Kicking a bad habit

MathHatingNurse · Jun 1, 2013

Congrats!!!! Quitting smoking is incredibly difficult, so you should definitely be proud. I quit during Med Surg 1 and did well. I started again during the semester break because my job requires long hours, it is from home and smoking kept me awake. I know that is a really lame excuse. I am currently down to half a pack a day from a full pack and hope to quit completely by the time I graduate in August.

missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN · Jun 1, 2013

I'm using Chantix and it does make quitting easier, but not easy. You may want to give it a try

carbon86 · Jun 1, 2013

I quit 16 months ago. I was a pack and a half a day smoker and quit cold turkey. It was a horrible experience and one that I don't ever want to experience again. You just have to commit to it and remember that eventually a month will have passed, and then 6, and then a year. My husband quit at the same time I did (2 pack a day smoker) and the amount of money we have saved has been astronomical. There are way more perks to quitting than continuing the habit.

donk · Jun 1, 2013

I'm going to quit by the end if August. I'm the only smoker in my class and I swear every time anything about smoking comes up everyone turns and looks at me. Yup, awkward haha!

Mrs.Louanna Sidi · Jun 1, 2013

I substituted smoking for popsicles. I haven't smoked in 2 years. I get repulsed by it now. I first tried those e-cigarettes, didn't work. I did pick up a new habit, at least it's not

turning my lungs black or causing inflammation.

Cortney2013 · Jun 1, 2013

I quit smoking almost 4 years ago and my husband did also.. It is extremely hard and I didn't think we would make it without killing each other first but we did and I don't even get bothered by it now...Good luck and I promise it gets better!!

Mewsin · Jun 1, 2013

Ugh I need to quit. I'm also the only smoker in my class. It has actually helped though because I don't smoke at school. I am down to a pack and a half a week I just need to take that plunge and do it. Although I'm thinking when I go back to work this summer I'm going to look into their smoking cessation program.

MathHatingNurse · Jun 1, 2013

I'm using Chantix and it does make quitting easier, but not easy. You may want to give it a try

I think I will talk to my doctor. Years ago back in my early 20s, I did quit using Welbutrin and nicotine-free cigarettes. Since I cannot find that kind of cigarette anymore, I am thinking just some Chantix right after graduation. Again, big congrats!!! That is a huge accomplishment.

Chanduh · Jun 1, 2013

yes! I've been a smoker for about 10 years. I quit a couple years ago for 4 months and since then I fall off the wagon every couple of weeks for a night out or something, but am generally a "non - smoker".... but let's be real, I am still smoking. I'm trying to officially kick the habit before school starts or I know I'll be full blown smoking again in no time. Plus all those long hours at clinicals with no chance for a break - don't want to be "niccin".

missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN · Jun 2, 2013

I did quit using Welbutrin and nicotine-free cigarettes. Since I cannot find that kind of cigarette anymore, I am thinking just some Chantix right after graduation. Again, big congrats!!! That is a huge accomplishment.

My doctor had given me the choice of Welbutrin or Chantix. I had quit years before on Welbutrin, but began smoking again about a year later. Hate myself for that, and I also hate the fact that I started smoking in the first place. Also, you can get the e-cigs nicotine free if that helps at all. :)

Thanks for the kudos, all! I am looking forward to being a healthier person. Grats to all who have successfully quit, and good luck to those thinking about quitting.

amoLucia · Jun 2, 2013

Good for you and good luck as you continue.

I quit cold turkey sooooo may years ago that I don't remember. One of the best things I did for myself.