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Originally Posted by ngdawg
All these stories of quitting are inspiring-wish mine was. I quit twice, first time for 2.5 years. Gained 20 lbs the first time over 6 months, 25 lbs the second time over 2 months. I am high-strung, easily stressed and don't have the most patience in the world. My house smells, the walls are yellow and my sinuses are shot. (last xray-6 months ago was clear, though-go figure).
So why don't I quit? Because someone would die by my hand, my clothes wouldn't fit,and I'd get even more depressed than usual.
I admire everyone who had the fortitude to stick with it. It really is the hardest thing I ever attempted, and, while I succeeded for a short time, I know that somewhere inside me, there's the strength to do it again. Just not right now.
Good luck!
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you quit cold turkey didn't you?
try using the patches, or that "smoke away" they have out now (i've heard really good things).
they say not to do it.. but even when your on the patches don't force yourself to drop the real thing all at once. smoke only outside, limit yourself to a cigarette only when you feel you absolutely need one, and most importantly, keep yourself busy. work on painting your house, and eliminating the smell, thats a huge motivator
i'm coming up on a month now smoke free.. they say it takes 10years for your lungs to recover from regular smoking, but even after the first week you'd be amazed at how much better you feel