weaning & risk ?? - Smoking Cessation Message Board

tiggy44 · 02-29-2008, 03:54 AM

Just wondering... has anyone here weaned themselves off of cigs? if so how long did it take you? You see I used to smoke a pack and a half a day that was about 1 1/2 yrs ago, then went to a pack, then 10 and so now, then left my cigs home, now i only have a smoke when i get home from work, and before bed, sometimes more on weekends. I know this site is for people who have quit and CONGRATS! but I havent quit yet. Also wondering and the answer i always get is... smoking isnt good at all for you--- i know this. But if someone smokes 2 to 3 a day as opposed to someone who smokes 10 or more are the health risks still the same??? Oh good news I have noticed since I have been weaning myself, when i lite up I dont smoke the whole cig!! Good sign for me. Anyway good luck to all!!!

babysister66 · 03-05-2008, 05:27 PM

Congrats. I have smoked a pack to two a day for over 20 years. I am doing the weaning off program myself, as I have tried all the other stuff. Recent health concerns made me decide to really try it. I went to 10 cigs a day for three weeks, and today I am starting 5 a day for three weeks. ( i picked 3 weeks because I heard it took that long to make or break a habit) I have one more cig left for the night, and I am a little nervous, but that just means I have only smoked 4 all day. I must say I am a little jittery but pretty confident. Good luck, and don't be too hard on yourself. Again, congrats!

starissa · 03-06-2008, 06:22 AM

hi there congrats on trying to quit. My BF is doing the same thing. Most of the time hes great just where he normally would smoke is starting to bother him. Not to mention the whole being a grumpy mess lol. I think its a great way to go. For me i have to have help and will be starting the meds next week. gl and never quit quiting