quitting addictions

**Bladen** · 10-22-2009, 12:22 AM

do you think that quitting addictions is a good form of being prepared?

or do you think that there will be bigger things to worry about when the time comes?

i saw this same questioned posted on another site and was shocked at the answers.

i myself, quit smoking, drinking, caffeine, soda and changed my diet quite a bit.
i did all of it on the same day 24 days ago.

i gotta say, it was very hard.
i also have to say, its not so bad anymore and im starting to feel pretty darn good.

alot of the reason i did it was because i dont want to be a fat drunk that cant catch his breath if the world decides to go all road warrior on me.

id love to hear what you all think.

**glockcop** · 10-22-2009, 12:32 AM

I think you have bigger fish to fry in a real disaster situation where everything goes to sh*t. At the time I smoked but in the miserable aftermath of rain and blood soaked Hurricaine Katrina I still managed to find dry smokes. Best.

**Sourdough** · 10-22-2009, 02:04 AM

If I can't get my "FIX" of Vanilla Flavored Creamer, There will be death and destruction everywhere.

**your_comforting_company** · 10-22-2009, 07:08 AM

I think being physically prepared is very important. My worst addiction is cigarettes and coffee. I drink on the weekends if someone brings liquor, but not at all during the week. Cigarettes... well, 12 hours without one and my wife won't even speak to me for fear that I will decapitate her with my teeth. Draggin a deer 3/4 mile out of the woods let me know that I REALLY need to quit smoking. It's hard for me to get going in the mornings without coffee, unless I have plenty of time to wake up. It's just my favorite way to start the day, but I could live without it. Sweet tea is another favorite thing of mine, but I could live without it. when the stinky stuff goes flying, I'll have no choice but to quit smoking.
hang on.. i gotta light another one...
aaaah.
I think when the time comes there will be more important things to worry about than cigarettes and coffee and though I'd rather not wait till last minute, I just can't seem to put them down.

congratulation on quitting smoking. very hard to do. You're a better man than I am

I'm glad someone has the strength to change their lifestyle for whatever reason. It seems silly to destroy my health for the sake of something so unimportant, and I really must commend you for taking the very important steps. Now just work a little exercise into your routine and when the SHTF we'll be asking you to join our villages

good post

**Tundrascout** · 10-22-2009, 07:21 AM

Well, if everyone is going to be looting walmart, I'm heading for the nearest hotel house cleaning cart and grabbing boxes of those coffee packets, lol... they pack well and will probably trade well.

**crashdive123** · 10-22-2009, 08:20 AM

It stands to reason that the fewer needs (addictions) that you have, the less you will need to store up on. This will give you more money and space for the essentials.

**BENESSE** · 10-22-2009, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Bladen

do you think that quitting addictions is a good form of being prepared?.

I think it's imperative you start there.

Yeah, you'll have bigger fish to fry WTSHTF so the last thing you want is to be distracted by sht that's not gonna do you any good and in fact can hurt you at a time you can least afford not to be in top condition.
And if nothing hits the fan, the worst that can happen is you'll be healthier and have more money in your pocket.

**Aurelius95** · 10-22-2009, 08:26 AM

I enjoy drinking coffee, and my body will let me know when I don't have any. However, the times when I have given up coffee, I keep the headaches away by drinking plenty of water. If it ever came to it, I would drink my coffee stores until they were gone, and then do without. I'm glad I'm not a smoker.

**Ole WV Coot** · 10-22-2009, 08:32 AM

I quit drinking, smoking and chasing women. The funeral is tomorrow.

**BENESSE** · 10-22-2009, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ole WV Coot

The funeral is tomorrow.

Can I have your knives?

**crashdive123** · 10-22-2009, 08:35 AM

Only if you can find the Beretta.

**Old GI** · 10-22-2009, 08:55 AM

Once upon a time, a young upstart rucksack toter used to line his ruck with Marlboro packs; that's how addicted he was. Quit when I retired (and gained 100 pounds). OK, maybe stopping running 3-5 miles daily may have contributed.

If you contemplate having to quit an addiction during a crisis, do it before. That is not the time to add to your burden. I'll save you the "you should quit now" lecture.

**Pal334** · 10-22-2009, 09:11 AM

I use tobacco (pipe smoker) and drink coffee. Maintain a pretty good pace for 3 miles while jogging. Have had occassion to have to quit both (while in the boonies) for up to 30 days with almost no problems (just a bit more ornery than usual). If I notice a change in fitness, will probably quite. Until then will continue. I doubt that a permanent loss of both would have a significant impact.

**NCO** · 10-22-2009, 09:26 AM

Ah, smoking, I started that when I was in the army... Not quitting now. Though I should. Smokes are darn expensive. 4,20e per 20 smoke pack. L&M...

**finallyME** · 10-22-2009, 10:01 AM

I don't smoke, drink alcohol, or coffee. But, man, sugar is hard to give up. I have given it up many times, so I am a pro at giving it up. At least I don't have any cravings when it isn't around, the problem is when it is.

But, yes, getting rid of any addiction will help in a survival situation or just life in general.

**NCO** · 10-22-2009, 10:19 AM

Oh, drinking indeed.. I'm hungover as we speak! Young and stupid and University student.. bad combination.. Not that I drink too often, maybe once a month. Of course not including the odd sauna beer.. I should actually learn how to make my own sahti.
sahti is ancient finnish beer. Very treacherous stuff. Doesn't go in the head, but in the feet! And tastes like divine piss!

**Old GI** · 10-22-2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by NCO

Oh, drinking indeed.. I'm hungover as we speak! Young and stupid and University student.. bad combination.. Not that I drink too often, maybe once a month. Of course not including the odd sauna beer.. I should actually learn how to make my own sahti.
sahti is ancient finnish beer. Very treacherous stuff. Doesn't go in the head, but in the feet! And tastes like divine piss!

What's this??? College students drinking? That can't be in the US because most are under-age. Of course, I never .......... . Oh you won't believe that anyway. Be careful.

**NCO** · 10-22-2009, 01:11 PM

Nope, Pearl of the North ie. Finland. When you turn eighteen you are an adult (according the law) so, you can drink in bars and such and buy mild alcohol products and tobacco. At age of 21 you can also buy spirits.