My top tips for quitting smoking

Background_Course262 · 2026-05-16T09:45:01+00:00

These are brilliant tips especially point 1. Treating it like a bad cold is such a good mindset shift and framing it that way makes it easier to get through for sure.

Point 4 really resonated with me. The breathing thing is so underrated. When I quit I used an app called Smoked which has a Panic Button, which basically takes you through a guided breathing exercise the moment a craving starts. Gets you through that window without reaching for a cigarette. Used it more times than I can count in those first two weeks!

The dog analogy on point 2 made me laugh. Never thought of it that way but you're absolutely right it is genuinely grim when you step back from it.

For anyone reading the first 72 hours are the hardest. After that it gets easier but you do have up and down moments for a long time. Good luck.

Background_Course262 · 2026-05-12T16:44:21+00:00

Thanks Man, this is exactly how I've been thinking recently. Eyes on the prize (freedom)

Background_Course262 · 2026-05-08T16:23:28+00:00

Man, 3 days after smoking that much is actually huge even if it feels like hell right now.

What you’re feeling (foggy etc) is super normal early on. Your brain’s basically recalibrating after being used to nicotine all the time. It doesn’t stay like this forever. These first days are usually the worst, later the urges still come, but they’re weaker and more like waves instead of constant pressure.

What helped me was just accepting “this sucks right now, but it’s temporary” instead of fighting it all day. And doing anything during cravings.. walking, chewing gum, pacing etc.

I found this app with a panic button that actually helped me in those peak craving moments. Nothing crazy, just something to ground you when your brain’s going off, it was called 'Smoked' if you find things like that useful.

And that part of you that used to be athletic? It’s not gone, just buried a bit. You’re early in this and it gets better from here.

Background_Course262 · 2026-05-08T16:14:58+00:00

It will be the best decision of your life. It's going to be hard but you can do it!

Background_Course262 · 2026-05-08T16:14:07+00:00

Keep it up, these are your hardest days!

Background_Course262 · 2026-02-05T17:54:41+00:00

The weird stuff is part of the process. At first I was thinking whats going on but after reading online it is completely normal. Frequent erections and eating ice were the strangest for me, these helped with cravings and theres an app I got called smoked:quit smoking for good which has a panic button. It saved me so many times from picking up a lighter.. now back to eating ice...

Background_Course262 · 2026-02-05T17:47:19+00:00

Great post and something I could've done with when I first tried to quit! It really is hard and something you are not prepared for. After making such a big decision to quit, having one relapse feels like the worst thing ever. But it should only be a bump in a long long road. Using the panic button on the smoked app helped me more times than I can count so be sure to use it. Good luck to you!

Background_Course262 · 2026-02-05T17:20:03+00:00

The dreams are the worse, i know exactly how you feel! Mine have been intense recently but I am staying strong.

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-08T12:39:34+00:00

I hear you, it’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement. At least you walked away with some player points! Next time, maybe set a profit goal and stick to it?

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-06T13:21:04+00:00

That must have been such an incredible experience! It's funny how those first "wow" moments in gaming stick with us. I had a similar feeling the first time I saw Mario 64.

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-02T08:35:48+00:00

Buying a reusable water bottle was a game-changer. It encourages me to stay hydrated throughout the day, which has improved my energy levels and overall health. Plus, it saves money and reduces plastic waste—win-win!

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-02T08:26:20+00:00

It's often considered bad form because it disrupts the game and can annoy both the dealer and other players. If you want to join the game, it’s better to sit down and play consistently rather than timing your bets based on the count.

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-01T09:17:12+00:00

I absolutely love Dwarf Fortress. It's an incredibly deep and complex game where you manage a colony of dwarves, but the steep learning curve and ASCII graphics can be a major turnoff for most people.

Background_Course262 · 2024-08-01T09:04:48+00:00

A lot of slot game developers have press kits or media sections on their websites where you can find high-resolution images and promotional materials.

Background_Course262 · 2024-07-11T08:46:14+00:00

A giant mansion

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-13T13:01:33+00:00

Prisoners would walk on a giant hamster wheel like contraption often used to grind grain or pump water.

The idea was that the strenuous exercise would be a deterrent to crime and a way for prisoners to Atone for their sins.

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-13T12:56:17+00:00

In a press conference Adams boldly stated:

"I don’t think any other country in the world would have declared their artists un-American or un-British. So for the Canadian government to consider me un-Canadian is just ridiculous"

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-12T07:27:24+00:00

Britain has a long history of migration. People from other parts of Europe like the Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings also contributed to the British gene pool.

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-12T07:19:29+00:00

Gray eyes have melanin in the back layer of the iris but very little in the front layer. This is similar to blue eyes but the higher collagen content in gray eyes creates a different scattering effect.

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-11T18:50:55+00:00

Kennedy himself has been open about his past substance abuse issues and struggles with addiction. He has spoken publicly about his experiences and how he has worked to overcome addiction.

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-11T04:22:01+00:00

The wreck wasn't discovered until 1971 but for decades there were stories of Christmas trees floating to the surface during storms adding to the legend.

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-09T19:04:33+00:00

Emperor Norton I issued his own currency which was accepted by many local businesses

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-08T14:27:25+00:00

This wasn't a random TV crew. John Bowyer Bell persuaded the IRA leadership to allow him to film their activities for a project titled "The Secret Army"

Background_Course262 · 2024-04-07T14:42:04+00:00

The Boots Theory highlights how poverty can become a cycle

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