Quitting smoking, need some encouragment!

[Gypsy]

First day of no tobacco went fine. Was on phone duty all day and didn't feel like killing anyone, so that's a positive. Today I'm a little irritated, but I managed to do a 1 hour class with the ANA without hitting anyone with a clipboard, so thats a big step! If day 3 goes well Im positive I can call this a wrap.

Nicotine actually is gone from your system in 72 hours. Drinking a lot of water helps to flush it out. After that, it's all mental.

Good work, this is one time when it is good to quit.

 

[JohnnyBoyUSMC]

Yea, it is gone out of your system within that time period, but your still something of a unpleasant person to be around for at least a good two weeks so just be prepared for that.

 

[Chopstick]

A little incentive. This was a picture of my Mom when she was a charge nurse in the nursery around the mid 1950s. Note the no smoking sign. Apparently one could smoke in the hospital but not in the nursery. From what I understand this was taken before my Mom started smoking.

 

[Salt USMC]

3 days of zero tobacco and I feel quite well. Exercise is much easier these days and general well-being is increased! Thanks for the help, guys

 

[Dame]

Don't call it over yet. Come back and spill your guts about any cravings so we can all support you if day 5 turns into a bitch or something.

 

[Salt USMC]

Well yesterday I was a little cranky so I ended up napping a bunch, but today I feel much less cranky and more energetic.

 

[JohnnyBoyUSMC]

good work man!

 

[dirtmover]

So I have decided to jump on the band wagon and quit tobacco as well. I dip yes I am a female and I dip. I started back in 2007 so only for about 5 years now. I tried quiting before about a year ago and failed miserably when the PVTs got under my skin. Well only 60 more days until I am done with being a DS so I am starting now. Misery loves company so I am throwing my hat into the ring as well.

 

[Dame]

Awesome! You need to do this for YOU and those who love you.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Any chance we can STICKY this?

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Naps help everything Deathy McDeath !!

 

[Salt USMC]

Naps help everything Deathy McDeath !!

Agreed! Now that Im an old man in Marine years (27) I have to take naps daily or risk being a grouch at dinner time.

 

[Red Flag 1]

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A little incentive. This was a picture of my Mom when she was a charge nurse in the nursery around the mid 1950s. Note the no smoking sign. Apparently one could smoke in the hospital but not in the nursery. From what I understand this was taken before my Mom started smoking.

 

[Salt USMC]

5 days of no tobacco at all Not even feeling cravings any more!

 

[Marauder06]

Good work, everyone. I know breaking one's tobacco addiction is difficult, but it can be done!

 

[JohnnyBoyUSMC]

Good work Deathy!

 

[CDG]

JohnnyBoyUSMC and Deathy McDeath, how you guys doing with the quitting?

 

[JohnnyBoyUSMC]

I'm at three weeks without one as of tomorrow, got my GF to start quitting while I was in NYC the past few days (hence my absence from the forum lately), and while I'm not a big fan of flying and had some of those "damn I need a smoke" moments after the flights, didn't give in, still going strong!

 

[QC]

I was interested previously that your GF smoked. Getting her to quit is a real bonus for you in terms of secondary smoke as its also a killer. That's really good news, for both of you.

 

[Muppet]

Good for all you guys and gals. I never smoked but know alot of providers that do and it's a bitch, as you know. Stay strong!

F.M.