joesinghla Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I smoke about 10 cigarettes a day and if I don’t get any shaking or any other symptoms. I just enjoy it. And it’s not just me many people are like that...why can’t we just stop?
Bublu Bhuyan Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I used to be a heavy smoker. I tried quitting it for more than 3 years. Every time I'd buy a packet, I'd smoke a few and throw the packet away convincing myself that I'll never smoke again. Then again I'd buy another packet ..... and the cycle would go on and on. Then I suffered from pneumonia in 2008. The doctor misdiagnosed me and gave me medicines to try for 15 days. During those 15 days, I tried to smoke, but I couldn't. I couldn't inhale it into my lungs due to excessive cough. Then after diagnosis, I took proper medications for another 15 days. That's 30 days where I couldn't smoke properly. That gave me the base to quit it. I realized that I could stay away from cigarettes for much longer after that month. October 8th, 2008 - the last day I smoked. Bottom line: For me, quitting smoking is the hardest thing to do on earth. It's more than just difficult, it's next to impossible. I often prayed to Lord Jesus Christ to help me quit it, and I believe that it was his way of helping me get rid of this bad habit. I got the opportunity to quit it after I had to practically stay away from it during my bout of pneumonia, and I took full advantage of it.
Temujin Khaghan Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking a review from amazon: No need for a long review here. About the first three quarters of the book is spent exploding various myths and delusions about smoking (such as smoking relaxing you or getting rid of stress), which sets you up and gets you into the right frame of mind for actually quitting. At this point, the book wants you to continue smoking while you read it. In a nutshell, the easy way to stop smoking involves two things: one, deciding you are never going to smoke again, and two, don't mope about it anymore, rejoice. Sounds too simple, but after reading the first part of the book, this strategy will make more sense to you. Lastly, the book cites two main reasons why you will fail: the influence of other smokers, and having a bad day. Having been around for 20 some years and being able to refine it with twenty years of feedback, I feel like this is one of the better books out there on non-smoking.
Brainfade Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 Two reasons. Nicotine stimulates the release of dopamine, which in-turn stimulates your brain's "reward center." Result? A euphoric state. Second, tobacco smoke (not snuff/chewing tobacco) contains other chemicals that inhibit dopamine-breakdown enzymes. The dopamine lingers around, prolonging the euphoric state. Double-whammy - your brain loves the euphoria, and you want more. Sincerely hope you find a way to quit.
Mamu Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 Girlfriend: Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray Boyfriend: Honey, practice licking ashtrays, you will need to get into the groove
Aaku Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I used to be a heavy smoker. I tried quitting it for more than 3 years. Every time I'd buy a packet, I'd smoke a few and throw the packet away convincing myself that I'll never smoke again. Then again I'd buy another packet ..... and the cycle would go on and on. Then I suffered from pneumonia in 2008. The doctor misdiagnosed me and gave me medicines to try for 15 days. During those 15 days, I tried to smoke, but I couldn't. I couldn't inhale it into my lungs due to excessive cough. Then after diagnosis, I took proper medications for another 15 days. That's 30 days where I couldn't smoke properly. That gave me the base to quit it. I realized that I could stay away from cigarettes for much longer after that month. October 8th, 2008 - the last day I smoked. Bottom line: For me, quitting smoking is the hardest thing to do on earth. It's more than just difficult, it's next to impossible. I often prayed to Lord Jesus Christ to help me quit it, and I believe that it was his way of helping me get rid of this bad habit. I got the opportunity to quit it after I had to practically stay away from it during my bout of pneumonia, and I took full advantage of it. AWWWWWW :icflove:
Guest Hiten. Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I have managed to drastically cut down my smoking habit and I'm waiting for that day when I get up and throw my pack out.
Bublu Bhuyan Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I have managed to drastically cut down my smoking habit and I'm waiting for that day when I get up and throw my pack out. If you can stay away from it for a month, you will be on your way to quit it. The big deal is staying away from it for those 30 days.
Temujin Khaghan Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I used to smoke during college... now i left it... my parents still think i am some kind of bal bramhachari. :haha:
Bublu Bhuyan Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I used to smoke during college... now i left it... my parents still think i am some kind of bal bramhachari. :haha: How old are you?
Temujin Khaghan Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 How old are you? 25 why? are u maintaining some kinda database about all the ICFers or what :--D
mohenletkey Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Why do we smoke? Why do we smoke? I smoke about 10 cigarettes a day and if I don’t get any shaking or any other symptoms. I just enjoy it. And it’s not just me many people are like that...why can’t we just stop?
Sachinism Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Please search before opening new threads. Thank you
achilles Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 I am on the verge of quitting sermonizing. But this is one of the last few instances when I will, hoping that someone reads this and returns to his/her senses. Look, a cigarette is generally a handicap for mentally weak people to smoke away their pain and a tool to show how cool they are. There are some people who tend to smoke because they are happy with a development in their life. And then there are some who smoke to give their friends company. About stopping, you don't coz you don't want to. Simple. Its quite a foolish and unhealthy thing to do. Kick the butt before it kicks your butt. (You may use this quote that I've made coz getting people to quit is a noble cause).
yoda Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 About stopping, you don't coz you don't want to. Simple. Some truth to it, but there is more. You don't quit cause you think you can very easily if you want to, so will quit when you think you are ready. It is a major addiction and unless you can realize the seriousness of it, realize that it is a very very difficult thing to quit and start working on it right away. Also, many smokers think smoking actually helps them handle stress and life situations better, conveniently ignoring the fact that non-smokers handle stress equally well or better without killing their lungs everyday.
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