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Noden Vorpalstar
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Posted - 2006.05.02 15:56:00 -
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First of all congratulations on having the intestinal fortitude to actually quit smoking.
Remember your first few weeks will be the worst ones so start by occupying your time and staying as busy as you can. Do this by spending extra time with your favorite hobbies. Drink water at least 6 ounces a day. Snack between meals on healthy foods, avoid junkfoods, and softdrinks. Finally start excercising even 30 minute a day is well worth it. If you already do then good job.
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.02 16:06:00 -
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 Originally by: Noden Vorpalstar
First of all congratulations on having the intestinal fortitude to actually quit smoking.
Remember your first few weeks will be the worst ones so start by occupying your time and staying as busy as you can. Do this by spending extra time with your favorite hobbies. Drink water at least 6 ounces a day. Snack between meals on healthy foods, avoid junkfoods, and softdrinks. Finally start excercising even 30 minute a day is well worth it. If you already do then good job.
I agreed with all u say, but im a bit of a stuborn person, and if i get food that i dont like very much, i know i will not eat it :P so i asked my mom to buy some "junk food" (chocolate cookies, and stuff like that) at least for the first few weeks untill i loose this stupid desire of smoking... 27 hours so far
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.02 16:11:00 -
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Feeling a bit dizzy and chest pulling in or out or whatever (strange) 
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voogru
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Posted - 2006.05.02 16:53:00 -
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It's easy to quit smoking.
Just don't start smoking to begin with 
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Finix Jaeger
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Posted - 2006.05.02 17:11:00 -
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Good luck with that Benthor
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Galk
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Posted - 2006.05.02 17:28:00 -
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Yeah well, i did that overnight thing, lasted 7 years.
Ahh well back to 30 a day average again.
Advice, don't think about it, 2-3 months later, you won't think about it.
Thats if you realy want to give up mind, i just can't have a drink without a****, the combination of the two is just bliss for some reason.
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.02 18:01:00 -
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Thk u for all the support guys :D
Originally by: Galk
(...)i just can't have a drink without a cig, the combination of the two is just bliss for some reason.
/signed..
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Finraer
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Posted - 2006.05.02 18:04:00 -
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Good luck mate and good on you for deciding to try and quit.
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croxis
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Posted - 2006.05.02 18:45:00 -
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For those geeks like me who like to know whats going on:
Nerves use electrical signals to fire a signal along to the next cell, however there is a gap between nerve cells (called a synapse) which the electric pulse can't cross. What nerve cells do when a pulse reaches the end of the line the nerve cell releases chemicals known as neurotransmitters. On the surface of the other nerve cell are receptor proteins. When enough neurotransmitters attach to enough receptor proteins the next cell fires, and so on. One of these neurotransmitters that makes us feel good is dopamine.
Nicotine is chemically similar enough to dopamine where these receptor proteins can't tell the difference, and nicotine binds to them. So with the first few cigarettes the brain reacts as if it is flooded with dopamine, which is why many people feel a rush with their first few cigs. However the brain wants to have normal function and will begin reducing its own dopamine production until normal function is restored. This process happens very fast, about 24-96 hours. Take away the nicotine intake and the brain tries to find other sources: Dopamine is produced by eating, working out, sex, drinking, and other things like that.
Dopamine naturally decays in the brain, otherwise it would build up and we would die in a violent orgasm as babies playing with their feet. An unknown chemical (or combination of chemicals) lengthens the decay rate, so more dopamine stayed around longer (the brains also normalizes for this). This is why people smoke after eating, drinking, and sex because it increases the duration and intensity of the feeling.
Here is the sucky part. It dakes the brain only 1-3 days to reduce dopamine production for increased nicotine intake. It takes an average of four weeks to normalize back. Its hard. Its tough, but it is doable and it does get easier after the first couple of weeks. And like someone above said, most people 'quit' 4-5 times before they smoke their last one for good. Wish you luck
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.02 20:29:00 -
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Originally by: croxis
For those geeks like me who like to know whats going on:
Nerves use electrical signals to fire a signal along to the next cell, however there is a gap between nerve cells (called a synapse) which the electric pulse can't cross. What nerve cells do when a pulse reaches the end of the line the nerve cell releases chemicals known as neurotransmitters. On the surface of the other nerve cell are receptor proteins. When enough neurotransmitters attach to enough receptor proteins the next cell fires, and so on. One of these neurotransmitters that makes us feel good is dopamine.
Nicotine is chemically similar enough to dopamine where these receptor proteins can't tell the difference, and nicotine binds to them. So with the first few cigarettes the brain reacts as if it is flooded with dopamine, which is why many people feel a rush with their first few cigs. However the brain wants to have normal function and will begin reducing its own dopamine production until normal function is restored. This process happens very fast, about 24-96 hours. Take away the nicotine intake and the brain tries to find other sources: Dopamine is produced by eating, working out, sex, drinking, and other things like that.
Dopamine naturally decays in the brain, otherwise it would build up and we would die in a violent orgasm as babies playing with their feet. An unknown chemical (or combination of chemicals) lengthens the decay rate, so more dopamine stayed around longer (the brains also normalizes for this). This is why people smoke after eating, drinking, and sex because it increases the duration and intensity of the feeling.
Here is the sucky part. It dakes the brain only 1-3 days to reduce dopamine production for increased nicotine intake. It takes an average of four weeks to normalize back. Its hard. Its tough, but it is doable and it does get easier after the first couple of weeks. And like someone above said, most people 'quit' 4-5 times before they smoke their last one for good. Wish you luck
Had no idea about that :D that was a very interesting science lession, and explains why im so hungry and some times my head feels "funny" ...
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Chaoswynd
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Posted - 2006.05.02 21:49:00 -
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Heh, I'd been smoking for almost 14 years when I decided to just stop all of a sudden. Course, waking up for the past 6 months with a hacking cough might have had something to do with it.
You'll probably find that you're going to eat. A lot. Seriously. I went from 132lbs to 166lbs in about a year after I quit.
Talking to oneself also seemed to help, especially when feeling a bit frantic. Laughing at oneself once you realize you've been carrying on a debate with yourself also helped.
In the long run though, I'd say the only thing that will really help you is sheer stubborn refusal to give up on something once you've made up your mind. That and a strong desire to breathe again.
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.03 08:43:00 -
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almost 48 hours have passed and havent touched a cigarete :D place your bets!! 
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Jenny Spitfire
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Posted - 2006.05.03 08:51:00 -
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Gone mad yet? 
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.03 08:53:00 -
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Originally by: Jenny Spitfire
Gone mad yet?
Not yet.. not yet.. :D feeling quite well to be true.. some times with the desire to pull a cigarrete but, not dying for it :P
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Jin Jemai
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:16:00 -
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One thing you'll love, is that after a month, you'll notice that you'll have a TON of energy just dying to be spent. When I quit for half a year a while back, after a month I couldnt believe the amount of energy I had, I was taking walks, couldnt stand to sit around too much, and had a much better sex life
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:37:00 -
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Edited by: Brother Benthor on 03/05/2006 11:37:30
Originally by: Jin Jemai
One thing you'll love, is that after a month, you'll notice that you'll have a TON of energy just dying to be spent. When I quit for half a year a while back, after a month I couldnt believe the amount of energy I had, I was taking walks, couldnt stand to sit around too much, and had a much better sex life
thats great news :D what about my p0rn life!??? will it get better? faster p0rn!?
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Waragha
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:38:00 -
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Greif miners in lowsec :-)
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Tajidan
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:41:00 -
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yo brother bentor, lets go smoke one in the park 
hehe, no serious, i smoke too and started it out of boredom (the most retarded reason i think) and my quitting day is coming closer every day, so wish ya the best
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:50:00 -
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eheh tajidan, its only the first days that are hard :) and all this support has been helping me a lot :D thk u guys (47 Hours :D PLACE YOUR BETS ehehehe)
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d'hofren
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Posted - 2006.05.03 11:55:00 -
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The first 48 hours are the toughest ones. Your next battle will be having a few beers at home and not reaching for the ciggys. I strongly suggest you throw out any ciggs you have in the house, it's a lot easier to resist temptation if smoking entails going out to buy a new pack.
Also;
Try working out how much money you spend on smoking in a week, month and year. Budget on sepnding at least half what you have saved so far at the end of the first clear month. It should be a nice little "well done" gift to yourself so make sure it's something you want but really can't justify spending money on.
Steer clear of smoking friends in drinking situations, try a few non smoking bars with non smoking pals for the first few weeks. Just call your friends and explain that they are welcome to pop over to see you at home, but you don't trust yourself to resist the evil****s when smashed out of your skull.
Drink green tea when ever you want a ciggy. It works well as a habit replacement and is relatively good for you.
If you do find yourself smokin when drunk, try buying a cigar from the bar rather than a pack of cigs. That way you don't wake up with half a pack of****s in your jacket the next morning.
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Logan Xerxes
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Posted - 2006.05.03 12:03:00 -
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Originally by: Brother Benthor
Feeling a bit dizzy and chest pulling in or out or whatever (strange)
That is your ability to breathe propper coming back :P (albiet, to a miniscule amount)
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Pehova Mindtriq
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Posted - 2006.05.03 13:09:00 -
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I managed to stop smoking and here are some tips for you:
1. It's always good to quit with someone. I did it with my girlfriend and it worked on so many leveles. For me it was a competition, I was set on lasting longer than her and I did
2. Avoid alcohol. At least in the beginning because you feel the urge to smoke when you drink and if you get drunk you just don't give a **** about cancer and stuff like that
3. Throw away lighters, ashtrays and everything you use when smoking just to make it harder to start again.
4. And this tip is abit odd but I heard it worked for others. When you feel like you really need a smoke, brush your teeth then. No science behind this but if it doesn't work you still get a fresh breath
When i stopped smoking the first days was not the hardest because your will was strong and you hadn't really suffered that long from the abstinence. The hardest was the period between 2-5 weeks after I stopped because then it started to get to me. I think it's like that for many because I hear more often that people fail after a few weeks rather than just a few days.
Oh and one more thing. I felt like life would be less fun without ciggarettes for some reason. Think it was because the social thing that comes with smoking. Anyways life isn't less fun now than it was when i smoked.
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Lardarz B'stard
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Posted - 2006.05.03 18:08:00 -
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I have smoked 30 a day for 12 years.
If BB manages to quit, I am also going to.
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.03 18:15:00 -
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Advice: Always have something around that can absorb a punch without breaking. Sometimes all you need to do is beat the crap out of an inanimate object to satisfy a craving.
Good luck.
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.03 18:17:00 -
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Originally by: d'hofren
The first 48 hours are the toughest ones. Your next battle will be having a few beers at home and not reaching for the ciggys. I strongly suggest you throw out any ciggs you have in the house, it's a lot easier to resist temptation if smoking entails going out to buy a new pack.
Also;
Try working out how much money you spend on smoking in a week, month and year. Budget on sepnding at least half what you have saved so far at the end of the first clear month. It should be a nice little "well done" gift to yourself so make sure it's something you want but really can't justify spending money on.
Steer clear of smoking friends in drinking situations, try a few non smoking bars with non smoking pals for the first few weeks. Just call your friends and explain that they are welcome to pop over to see you at home, but you don't trust yourself to resist the evil****s when smashed out of your skull.
Drink green tea when ever you want a ciggy. It works well as a habit replacement and is relatively good for you.
If you do find yourself smokin when drunk, try buying a cigar from the bar rather than a pack of cigs. That way you don't wake up with half a pack of****s in your jacket the next morning.
I made the economical thinking of my decision i will be saving 90-100 euros a month (not counting nights that i go out that i bust 2 packs day).
Staying away from smoking friends is hard cause i dont know many that dont smoke :P
The green tea idea seems a very good idea :) and will never again buy a pack, if i want to smoke one, i will do just as u told me :D ask some one to give me one.
Originally by: Logan Xerxes
Originally by: Brother Benthor
Feeling a bit dizzy and chest pulling in or out or whatever (strange)
That is your ability to breathe propper coming back :P (albiet, to a miniscule amount)
Still caughing like a dog :P my system is taking all the crap i did in the past 6 years out eheheh
Originally by: Pehova Mindtriq
I managed to stop smoking and here are some tips for you:
1. It's always good to quit with someone. I did it with my girlfriend and it worked on so many leveles. For me it was a competition, I was set on lasting longer than her and I did
2. Avoid alcohol. At least in the beginning because you feel the urge to smoke when you drink and if you get drunk you just don't give a **** about cancer and stuff like that
3. Throw away lighters, ashtrays and everything you use when smoking just to make it harder to start again.
4. And this tip is abit odd but I heard it worked for others. When you feel like you really need a smoke, brush your teeth then. No science behind this but if it doesn't work you still get a fresh breath
When i stopped smoking the first days was not the hardest because your will was strong and you hadn't really suffered that long from the abstinence. The hardest was the period between 2-5 weeks after I stopped because then it started to get to me. I think it's like that for many because I hear more often that people fail after a few weeks rather than just a few days.
Oh and one more thing. I felt like life would be less fun without ciggarettes for some reason. Think it was because the social thing that comes with smoking. Anyways life isn't less fun now than it was when i smoked.
1. non of my friends what to quit, but they are suporting me
2. / signed there .. i tryied :P and poor it out
3. not trowing anything away for one reason (i have 2 pack of cigarretes right under my monitor) to have enough force of will not to touch it again, this quiting is for good.
4. will try that :) specially after i mean where i fell the need the most
5. i must say social smoking was one of my weekest points last time i quited for 6 month... but wont be this time i insure u :)
Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
I have smoked 30 a day for 12 years.
If BB manages to quit, I am also going to.
So, better start now! :)
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.05.03 19:05:00 -
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My dad said the hardest period was after a few months, when he started to have dreams about smoking cigarettes.
Make sure you dont end up like him - he smokes 3-8 cigars a day now :P
Me, I aint quitting quite yet... ive quit a lot of "other" stuff, so im still feeling pretty good in that sense :)
GL man :D
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Posted - 2006.05.03 19:12:00 -
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Edited by: Lardarz B''stard on 03/05/2006 19:12:17
Originally by: Brother Benthor
Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
I have smoked 30 a day for 12 years.
If BB manages to quit, I am also going to.
Last time I tried I lasted a week.
Give us an update in a week.
Good luck.
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Brother Benthor
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Posted - 2006.05.03 19:33:00 -
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Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
Edited by: Lardarz B''stard on 03/05/2006 19:12:17
Originally by: Brother Benthor
Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
I have smoked 30 a day for 12 years.
If BB manages to quit, I am also going to.
Last time I tried I lasted a week.
Give us an update in a week.
Good luck.
ok, will do. ..and hope you keep your promise :)
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JoKane
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Posted - 2006.05.03 19:41:00 -
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Check out this book. Its apparently really good and have helped lots of ppl quit smoking.
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croxis
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Posted - 2006.05.03 20:49:00 -
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One idea I read is to get a large clear jar, and put in the money you would have spent on cigs for that day into the jar (this idea prolly a bit more out of date as people use plastic to buy everything). That way you can SEE how much money you are saving, and after a month, go buy yourself something fun!
Like a few more months on EvE
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