markiver54 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:53 pm
GFK wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:32 pm
Good for you!! The first time, I lasted 6 months. The second time, it has been about 30 years now. But, it took about 10 years for the cravings to go away. I was up to two packs a day. I did something similar as you. The money that I was spending on cigarettes, I put in savings. When I thought about smoking, I did not want to stop saving to buy cigarettes. So, I continued to save. Of course, cigarettes were cheaper back then. I paid about $5 for a carton. The hardest part for me was going into a bar and not smoking. Most times, the room was filled with smoke. Nowadays, that is not an issue. At any rate, stay strong!
Thanks GFK.
Yes, it still tugs at me occasionally, but at this point, I quickly think of somehing else and that tugging goes away fast.
Was up to 2+1/2 packs a day so didn't think I stood a chance quitting. I too remember when cartons were relatively cheap, but then got to the point where I was spending so much that it might as well have been put into a funeral fund.
Not good!!
A couple medical issues also encouraged me to stop. I have a ruptured disc that requires surgery, but they won't do that yet. It is because have a DVT, ( blood clots ) in my right leg, so I'm on blood thinners and they will not do the surgery until I'm off the thinners. Call it medical limbo...I guess.
I will continue to stay strong and persevere. Thanks again....glad you kicked it too!
Sorry about your situation. It seems like this to will pass as well. My motivation was somewhat health related also. I did not do as well on a physical readiness test as required. So, I had to do remedial physical training (consisted of aerobic) in an effort to build up my cardiovascular system. Of course, running was involved too. So for me, the smoking had to go. As time went on, running become easier and even enjoyable, at times. But, I cycle nowadays, when I can, instead. It's enjoyable also.
The funny thing for me, I only smoked for about 6 or 7 years. Yet, the desire lingered for about 10 years. I think about a cigar or pipe from time to time. But, I have not gone down that road. Interesting how that stuff can take a hold. At any rate, I eat more vegetables now, hopefully my body may take a hold to them instead.
God speed
does seem to be helping though.
