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Rock Defender [54]
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Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 2:13 AM
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Im 26 an i've been smoking for the last 10 years. I smoked my last cig on sunday an im about 2 days in and just now starting to deal with serious cravings an withdrawal. Anyways im just wondering if anyone on here has gone thru quitting smoking before and can give me some advice on how to cope an how bad it can get lol. Any help is appreciated.
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Legend [17644]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 2:19 AM
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The first 2 weeks are the worst. I probably chewed up a whole box of toothpicks during my first 2 weeks. Mental toughness and willpower are key. Just remember that 2 weeks is nothing over the lifetime that you just extended. It's been 12 years for me and not only do I not want to smoke, I can't stand to be around it.
Good luck.
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Scout Team [197]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 6:13 AM
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I also went the toothpick route. It also helped me to not be around smokers. I quit right as I left Clemson and got my first job. Being away from my friends who smoked made it easier to not bum one. After that I just needed the will power to not buy any.
Good luck and go Tigers!
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Mascot [18]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 11:35 AM
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You can get nicotine soaked tooth picks on Amazon. Takes care of the oral fixation plus that chemical craving.
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CU Medallion [54181]
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I didn't but my father did.
May 10, 2017, 2:27 AM
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He chewed regular chewing gum. Lots and lots of chewing gum. He said he just needed something to replace the addiction. As time passed he didn't need the chewing gum either.
One of the many things he's done that make me proud of him.
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CU Guru [1149]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 2:53 AM
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Trying to stop dipping. Let's do it together friend
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Rock Defender [54]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 2:58 AM
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Im all for it buddy. I feel like im gonna need all the support i can get lol. Good luck to you tho and let me know if you find out some tricks that help you out. I'll do the same.
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Legend [16930]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 6:56 AM
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Well...good luck to you both, but if you dip...keep yer clothes on! Just sayin'! 
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 9:58 PM
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Everyone is different, but I dipped skoal for 40 freakin' years. I tried to quit ten times or more. Used Chantix, gum, patches, etc. I believe it is physical and chemical. The only thing that worked chemically was a complete break...stop. What got me through it was the physical side. Buy Smokey Mountain Snuff. No tobacco, realistic taste and it completely solved the taste urges. 40 years in....free for 2. Happy and proud. GoTigers!
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Orange Blooded [3344]
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I wish you luck
May 10, 2017, 3:34 AM
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I smoked three packs a day for 20+ years and was able to quit 22 years ago. I used the patch and just cut it in half about every three days to get through the first two weeks, which as the earlier poster said are the toughest. I hope you make it - Good Luck!
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110%er [6857]
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^^^^The Patch^^^^
May 10, 2017, 1:06 PM
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Smoked 2 packs a day for 20 years. Used the patch to quit the first time. Five years later picked up the habit again. Smoked for 1 1/2 years and quit again using the patch. Been smoke free for 17 years. Don't miss smoking at all. In fact I think I have developed an allergy to cigarette smoke and can't stand to be around it.
Best of luck to you CF3891.
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CU Guru [1627]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 3:47 AM
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Good luck brother, and I really mean that.
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110%er [6851]
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Water! Drink lots of water and carry around a cup of
May 10, 2017, 4:23 AM
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Water at all time.
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Head Coach [790]
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I can tell you what worked for me
May 10, 2017, 6:06 AM
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First, a lot of determination and willpower. Then, tell yourself not to think about next week, or even tomorrow, but just get through this hour, this day- just get to bedtime. As the song says, One day at a time. You can do it, and after a few days, you'll find yourself not thinking about it for stretches of time.
You can do it, my friend. Good luck.
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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Good Luck
May 10, 2017, 6:21 AM
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Keep a list handy of reasons to quit. Google some stats to write down like how much the chance of heart disease decreases in even just one year. When the cravings get bad it really helps to remind yourself what good you are doing for yourself. Like others have said, drink water and have something to distract your mind. Maybe one of those hand spinners or something of the like.
Good luck. Best decision I ever made and believe me, it gets easier and sooner than you might believe.
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110%er [9748]
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Chewed copenhagen for 18 years. I quit april of 2013.
May 10, 2017, 6:22 AM
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It is very hard. However I found that it you can get passed the cravings (mine lasted about an hour or so) there was a break. Oral substitutes did not work for me, I.e. sunflower seeds or gum. It just made my craving worse, like my body knew no way this isn't right. Just fight through it. I used to say holy #### when a year later I was still grabbing at my pockets for a dip can. Good luck
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CU Guru [1077]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 6:25 AM
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Haven't smoked in 6 years after a pack a day for 15 including those college years. Quit cold turkey but had the motivation of having my first child (future family). You can do it. You always wonder how people can care less about a cigarette? It will be that way. I'm around smoker friends occasionally and it doesn't even phase me- if anything, it makes me cringe. Go Tigers!
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Orange Blooded [4504]
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Quit in 1984 after smoking 20+ years and 2-2 1/2 packs per
May 10, 2017, 6:44 AM
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day. Prayed for God to take the craving away from me and I have never looked back since I would never want to break a commitment to Him. Don't believe I could ever have done it on my own willpower.
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All-In [41008]
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It's pretty easy to do
May 10, 2017, 7:04 AM
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I've done it a lot of times
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 7:31 AM
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My biggest thing was breaking the association of events to smoking. the hardest was at the bar, specifically At the bar with a beer and a smoke... just goes together. The quicker you can. Real the associations with smoking the easier it gets.
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Heisman Winner [138933]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 7:56 AM
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I was lucky enough to have never started. I admire your will to go ahead and quit now. I wish you the best of luck and will pray to God to keep giving you strength. You can do it!!
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3 things
May 10, 2017, 7:56 AM
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1 freeze seedless grapes and eat them like candy
2 exercise exercise exercise
3 write yourself a note telling yourselfhow disappointed you be in yourselfif you smoke again
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Orange Blooded [2013]
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Re: Quiting smoking
May 10, 2017, 7:57 AM
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I smoked (heavily) for 10 years. I've been off em for 16 months now. It's do-able you just have to stay mentally tough!
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Orange Blooded [2111]
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menthol cough drops
May 10, 2017, 8:40 AM
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for when you get a craving
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