I smoked 2+ packs a day for 20+ years, until I woke up one day and decided that I was tired of smelling like an ashtray, tired of burning little holes in my expensive Garcia ties, and tired of having my life controlled by a vegetable. I had 1/2 pack stashed in my briefcase, and threw them away. When I got to the office, I threw away the 1/2 pack stashed in my desk drawer. (This was back in the days when people could still smoke in the office) I also threw away the ashtray. That was 23 or 24 years ago, and I haven't lit up since.

I think if you wanna quit, QUIT. Don't fret about it, QUIT. Don't try to "cut down", use patches or gum, QUIT. If you have a stash, THROW IT OUT. Don't try to tell yourself you'll quit when the pack or carton is empty. That's BS....if you can't bring yourself to QUIT NOW, it sure won't happen later.

I'm serious about throwing away whatever smokes you may have laying around. It's very difficult to have the discipline to NOT smoke if there is a pack lying in front of you. It's much easier to overcome the moment if you would have to get in your car and drive someplace to buy some. I'm also assuming that you would have enough pride to NOT BUM any from your friends.

Smoking is purely a mental thing, IMHO.....a "displacement" activity to offset stress. You body will do pretty much what you want it to, once you stop putting nicotine into your system.

I know it may not be easy, but you CAN be stronger than a vegetable.

QUIT....and live longer.

Good luck to all who struggle with this issue��
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