Sharing my experiences, insights and lessons learned on quitting smoking, overcoming depression, addiction and alcoholism and living a happy, sober, and fulfilled life.
We start again because we liked the taste and want to experience it again.
@paulradice353412 сағат бұрын
You have to quit for your self, Then will power will take over 👍
@Des-Laine14 сағат бұрын
I'm going through this. TY for this video. Extreme insomnia.
@user-bu5ye3mr5w17 сағат бұрын
Biggest mistake I ever made, was to quit smoking. I got fat. I gained 140 pounds. I struggled with diets and exercise but they don't work. I went from a slim 135 pounds to a big fat pot belly 275. That's right, I almost made it to 300. I got kicked out of the navy and lost my retirement. I developed the problems with obesity including severe sleep apnea and diabetes. I had to give up running, water skiing, scuba diving and riding my bike. When women laughed and rejected me to my face for being fat, that was it. I went back to 2 packs a day, and I've already lost about 20 pounds. I expect to have to smoke for 2 or 3 years before all my weight finally comes off. If I must choose between being a slim smoker or a fat nonsmoker, then I'll take the slim, any day.
@rafagt3Күн бұрын
I'm from Brazil and have a little English. I'm 20 days without cigarettes, excellent video man.
@Musicology1975Күн бұрын
I am on day 3 now and i can say that i feel better and i feel free which made me want to quit. The freedom from my thoughts telling me all the time i could not do it.👍🤟💯
@tommycoughlan4104Күн бұрын
Ya.. off them 13 days and they make me miserable.. Bless you
@jbs77992 күн бұрын
Hi, Chris glad to see you again. I'm on my day 3 of step 1 nicotine patch therapy. Thank you for your excellent review video. More power to you.
@lukaswalding44583 күн бұрын
I don’t feel to bad but it makes me feel better that others struggle with day 3 so thanks
@greatglidesby33224 күн бұрын
It’s really that bad isn’t it? I’m on my day 3….ive failed at this point so many times!
@InTruthandinSpirit4 күн бұрын
Ouch I don’t think I can make it a month
@user-sr4yu6yh6o5 күн бұрын
I wish I had your strength
@kamo205 күн бұрын
Today is my 3rd day, last days feel nervous, unfocussed. Feels like I need do some physical exercise. Also eating a lot😮
@KarmaBear446 күн бұрын
Thank you. I feel better knowing im not losing my mind. And stress definitely probably the reason because im dealing with alot right now
@KarmaBear446 күн бұрын
I have been clean almost 18 months and still have relapse dreams all to often
@tapashyarasaily48699 күн бұрын
god your initial struggle was hard...and now youre smoke free n you actually look healthier, happier and younger....these videos are so inspiring ...im on day 6 btw. thank you for documenting your journey....its such a hopeful one for me.
@DarkInception10 күн бұрын
I quit vaping in January, about 7 months ago at the time of writing this and have zero interest of going back. I was someone who would vape constantly all day. After a handful of quitting attempts, you just get tired of the cycle. Sick of feeling so dependent on it. I felt like sh-t. Go through the pain of the withdrawal for the last time, so you never have to feel it again. You can do it.
@LindaLundinColoringBooks12 күн бұрын
9 months smoke free. Still lethargic. 😢 I'm still waiting for that energy to come back. How much longer will i be tired before i start feeling "younger", "happier" and more "energetic"?
@LOD5012 күн бұрын
Yes this was me last new years Eve I rushed home bought a box of cigs and a bottle of wine. Just felt so over whelmed by family. I chose to smoke again. Time to get back on the bike now and be better armed to deal with people I find stressful to be around. Thanks for this video.
@LOD5012 күн бұрын
Yes the morning is so hard. I need to change morning routine and fear of no cigarettes again.Went back to smoking a few months ago and smoking worse than ever. Thanks for the tips.
@tetasnuttyworld620313 күн бұрын
Please come back. I, and many more, need you! I stopped smoking for 9 months and now have started back. It doesn't matter what you're going through.. we can all help each other. I hope you are well.
@cinz43713 күн бұрын
Just seeing this now. No need to apologize, Chris -- you are human, and you've gone through a tremendous amount of MASSIVE life changes. While listening to you, I resonated 💯. I would feel very much the same. So glad to see you again, and congratulations on finding your wife, Melissa. Glad she encouraged you to get back to KZread. I think it will help you with your mental health and self-care, because it is allowing you to connect and get it all out of your head. Never giving up on you, Chris! You're not alone in these struggles. You can always just make videos about what you're dealing with. Doesn't have to be about quitting smoking anymore. You have a community here who loves and supports you ❤
@user-bu5ye3mr5w15 күн бұрын
I quit smoking but then I got fat. I went from 135 pounds all the way up to a ponderous 275. That's right, I more than doubled my former body weight. My waist went from a 32 to a 50. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. So I went back to 2 packs a day but you might know, I didn't lose any weight. Now today, I don't dare quit again, or I'm sure to get even fatter.
@grahamstewart61515 күн бұрын
Ended up addicted to lozenges. Smoke free but not nicotine free.
@user-bu5ye3mr5w18 күн бұрын
Four to eleven pounds of weight gain? Mister, that's bull manure. After 36 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight I went from a 32 waist to a 50. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. Had I known I would have gotten fat like this, I would have never quit smoking. I'd go back to smoking, but might only make worse
@tamaramarie199618 күн бұрын
You’re the best !!!
@user-ei7yj1qg8m18 күн бұрын
Omg I can relate to you so so much thankyou
@user-ei7yj1qg8m18 күн бұрын
You are helping me big time wow
@user-bu5ye3mr5w19 күн бұрын
After 36 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. I wish I would have taken my chances on cancer and kept right on smoking
@user-bu5ye3mr5w19 күн бұрын
After 35 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. Today I have all the problems of obesity, including being a borderline diabetic. I wish I would have taken my chances on cancer and kept right on smoking. Ten pounds of weight gain after quitting smoking? Bull manure
@Bianca-qm1jt19 күн бұрын
Hi chis I've found this video very helpful and it's keeping me motivated so I just want to say a big thank you
@thatomoledi638420 күн бұрын
It's my day 3 it's not so bad but I get cravings here and there but I'm motivated by your video to be strong. Thanks a lot🎉
@joaocoelho66320 күн бұрын
Chris, ive reduced a lot of my nicotine intake. I feel way more tingling and needling on chest hands, legs and feet. Is it normal aswell when you drastically reduce your nicotine intake? Thanks and keep it up! 😊
@user-ei7yj1qg8m20 күн бұрын
Omg you are the best person who gets how I feel 7 weeks after quitting
@jodavis65021 күн бұрын
I want to stop so bad
@aprokhozhy22 күн бұрын
Whatever works works
@patdoyle368622 күн бұрын
The best way to give up smoking is to tell nobody your doing so if you fail many times you dont have the added Pressure of thinking your a failure theres no pressure if its only you thats making the decision not to smoke
@vivenneallotey502422 күн бұрын
I have quit now for 5 days and your videos are really helping me on my journey Chris
@smoozerish24 күн бұрын
I have been off all nicotine products 22 days, and I seriously feel like i have fallen off a cliff mentally since i quit. Brain fog, tension headaches, depression and insomnia. It blows my mind to think that nicotine can do this to you. I been told it takes 3 months to really clear it and the cravings out of your system. I'm just praying that my mental health starts to improve after a month. I'm determined to do this.
@pinkspeeder25 күн бұрын
1 month clean from nicotine. Never going back ❤
@shirleyhardy89125 күн бұрын
CHANTIX, NOT CHAMPIX
@shirleyhardy89125 күн бұрын
Also known as VARECLINE
@mireillegagne778125 күн бұрын
Thank you Chris, take care of you too!! You've helped me a lot to quit smoking, your positive attitude is contagious, also we're all human with hights and lows and challenges :)
@nicolegiles103425 күн бұрын
Connect with your inner child. Through a guided meditation. I’ve had to that work first in order to successfully have a good life.
@nicolegiles103425 күн бұрын
Also your complexion is glowing ❤
@nicolegiles103425 күн бұрын
Your so authentic and I love it! I’m so incredibly happy for you. Your videos had helped me to quit nicotine. You deserve to be happy you really do! Your living the dream ❤❤❤❤❤
@danjtomlinson28 күн бұрын
Thanks 💚💚🙏🙏🙏
@smoozerish29 күн бұрын
Culture shock, mate. It's no joke. Moving country is not easy.
@deathadone8829 күн бұрын
"do I hate myself that much" this is really making me think. thanks for this video.
@tapashyarasaily4869Ай бұрын
so true...i used to love my long walks which i havwnt taken in over 2 years now since i became a smoker again....but now im on day 3 of my quit....chris this is one of your best videos.....the bloopers at the end😂
@P-hm4gwАй бұрын
I read one time that more than 90% of individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol are also regular cigarette smokers. I am a career alcoholic. I do not smoke or do drugs. I have never been a smoker.
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We start again because we liked the taste and want to experience it again.
You have to quit for your self, Then will power will take over 👍
I'm going through this. TY for this video. Extreme insomnia.
Biggest mistake I ever made, was to quit smoking. I got fat. I gained 140 pounds. I struggled with diets and exercise but they don't work. I went from a slim 135 pounds to a big fat pot belly 275. That's right, I almost made it to 300. I got kicked out of the navy and lost my retirement. I developed the problems with obesity including severe sleep apnea and diabetes. I had to give up running, water skiing, scuba diving and riding my bike. When women laughed and rejected me to my face for being fat, that was it. I went back to 2 packs a day, and I've already lost about 20 pounds. I expect to have to smoke for 2 or 3 years before all my weight finally comes off. If I must choose between being a slim smoker or a fat nonsmoker, then I'll take the slim, any day.
I'm from Brazil and have a little English. I'm 20 days without cigarettes, excellent video man.
I am on day 3 now and i can say that i feel better and i feel free which made me want to quit. The freedom from my thoughts telling me all the time i could not do it.👍🤟💯
Ya.. off them 13 days and they make me miserable.. Bless you
Hi, Chris glad to see you again. I'm on my day 3 of step 1 nicotine patch therapy. Thank you for your excellent review video. More power to you.
I don’t feel to bad but it makes me feel better that others struggle with day 3 so thanks
It’s really that bad isn’t it? I’m on my day 3….ive failed at this point so many times!
Ouch I don’t think I can make it a month
I wish I had your strength
Today is my 3rd day, last days feel nervous, unfocussed. Feels like I need do some physical exercise. Also eating a lot😮
Thank you. I feel better knowing im not losing my mind. And stress definitely probably the reason because im dealing with alot right now
I have been clean almost 18 months and still have relapse dreams all to often
god your initial struggle was hard...and now youre smoke free n you actually look healthier, happier and younger....these videos are so inspiring ...im on day 6 btw. thank you for documenting your journey....its such a hopeful one for me.
I quit vaping in January, about 7 months ago at the time of writing this and have zero interest of going back. I was someone who would vape constantly all day. After a handful of quitting attempts, you just get tired of the cycle. Sick of feeling so dependent on it. I felt like sh-t. Go through the pain of the withdrawal for the last time, so you never have to feel it again. You can do it.
9 months smoke free. Still lethargic. 😢 I'm still waiting for that energy to come back. How much longer will i be tired before i start feeling "younger", "happier" and more "energetic"?
Yes this was me last new years Eve I rushed home bought a box of cigs and a bottle of wine. Just felt so over whelmed by family. I chose to smoke again. Time to get back on the bike now and be better armed to deal with people I find stressful to be around. Thanks for this video.
Yes the morning is so hard. I need to change morning routine and fear of no cigarettes again.Went back to smoking a few months ago and smoking worse than ever. Thanks for the tips.
Please come back. I, and many more, need you! I stopped smoking for 9 months and now have started back. It doesn't matter what you're going through.. we can all help each other. I hope you are well.
Just seeing this now. No need to apologize, Chris -- you are human, and you've gone through a tremendous amount of MASSIVE life changes. While listening to you, I resonated 💯. I would feel very much the same. So glad to see you again, and congratulations on finding your wife, Melissa. Glad she encouraged you to get back to KZread. I think it will help you with your mental health and self-care, because it is allowing you to connect and get it all out of your head. Never giving up on you, Chris! You're not alone in these struggles. You can always just make videos about what you're dealing with. Doesn't have to be about quitting smoking anymore. You have a community here who loves and supports you ❤
I quit smoking but then I got fat. I went from 135 pounds all the way up to a ponderous 275. That's right, I more than doubled my former body weight. My waist went from a 32 to a 50. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. So I went back to 2 packs a day but you might know, I didn't lose any weight. Now today, I don't dare quit again, or I'm sure to get even fatter.
Ended up addicted to lozenges. Smoke free but not nicotine free.
Four to eleven pounds of weight gain? Mister, that's bull manure. After 36 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight I went from a 32 waist to a 50. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. Had I known I would have gotten fat like this, I would have never quit smoking. I'd go back to smoking, but might only make worse
You’re the best !!!
Omg I can relate to you so so much thankyou
You are helping me big time wow
After 36 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. I wish I would have taken my chances on cancer and kept right on smoking
After 35 years of being a slim and trim 135 pounds, I quit smoking and I ballooned out to a ponderous 275. That's right, I doubled my body weight. I got kicked out of the navy for being obese and I lost my military retirement benefits. I developed severe sleep apnea. Today I have all the problems of obesity, including being a borderline diabetic. I wish I would have taken my chances on cancer and kept right on smoking. Ten pounds of weight gain after quitting smoking? Bull manure
Hi chis I've found this video very helpful and it's keeping me motivated so I just want to say a big thank you
It's my day 3 it's not so bad but I get cravings here and there but I'm motivated by your video to be strong. Thanks a lot🎉
Chris, ive reduced a lot of my nicotine intake. I feel way more tingling and needling on chest hands, legs and feet. Is it normal aswell when you drastically reduce your nicotine intake? Thanks and keep it up! 😊
Omg you are the best person who gets how I feel 7 weeks after quitting
I want to stop so bad
Whatever works works
The best way to give up smoking is to tell nobody your doing so if you fail many times you dont have the added Pressure of thinking your a failure theres no pressure if its only you thats making the decision not to smoke
I have quit now for 5 days and your videos are really helping me on my journey Chris
I have been off all nicotine products 22 days, and I seriously feel like i have fallen off a cliff mentally since i quit. Brain fog, tension headaches, depression and insomnia. It blows my mind to think that nicotine can do this to you. I been told it takes 3 months to really clear it and the cravings out of your system. I'm just praying that my mental health starts to improve after a month. I'm determined to do this.
1 month clean from nicotine. Never going back ❤
CHANTIX, NOT CHAMPIX
Also known as VARECLINE
Thank you Chris, take care of you too!! You've helped me a lot to quit smoking, your positive attitude is contagious, also we're all human with hights and lows and challenges :)
Connect with your inner child. Through a guided meditation. I’ve had to that work first in order to successfully have a good life.
Also your complexion is glowing ❤
Your so authentic and I love it! I’m so incredibly happy for you. Your videos had helped me to quit nicotine. You deserve to be happy you really do! Your living the dream ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks 💚💚🙏🙏🙏
Culture shock, mate. It's no joke. Moving country is not easy.
"do I hate myself that much" this is really making me think. thanks for this video.
so true...i used to love my long walks which i havwnt taken in over 2 years now since i became a smoker again....but now im on day 3 of my quit....chris this is one of your best videos.....the bloopers at the end😂
I read one time that more than 90% of individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol are also regular cigarette smokers. I am a career alcoholic. I do not smoke or do drugs. I have never been a smoker.