I had really good success with the commit lozenges...

2009-08-21T09:20:49.059-04:00

I had really good success with the commit lozenges because it gave my mouth something to do. The trick with them is to follow the directions (you'd be surprised how many people don't) - you can't pop them everytime you would normally have a cigarette, but just when you have a bad craving.

This is my 2nd try to quit smoking for good. I hav...

2009-07-20T13:43:16.680-04:00

This is my 2nd try to quit smoking for good. I have been smoke free for almost 7 months now.

I tried to quit smoking twice. And I've been o...

2009-07-19T20:13:02.726-04:00

I tried to quit smoking twice. And I've been out of the habbit for 3 months now. I think it's really easy to control myself. I can do without smoking during the weekends and when I'm at home coz I don't want my sheets and curtains to smell. I only smoke during parties and clubbing.

;-)
~Daisy

My fiance used to smoke until we started dating. ...

2009-07-19T02:45:31.343-04:00

My fiance used to smoke until we started dating. I didn't know he smoked, but I wouldn't have accepted him if I knew he was smoking. Every now and then, when it is the "right" time, he would still smoke one, but then I threaten him not to kiss him for three days (I have a very sensitive nose).

If you have someone you love who doesn't want you to smoke, such as

My husband has quit before. And eventually, he'...

2009-07-18T16:30:55.348-04:00

My husband has quit before. And eventually, he'll quit again. The first time he quit (with me) he remained non-smoking for over a year. I was very impressed.

Unfortunately several stresses combined to make him pick up the habit. And he hasn't put it down since.

I think the biggest thing, at least for him, is that he needs to build up other stress relievers. He

I never smoked but my father used to. He used to s...

2009-07-18T12:35:16.055-04:00

I never smoked but my father used to. He used to smoke 5 packets a day. Then he left it in one day. One day! He just decided he should and he did. It is possible.

Don't beat yourself up, and good luck! I smoke...

2009-07-17T17:38:00.727-04:00

Don't beat yourself up, and good luck! I smoked for 12 years and quit with the help of Wellbutrin and patches six years ago. Two years later I had one cigarette at a club that has led to a 4-year battle. I've been on patches for over 2 years now but still haven't quite kicked it - the longest I've made it is 2 months without. It's a vicious struggle.

You may wish to investigate a smoking alternative....

2009-07-17T13:05:22.766-04:00

You may wish to investigate a smoking alternative. When looking for ways to quit, I ran across something new called e-cigarettes (Google it).

Long story short: I went from 3 packs a day to four or five cigarettes a day in only three days with these.

E-cigarettes essentially deliver nicotine as a vapor, are not combustible (nothing is burning), and eliminate any/all carbon

My mom quit cold turkey after a heart attack &...

2009-07-17T09:29:03.991-04:00

My mom quit cold turkey after a heart attack & triple bypass surgery. However, she's one of those people that just LIKES to smoke. She enjoys it & looks forward to it. She quit for years, but you could tell that it bothered her.

So now, she carries 2 cigarettes with her at a time. The craving hits her after meals. She will go outside, take a couple of drags and then

I quit smoking almost 12 years ago. Fortunately I...

2009-07-17T01:15:34.903-04:00

I quit smoking almost 12 years ago. Fortunately I was not physically addicted to nicotine but It was such an ingrained habit to light up in bars that I just had to stop going to bars - for several years - before I could have a drink in a bar w/o "needing" a smoke.

However, I am addicted to soda and it is like crack cocaine or something. I fall off the wagon, but I keep

Giving my second real attempt myself. I was doing...

2009-07-16T18:55:35.309-04:00

Giving my second real attempt myself. I was doing great during the week last week, but the weekend came, UFC 100 came around, beers entered my body and the cigarettes followed.
Time to get back on the train and try again!

Thanks for all the helpful comments!

2009-07-16T18:22:16.342-04:00

Thanks for all the helpful comments!

Sorry to hear, but at least you're TRYING to d...

2009-07-16T16:13:57.897-04:00

Sorry to hear, but at least you're TRYING to do something about it! Much better than a lot of whiners I know that just complain but never want to change. I got mad love for ya still :)

When I quit, I did it at a time when I moved acros...

2009-07-16T14:48:45.327-04:00

When I quit, I did it at a time when I moved across the country, so it was a big change of my daily habit, I wasn't really driving to work (taking metro) and new job that I wanted to make a good impression.

The hardest part like others have said was not the nicotine, it was the smoking itself. The desire after a meal or when I got in the car to light up was very strong.

I quit when i left college, about 6yrs ago. It was...

2009-07-16T13:22:23.335-04:00

I quit when i left college, about 6yrs ago. It was easy, I just stopped smoking.

Nicotine is only in your system for 72hrs, so after three days it is all in your head.

So you either have the willpower to not smoke, or you don't. I didnt have the weakness, have never had a craving, and do not like to be around it now for health reasons.

I have not had a cigarette in about a year and a h...

2009-07-16T09:52:11.276-04:00

I have not had a cigarette in about a year and a half now. It was tough! I still have cravings now and then and my girlfriend just started smoking again after quitting for a year and a half herself. It makes it a lot harder for me to stay "quit".

Best of luck to you!

I quite about nine years ago with the help of Well...

2009-07-16T09:30:09.790-04:00

I quite about nine years ago with the help of Wellbutrin. The drug helped mitigate the cravings, but most of the heavy lifting was done by me: changing your smoking behaviors are the real key to success... and that's damn hard.

Even after nine years I still consider myself a former smoker rather than a non-smoker, a designation I suspect others can understand. I like the way they

I quit a little over 3 years ago after smoking for...

2009-07-16T09:13:42.725-04:00

I quit a little over 3 years ago after smoking for 30 years. It was my 3rd quit attempt. I'd had two other attempts that lasted up to two years. The last time, I used every tool in my arsenal to quit. I used Zyban, started exercising, and make detailed specific plans as to what actions I would take when the urge would strike.

Don't beat yourself up. It's hard. I now 2...

2009-07-16T08:32:39.406-04:00

Don't beat yourself up. It's hard. I now 2 years in and still miss it and want it. Just a lot less. Everyone has to find their reason to quit and then their method. I used the patch for 3 weeks to help with the nicotine but boy oh boy, fighting the habits associated with smoking was the hardest. Still is. But I told myself everytime "I can do this. I control myself". After

Comments on Single Guy Money: Quitting Smoking Update

I had really good success with the commit lozenges...

This is my 2nd try to quit smoking for good. I hav...

I tried to quit smoking twice. And I've been o...

My fiance used to smoke until we started dating. ...

My husband has quit before. And eventually, he'...

I never smoked but my father used to. He used to s...

Don't beat yourself up, and good luck! I smoke...

You may wish to investigate a smoking alternative....

My mom quit cold turkey after a heart attack &...

I quit smoking almost 12 years ago. Fortunately I...

Giving my second real attempt myself. I was doing...

Thanks for all the helpful comments!

Sorry to hear, but at least you're TRYING to d...

When I quit, I did it at a time when I moved acros...

I quit when i left college, about 6yrs ago. It was...

I have not had a cigarette in about a year and a h...

I quite about nine years ago with the help of Well...

I quit a little over 3 years ago after smoking for...

Don't beat yourself up. It's hard. I now 2...