Comments | quitsmokingnow2: been smoking for 7mnths, looking to stop

soclr_sounheard in quitsmokingnow2

been smoking for 7mnths, looking to stop

Oct 03, 2009 20:08

~I have been smoking since mid February 2009 (7 months) and I want to stop because I am noticing negative side effects. I can not work out nearly as well as I could before (I used to be a much better runner and excercising is very important to me), my teeth are beginning to get kind of yellow, etc ( Read more... )

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radiostace October 4 2009, 04:28:08 UTC

"It seems to me that since I have not been smoking long I dont really have much of an addiction to nicotine yet and it will mostly be willpower."

That is a big myth; unfortunately, it takes no time at all for your body to become addicted. It's funny how almost every one of us who started knew it was bad for us, but figured "Well, I won't be the one to get addicted." It's funny how it's both an addiction & a habit; I never smoked in my car, and rarely had a craving while driving, unless I was on the road for an hour or 2.

I knew better when I started smoking at 15, I think we all did when we started; for me, it's 22 years later, and I'm still dealing with daily cravings. :(

As for the last question, there is no definitive answer. The sooner a smoker quits, the better. That's the only things that is certain. (hugs)

amethystrse October 4 2009, 14:34:11 UTC

Every cigarette you smoke brings you closer to significant health risks. Your health now doesn't determine the outcome. If someone who never smoked but had been around people who smoke can develop lung cancer... yeah, no amount of smoking is OK ( ... )

soclr_sounheard October 5 2009, 15:54:47 UTC

Thanks!! I actually started coughing a lot right after i started smoking but it has subsided (even tho i know its only my body getting used to the smoking and it will come back eventually)

Im gonna be straight with you guys, i have 2 huge tests this week(im in grad school) and I have been smoking more than ever. I know its a problem but I am so stressed. I want to try to quit when I have a lul between exam cycles but I know I will start again when the next exam cycle comes.

Im thinking about getting some professional help, Im young and I dont want to have to deal with this for years to come..