markyj987 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Well, I think my prayers have been answered and I've beaten my nicotine addiction. Don't get me wrong--I know how common a relapse is with this, but have reason to be optimistic. I had my last smoke on Sunday, Jan 8th at 10:30 PM. On Monday, I made it until 1:00 PM, lost my cool and chewed a piece of nicorette. It did the trick for me, but afterwards I felt that I didn't need any kind of nicotine. Three days later...past initial withdrawal, cravings, moodiness-all nicotine out of my blood stream. Went through two days of exhaustion--falling asleep at 7:00 PM tired. End of that week, feeling great. More awake. Ate pizza without adding seasoning--starting to tasted things again. Slight wheeze I've had for a while gone. This past Monday--woke up in the AM coughing. I heard this is common when people quit, but it only lasted that morning. This week at work has been terribly stressful. Though I still want to and still have been tempted to smoke, I have been able to resist the urge pretty easily. I never though I could quit cold turkey. But the patch, which I'd tried several times never worked, the gum tasted like garbage, and there was no way I was going to take a psychoactive drug to quit smoking. I have been thinking about this...how many people do I know have tried to quit using some kind of replacement therapy? A lot. Most of them still smoke. Those I know that have quit successfully have done so cold turkey. I've been thinking about how much time I've spent over the last thirteen years smoking. How much money I've wasted--and mostly, worying about what kind of damage I have done to my body. For anyone that wants to quit and would like some advice on cold turkey quitting, please let me know. I'm not ALL the way there yet as far as getting rid of cravings goes, but have found some strategies that help me get through the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats on your taking the first step! You can do it. It will be hard for a little while but its better in the long run. Just remember, you are over the hard part, it's all downhill from here. This past Monday was my 1 year anniversary of being smoke free. It takes about 6 to 8 months to regain your sence of smell. But you will notice it getting better. I can now smell if someone is smoking in their vehicle and driving in front of me. Before, I could not smell my own smoke. Besides the health benefits, the extra money is sweet! Between the gas prices and cigarette prices, its outrageously expensive! Take the money you used to spend on smokes and put it in a jar. You can probably go on a guided hunt this fall with the money you saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats to you and to you too AJ. I highly recommend being cancer free. It's a great feeling, and trust me, you don't want the agony of worry. Good luck with sticking with it Marky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Outstanding!!! I put the Copenhagen down about 4 months ago, and havent picked it back up yet. I am glad I quit, but man do I miss it sometimes. Congratulations to you and good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Good job Mark and AJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats Mark, you to AJ, been several months for me now to since i had a smoke.Crazy part is I still get cravings and they happen at the wierdest times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats to all. I quit Copenhagen about 10 years ago after 15 years. I really don't miss it at all. The worst part was the long hours in the treestand without it. This past season I really don't remember thinking about it. Kepp at it. If you need to vent PM me and we can work something out. IT is well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats to both of you guys, I have never taken up that habit but I am sure its a hard addiction to beat. Glad you guys are doing it as it will improve your health and will give you many more hunts to go on in your lifetime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Woooooohoooooo! Congratulations! I always enjoy hearing stories from those who quit the demon weed cancer stick. I will be sure to include both of you in my prayers. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congratulations on kicking the habit. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! way to go. keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaseolus (BeanMan) Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Mark, Congrats, I'm 1.5 years without copenhagen after dipping for 25 years. Beanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! congrats, and good luck staing off of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Mark...AJ Congrats guys...I know it can be hard but like AJ said " The hardest part is over " I smoked 18 years 2 packs a day. I went cold turkey December 8 1996 have not smoked one since. I know if I can do it anyone can.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Re: Adios nicotine! Congrats Mark thats a hard one to beat, I havent had a smoke for over 15 yrs. Now if I could can the junk food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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