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    Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

    I think I'm finally giving up smoking for good. It's been about a week without one and I avoided temptation to buy a pack at the Valero I stopped by for some drinks, yesterday. I'm only fighting the occasional craving and not the constant "need" for a cigarette now. But maybe I will finally give up smoking. You know, like...for real, this time. This could like, save money and let me live longer and all that stuff people kept telling me constantly.

    The problem isn't giving up, though. It's finding other stuff to do to replace smoking. I'm thinking maybe chewing gum and writing, or working out. Working out is probably a better idea. Non-smokers don't understand how hard that substituting the habit part can be. Smokers and ex-smokers do, though. As crazy as it sounds, I will miss the therapeutic part of smoking. If I could still "smoke" without inhaling a bunch of high-priced, poisonous **** destined to kill me, I'd probably do that. I guess there is, I don't know... maybe Tai Chi or something. Suggestions? Encouragement, maybe? Comments or questions? Snappy remarks? ...Something? Ah, you don't care.
    Last edited by Dallas Alvis II; 04-28-2011, 04:45 AM.
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    #2
    Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

    Good luck, man.

    I keep dragging mine out...just on and on and on.

    I'm down to like 1 cigarette every 2 weeks now? But I just can't seem to kick it completely. It's like, I want to be a smoker without being a smoker...kinda like you said.

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      Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

      It's like I can "inhale" and feel the good things about life and exhale the bad things that happened that day. I am going to miss that part and I'll have find another way to do that without that. I admitted it as a smoker: it was really a crutch but it helped keep me calm and collected. I...well, suppose there is the "e-cigarette"...if I ever feel up to task to driving all the way to Katy, Texas to go and get one. Apparently, that's easier on the lungs than what I've been breathing in. I didn't know you were a smoker, or maybe I just forgot. We have more smokers in the Pavilion than I seem to remember.

      Edit again: Oh, and thanks!
      Last edited by Dallas Alvis II; 04-28-2011, 05:08 AM.
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        Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

        Good luck with quitting~

        I don't know what to recommend as far as substitutes go. I used to use those white candy cigarette "sticks," since I could hold them with my lips like a smoke, or chew on them if I got bored. One of my friends swears that chewing on the ends of cigars helped him, but I never wanted to try that. He kept them around for the smell, and if he wanted to smoke, he only had big stinky cigars.

        Just remember that you're breathing more fresh air now, and saving lots of money. You don't want to go back to a life of being a slave to tiny tobacco rolls.
        Eat Smello.

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          #5
          Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

          GOOD LUCK!!!

          My dad used to be a bigtime chain smoker when he was younger. I wonder if that's why I have heart problems.

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            Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

            I smoke about a pack a day. Sometimes though I might only smoke 5ish a day. I don't really thing I'm addicted to nicotine or anything. I think I'm just addicted to the act of smoking. I have tried other ways of getting nicotine and nothing satisfies my cravings for a cigarette. However, the e-cig thing is something I would love to try, besides being far less harmful, you can smoke them inside restaurants and things! So it's win/win.
            Last edited by American Hero; 04-28-2011, 01:59 PM. Reason: Had spellcheck off. I'm **** without it.
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              Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

              Thanks, guys. Yeah, Hero, I would get the "real-deal" ones (the long-term ones) and not the disposable ones I've heard about if I went that route. I suppose I could try the disposables to see if it might be my thing before I shell out the big bucks on the real deal. I'm seriously considering it, though. Disposable e-cigs seem kind of pointless.

              So far I get the occasional itch for one (happened today outside the Tattoo shop I was waiting around while my bro was getting more ink done. But that's about it. I'm still figiting a lot and pacing the floor sometimes because my hands still don't know what to do. But as far as nicotine goes, I think it's pretty much out of my system.
              Last edited by Dallas Alvis II; 04-30-2011, 08:28 AM.
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              Xiahou Dun: "He says he can't die until you do!"
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                Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

                Originally posted by American Hero View Post
                However, the e-cig thing is something I would love to try, besides being far less harmful, you can smoke them inside restaurants and things! So it's win/win.
                I often wonder whether restaurants would care whether it's a real cigarrette or not, if it still looks like you're smoking.
                "What if like...there was an exact copy of you somewhere, except they're the opposite gender, like you guys could literally have a freaky friday moment and nothing would change. Imagine the best friendship that could be found there."

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                  Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

                  It's not about what it looks like, hopefully they are banned from places because they are harmful. Not because they look so cool. And I have seen people smoking e-cigs inside places were real cigarettes are not allowed.
                  Last edited by American Hero; 05-04-2011, 02:43 AM.
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                    Re: Me vs. Marlboro: The Sequel

                    I'm just saying, some people might just see you smoking those things and automatically assume it's a real cigarrette. Though it's nice to hear that various restaurants are aware that the alternatives exist.
                    "What if like...there was an exact copy of you somewhere, except they're the opposite gender, like you guys could literally have a freaky friday moment and nothing would change. Imagine the best friendship that could be found there."

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