Smoking cessation

[CT_Shooter]

We're all rooting for you, Mark! Keep us posted.

[markiver54]

Thanks Dave. Thought about the Vaping thing. Think I will give the Chantix a try first, and then who knows.
BTW...you pretty much described my smoking profile exactly.

[markiver54]

We're all rooting for you, Mark! Keep us posted.

Thanks Stan, I think I'm gonna need all the help I can get!!

[ESquared]

You can do it, Mark! As we discussed, everything happens for a reason, and the reasons are stacked up now for you to make this life-changing (and life-improving) move!

Chantix helped a family member quit for good, and he was one of those "multiple" quitters, who had done it several times.

I quit nearly 20 years ago, before Chantix existed and the the medical technology has come a long way. Between that and the list of reasons that "now is the time," you'll pull through just fine!

[Redthies]

I only smoked in the last couple of years of high school. It was “cool”. They went from $1.50 to $1.65 per pack, and I said “this is nuts”! I recently bought a pack of Colts (little rum dipped cigarillos like Prime Times but with a way cooler name)to take on a spring turkey hunting trip for the boys around the campfire, and they were $14!!!! Good lord! Who can afford that kind of habit?

I’ve quit all of my vices at one point or another, and like everything in life, it’s a matter of willpower. Today I still enjoy all my vices, but in moderation. I don’t have an addictive mind/body so as long as my health isn’t affected, I’ll continue to moderate.

Mark, you can do it! Heavy smoking is a nasty thing to be addicted to, and the amount of money saved will let you buy more Henrys! That should be motivation enough, without the health benefits thrown on top!

[Mags]

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As PT shared, for most the addiction disappears after a day or two. My sister in-law quit cold turkey. She got it in her head that she wasn't going to spend/waste anymore money on them. Said she found it easier to quit by denying herself the money for them. Get on with it and don't cave!

Almost embarrassed to say in this day and age, that I have been a heavy smoker and fearful of my will power to quit. I now find myself at a point when it is mandatory. I will be having back surgery soon and have also been diagnosed with a deep vein blood clot in my leg that I will start on meds for tomorrow. Just wondering if any out there have smoked, or do,and have tried to quit .
Were you successful? I hope so, and guess I'm just looking for some support here from my Henry friends!
Kinda like Marines' post on dieting. Sorry, just trying everything, as a support mechanism to help me succeed.

[markiver54]

Thank you for the encouragement James! And aside from the health issues, there is the incentive of money saved. Maybe at some point, if I succeed, I WILL reward myself with a new Henry!
Your input and support is much appreciated.

[Mags]

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There is no "if". You will succeed! With the average price for a pack in NC around $4.90 you should be able to save a lot toward that new Henry!

Thank you for the encouragement James! And aside from the health issues, there is the incentive of money saved. Maybe at some point, if I succeed, I WILL reward myself with a new Henry!
Your input and support is much appreciated.

[markiver54]

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There is no "if". You will succeed! With the average price for a pack in NC around $4.90 you should be able to save a lot toward that new Henry!

Thank you for the encouragement James! And aside from the health issues, there is the incentive of money saved. Maybe at some point, if I succeed, I WILL reward myself with a new Henry!
Your input and support is much appreciated.

Ya got that right. I figure at that price would only take 2 to 3 months to cover a new one!

[Mistered]

I quit smoking in my mid 20s over 30 years ago.
I never really smoked that heavy but I realized early on it served no purpose and was detrimental to my health. My mother also quit about this time as well.
Unfortunately my father continued to smoke and around 2008 began to have heart and lung issues and was soon on supplemental oxygen and little by little his health began fail.
Long story short but he was diagnosed with COPD and passed away from it in 2014.
I support any and all your efforts to quit jowever the biggest hurdles to quitting smoking are arrogance and pride. These two things can 'overrule' any attempts one has made to quit be it through artificial or intentional means.
Take some time and 'introspect' and see if you can be honest with yourself about why you do smoke - if you can answer this honestly, and can overcome the reasons, quitting will be much easier.

[markiver54]

I quit smoking in my mid 20s over 30 years ago.
I never really smoked that heavy but I realized early on it served no purpose and was detrimental to my health. My mother also quit about this time as well.
Unfortunately my father continued to smoke and around 2008 began to have heart and lung issues and was soon on supplemental oxygen and little by little his health began fail.
Long story short but he was diagnosed with COPD and passed away from it in 2014.
I support any and all your efforts to quit jowever the biggest hurdles to quitting smoking are arrogance and pride. These two things can 'overrule' any attempts one has made to quit be it through artificial or intentional means.
Take some time and 'introspect' and see if you can be honest with yourself about why you do smoke - if you can answer this honestly, and can overcome the reasons, quitting will be much easier.

First, I send my condolences for losing your father!
You make a lot of sense on the quitting issue. I will no doubt be referring back to the forum to revisit all the positive posts, including your wisdom on the subject...I appreciate your input Ed!

[Mistered]

Another major influencing factor with those who want to quit is drinking.
Regardless of the amount drinking and smoking typically go together and 'compliment' one another.
If a smoker drinks one or the other usually proceeds it.
I have attempted to help friends who who wanted to quit smoking (but drank) and they could not accept the fact they MIGHT need to put aside drinking while trying to quit smoking - at least for a certain amount of time.
Most however could not do this and continued to smoke.

[dave77]

With the average price for a pack in NC around $4.90 you should be able to save a lot toward that new Henry!

Probably easier to quit at least for financial reasons in some states than others. Here in Washington state they're taxed heavily. Over $7 for a pack of the cheapest brands and over $8 for premium brands when I quit 3 years ago, probably more now.

[PT7]

With the average price for a pack in NC around $4.90 you should be able to save a lot toward that new Henry!

Probably easier to quit at least for financial reasons in some states than others. Here in Washington state they're taxed heavily. Over $7 for a pack of the cheapest brands and over $8 for premium brands when I quit 3 years ago, probably more now.

Wow...those sure are steep costs/pack. I had no idea. My earlier post was focused on the health issues. The financial side is definitely a consideration. The first pack I ever bought was $0.23, and I quit when a pack was $0.40. I realized $$ savings when I didn't buy them anymore; sounds like nowadays it might even help bolster a retirement package!

[Ernie]

Might have to change my avatar.

You could still be a Huckleberry

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You can do it if you REALLY want to, You know you can!!

[markiver54]

Might have to change my avatar.

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You can do it if you REALLY want to, You know you can!!

Yes Ernie, I do really want to. If/when I'm successful, just don't know if I'll be able to look at Val with that cigarette.

[Ernie]

Success is like RR stated, one day, one hour, one minute at a time. My father quit in the fifties and told me later that even after 30 years sometimes he wants a cigarette but it gets easier to say no. Staying mentally busy helps me because if I dwell on thinking about smoking I can probably justify having just one more. I just practice not thinking about it.

[markiver54]

Well...picked up my meds today. The regimen and battle begin in the morning.

[BigAl52]

Dont think of it as a battle think of it as positive move for youre future. Think about youre health and youre journeys to the cabin on that new four wheeler. What if you had to tote and oxygen bottle with you to breath. You can do it Mark

[Mags]

Avg price per pack by state. More incentive to quit in some states over others for cost reasons.
https://www.salestaxhandbook.com/cigarette-tax-map