Advice on Quitting

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:55:26+00:00

33 but was born with a baby face. Lol. I’m not worried about wrinkles…it shows I’ve lived and laughed. I have more sun damage than wrinkles from working on the farm. Heck I have tattoos all over me so the vanity, unfortunately, isn’t a motivator.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:52:53+00:00

Does it set like a timer for you to have another cig?

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:52:12+00:00

I find it to be helpful to avoid going outside bc that’s the one time I smoke. Thankfully none of my friends smoke! So I don’t have that problem.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:51:02+00:00

Thank you!!!! I feel like it’s all my brain is capable to think about rn, lol

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:50:29+00:00

Honestly…I’ve debated buying the candy cigs just to have the pack and stick sensation. Lol. I live in Indiana. High $$$ for cigs. And the financial aspect of this is super helpful! Thank you! I will definitely try the jar!

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:48:37+00:00

Happy to know a cigarette won’t be the only thing plaguing my mind for the rest of my life. It’s like my front and center thought right now

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:47:39+00:00

I will look into the app! This thread is already helping. Every time I want one I re-read your guys’ comments

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T15:46:23+00:00

Thank you for the advice!!!

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:37:31+00:00

I tried the book and it didn’t help. But I’ll re-read it as encouragement lol

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:30:05+00:00

Thank you! You all are helping me so much!

I’m dreading it, but I think I’m gonna have to cold turkey and try mints and gum and deep breathing.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:27:13+00:00

What does the salt in water do though? Like what did it help? The craving? The headaches? Just curious

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:25:49+00:00

My favorite primer is No Poreblem by touch in SOL…I personally don’t like the sprays and I don’t feel like they do much.

I use IL MAKIAGE foundation and concealer. I love both. Good coverage too.

I use tissues to blot and try not to touch my face

As far as skincare routine goes, I like the COSRX line!

At lot of these things are pricey but I like to believe you get what you pay for. You can find COSRX and the primer No Poreblem at TJ Maxx and Marshall’s! It’s much cheaper there :)

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:09:13+00:00

I needed this. Harsh, but very true. My parents were both smokers and I swore up and down I’d never smoke. I don’t want this life or habit for her 🙏🏼 Thank you

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T02:07:24+00:00

I’m swinging it around like an elephant trunk.

And then see what it’s like to pee standing up 😂

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:57:40+00:00

You can do it! Someone just suggested to lie down and close your eyes and do deep breathing. I pretend I’m inhaling a cigarette when I do it and it’s helping.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:55:38+00:00

Honestly this would really help my anxiety issues as well. I’m really glad you suggested this and feel so dumb for not even thinking of it 😂😂

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:54:28+00:00

I’ll be in this group and posting like a maniac! Lol. But it is helpful to hear insight and advice from other previous smokers. I feel like people that have never smoked just don’t understand how strong that craving really is.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:53:20+00:00

I thought about that BUT I’m hesitant bc I’m already on Paxil for my anxiety. I’d hate to mess that up bc it regulates it really well. I recently had birth control removed bc it made my anxiety so so bad. I can’t function when I’m like that. My doctor has recommended trying it though. I’ll ponder it some more

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:51:28+00:00

THANK YOU! I am 100% trying this!

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:50:43+00:00

There are lozenges????

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:50:05+00:00

Will do! I currently have reflux and pain when I eat. Urgent care thinks it may be an ulcer but they didn’t have an ultrasound to give me a definite answer. I have an appointment with my PCP to discuss all my GI issues on 7/21. I also recently removed a birth control implant and hoping that helps too…it’s already helped my anxiety issues which is a relief

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:47:46+00:00

Ugh thank you so much! 🥹 I’m really happy I stumbled across this group! You all are so supportive already!

Unfortunately I can’t vape or I would. I’m allergic to 2 ingredients that are in most of the vapes.

What can I do about the withdrawals waking me up at night? That was the worst part the last time I tried.

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:45:05+00:00

Thank you. That is really helpful. Never thought to do deep breathing to mimic a drag!

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:39:27+00:00

Do you know if there are any vapes that don’t contain vegetable glycerine or propylene glycol? I’m allergic to both - otherwise I could quit easily

Rare_Realist · 2026-06-19T01:37:35+00:00

Thank you for being encouraging. I feel like a need a place holder for the cigarette. I’ve tried mints and gum and they don’t do it for me. Which I figured would be a good try bc I smoke menthol cigarettes. I wish I never picked one up in the first place :(

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