Reply #72: After 30 years, I was finally taxed out of smoking. Just can't afford them anymore. [View All]

[DCKit]

Especially not when I spend less per day on food. It would just seem crazy to spend more on cigs than food, even from the perspective of an addict.

Things that have helped me quit:
1) Get angry. The nicotine is controlling you, not the other way around.
2) Quick showers and tooth brushing. Cigs are nasty and dirty. Do the opposite.
3) Sleep when you're tired and anxious.
4) Walk, work, whatever makes you physically tired. Tell the wife and kids you need their help and support and you'll get it.
5) Reasonable amounts of hot drinks. I found I missed the smoke and hot tea helped.
6) Lots of low-calorie food. Celery and carrot sticks as a substitute for both the holding and the mouth action of a cigarette.
7) Wash all your clothes. Even stuff you haven't worn in a long time is going to have that comforting stench.
8) Change your routine. Get OUT and stay out of the house or any other place where you created regular smoking habits.

Anyway, it's been ~ six weeks and I still want one, but I'm even getting my singing voice back. Oh, and my allergies, sinus issues, sore throats and just generally feeling like shit are all gone too. I'm on the verge of maniac energy and kind of like it.