking dick for fun is a fun way to live life either. I just don't see how you can live your life that way
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: bukowski on April 21, 2009, 04:33:36 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 21, 2009, 04:15:55 PM
I don't think sucking dick for fun is a fun way to live life either.

As long as you're doing it though, why don't you look for ways to make it fun?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 21, 2009, 04:54:02 PM
Quote from: Munson on April 21, 2009, 03:50:06 PM
Don't need to depend on caffeine or nicotine (or weed) like most of the people I know do to get through the day. Just doesn't seem like a fun way to live life.


It's amazing how many people can't function properly if they don't get their coffee or their smoke break.

Come see me in 10 years when you start getting up at 5 AM on a regular basis and that first cup of coffee is what gets you out of bed in the morning.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 21, 2009, 04:55:49 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on April 21, 2009, 04:54:02 PM
Come see me in 10 years ...

Why would you ever ask for that.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 21, 2009, 05:24:54 PM
"Dude, could I crash on your couch for a few nights?"
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 21, 2009, 05:26:18 PM
Only if you bring your guitar and your axe body spray.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 21, 2009, 05:53:16 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 21, 2009, 04:55:49 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on April 21, 2009, 04:54:02 PM
Come see me in 10 years ...


Why would you ever ask for that.

Counting on being dead by then
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: General_Failure on April 21, 2009, 06:02:40 PM
So he should bring a shovel?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 21, 2009, 06:16:35 PM
yeah, maybe sooner.

Day 1 of Caffeine withdrawal:

Have had a headache/migraine since noon
Had the shakes on and off
Been naseous for the last few hours
Threw up 2 hours ago
Finally took my first dump 15 minutes ago

I'm starting to wonder if I can get some methadone to help me through this
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Tomahawk on April 21, 2009, 06:19:59 PM
Methadone is for Hoydas. If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly and get some grade-A smack
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2009, 06:20:25 PM
are you sure that's the caffeine withdrawal and not you being pregnant?  
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 21, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2009, 06:20:25 PM
are you sure that's the caffeine withdrawal and not you being pregnant?  

That was my Marine on deployment impression
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Tomahawk on April 21, 2009, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on April 21, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2009, 06:20:25 PM
are you sure that's the caffeine withdrawal and not you being pregnant?  

That was my Marine on deployment impression

That got you pregnant?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Munson on April 21, 2009, 10:45:15 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on April 21, 2009, 06:16:35 PM
yeah, maybe sooner.

Day 1 of Caffeine withdrawal:

Have had a headache/migraine since noon
Had the shakes on and off
Been naseous for the last few hours
Threw up 2 hours ago
Finally took my first dump 15 minutes ago

I'm starting to wonder if I can get some methadone to help me through this

And this is exactly why even when on my shteintiest most tired days, I will not start drinking coffee in 5, 10, or 20 years.
Caffeine doesn't have much of an effect on me anyway.

Again, I don't really think depending on something like that to get through the day is a very enjoyable expierience, as evidenced by the whiney bitching that ensues from the people in my life when they don't get those things.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 08:28:03 AM
You are probably at the age where if you don't drink caffeine now, you probably never will.

You'll also be the insufferable douche in the office drinking water and tomato juice in the morning.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 08:46:49 AM
I started drinking coffee at 18 working for my uncle doing Landscaping.  I really only drank it when it was days when we had to start work at 4am because of the heat.  I typically have one cup a day, but if i dont have coffee for days it doesnt bother me.  I also can smoke 5 times  a day for months, then stop without any problem.  I'm going to try heroin, since i dont get addicted to anything except spanking my wang
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
I have what is known as an addictive personality and as such I tend to overdue things just a tad. At my first job after college I found myself drinking 7-8 cups of coffee a day. It farged with my sleep and made me feel like shtein so I quit cold turkey, which sucked but whatever. Now that I'm drinking caffeine again I can already see the steady progression upward. I've gone from 4-5 cups a week to 2 or more a day in the matter of a month... moderation is for boring iceholes.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: General_Failure on April 22, 2009, 09:18:38 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
I have what is known as an addictive personality

The hell you say!
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 22, 2009, 09:26:13 AM
Day 2:
Got up at 6 AM, ran to Wawa to get a cup of Decaf. Few hours later and I feel like I had some caffeine. Turns out Decaf still has Caffeine in it.  (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061012185602.htm)
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 09:37:28 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
I have what is known as an addictive personality and as such I tend to overdue things just a tad. At my first job after college I found myself drinking 7-8 cups of coffee a day. It farged with my sleep and made me feel like shtein so I quit cold turkey, which sucked but whatever. Now that I'm drinking caffeine again I can already see the steady progression upward. I've gone from 4-5 cups a week to 2 or more a day in the matter of a month... moderation is for boring iceholes.

How many 20-packs of Miller Lite bottles do you go through a week?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:38:33 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 22, 2009, 09:37:28 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
I have what is known as an addictive personality and as such I tend to overdue things just a tad. At my first job after college I found myself drinking 7-8 cups of coffee a day. It farged with my sleep and made me feel like shtein so I quit cold turkey, which sucked but whatever. Now that I'm drinking caffeine again I can already see the steady progression upward. I've gone from 4-5 cups a week to 2 or more a day in the matter of a month... moderation is for boring iceholes.

How many 20-packs of Miller Lite bottles do you go through a week?
what are 20 packs?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 09:38:49 AM
One and a half.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:38:33 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 22, 2009, 09:37:28 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 08:54:00 AM
I have what is known as an addictive personality and as such I tend to overdue things just a tad. At my first job after college I found myself drinking 7-8 cups of coffee a day. It farged with my sleep and made me feel like shtein so I quit cold turkey, which sucked but whatever. Now that I'm drinking caffeine again I can already see the steady progression upward. I've gone from 4-5 cups a week to 2 or more a day in the matter of a month... moderation is for boring iceholes.

How many 20-packs of Miller Lite bottles do you go through a week?
what are 20 packs?

That's how they sell them, sir.

Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 09:38:49 AM
One and a half.

Wife doesn't drink, then, huh?  We have been at a 2+/week clip, and I'm not sure I shouldn't seek some help.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:40:58 AM
30packs yes, we dont have 20packs. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 09:42:18 AM
yeah ive never heard of a 20 pack before...must be an MA thing
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 09:43:14 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:40:58 AM
30packs yes, we dont have 20packs. 

30 packs of BOTTLES?  I must see one of these beautiful creations.

I can buy 20-packs at any grocery store or gas station, though.  I have to say PA needs to get in the game.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 09:44:00 AM
ive never seen or heard of a 20 pk of anything
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 09:45:27 AM
That's crazy.  Bud Select and Miller Lite bottles both come in 20-packs here.  Coors Light sucks and only has 18.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 09:47:07 AM
you sure youre not talking about a case (24) not 20

20 = MA
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 09:48:49 AM
I'm sure.  I buy enough cheap ass light beer.  They sell 12-packs also, but the "case" is only 20.  Distributors sell in 24's, but it's usually just two 12's on one piece of cardboard.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:50:51 AM
we only have 24 cases of bottles or 12's.  Cans come in 30packs.  I know down in the outerbanks they only have 24packs or 18packs of cans.  I have never heard of a 20pack
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 22, 2009, 09:51:00 AM
They have 20 packs of BL here in PA, they had them when I lived in CA too.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 09:52:29 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:50:51 AM
we only have 24 cases of bottles or 12's.  Cans come in 30packs.  I know down in the outerbanks they only have 24packs or 18packs of cans.  I have never heard of a 20pack

md wins
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 22, 2009, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 09:38:49 AM
One and a half.

Wife doesn't drink, then, huh?  We have been at a 2+/week clip, and I'm not sure I shouldn't seek some help.

1. I thought you were talking about 30 packs.
2. She doesn't drink much beer.
3. I drink other stuff, but usually lay down a Miller Lite base in order to better absorb the bourbon.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 10:06:24 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
1. I thought you were talking about 30 packs.
2. She doesn't drink much beer.
3. I drink other stuff, but usually lay down a Miller Lite base in order to better absorb the bourbon.

rjs for president.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on April 22, 2009, 10:26:39 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 22, 2009, 09:43:14 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 09:40:58 AM
30packs yes, we dont have 20packs. 

30 packs of BOTTLES?  I must see one of these beautiful creations.

I can buy 20-packs at any grocery store or gas station, though.  I have to say PA needs to get in the game.

this
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 11:12:07 AM
can someone explain to me why you would buy a 20 pk but not a case....im having a hard to explaining it to myself
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Tomahawk on April 22, 2009, 11:15:59 AM
A case of bottles comes in the form of two twelve pack containers whereas a 20 pack is in one single box and costs less per unit.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 11:22:55 AM
huh?

who the hell lives where they dont sell cases of beer as one unit...two twelve packs is two twelve packs

i also find it hard to believe that the per beer price of a 20 pk is cheaper than that of a case
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: MDS on April 22, 2009, 11:27:24 AM
god youre also so trashy
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
They could sell 3-packs of Miller Lite ponies for $1.75 a can and I would buy them.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 22, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
They could sell 3-packs of Miller Lite ponies for $1.75 a can and I would buy them.
My dad loves ML Ponies, if he see's them he cant help but buy them.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Father Demon on April 22, 2009, 12:08:14 PM
During my grandfather's last months, he would buy the 8 ounce ponies of Miller Lite, and drink what he could.  I fondly remember sitting there having a beer with him as he sipped through a straw from his pony while I drank mine.

And we have 20-packs, not 24's.  I think it's dumb, but I still get to drink.  The method of how I get them from the store to my liver doesn't really concern me.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on April 22, 2009, 12:11:41 PM
I buy a five pack once a day generally, on the weekend I plop down for a 13 pack because liquor stores are closed Sunday.

In other words, this conversation is fascinating and I just love you guys.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 12:14:37 PM
you goofy guy. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: mussa on April 22, 2009, 12:19:07 PM
bakers dozen!
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Father Demon on April 22, 2009, 12:34:59 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on April 22, 2009, 12:11:41 PM
I buy a five pack once a day generally, on the weekend I plop down for a 13 pack because liquor stores are closed Sunday.

In other words, this conversation is fascinating and I just love you guys.

You're getting ripped off somewhere, and you need to get to the bottom of that.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 12:38:28 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 22, 2009, 11:12:07 AM
can someone explain to me why you would buy a 20 pk but not a case....

Come to the Panthers game.  Saturday night, we'll take a field trip to a Harris Teeter, and I'll show you exactly what the options are.

Miller Lite bottles: 6 pack, 12 pack, 20 pack
Bud Select bottles: 6 pack, 12 pack, 20 pack
Coors Light bottles: 6 pack, 12 pack, 18 pack

Cans, however, do have 24 packs.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Tomahawk on April 22, 2009, 12:53:24 PM
You like it in the can
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 12:53:26 PM
Get Liquor stores that sell beer weirdos
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on April 22, 2009, 12:54:09 PM
I buy cans because they are cheaper and keep pint glasses in the freezer.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 12:55:18 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 12:53:26 PM
Get Liquor stores that sell beer weirdos

There are a few distributorships around, but they mostly deal in kegs.  When beer is available at every gas station, grocery store, Target, Wal-Mart, and preschool; there is really no need to go to a distributor.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 12:56:31 PM
you pay a premium at gas stations, i go to the liquor store, walk in, and they run into the back for a 30pack for me
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 12:59:07 PM
Your face pays a premium.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 22, 2009, 01:02:56 PM
i have nothing
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: General_Failure on April 22, 2009, 01:05:23 PM
You have a face!
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 16, 2010, 05:32:16 PM
so i'm trying to quit smoking again and just picked up an e-cigarette (http://www.electroniccigarettesinc.com/vapor-king-electronic-cigarette.html) to see if it helps at all. 

got it in the mail last night and brought it with me to work today.  so far, so good as i've only smoked 2 actual cigarettes.  because it's smokeless, i could "smoke" at my desk but i still take a smoke break with my buddies just to get out of the shop for a few minutes.  i can smell their cigarettes when we're out there but haven't actually had the desire to smoke one.  so far this thing seems to do the trick. 

anyone else ever heard of these or know anyone who has used them?
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on March 17, 2010, 11:43:28 AM
I quit dipping 3 weeks ago and haven't had any real cravings. The first week it was tough but i have been chewing gum and sunflower seeds a lot.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 23, 2010, 03:18:58 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 16, 2010, 05:32:16 PM
so i'm trying to quit smoking again and just picked up an e-cigarette (http://www.electroniccigarettesinc.com/vapor-king-electronic-cigarette.html) to see if it helps at all. 

got it in the mail last night and brought it with me to work today.  so far, so good as i've only smoked 2 actual cigarettes.  because it's smokeless, i could "smoke" at my desk but i still take a smoke break with my buddies just to get out of the shop for a few minutes.  i can smell their cigarettes when we're out there but haven't actually had the desire to smoke one.  so far this thing seems to do the trick. 

anyone else ever heard of these or know anyone who has used them?

so it's been a week and so far this thing is actually working fairly well.  over the first 4 days, i only smoked about 3 or 4 cigs a day.  saturday was a bit of a set back because i put my dog down that morning so i was chain smoking most of the day.  then i actually went a full 24 hours without an actual cigarette on sunday and had 3 smokes yesterday and i think 3 today. 

since this thing seems to do the trick, i think i'm going to set some actual goals now so that i hopefully have it completely kicked within a few weeks or so. 

if any of yous are considering quitting right now, i'd recommend giving these things a try. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: charlie on March 23, 2010, 03:28:46 PM
So it's working fairly well to help you quit smoking except for the times you decided to keep smoking?

Sign me up.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 23, 2010, 03:43:12 PM
unhappy emoticon!!

Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 23, 2010, 09:50:31 PM
I quit cold turkey about a month ago, no I have had a few relapses while drunk.  But now I have no real desire when sober, that took about 2-3 weeks. 
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Diomedes on June 17, 2010, 07:06:42 PM
I made it two and a half months until today. 

The only relief I'm ever gonna get from this addiction is death.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 17, 2010, 07:09:59 PM
I've been tempted as hell to buy a can of Cope. Its been since Feb 21st since I had a dip, but since my chick left I've been wanting to toss a dip in like crazy.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: LBIggle on September 02, 2011, 12:12:59 AM
so day 3 exactly since my last one.  i stopped at midnight on tuesday.  i'm wide awake, my heart is racing, and i have the craziest anxiety to the point where my eye brows are frowned down.  hopefully this is my body reacting to that i'm dead serious about quitting this time. i've already drank alcohal, drank coffee, farged my brains out, and eaten like its thanksgiving so all the hard cravings shouldn't be that big of a surprise when i get them.  kiss my ass, cigs.  and now of course i'll drop from melanoma from all the years on the beach without sun screen.   winning.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: DH on September 02, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
My last cigarette was after the Eagles-Packers playoff game. My next cigarette will probably be sometime before the Eagles-Giants home opener.
Title: Re: Quitting Smoking
Post by: Eagaholic on September 02, 2011, 11:06:18 PM
Why not wait until the Eagles win the SB?