Posted on 01/26/2007 10:04:33 AM PST by The Raven
Above all else the main difference is the culture of today. Everything is supposed to be easy now. Remember? Hell, they even have pills for guys who...umm, can't function as they used to. What did those guys do when they didn't have those pills to take?
I'd say in those days not many people quit smoking like they do today. Smokes were very inexpensive, people didn't fully appreciate the health hazards, and it was considered normal for people to smoke in public without being treated like some kind of radioactive agent. I've also read that tobacco products weren't as addictive back then because they weren't as 'enhanced' as they are now.
Speaking from a family of nurses...chronic smokers run the risk of setting folks on fire if there is oxygen anywhere near. They are protecting lives. Please don't be so self-centered. Nurses are looking out for the good of ALL...not just YOU.
They are probably welcoming it. The most litigious society on the planet are quitting their marginally dangerous products. They are probably loving this.
Of course they are loving this because due to free trade, the third world are probably smoking like chimneys and getting hooked more than we ever did for a good ol' 50cents per pack without ant threat of lawsuits. lol
You've missed my point altogether...........I had no desire to smoke but they refused to take me at my word.
Same for me. I wasn't going to quit until I found something that would make me WANT to quit, or at least not want to smoke.
And patches and gum weren't it.
I admire those who did it through sheer willpower. Stronger people than I am, I can tell you. That's why I got this stuff.
BTW, today is my quit day. Haven't had a cigarette since last night, and it's been remarkably easy. Occasional split second cravings that go away as quickly as they come up. I'm not sitting around dwelling on it, I'm not antsy, I'm not irritable.
I am pounding the coffee, but I suspect that's because my body is craving a stimulant to replace the nicotine. In fact, I've heard a lot of people say that the Chantix makes them sleepy, especially when they go to the second week, but the fact is, that's also when they quit smoking, and they're bodies are used to having that extra kick that nicotine provides.
BTW, that coffee is good! Thought it would seem pointless without cigarettes, but I've had four cups today (made it half caff) and it seems to taste better than usual.
Well, went off the Chantix half way through the second month. Still haven’t smoked; the cravings are almost completely gone. Eating more, and I have noticed that I have a little more of a temper. Apparently, nicotine mellowed me out quite a bit more than I realized.
But, this has been far easier than I even imagined. Thanks again to all of you who suggested this, and I hope you guys are having as much success as I am.
Good for you !!!
In the mean time-—I got my dentist to quit
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