Trying to stop smoking.

[canawler]

I'll throw my experiences into this discussion. I chewed snuff and leaf tobacco from age 18 thru 32 and tried to quit several times by tapering off slowly. I always thought I had absolutely no will power and this seemed to be confirmed as quitting never lasted more than a day. I guess I knew I needed to quit but didn't really want to. As has been said previously in this thread, you are either ready to quit or you aren't. When I was ready, I set a date and that was it. After the first two days, it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Whenever I had a craving, it helped to remember that the nicotine was out of my system within a couple of days so anything after that was all in my head. I've been nicotine free since April 1 2001 and I can honestly say that I no longer have any cravings. Anyway, thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

[arrogcow]

So Dragon, how's the not smoking going? I on the other hand, did not quit when I said I would (see earlier post). However, on Jan 13th I decided to try one of those "group" hypnosis sessions. I am now on day 10 without smoking (havent had 1 since noon on the 13th), no patch, gum, drugs etc., and I haven't gained weight. Looking good so far, and I now have $60.00 in my next kilt fund.

Adam