Author Topic: nicotine withdrawls (Read 5858 times)

Stingray · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:02:10 pm »

Interesting about the caffine/ nicotine connection. Could be why my father in law has such a hard time giving up cigarettes. He's a real caffine junkie.

Anyway, hang in there buddy, you can do it.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:09:51 pm »

Goes with the addictive personality many hardcore smokers have... addicted to caffeine, addicted to nicotine... my mother is definitely both. Smokes too much, drinks several large cups of coffee a day. Often uses them both at the same time.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:11:23 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 01:02:10 pm

Interesting about the caffine/ nicotine connection. Could be why my father in law has such a hard time giving up cigarettes. He's a real caffine junkie.

Anyway, hang in there buddy, you can do it.

-S

here's the link I got it from........

no cracks on the URL it was found through google under nicotine withdrawals

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:56:08 pm »

Glad to see that you are still going. I have been watching this thread. Quiting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. You should feel very proud that you are so strong. I however am still a slave to the foggy goddess of ashes. Good luck my man.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2005, 03:42:24 pm »

one thing I am curious about is how bad the cravings are going to get when I try to enjoy a few beers $:-\$

Stingray · « **Reply #45 on:** July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on July 20, 2005, 03:42:24 pm

one thing I am curious about is how bad the cravings are going to get when I try to enjoy a few beers $:-\$

Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2005, 04:57:25 pm »

Now that will be the hardest part. I can smoke a pack while drinking a night. The one and only thing that will save you is the fact that you "don't smoke anymore". You are not taking a break from it. You are removing that part from your life. I mean you could say the same thing if stress gets too high, you had a bad day or It's been awhile and feel you deserve one. Do some pushups or something and don't stuff thy face with food.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:48:27 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm

Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

I was afraid of that..........

looks like I'll have to cut down the beers for a while

Quote from: Clonedsheep on July 20, 2005, 04:57:25 pm

Do some pushups or something and don't stuff thy face with food.

I constantly eat anyway but don't ever gain weight...(I know people hate me for this).....but it's true..

Stingray · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:52:01 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on July 21, 2005, 12:48:27 pm

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm
Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

I was afraid of that..........

looks like I'll have to cut down the beers for a while

If you're serious about quitting, you really should avoid drinking. Almost everyone I've ever known who unsucessfully tried to stop smoking started again while drinking. I know it sucks, but that's pretty much the way it is. I didn't have so much as a beer for months after I quit.

-S

tommy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:55:47 pm »

Quote

If you're serious about quitting, you really should avoid drinking.

Quote

He said he wants to stop smoking not stop living.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:59:49 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 21, 2005, 12:52:01 pm

I didn't have so much as a beer for months after I quit.

-S

sound advice..............

I haven't really drank that much in a while anyway so I'll give them up for while......

then retrain myself to drink without smoking.........

Quote from: tommy on July 21, 2005, 12:55:47 pm

He said he wants to stop smoking not stop living.

well If I want to win this battle I better take the advice of a successfull person......

Stingray · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2005, 01:19:53 pm »

Honestly I don't drink all that much anyway, so avoiding the beer for a while wasn't any big deal for me. However, I've seen it many times. If you're going to backslide, you'll almost certainly do so while drinking.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #52 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:13:33 pm »

****UPDATE********

still going strong........

since I cut my caffine intake down I havn't been as miserable......

anyone else who is going to quit I highly suggest cutting down on the caffine.... It almost broke me...........

DarkKobold · « **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:15:44 pm »

I don't have a good day unless I have two 20oz Pepsis. I can't tell if it is a physical addiction to the sugar + caffiene, or just the mental addiction to the double rush, i.e. sugar hits first, followed by the caffiene. I've tried kicking the habit.

IT DOESN'T WORK!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:21:26 pm »

I really had to cut down my caffine if I wanted to kick the smokes......

DrewKaree · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:47:33 pm »

The sugar definitely adds to the effects of soda. I can drink 2 cups of coffee and have less of an effect than a bottle of Dew. I can drink coffee and not have it keep me awake until 5-6-ish, but if I have a Coke or a Dew after 2, I notice I'm wired later

ChadTower · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:48:49 pm »

Note to self: Don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two.

Stingray · « **Reply #57 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:49:24 pm »

I am totally addicted to Mt. Dew. I have to have a couple every morning or I'm non-functional. I'd try to quit but I don't want to.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #58 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm »

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Stingray · « **Reply #59 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:54:50 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Oh sure you'll let me say it once for free just to get a taste, but next time it will cost me. Before you know it I'll be saying it every day.

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #60 on:** July 22, 2005, 04:10:20 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Dude, quit it! I can't stop it now!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #61 on:** July 22, 2005, 05:47:51 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two.

Stingray · « **Reply #62 on:** July 26, 2005, 09:33:27 am »

As loathe as I am to drag a thread back on topic, I have to ask how the nic-fits have been treating you lately.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #63 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:27:51 pm »

They have been getting much easier to deal with

I had a few moments today where I really craved one, but I let them pass by.......

I'm still going strong........ no smokes for me..........

thanks for asking...........

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #64 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:51:54 pm »

So how are the lungs feeling? No tightness in the chest when you wake up anymore? I remember hacking up scary things. Your doing great man. Good work.

Havok · « **Reply #65 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:53:33 pm »

Congrats on quitting so far - in the immortal words or Rob Schneider... You can do it! (read with a cajun accent).

P.S. Check my sig...

ChadTower · « **Reply #66 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:58:01 pm »

Cut his ---smurfing--- head off!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #67 on:** July 26, 2005, 02:01:13 pm »

Quote from: Clonedsheep on July 26, 2005, 01:51:54 pm

So how are the lungs feeling? No tightness in the chest when you wake up anymore? I remember hacking up scary things. Your doing great man. Good work.

I do find myself wanting more fresh air now while driving......

Insted of using the AC i've been running with the windows down......

tommy · « **Reply #68 on:** July 26, 2005, 02:55:10 pm »

If you keep this up very soon the very thought of a ciggy will make you sick and wonder why the hell you ever smoked in the first place.

Keep it up.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #69 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:03:26 pm »

I've often wondered why in the hell I started way before I decided I needed to quit..........

tommy · « **Reply #70 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:09:02 pm »

Unfortunatly for me and people around me i still smoke, but i enjoy it and am not ready to quit.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #71 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:28:27 pm »

only you can tell yourself when your ready...........

And I decided that it was time to quit be owned by the ciggs......

missioncontrol · « **Reply #72 on:** August 06, 2005, 09:50:48 pm »

update

still going strong.............

had quite a few beers ealier and didin't really have any cravings....

The funny thing is that when we came home today and checked the mail Marlboro had sent me a deck of cards for my birthday. THe wife thought it was funny and so did I.........

Tailgunner · « **Reply #73 on:** August 06, 2005, 11:00:11 pm »

Glad to hear it. Only time I seriously tried quitting I lasted about three months. I found the nicotine withdrawals weren't too bad, but by the three month mark the psychological addiction was seriously kicking ---my bottom---. I noticed absolutely everyone who was smoking, and it only served to remind me that i wanted a smoke and couldn't have one. Bottom line was I wanted to smoke, and forcing myself not to was pushing me into going postal.

That was '92, I've smoked since '79. I'll be 40 in 9 days, and my doctor has advised me to give up the habit if I want to see 50. I really don't want to, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not quite ready for that dirt nap yet and I'm going to quit.

Scott84 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 07, 2005, 01:26:12 am »

I never started smoking because i weighed the pros and cons.

PRO - NONE

CON - Health, Smell, Appearance, Parents Kicking Me Out of the House

Seriously, i dated a girl who smoked and it was like kissing an ashtray. It was GROSS.

When you quit. Take that money and have it automatically subtracted from your bank account into a high interest savings account. You could have a nice retirement fund, take a nice vacation, pay for your kids to go to college. You can do amazing things with it.

Bones · « **Reply #75 on:** August 07, 2005, 02:49:41 am »

Well done mate.

One day last week I picked up an empty pack of smokes and didn't realise until I got to work. After 3 hours I was going crazy and ended up having to go get a pack. Proved to me just how hard it will be to give up when my time comes.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #76 on:** August 07, 2005, 11:21:55 am »

Quote from: Tailgunner on August 06, 2005, 11:00:11 pm

That was '92, I've smoked since '79. I'll be 40 in 9 days, and my doctor has advised me to give up the habit if I want to see 50. I really don't want to, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not quite ready for that dirt nap yet and I'm going to quit.

Stingray · « **Reply #77 on:** August 08, 2005, 08:48:39 am »

So you're still off the coffin nails?

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #78 on:** August 08, 2005, 09:08:29 am »

Quote from: Stingray on August 08, 2005, 08:48:39 am

So you're still off the coffin nails?

-S

yep

Stingray · « **Reply #79 on:** August 08, 2005, 09:09:55 am »

Good deal. After three weeks I'd bet that the worst of it is over.

-S


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