posted May 18, 2008 04:22 PM         

I know, not a weakness... but i still won't do it, so I am just trying to not make excuses for myself to go smoke again, that's all.

It aint going to happen!

posted May 19, 2008 07:24 AM         

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Do NOT ever think that smoking is a WEAKNESS. It is NOT. It is an ADDICTION. Tobacco is a physically addictive substance, just like alcohol. Addiction is a DISEASE, not a weakness. In no way, however, does this (calling it a disease and not a weakness) absolve you of any responsibility for the care of your disease. Diseases *can* be put into permanent remission.

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Yay that girl!! Spot on Zala.
The tobacco companies want you to be addicted and they've put every weapon in their arsenal into keeping you that way.
You are NOT weak.

I gave up 4 and a half months ago and it's going to stay that way.

My source of willpower? I'm not going to be any corporation's b!tch. Also because a friend of mine really helped and I think about him whenever I wobble, because I don't want to let him down. He showed faith in me when I needed it.

posted May 20, 2008 11:07 AM         

If one cannot exercise much or at all some days, and is allergic to most herbs, and or has tried the herbs with other horrible side effects....
well willpower is the only thing that works.

Or becoming disgusted with paying $40 and up for a carton.

posted May 21, 2008 11:39 PM         

How are you holding up?

posted May 22, 2008 02:23 AM         

Yes, it is getting much better and I noticed that my skin is looking better too.The other thing is that I cannot stand the smell of smoke either anymore. It was hard at first but it's much easier now

You still going strong - GOOD !!
Keep me informed.

posted May 22, 2008 08:16 AM         

And mention that I also quitted smoking, to be more precise 5 months ago.
I remember I started smoking in highschool Then as the years passed I continue just as an habit and the addiction settled. I tried quitting a few times- but to be truthful I was like: "ok, I'm quitting"- but then somethig would happen and I was like "what the hell". I think I was not really convinced of wanting to do it.

The serious decision to quit smoking is one of the best I've taken in my whole life!. I just thought- "I don't want this in my life anymore". And it's been 5 months, and I'm super happy, I don't even feel the need of smoking one.
Like some of you also mentioned, I can not even smell the smoke of other's cigarettes! I have friends (and even my bf) smokes, and I'm always asking them no to do it near me, because it really make me nauseas.

Just wanted to share all this and remember that it's a big step the only thought of "wanting to quit"- so don't be upset if you fall in the temptation, just got up and start a new day with the same thought and energy. It's an every-day fight.

posted May 24, 2008 08:19 AM         

remember, there is nothing like quitting gradually. u have to kick the butt in one go. i was really sick of cigis. i would have the first one of the day out of habit. and then the remaining 6 or 7 would just happen. it used to drain me down physically and mentally. even while on a hill station i wouldnt feel the thin cool air in my nostrils anymore. now, things have completely changed.

i feel a certain amount of self confidence. i feel i have the ability to exert my self in the right direction. and this has shown its results.

i smoked only for like 20 months. but i had become a chain smoker. add to it my depressive mind set and my lack of active life. i used to get a miserable feeling at the end of the day.

smoke free lifestyle is very good. and u have to realize this fact inorder to take the first step. also u need to be patient for the first couple of days with ur mind as it would not let u be in peace. try to quit during holidays. so that u can confine urself in ur home and not go and buy cigis. offcourse u got to get rid of the stock at home. and please done lend it to someone else. trash it and save someone from inhaling cancer.

remember there are people who dont have money to cure cancer, and so there is no point wasting money to buy cancer.

there are many work arounds like some chewing gums and artifical cigs etc... but nothing like being mentaly strong and saying 'NO'. after a couple of days with this attitude, u get an entirely differnt HIGH.

one practical tip, if u smoke in a group, try to be away from that group during their smoking periods.

posted May 24, 2008 08:26 AM         

usually when i desire something a lot it generally happens. its especially true with things. these days i am cometemplating about dad getting me an apple mac notebook and an iphone with it comes to india. lets see if it works. sag luck i guess. hehe.

posted May 26, 2008 05:31 AM         

Unmoved, how you doing?