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I'm 34 and coming up on a year (November 18th). I quit because it was time. I'd like to say it was before my kid was born, but he was a little over a year old. I failed after he was born. I've never smoked near him though..... I did it without the use of aids, but everyone is different. I've "tried" with the gum and stuff before (chantix scares me), but in the end, your mind, body, and soul must be 100 percent committed. Honestly, the gum seemed to drag out the withdrawal issues. I'll take 2 terrible weeks over 5 or 6 bad ones.
In terms of quitting, the first week was terrible. Second week, pretty bad, probably about as bad as the first. Third week was ok. The fourth week going into a month, well you've got a streak going so it drives you. Same with the second month. You don't feel it every day, but the feeling will come out of nowhere. I used the streak as motivation. I pretty much quit golf for the winter because smoking was a big part of my round. I didn't 100% avoid situations where I knew it would be tough, but I knew some would be worse than others.
I did have a bad few day stretch in March where I smoked. It was in Vegas and around some friends who smoked a lot. I admit that I made the conscious decision to smoke and I assumed I could stop again. It was risky. I'm not proud of smoking, but I'm proud that when I boarded the plane and came home I didn't pick it back up.
Today, I rarely feel the need for a smoke and I never partake when I do. I do any activity I want, including golf or going to smoky bars without worry. I played a round 2 weeks ago and got paired up with 3 other guys, all who smoked, one of who dipped at the same time (weird). Grabbing one never even crossed my mind.
Just hang in there. It gets better, as evidenced by everyone's posts. You might gain a little weight. No big deal, just work it right off. You're on your way to becoming an ex addict. That means you will have to consciously making a decision to override your body's impulses. Although it gets better, it never will totally go away. Just be careful not to trade smoking for another addiction. That's what can cause stuff like massive weight gain. You're eliminating an addiction, not subbing it out.
In terms of quitting, the first week was terrible. Second week, pretty bad, probably about as bad as the first. Third week was ok. The fourth week going into a month, well you've got a streak going so it drives you. Same with the second month. You don't feel it every day, but the feeling will come out of nowhere. I used the streak as motivation. I pretty much quit golf for the winter because smoking was a big part of my round. I didn't 100% avoid situations where I knew it would be tough, but I knew some would be worse than others.
I did have a bad few day stretch in March where I smoked. It was in Vegas and around some friends who smoked a lot. I admit that I made the conscious decision to smoke and I assumed I could stop again. It was risky. I'm not proud of smoking, but I'm proud that when I boarded the plane and came home I didn't pick it back up.
Today, I rarely feel the need for a smoke and I never partake when I do. I do any activity I want, including golf or going to smoky bars without worry. I played a round 2 weeks ago and got paired up with 3 other guys, all who smoked, one of who dipped at the same time (weird). Grabbing one never even crossed my mind.
Just hang in there. It gets better, as evidenced by everyone's posts. You might gain a little weight. No big deal, just work it right off. You're on your way to becoming an ex addict. That means you will have to consciously making a decision to override your body's impulses. Although it gets better, it never will totally go away. Just be careful not to trade smoking for another addiction. That's what can cause stuff like massive weight gain. You're eliminating an addiction, not subbing it out.
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