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  lakedaemon

  2 years ago

  Glad you have made the decision to quit. I quit a few years ago with help from my local health clinic and I feel really proud that I have kicked the habit. However, I still have cravings and when I'm low the temptation to 'just have one' is always there. Good luck.
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  Vlad

  2 years ago

  Thanks for stopping by lakedaemon! I hope to be where you are a year from now. It is by far the hardest thing I have done.
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  mark

  2 years ago

  GOOD LUCK VLAD!
  
  I quit 8-3-06, I'm coming up on a year shortly.
  
  "I often thought that if I can just stop smoking for three or four days, it would give me enough time to get the nicotine out of my system"
  
  I found that even after my 100 + 150 day anniversary, I could handle the cravings but they would still come occasionally and strong.
  
  I also started taking a brisk walk for thirty minutes every single day, 7 days a week. I've only missed 2 days in almost a year.
  
  One day at a time. GOOD LUCK VLAD!
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  Vlad

  2 years ago

  Thanks Mark,
  
  For now my cravings are tamed by Commit. But I am very determined this time around...
  
  Computer+Cigarettes is the worst combination out there.
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  Everett

  2 years ago

  I tried quiting for ten years before finally succeeding after reading a book called "How to Quit Smoking The Easy Way". I know it sounds cheesy, but it helped me reprogram the way I think about smoking. God forbid you ever start again, but if you do you should check out that book.
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  Chris

  2 years ago

  Hi Vlad,
  Great to hear you're giving up the cigarettes! I'm about 2 months shy of my 4 year "smoke free" anniversary! You have the desire to quit and thats what is important. As for cravings, always remember that the craving "WILL" go away whether you smoke or not. I found that when I felt a craving coming on, I could close my eyes, (not while driving!) and take a few really deep breaths. That helped a lot. But yes, even 4 yrs later I'll still have a craving every now and then but they're not nearly as difficult to fend off. Another piece of advice I'm sure you've heard, just one puff is all it take so start you smoking again after you quit! Avoid the temptation to try and be a "casual smoker". Very few can do that! Here is another book you might try reading. "Stop Smoking Naturally", by Martha Work Ashelman. This is an inexpensive book that provides some very good advice and suggestions. I could ramble on because I like helping people quit smoking. Hang in there and let me know if you feel I can help. You can do it!
  Regards,
  Chris
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  James Omdahl

  2 years ago

  I'm glad you're quitting Vlad. I quit a number of years ago and it is amazing what a difference it makes.
  
  After seeing the dire effects of smoking on my loved ones, I learned exactly why I needed to quit.
  
  If you need moral support, most cities have "quit lines" you can call into - but of course, I'm sure your readers will be there to root you on. :)
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  Vlad

  2 years ago

  Tanks every one,
  
  I really appreciate the support! I know that this time around it will be different. Even though it has been two day my lungs are clearing up so are the taste buds.... Smoked for 20 years and do not really remember food to taste so good in the past!!!
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  AW

  2 years ago

  Great post Vlad! Hopefully it will inspire some of your readers to take the same path as you and quit smoking!
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  E cig

  2 years ago

  Have you seen the e-cigarette? ( http://diggy.wordpress.com/2007/05/11/ecigarett... ) It seems like the best of all worlds. It gives you soemthign to hold and even has "smoke" for you to blow out. I've only seen the pics but i think it's slick.
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  Vlad

  2 years ago

  eCigarette just triggered a craving lol... no thanks I will stick to Commit.
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  Quit Smoking Forum

  2 years ago

  I quit smoking cold turkey and that worked just fine for me. I only had 4 terrible days after the last cigarette until the cravings started to go away, never to be felt again.
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  George Yeo

  6 months ago

  Hey it's been a year and the half. How are you managing so far? I hope you have kicked the habit like I have. Although I felt terrible then, I am feeling great now!
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  Ecigs

  2 months ago

  I have now switched to electronic cigarettes, and i strongly recommend that all of you do the same and stay happy by quitting the real smoking.
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