Quitting smoking.

[psychoangel691]

My dad was a smoker for I don't even know how long. He had finally quit when we were kids didn't touch one for 7 years. After my parents divorced he went right back to it again and now everytime he tries to quit he's right back on it again a few days later. It's ridiculous the hold the nicotine has on you. Plus just the mental aspect of it you end up associating so many things with cigs. Like after eating.

[justaguy]

r u really the founder of dragonsfury?

[BIGEZAY]

those my friend are called withdrawls you will get over them you body just needs to know that it doesnt need the nicotine you'll be just fine

[fido123]

Originally Posted by psychoangel691

I've actually questioned why they don't make it illegal though. I mean think about it they're known to cause all kinds of deadly illnesses and we all know it's bad for you. Now yea it can be said it's a personal choice but then why are drugs illegal? Why aren't they just a personal choice at least pot. Pot is pretty much no worse than having a drink. (I don't do it personally but still) Plus they're addicting so if your a teen and you pick one up not really thinking about the damage it can cause and you become hooked it's a bitch to come off. Hell there are kids that their parents smoke and they start sneeking cigs when they're like 9. And anyone can say oh well I know someone that quit it's not that hard. It varies from person to person you have to remember that. Not everyone's body reacts the same to the addiction.

I completely agree. If anything pot is better than having a drink as alcohol is physically addictive, and causes quite a bit more harm on your body. I can understand why drugs like meth and heroine should be illegal, but honestly why can't people make their own choices? Cigarettes give you a buzz at most, nothing if you smoke them regularly and yet are worse than a load of illegal drugs, like pot. In Ontario at least I think it's legal cause they tax it so heavily.

Originally Posted by foilman8805

P.S. My did quit cold turkey the day he turned 50 years old after smoking for 31 years. If you can't do it, you're a ****in puss dude.

It depends on the reasons somebody has at the time to smoke, which impacts your motivation. If you're quitting cause you wanna see your grandchildren grow up, you're going to have way more motivation than some guy in his 20's thinking "Hey this isn't bad for me, I should probably try and stop".

[justaguy]

i enjoy cigs tbh

[fido123]

Who doesn't? It's just the addictiveness/health problems about them.

[foilman8805]

Originally Posted by fido123

It depends on the reasons somebody has at the time to smoke, which impacts your motivation. If you're quitting cause you wanna see your grandchildren grow up, you're going to have way more motivation than some guy in his 20's thinking "Hey this isn't bad for me, I should probably try and stop".

The motivation should still be roughly the same as far as I can see. "I want to live longer, be healthier, see my children and grandchildren grow up." In fact, there's more to this motivation than what my dad's was.

[wargasm1]

I smoked between 18 years old and 21 and when i quit i took 50 pounds like instantly, still gotta lose those lol. And i wanna smoke like every hour of every day? But it can be done, u just need a good mental and you'll make it.

[fido123]

Originally Posted by foilman8805

The motivation should still be roughly the same as far as I can see. "I want to live longer, be healthier, see my children and grandchildren grow up." In fact, there's more to this motivation than what my dad's was.

Most 20 year olds I know when they want to quit are just like "Meh, I guess I should quit this". It's easier to be motivated to see grandchildren when you've had kids, plus you want to set a good example blah blah blah. Point is I think it's the norm to have more motivation to quit when you're older.

[E-Hooker]

pretty much everybody already covered why it`s happening, but good job & good luck

now if only my mom would quit... ~

[Mulie]

Well... subjectivity.

I remembering reading about a study that illustrated how much of an impact the individual's perception of their problem has when trying to force a change their own behaviour. Any smoker would be much likelier to quit if they were forced to run for long stretches right after smoking every morning.

[DossarLX ODI]

I personally just want to try a cigarette so I can say how much cigs suck.

Not worth the trouble trying to get one though.

[fido123]

Originally Posted by DossarLX ODI

I personally just want to try a cigarette so I can say how much cigs suck.

Not worth the trouble trying to get one though.

It'll taste bad but you'll get an really nice buzz if you do it right. If done right you'll probably end up liking it until you stop getting buzzes lol.

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by DossarLX ODI

I personally just want to try a cigarette so I can say how much cigs suck.

Not worth the trouble trying to get one though.

I've had the same idea but you can't buy just one cigarette. Waste of time and money.

[ddrfeline]

lol I'd quit just because of how expensive they are.
One woman was buying a carton of cigarettes at cvs and it was literally around 45 bucks. Her daughter bought a magazine and it came to a total of like, 63 dollars. Maybe the price of the carton was more around 50 then...my goodness.

[Izzy]

What exactly is a "carton" of cigarettes? I thought a pack was a couple dollars.

[yelruf3]

Originally Posted by Izzy

I've had the same idea but you can't buy just one cigarette. Waste of time and money.

A Lucy is $0.25 to $0.50 here in Macon.

[DragonIIDX]

Originally Posted by ddrfeline

lol I'd quit just because of how expensive they are.
One woman was buying a carton of cigarettes at cvs and it was literally around 45 bucks. Her daughter bought a magazine and it came to a total of like, 63 dollars. Maybe the price of the carton was more around 50 then...my goodness.

Wow... it costs alot of money to give yourself cancer

[yelruf3]

A carton is 10 packs together; it's usually a little cheaper than actually buying the 10 packs, but only hardcore smokers buy them.

A pack stopped being cheap (around $2) when the sin tax hit. For me, packs are at least $3.50, but I hear in NY it's like $7.00 minimum, and when I was in Cali in December they were ****ing $2 more expensive than here ($5.50)

[TehWhack]

I'm currently writing small bits for my book on the very topic of habitual behaviour. From my observations I can see that everyone forms these habits for distinct reasons. However, there are a few things that seem to be fairly uniform:

- It only takes one to revive the habit. No exceptions, no matter how many excuses you fathom for yourself.
- Certain words, phrases, and actions trigger habitual thought process (duh). I.E. - LIGHT WHITE CIGARETTE PUFF
- Habitual process is all a part of being human. The comforting routine of a habit is something we're inclined to do on a day to day basis (from something simple as favourite foods, to chemically addictive drugs) which leads to the next point...
- Stop talking about quitting if you can. Don't mention that you've quit to anyone and just take the process on your own time. It allows you to truly exercise your will power and to ignore it all together.

Clear your mind, do not potentiate your thoughts.