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No more smoking for me. That's it.

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FireBlast!
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United Kingdom5251 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-29 15:10:10
January 24 2011 10:14 GMT
#1
Hello, this is my no-smoking blog!

Since last week I've been struck down with one helluva chronic cough, it's felt like broodlings are constantly crawling up and down my throat. I don't know whether it's solely down to my 5-10 a day habit the past two years but I'm trying to imprint in my mind how horribly debilitating and painful this cough is so that everytime I look at a pack of cigs I'm put off.

No matter which way you look at it its a horrific habit that severely alters your daily physiology and psychology. I'm sweaty and puffing after a small flight of stairs, cancelled my gym membership because it was pointless trying to work out.. I eat much worse now because I always feel like going out for fast food because I can smoke on the way/ after.

Any of you that don't smoke, please, never, ever smoke.

I can already foresee that it's going to be tough... It'll be hard to fill that void after a greasy filling meal, after sex, during lunch breaks at work, waiting for a train, with a pint of beer, with a morning coffee, during a midnight heart-to-heart chat with friends..

Having given it a fair thought there are a few things I feel innately addicted to akin to the effect of nicotine.
1) my beautiful, wonderful girlfriend
2) football
3) starcraft

My plan is to substitute all the times I smoke now with these activities (sorry zoe, for reducing you to an "activity")

If I stop smoking for a month then I'll be incredibly happy, it'll be something solid to build on. Wish me luck guys.

UPDATE

It's been 1 week now. And honestly I can count the number of times i actually wanted a cigarette on one hand. What I really crave is to be rid of these withdrawal symptoms that have been haunting me for the past few days. Today I'm so glad to feel much better, but for the past 3-4 days I felt really spaced-out and extremely pissed off, it was getting to me because i knew it wasnt rational how I was feeling and acting. I was so irritable I feel guilty today how snappy and disgruntled I've been to people. But happy that it's subsiding, I'm sure it will come and go over the next month at least, but nothing you cant solve with a bit of patience and solitude..

Yesterday I played football for the first time in 3-4 weeks and although my legs felt generally felt weak and feeble because I hadnt done any rigorous exercise my lungs definitely felt better, my breathing was unhindered. I felt like I was sweating because I was excercising rather than sweating the first 4-5 mins out of being completely fucked in the lungs.

So I shall push on, and see it through to the other side.

I'm moving out of home next Tuesday, which I hope will aid my quest rather than hinder. This year I really want to adopt a healthy lifestyle like I had a few years ago when everyday I was feeling good and up for a work out, feeling smug looking at myself in the mirror.

I shall update when I feel further symptoms/ signs of healing.

*****
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Pulimuli
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Sweden2766 Posts
January 24 2011 10:27 GMT
#2
Good for you dude, saves you a lot of money that you can spend on other things as well!
SushilS
Profile Joined November 2010
2115 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-24 10:38:05
January 24 2011 10:32 GMT
#3
Dude! If you do quit smoking consider me your fan for life! GL GG HF!
Only the strong -minded can consider quitting and only Ballers actually quit.
iceiceice: I’m going to make this short; I am the one true tinker player.
terrOne
Profile Joined September 2009
Italy172 Posts
January 24 2011 10:43 GMT
#4
I quitted smoking like 4 months agoo.
1 thing I can say is don't count on ure girlfriend
HeLL yeah!
Orome
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Switzerland11984 Posts
January 24 2011 10:53 GMT
#5
Damn, way to make me feel terrible FB.

But gl man! I've had a few unsuccessful tries, may you be stronger.
On a purely personal note, I'd like to show Yellow the beauty of infinitely repeating Starcraft 2 bunkers. -Boxer
Corrupt
Profile Joined August 2009
Bulgaria1312 Posts
January 24 2011 11:03 GMT
#6
Best of luck mate. Last year I managed to endure 2 entire months without any smokes. Unfortunately I got very drunk one night and there was the end of all my efforts..
Now recently I was in a hospital.. the doctors said my lungs are in a very bad condition, they told me not to smoke but I didn't listen. I hope I won't regret for this some day.
Just a guy trying to enjoy living in the worst timeline and failing miserably since 1990.
eu.exodus
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
South Africa1186 Posts
January 24 2011 11:08 GMT
#7
On January 24 2011 19:32 SushilS wrote:
Dude! If you do quit smoking consider me your fan for life! GL GG HF!
Only the strong -minded can consider quitting and only Ballers actually quit.


lol i must be a baller then. 1 month 2 days 14 hours and counting and no sign of slowing down.

On topic, you have made the first step. Quitting is all about mental stamina and if you can honestly say you are done with it, it will happen.

Its totally worth it. To smell things you never really did. Taste things more distinctly. Have more energy and be able to climb a flight of stairs without having to stop at the top to have a smoke and catch your breath.

Good luck man. Stay strong.
6 poll is a good skill toi have
theron[wdt]
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States395 Posts
January 24 2011 11:10 GMT
#8
good luck to you sir. ive been off cigs for about 10 days now and can start feeling the congestion fading away. to be honest though i have been using an e cig for those 10 days but it beats the real deal in terms of health.
ThunderGod
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
New Zealand897 Posts
January 24 2011 11:21 GMT
#9
glhf, if you lose rerere
"Certain forms of popular music nowadays, namely rap and hip hop styles, are just irritating gangsters bragging about their illegal exploits and short-sighted lifestyles." - Shiverfish ~2009
Mehukannu
Profile Joined October 2010
Finland421 Posts
January 24 2011 11:36 GMT
#10
Good luck, I really hope you can make it!
C=('. ' Q)
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24676 Posts
January 24 2011 11:39 GMT
#11
On January 24 2011 20:03 Corrupt wrote:
Best of luck mate. Last year I managed to endure 2 entire months without any smokes. Unfortunately I got very drunk one night and there was the end of all my efforts..
Now recently I was in a hospital.. the doctors said my lungs are in a very bad condition, they told me not to smoke but I didn't listen. I hope I won't regret for this some day.

I don't quite understand where this idea comes from that it won't affect you... I mean if you are okay with ending your life early due to severe lung-related consequences then you probably have no reason for regrets....
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
amd098
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (North)1366 Posts
January 24 2011 12:39 GMT
#12
Good luck man!
My girlfriend is also working on quitting smoking, just takes the willpower and support!
North Korea is best Korea!
Corrupt
Profile Joined August 2009
Bulgaria1312 Posts
January 24 2011 12:45 GMT
#13
On January 24 2011 20:39 micronesia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 24 2011 20:03 Corrupt wrote:
Best of luck mate. Last year I managed to endure 2 entire months without any smokes. Unfortunately I got very drunk one night and there was the end of all my efforts..
Now recently I was in a hospital.. the doctors said my lungs are in a very bad condition, they told me not to smoke but I didn't listen. I hope I won't regret for this some day.

I don't quite understand where this idea comes from that it won't affect you... I mean if you are okay with ending your life early due to severe lung-related consequences then you probably have no reason for regrets....

I don't know either man.. I am very much considering to quit, but when I remember how hard it was I give up. I thought if I reduce the amount of smokes to minimum (a few cigaretes per day) until my lungs get better, I'll be fine. I'm up since 6:00am this morning and I haven't had a single one. My lower lip is bleeding, I'm so nervous I can't stop biting it inside my mouth.....
To be honest, what you have said is frightening me. It is like "you're trying to avoid thinking about that, which is unavoidable".
Just a guy trying to enjoy living in the worst timeline and failing miserably since 1990.
blankspace
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States292 Posts
January 24 2011 13:15 GMT
#14
@Corrupt. It is true that we are all going to die. But continuing smoking is definitely going to help you die faster. Of course It is extremely hard to quit (I don't have any personal experience though), so the choice is yours.
Hello friends
Orome
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Switzerland11984 Posts
January 24 2011 13:44 GMT
#15
Alright, fuck this. FB, I'm with you. Let's resist to the end!
On a purely personal note, I'd like to show Yellow the beauty of infinitely repeating Starcraft 2 bunkers. -Boxer
SoMuchBetter
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia10606 Posts
January 24 2011 13:47 GMT
#16
On January 24 2011 21:45 Corrupt wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 24 2011 20:39 micronesia wrote:
On January 24 2011 20:03 Corrupt wrote:
Best of luck mate. Last year I managed to endure 2 entire months without any smokes. Unfortunately I got very drunk one night and there was the end of all my efforts..
Now recently I was in a hospital.. the doctors said my lungs are in a very bad condition, they told me not to smoke but I didn't listen. I hope I won't regret for this some day.

I don't quite understand where this idea comes from that it won't affect you... I mean if you are okay with ending your life early due to severe lung-related consequences then you probably have no reason for regrets....

I don't know either man.. I am very much considering to quit, but when I remember how hard it was I give up. I thought if I reduce the amount of smokes to minimum (a few cigaretes per day) until my lungs get better, I'll be fine. I'm up since 6:00am this morning and I haven't had a single one. My lower lip is bleeding, I'm so nervous I can't stop biting it inside my mouth.....
To be honest, what you have said is frightening me. It is like "you're trying to avoid thinking about that, which is unavoidable".

not to harp on you, but do you realize how silly this sounds?
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FireBlast!
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United Kingdom5251 Posts
January 24 2011 14:03 GMT
#17
On January 24 2011 22:44 Orome wrote:
Alright, fuck this. FB, I'm with you. Let's resist to the end!


<3 orome

Thanks for the support guys!
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Corrupt
Profile Joined August 2009
Bulgaria1312 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-24 14:09:28
January 24 2011 14:07 GMT
#18
On January 24 2011 22:47 SoMuchBetter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 24 2011 21:45 Corrupt wrote:
On January 24 2011 20:39 micronesia wrote:
On January 24 2011 20:03 Corrupt wrote:
Best of luck mate. Last year I managed to endure 2 entire months without any smokes. Unfortunately I got very drunk one night and there was the end of all my efforts..
Now recently I was in a hospital.. the doctors said my lungs are in a very bad condition, they told me not to smoke but I didn't listen. I hope I won't regret for this some day.

I don't quite understand where this idea comes from that it won't affect you... I mean if you are okay with ending your life early due to severe lung-related consequences then you probably have no reason for regrets....

I don't know either man.. I am very much considering to quit, but when I remember how hard it was I give up. I thought if I reduce the amount of smokes to minimum (a few cigaretes per day) until my lungs get better, I'll be fine. I'm up since 6:00am this morning and I haven't had a single one. My lower lip is bleeding, I'm so nervous I can't stop biting it inside my mouth.....
To be honest, what you have said is frightening me. It is like "you're trying to avoid thinking about that, which is unavoidable".

not to harp on you, but do you realize how silly this sounds?

It could. But you've got it wrong I think. Anyways 0 to 2, down from 20+ cigs per day is alot better for me, even with fucked up lungs.
Just a guy trying to enjoy living in the worst timeline and failing miserably since 1990.
CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
January 24 2011 14:31 GMT
#19
GL fireblast!
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
520
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2822 Posts
January 24 2011 14:52 GMT
#20
Grats to you, TC! Best of luck.

And I hate to hijack the topic, but @Corrupt - that's the exact wrong mentality you want to have when quitting smoking. You either quit or you don't - halfassing it by "reducing" the amount you smoke a day shows you have not enough mental fortitude in order to do so. I hate to be blunt, but if you do it the way you do, one stressful situation will get you right back into your old habits.
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