Ex chain smoker here. So far I've been 24 hours tobacco free. I feel already better in my body but my mind is just not...

Ex chain smoker here. So far I've been 24 hours tobacco free. I feel already better in my body but my mind is just not. I feel angry, frustrated and anxious. Is it a nicotine withdrawal side effect? How long will it take before it goes away?
I really want to stop.

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weeks even months- I read in a rather interesting book once that successful quitters often fail

don't hang around smokers, don't get into situations where you normally smoke out of habit, good luck user- smoking is really fucking horrible. Perhaps try vaping, I know some smokers swear by it.

haha ex-smokers I mean.

I'm struggling with this myself. I stated smoking at 16 I'm 19 now and throughout the years it's been on and off really what triggers my cravings is stress or boredom. Going to the gym and getting a good workout in helps but it's not a magical solution. You just gotta hang in there I suggest looking at pictures of people with the holes in their throat it's quite unpleasant

there are medications that help to quit smoking if it is too challenging otherwise you could try nicotine gum for a while, i hope you are successful at this

What helped me initially quit was to drink tea after meals and eat mints throughout the day when I have a craving. If you can find them they sell toothpicks that are dipped in a low dose of nicotine - those help get through the work day.

I smoked for 4 years .5-1 pack a day. On February 7th ill be 3 months without a cigarette. The first days are the easiest. The first week is the hardest. I smoked my last cig on november 5th. Then on novenmber 7th i got a membership at LA fitness and have been working out, tracking my calories, and getting rnough sleep since then (with the help of zzzquil). Most people fail to quit cigs because they dont realize it has to be replaced with something. After a week of working out and all that, I knew that if i had smoked a cigarette all the money i spent on the gym, and the effory i spent at the gym, etc would be a waste. Ill never smoke again. I stopped drinking excessive amounts of caffeine and dont even drink alcohol anymore because i would always chainsmoke while drunk and because cigarette and coffee is the best feeling in the world. I now see cig smokers as "weak", "no willpower", or "pathetic". I dont want to be weak. Ive already started gaining weight(was maybe 145ish, and i am now 155 due to increase in muscle mass (my bench press for example started at 95lbs and now i cam do 135lbs for reps as of 2 days ago)). I feel great though im often bored which leads me to finding useful things to do. I no longer have smokers cough and my breath doesnt wreak anymore. I no longer need to carry bodyspray or a heavy coat to put on while i smoke so i dont stink. No longer need to carry a travel size bottle of mouthwash. I can finally be near people without blowing every single exhale away from them. I no longer get upset at small things, decrease in anxiety, depression, thoughts of shame etc. I feel better about myself which has led to making new friends. Im also saving a ton of money not buying cigarettes anymore.

Im hoping somewhere in there you found something that will aid you OP.

You have to understand that it isnt an addiction.

Its as simple as making the choice not to smoke.

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Holy shit! Thank you! That was really motivating.
>buying giant bottles of mouthwash
Jesus that was me.
These days also being a smoker really reduces your dating poll. Nobody wants wants to kiss an ashtray.

Man maybe 3 days at least i know people who stop first time that cant even sleep in first day stay strong everything in beginig is hard af

I've smoked on and off for 30 years.
I quit for a few years, then I'll be out someone will offer me one & I'll start again.

Mostly its habitual, you get used to smoking at certain times, eat a meal - have a cig afterwards.
Its not that hard to quit but its easy to start again, I haven't smoked for the last two weeks because I've been ill.

How long I'll stay quit this time, who knows?

I was a pack a day smoker from 18 to 21, quit from 21 to 23 (all nicotine). Never felt better than when I quit. I also quit all drugs. I had more energy, worked out, and just felt better in general. I'm 25 now and primarily vape. It's definitely better than smoking but still a huge crutch and nicotine seems to sap my energy.

OP I feel you will make it. Keep yourself occupied. You can do it user. Think of all the sickness, yellow teeth, disease, nasty smells, and wasted money and time that smoking causes. It's not worth it. Good luck.

Yo man read Allen Carr's Stop Smoking book, it's really easy to download a PDF and it really helps your mind with the whole thing.

Otherwise, not smoking is fucking amazing. Talk about the best fucking decision ever- literally I am so full of energy all the time- it used to be a pain to wake up, now I'm waking up naturally at 5:30, I work long hours, hit the gym, take classes in Tai Chi, Study a language, cook all my meals, and practice art in my free time. It sounds fucking insane, but it's a fucking breeze and it's largely due to the fact I don't smoke.

I never really thought about it at the time, but each cigarette really builds up- at first I didn't really notice any changes, but after a few years it was like I was being crushed by the sheer amount of them I'd been consuming- you don't know this because the build up is so tremendously slow. Literally, all you need to do is not do something that is bad for you, and you're there. Quitting smoking requires, quite literally, no effort!

I have no jealousy with those that smoke. For me, it's not really about living longer- but living a life where I'm not a slave to drink, I tried to ignore it, but walking around smelling of cigarettes was really saddening.

Quitting has a snowballing effect- with each day, you get more energy and more mental clarity; suddenly forming better habits becomes natural.

If you have to read a book on how to not do something you should just kys or castrate yourself.

This thread makes me wanna go out and smoke one. Shit's hard.

If you like sucking on cigarettes so much maybe its not the cig your addicted to. Maybe you just love sucking things. Go find a tiny white cock on grindr and suck it. Otherwise man up and stop being a fucking slave to a drug.

Probably between 3 and 6 months, depends on how long you've been smoking.

It will get worse.
To me lasted for like 2 weeks ( was a heavvy smoker ).
Just hold on, and you ll be fine.

Pussy

24 hours is nothing, persevere!!
Resisting tobacco will become easier as soon as 3-4 days, as in you will have an easy time not wanting it if it's not on your mind.
It will never TRULY go away, you will years from now think 'boy, a cigarette would be nice right now', but not any more.
Quitting smoking for good is within reach! Don't give up!

Nicotine is water soluble, so you'll be physiologically free of nicotine in a week or so. Any issues abstaining after a week of cold turkey are in your head.

You can do it. I haven't had a cigarette in 8 years. Was a two pack a day smoker for more than twice as long.

Worst is probably day 3.

Same boat here old buddy. I figure as long as I. keep on quitting, its cool. I quit calling it quitting. I just figure I'm a non smoker with a long history of smoking who smokes sometimes. And it don't matter. The feeling goes away whether I have one or not.

Withdrawal symptoms can last 2 weeks. You need to find something else to do. The nicotine withdrawal is minimal compared to the habitual side. You smoke 20+ times a day. Buy gum, buy a vape, something anything to keep your mouth and hands occupied.
I quit back in fall of 2015, best decision I ever made. I used a technique of brainwashing myself into believing I hated all forms of tobacco. It worked wonders for me and I am smoke free to this day.

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Good luck, OP!

Grats on quitting

Why are you on Jow Forums? Go be a fuck off on another board.
You'll continue to relapse until you hate smoking. Stop putting yourself in places where you're addiction is triggered, or find healthy coping mechanisms. Reality is you probably don't mind smoking, but want to be healthy. You're gonna really need to hate smoking to stay quit. Alcohol plays a huge factor in smoking relapse too. I don't drink so this made quitting smoking easier for me personally.

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I feel your pain.. im currently at 18 days since a smoke.. been a 1-3 pack a day smoker for about 20 years.. the frustration leaves after about a week.. the habit part is the tough one
Drink lots of water, start going to gym,

You could switch to 5 cigs a day and then to 2. Then, stay away from people smoking. That’s how I quit, and I never noticed any withdrawal symptoms besides cravings.

What kept me smoking for a long te after deciding to quit was that bumming cigarettes and buying loosies was very appealing, much more appealing than having a pack.

But when I stayed away from smokers for a year or so, I got to a point where the foul taste was not worth it anymore, and I could just have the occasional cigar or snuss instead.

because cigarettes can taste good but most cigarettes today are really shitty and noxious, even organic brands.

>How long will it take before it goes away?
It never really goes away.

I've actually been smoke-free for over six years. I haven't smoked *anything* since. Every now and then, I still feel the urge to smoke. Obviously it's not as strong as it used to be, but I still feel that distinct desire to smoke.

I don't even vape. I don't chew/dip, I don't use any nicotine patches/gum, I literally use zero tobacco/nicotine/smoking cessation materials. Still sometimes feel that urge, though.

3 years quit after 15 years pack day. Zero cravings, zero urges. Cigs gross me out.

I put a Nicotine Lozenge under my tongue and keep an unlit cig in my mouth while I browse 4channel

I smoke once a day maybe once every two days

I practically live here though and only light up when I see a bunch of stuff that makes me reach my limit for the sake of Humanity

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