Quitting Smoking

[Sir Loin]

So? Angus Cattle Shower, how's things going??
SL

[Silver]

Whatever you do, don't take up Copenhagen as a replacement. I quit cigarettes without too much trouble. A few years later I took up the chew and am now thoroughly hooked. I've quit for up to a year a couple of times, but just can't seem to stay away from it.
One thing about quitting cold turkey; when the craving comes on it might seem like the world is going to end if you don't give in to it. But if you really sit and analyze the craving and wait for it to pass, you'll realize it's actually not life threatening. Take them one at a time, and as time goes on they get easier to deal with.
Biggest problem is really wanting to quit, which is where I fail.

[Angus Cattle Shower]

SL, it has turned into a New Years resolution

Silver, I used to chew almost a tin a day, I quit that cold turkey no problem. I can't even stand the smell of a dip, the only one I can tolerate is Skoal long cut Green Apple. My biggest problem is actually wanting to quit. I'm alright for a few days then say hey I'm doing pretty good, one won't hurt, then two won't hurt and am back at square one. I'm still under five smokes a day (minus drinking) but all I will smoke now is cigars, I haven't bought a cigarette since I started the thread. I have however had one.

I hate those intense cravings, it wasn't so bad in my truck because I enjoyed being in it, going for a back road cruise. But now that's totalled off and I have to drive my little compact (2003 Toyota Echo) which I hate with a passion. Too bad I couldn't get out and do some field work when the cravings come!