> > I'd like to thank everyone here for thier support. It's been about 48 hours so far, and I've already felt like ripping someone's arms off, if it lead to nicotine. Still, the first year is the worst, they tell me.
> >
> > Just out of interest are there any other smokers, or ex-smokers here?
> >
> > winter"Thanks again"mute
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> My dad is, and he is doing so much better now. I am really glad that he stopped. Of course, after he stopped smoking, he started chewing. But he doesn't do that anymore either. So he chews gum, lots and lots of gum, which I also do. And we like the same brand, JuicyFruit. It rocks.
> Anyways...good luck to you bro!

Somebody once told me carrot sticks are a good distraction/replacement when trying to quit. Apparently there's something in them that smokers are usually deficient in, so they're better for you than gum, and some new ex-smokers can even find them mildly addictive. Plus, all those healthy vitamins will build up your strength so you can rip people's arms off better. Hang in there.