I am out of cigarettes and have decided not to buy more. Will anyone wish me luck and send prayers/positive thoughts my way?

I send you all my good thoughts. Put that money into a jar that you would have spent on cigarettes and open a savings account for one of your grand-kids.


Dealing With Withdrawal

If you are a heavy smoker, you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms, which begin within hours of smoking the last cigarette. These may include irritability, impatience, hostility, anxiety, depression, insomnia, restlessness, increased appetite, and a craving for cigarettes. Perhaps your doctor can prescribe medication that will help ease these symptoms. In addition, there are things you can do to help you win the battle.

During the first few difficult weeks, eat low-calorie foods, and drink plenty of water. Some have found it helpful to snack on raw vegetables, such as carrots or celery. If you exercise, you will help offset weight gain and soothe jittery nerves.


Avoid places and situations where you will be tempted to smoke.

Fight against bad reasoning that may tempt you to smoke. Here are some common thoughts during withdrawal: 'I'll smoke just today to get me through this tough time.' 'Smoking is my only vice!' 'Tobacco can't be all that bad; some heavy smokers live to be over 90.' 'I've got to die of something.' 'Life is no fun without tobacco.'

If you are about to give in, delay. By waiting just ten minutes, the acute craving may pass. Sometimes the thought of never smoking again might seem overwhelming. If you feel that way, concentrate on quitting just for today.

If you want to serve God, pray for help. Our loving Creator can provide "help at the right time" for those who are striving to bring their lives into harmony with his will. (Hebrews 4:16) But don't expect a miracle. You must act in harmony with your prayers.

My dad quit after fifty+ yrs.. you can do it.
Put your heart AND mind into it!

I wish you the best of luck! It will be hard but worth it.

Absolutely, and I STRONGLY recommend putting your daily or weekly cigarette money into a box or something. At the end of the month, or year... see how much money you have saved. Think of the amazing gift you have given yourself by quitting and use the money to treat yourself to something special!!

I certainly will, and good luck.

I quit on New Years. I haven't smoked in 5 days and the first couple days were horrible.. but after 5 years of attempting to quit I feel it is the right time.. I wish you all the best... Good Luck!!!

Hey Jade - good luck and best wishes with your plan to quit :)

Good for you! You can do it! And if you get stressed, just think "If I can get through this without running out to get cigarettes, I can do it!" When I quit, I did that and it actually gave me strength to get through w/o the smokes!

Ofcourse! Best of luck to you.

Good luck, best wishes to you!! I know how you feel...I smoked my last one last night.

My thoughts are with you, Jade! Best wishes on your decision to quit smoking - it will be one to save your life!

Remember, all of your AB friends are here to support you, any way we can. Many of us have quit smoking successfully, too (I have!). So if you ever feel you're getting a craving, just log on and talk to us!

Best of luck. My father smoked 5 packs a day when I was a kid and he quit cold turky. If he could do it I'm sure you can. Never give up giving up. (yes that was correct 5 packs a day!!)

Absolutely! Best of luck and best of health!

September 13, 1999. I smoked my last cigarette.

I ONLY succeeded because I truly wanted to quit. If you don't really want it, then you won't stop. I quit for months previously, but always went back because my desire to smoke was still there.

I wish you the BEST of luck in wanting to quit =)

TIP:
I bought a bag of Smarties and held them in my fingers like cigarettes when the cravings came... When they passed, I just ate the candy...

(now every autumn I crave smarties =)

Absolutely! I think that's BRILLIANT! I'm sending you all the positive thoughts in my head, and that's a lot :)

You can SO do this. =)

Good luck!

Absolutely, I wish you well:)

Woot. Good Luck.

congratulations, to the highest degree! quitting smoking will be one of the most- if not THE most- rewarding things you've ever done. i have a lot of respect for you and wish you all the best. if you need to talk or vent, feel free to message me. i am currently studying to become an addictions counselor, and i've assisted several of my friends and family members with various issues ranging from smoking to alcoholism. again, congratulations and the best of luck!

oh yeah!!.. goodonya jade for giving it a go ...I know how hard it is , I was a 70 a day fagger for over 30 years and now its been almost 6 years since I stopped ...I wish you ALL the luck I can send you ...:)

Of course. I wish you all the best of luck at your success. Being an ex-smoker myself I can tell you, it is sooooo worth it! I am sending you positive thoughts! +

Best of Luck and all positive thoughts your way!!

Keeping my fingers crossed for ya!!

Good luck. I think cold turkey is best.

good luck!

Hurray for you! not smoking cigarette is a good thing for you and your health. There are otherways to keep the temptation out like talking to people on answerbag.com lol. Anyways, congrats on trying to quit. Hope you keep it up. Just stay away in environments where theres heavy smokers

You CAN do it...millions have...and if some of those idiots have...you certainly can...Just do it. It will be tough for about 3 days and then you will start feeling so much better (not to mention richer).

That's how I quit(3yrs).Just go day by day or minute by minute.Try not to hang out where people smoke (if you can)It helps to get some exercise.It's hard,but if I can do it anyone can.

I certainly do wish you all the best in this. Good luck! :)

You are such a strong woman, Jade, because I don't think that I could quit smoking. Many positive thoughts are heading towards you now - good luck!

I'll send all good things your way. If you quit, you'll have to help me by giving me tips. GOOD LUCK

I wish you all the best and send every positive thought and prayer your way in this wonderful decision you've made!! Lean on the people here when you're feeling vulnerable!! I've done that during some tough times and they've never failed me. And congratulations! Good for you! Your husband and four children will be so happy to have the healthiest mom possible:)

All the best. Cravings will come- but they will also go. Be strong! No luck needed- just a will stronger than th urge.

Of course!
If needs be, use NicoGum. It's a healthy alternative.
Good luck. I really hope you get through this. And to be frank, I really admire what you are doing. I try to encourage smokers that are close to me to at least attempt to stop their habit, but they respond very badly. I am so glad to see somebody open-minded. It's a really good first step. =D

best of luck!!!!

I will! I congratulate you on deciding to quit smoking. I quit smoking in May 1969 and I used to smoke 3 packs a day. I quit cold turkey. You can do it, too. I went thru such horrible withdrawal when I quit but I would not give in and smoke another cigarette. You can, too. Just hang in there. No matter how badly you want a cigarette just tell yourself No, and just refuse to smoke again. You can do it. Be strong. You can quit. And you will be so happy and proud of yourself for quitting. You will feel so much better, be so healthy, you will save so much money, you won't have to be constantly buying cigarettes, wasting your money, having to find places you can smoke, the danger of starting fires, etc. Food tastes better. You won't have the body odor from smoking, your clothes and hair won't stink from smoking, there are so many advantages, you could go on forever. Please know that you are strong enough to quit and you can get through this, each day gets a little better until you won't want them anymore and you will be so glad, just hang in there, be strong, fight the urge to smoke, fight the addiction until it is gone forever. Good luck and good health to you. Cigarettes only cost between 30 and 40 cents when I quit and now they are four dollars at least, I think.

GOOD FOR YOU!!! Almost did the same thing today but, gave in once again to my cravings..i my prayers are with you YOU CAN DO IT!!

If you find a way to get people off the cigar, let me know because I got somebody who I love for them to drop the cigar habit.

GOOD LUCK I STOPPED SMOKIND 3 MONTH AGO I HAD TRYED A FEW TIMES BEFORE UNSUCCESSFULLY.THEN I STARTED TAKING CHAMPIX STOP SMOKING TABLETS AND WOW OH MY GOD THEY WORK BY FOOLING YOUR BRAIN INTO THINKING YOUVE JUST HAD A CIGARETTE. I SMOKED 30 A DAY FORNEARLY 20 YEARS .THEY ARE BRILLITS HARD TO GIVE UP ON WILL POWER ALONE BUT I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.GO TO GOOGLE SEARCH LUNG CANCER HAVE A LOOK AT SOME PHOTOS AND THAT MAY HELP TOO

I'm into smoking before..I know it's hard to quit but you can do it!Just always remember that it's for your own good..^_^

I pray that of mind and body grow stronger minute by minute and that you not suffer withdrawal from nicotine. I applaud your decision and support your commitment. Stay focused and remember a stumble is not the end. Avoid triggers and keep going. It takes practice to break a habit.

Best of Luck. Just think how you don't need to go and buy herion or plague infested rats even again either :)
it works for me. I also picture my baby niece with a cigarette in her mouth and i think i mustv'e looked equally ridiculous for many years.

How are you doing with this?

I remember the last time i quit and I am still a smoker today but i remember how my mind played tricks on me like "well if smoking will kill you and i can't smoke then what is there to live for?" best of luck - i will burn one for you - but you if you stick to it are much better off - just think of why you quit - they stopped tasting good, money, time, etc.

Are you still on track? I hope so... and am sending many happy thoughts at you. :)

Super Great Luck to you Jade , and positive thoughts and prayers sent your way -- + 5

I dont do prayers but you got tons of luck and positives thoughts from the Chocolate Monster GOOD LUCK JADE....oh and if you fancy giving up chocolate too you know where to send it <winks> :D

Jade, I wish you the best best of luck!

If you need subtitutes, Nicorette patches really do work.
I went to the Practice Nurse, got weighed and monitored, so it was good to have her support, and at 6 weeks I got a certificate!
That was 2 years ago, and I'm still going strong!
:D

I admire you for that Jade and wish you strength in it. I hope to do the same one day soon.

CONGRATS & GOOD LUCK!!!!! YOU'VE MADE A WONDERFUL DECISION TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH! YOU NEED TO BE FIRM ON YOU DECISION AND PROMISE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT YOU GO THREW YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANOTHER CIGARETTE! I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR SUCCESS AND KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS <3!!!

Good luck..I have been trying to quit for years, so you'll be in my thoughts

Hows that going for you? Its been 5 months now are you still smoke free?