I have just given up on quitting cigarettes...

[robreynolds1234]

I started smoking cigarettes in 2011, I knew it was not right....I was trying to quit it in those early days only...but it wasn't easy...I tried to quit many times but it doesn't happen...maybe I succeed for a couple of days and that's all....it's just not right but I don't think I will ever be able to quit it....I don't know what happens to me if I don't smoke a cigarette once every 3 hours...will it be this sad for me forever? I have tried all kinds of techniques and advices to quit but nothing works....but I make sure I don't smoke more then 7 cigarettes everyday....I always smoke solo, smoke a nice brand, never change my brand, always buy a fresh stock from a trusted store....always smoke in deserted open spaces..

[RainingBlood]

will it be this sad for me forever?

Yes, if you make it that way.

[WishIWasJawBrah]

In the bustling streets of Lahore, Pakistan, lived a man named Ali who had been smoking cigarettes since 2011. Ali was a hardworking man in his mid-thirties, running his own small shop selling spices and herbs. Despite his busy life, he found solace in the puff of a cigarette, especially during the long, stressful days.

However, as the years went by, Ali began to realize the toll smoking was taking on his health. He noticed a persistent cough and shortness of breath, and he knew he needed to make a change. With a deep breath, Ali made the decision to quit smoking for good.

The first few days were the toughest. Ali felt irritable and restless, craving the familiar comfort of a cigarette. He tried to distract himself by staying busy at work and spending time with his family, but the temptation lingered. His friends, who were also smokers, would offer him cigarettes, not understanding his determination to quit.

Despite the challenges, Ali persevered. He started to notice small improvements in his health. His coughing reduced, and he could breathe a little easier. Encouraged by these changes, Ali became even more determined to stay smoke-free.

To help him through the cravings, Ali took up jogging every morning. At first, it was difficult, his lungs protesting the sudden exertion. But with each day, he felt stronger and more energized. He also started eating healthier, replacing his cravings for cigarettes with nutritious snacks.

Months went by, and Ali's transformation was remarkable. His friends and family noticed the positive changes in him, and he was proud of himself for breaking free from the habit that had once controlled him. He knew the journey to quit smoking was a lifelong one, but he was determined to stay on the path of health and wellness.

As Ali looked out at the bustling streets of Lahore, he felt a sense of freedom and accomplishment. He was no longer a slave to cigarettes but a man who had conquered his addiction and was now living a healthier, happier life.

[FoulSmell]

Try men

[EarlA]

One day you will struggle to breathe because you’re dying from lung cancer.

[abdominal69]

i just started using zyn (nicotine pouches) 2 weeks ago.
it's a stimulant and i'm zooming lol.
our culture is superior to cig junkies.

[YUL]

My Grandfather smoked his whole life. I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.'. Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake. He gave it up immediately.

Three years later he died of lung cancer. It was really sad and destroyed me. My mother said to me- 'Don't ever smoke. Please don't put your family through what your Grandfather put us through." I agreed.

At 28, I have never touched a cigarette. I must say, I feel a very slight sense of regret for never having done it, because your post gave me cancer anyway

[crupiea]

You cant do it because you dont deep down want to and really have no good reason to quit.

You might feel like quitting but you can easily talk yourself out of it after a few hours.

One day this will all come together someday. I smoked for years knowing the risks and no one could convince me to quit until one day I just had had enough and that was it. you will get there and then it wont be so hard.

[robreynolds1234]

You cant do it because you dont deep down want to and really have no good reason to quit.

You might feel like quitting but you can easily talk yourself out of it after a few hours.

One day this will all come together someday. I smoked for years knowing the risks and no one could convince me to quit until one day I just had had enough and that was it. you will get there and then it wont be so hard.

Yeah at times it does feel tiring and annoying going through the same pattern of smoking...there was a time I would smoke average of 10 pieces per day, now it's average of 7 pieces per day....sometimes it just tires me down. Hopefully someday I would not feel like smoking at all.

[Archangel_Lost]

That’s something you need to tell yourself and realize: you will NOT feel like that forever, you will be able to deal with stress without cigs, you will be able to fully enjoy life and relax just as much without cigs. If you quit and do get cravings later on, it will not be like what you’re feeling when you quit, it will be like a breeze, like saying a burger sounds good but not feeling that all consuming need for it. Life will absolutely go back to normal after you quit and smoking is not adding anything to your life, even though I know it feels that way when you try to go without.


Anyway, just keep on trying to quit when you have the mind to do so. Most people quit after repeated attempts and then one of those times it just randomly sticks.

[robreynolds1234]

That’s something you need to tell yourself and realize: you will NOT feel like that forever, you will be able to deal with stress without cigs, you will be able to fully enjoy life and relax just as much without cigs. If you quit and do get cravings later on, it will not be like what you’re feeling when you quit, it will be like a breeze, like saying a burger sounds good but not feeling that all consuming need for it. Life will absolutely go back to normal after you quit and smoking is not adding anything to your life, even though I know it feels that way when you try to go without.


Anyway, just keep on trying to quit when you have the mind to do so. Most people quit after repeated attempts and then one of those times it just randomly sticks.

Thanks for advice.

There's this something about cigarettes with every smoker....it's easily available and easy to do...so even if they quit they are back to it again....I might quit today...then after a couple of days it's back to some kind of stress and boredom and I am off to the store to buy it again...

[Mulloway69]

I have a similar story to you OP - I tried quitting tons of times and was actually successful for ranges of 6m, 1y, 2y etc but would always end up going back. One thing that made procrastinate on quitting every time was the withdrawls becasue I always used to go cold turkey.

I tried quitting with mini nic lozenges (4mg) and fuk me it's so fkn easy. I'm at about 5 months and still use the lozenges but honestly this is the easiest it's ever been.

[uhohspaghetteos]

Fuark brah I relate to that so much. I started smoking cigarettes in 2011, I knew it was not right....I was trying to quit it in those early days only...but it wasn't easy...I tried to quit many times but it doesn't happen...maybe I succeed for a couple of days and that's all....it's just not right but I don't think I will ever be able to quit it....I don't know what happens to me if I don't smoke a cigarette once every 3 hours...will it be this sad for me forever? I have tried all kinds of techniques and advices to quit but nothing works....but I make sure I don't smoke more then 7 cigarettes everyday....I always smoke solo, smoke a nice brand, never change my brand, always buy a fresh stock from a trusted store....always smoke in deserted open spaces..