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Tobin S.

(10,418 posts) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:23 AM Apr 2012

Thanks everyone who posted in my quit smoking thread

Here it is----> http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018101062

I managed to abstain and I'm feeling better today.

I had my first cigarette when I was 11 and started smoking regularly when I was 16. I'm 39 now. I've tried to quit many times and actually did for a couple of years only to start back up again. I was a 2 pack a day guy, Marlboro Menthol Gold. That equals about $77 a week here in Indiana. Having that money to save is going to be a big help later on down the line. We're working class folks and I really shouldn't be spending that kind of money on something like that.

I've been doing a little reading on smoking. When you first light up, the nicotine gets to into your blood and then to your brain in a matter of seconds. The brain develops nicotine receptors that do like their name suggests and then releases a chemical called dopamine which gives you the boost and the pleasure that tobacco users crave.

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Thanks everyone who posted in my quit smoking thread (Original Post) Tobin S. Apr 2012 OP

I smoked for 21 years, from ages 13 to 34. 6000eliot Apr 2012 #1

I was glad to try and help. Graybeard Apr 2012 #2

Hang in there Tobin . . . Callalily Apr 2012 #3

I quit 3 years ago Mojorabbit Apr 2012 #4

Way to go loyalsister Apr 2012 #5

My dear Tobin... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #6

I had to drop dead before I got the will to quit wain Apr 2012 #7

Good vibes coming at you! ChazInAz Apr 2012 #8

Well done you! polichick Apr 2012 #9

I know its trite but one day at a time friend, one day at a time. You're stronger than this riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #10

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6000eliot

(5,643 posts)

1. I smoked for 21 years, from ages 13 to 34.

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:28 AM

Apr 2012

I was also a 2 pack a day smoker. I quit 18 years ago, and I haven't had a cigarette since. I guess I'm trying to say "you can do it."

Graybeard

(6,996 posts)

2. I was glad to try and help.

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 08:02 AM

Apr 2012

Sometimes threads like that come close to the discouraged diagnosing of problems and giving medical advice. But everyone on your thread just expressed concern and shared their own experiences.

Good luck again.

Callalily

(14,890 posts)

3. Hang in there Tobin . . .

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 08:15 AM

Apr 2012

you know you can do this.

You've received some great encouragement from past smokers . . . draw on their strength.

And to be realistic, saving money is only a small benefit to quitting. We all know that smoking affects the lungs, but also many other organs (too numerous to mention, and rather scary). You're in a new marriage and you have to stay healthy for as long as you can to be able to enjoy the rest of your life, the one that you worked so hard to get.

Again, good luck!

Mojorabbit

(16,020 posts)

4. I quit 3 years ago

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 09:35 AM

Apr 2012

after being a 2 pack a day smoker for 39 years. I am amazed I did it. It can be done! You have my admiration as I know first hand how hard it is to do.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)

5. Way to go

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 09:42 AM

Apr 2012

Your information highlights that it was the perfect drug for the way it was marketed because the intoxication is totally subtle. I quit 15 years ago and it has been quite liberating.
It's not long before you notice the difference in your breathing.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,629 posts)

6. My dear Tobin...

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 10:24 AM

Apr 2012

Unlike everyone else in your thread yesterday, I was never a smoker, though I tried like anything to become one!

ALL my college friends smoked, and I desperately wanted to "belong."

But smoking made me sick, dizzy and nauseous. Finally, I decided this was ridiculous, and I turned away from it...

I am so very glad you're getting away from it too!