I QUIT SMOKING , YOU CAN TOO. I QUIT SEPT 27, 2012, SUPPORT EACH OTHER HERE | |
Gratia Plena User ID: 1220977 United States 10/22/2012 05:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Congrats! I quit the 1st part of Sept. after having to be in the Hosp. for a week because I couldnt breathe. I started smoking a lot after I found my 18 yr old son dead. My other children are very happy I stopped. You have all of my support! Keep it up! Although, if I find out the world REALLY IS going to end on Dec. 21, well. I am smoking! LOL Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1397085 Huge congratulations to you. I smoked as a teen and quit in my early 20s. Then when I lost my mom unexpectedly a few years later, I started up again. Proud to say I haven't had one since the 1st part of September as well. Condolences on your loss. I truly can't imagine. For me, I felt like there was some acceptance of my loss that came along with quitting, since my smoking was tied to a death the way your increase in smoking was. You are STRONG and I know you can stick with it. And I'm with you... I'm lighting up if we know for sure a huge asteroid is coming to kill us all or something! LOL Seriously though. Congrats to you and all who have managed to kill the beast. It is so hard, but it truly is worth it. Tell your brain you are smarter than it is. This is what I was hoping this thread would develop into, support and comfort to others. Thanks. I am sending green karma to you. Aw, thank you, Desert Fox! Back at ya! Great thread! |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/22/2012 06:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Congrats! I quit the 1st part of Sept. after having to be in the Hosp. for a week because I couldnt breathe. I started smoking a lot after I found my 18 yr old son dead. My other children are very happy I stopped. You have all of my support! Keep it up! Although, if I find out the world REALLY IS going to end on Dec. 21, well. I am smoking! LOL Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1397085 Huge congratulations to you. I smoked as a teen and quit in my early 20s. Then when I lost my mom unexpectedly a few years later, I started up again. Proud to say I haven't had one since the 1st part of September as well. Condolences on your loss. I truly can't imagine. For me, I felt like there was some acceptance of my loss that came along with quitting, since my smoking was tied to a death the way your increase in smoking was. You are STRONG and I know you can stick with it. And I'm with you... I'm lighting up if we know for sure a huge asteroid is coming to kill us all or something! LOL Seriously though. Congrats to you and all who have managed to kill the beast. It is so hard, but it truly is worth it. Tell your brain you are smarter than it is. This is what I was hoping this thread would develop into, support and comfort to others. Thanks. I am sending green karma to you. Aw, thank you, Desert Fox! Back at ya! Great thread! Come back and visit often. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
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Primordial User ID: 21778531 United States 10/22/2012 07:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After 20 years I quit on Aug 1st. Cold turkey, you have be ready to do it. A great app that helped me along is called cessation nation, keeps track of how much money you've saved, how many smokes you would have smoked, you health regineration, its awesome..i highly recommend it! Btw: I quit Aug 1st Its been 81 days and 19 hrs I have saved $561.39 I WOULD have smoked 1,636.44 cigarettes!! get the app its like XBOX achievements Gives you something to work for! :) Good luck to anyone ready to quit! After the first two weeks it is not bad AT ALL! then you spend the next couple weeks after that just trying to shake the bad habits and triggers ie: coffee, after sex, etc. The most important thing:: do it when YOU are ready. I turned it off like a light switch! |
Primordial User ID: 21778531 United States 10/22/2012 07:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | BTW Here is the app!! [link to www.androidpit.com] Not sure if Apple has a version or not! Last Edited by Primordial on 10/22/2012 07:47 PM |
eve incognito User ID: 25954406 Bosnia and Herzegovina 10/22/2012 07:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | he's got a point there, yet, every time, i am in a bad situation emotionally i go back to smkoking. quit firtst time at 24, 33 now, and started smoking again after a really bad marriage, separation/divorce, after maybe three-four years of non smoking. |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i had a friend who used to say smoker look retarded, puffing at a stick of tabacoo, liten up and inhaling poisonous substances that make them smell bad. Quoting: eve incognito 25954406 he's got a point there, yet, every time, i am in a bad situation emotionally i go back to smkoking. quit firtst time at 24, 33 now, and started smoking again after a really bad marriage, separation/divorce, after maybe three-four years of non smoking. Bad situation has always been my down fall as well. It always seems to be the crutch to lean on. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
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Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 11:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Been on Chantix for 4 days and also nicotine free for these past 4 days as well. Wish me luck... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 15622114 Good luck friend, Chantix makes it easier for sure. Just be aware of the side effects and if you start having any of them quit taking it. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 10542242 Canada 10/23/2012 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1 year oct 31 for me, i love not smoking, smokers stink, i dont anymore yahooo, your right it gets so easy the longer you go, keep it up you will love being free from that nasty habbit, i smoked for 30 yrs and now realize what an idiot i was. I was on meds for the first 10 days allowing me to get over the initial cravings then was able to do the rest, not easy at times but well worth it now, absolutly no cravings and smoke free. |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 12:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1 year oct 31 for me, i love not smoking, smokers stink, i dont anymore yahooo, your right it gets so easy the longer you go, keep it up you will love being free from that nasty habbit, i smoked for 30 yrs and now realize what an idiot i was. I was on meds for the first 10 days allowing me to get over the initial cravings then was able to do the rest, not easy at times but well worth it now, absolutly no cravings and smoke free. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 10542242 Good for you. The first few days are hell, meds helped me to, never pick it up again, will power is a wonderful thing. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
Smoker User ID: 3488698 United States 10/23/2012 01:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Desert, congrats on getting this far and please keep it going. I've smoked for about 25 years and have a quit date with my wife for mid-November. Alot of great advise in this thread; please GLP'ers, keep bumping. Upon quitting,one thing i will not miss is going outside in the winter months (New Hampshire, brrrr) and freezing my fingers and the way that the nasty stench of smoke seems to cling to your coat and follow you inside. then you grab your coat for the next butt and it smells like a nasty ass ashtray. Arghhh, I am so ready. Again, awesome job Desert...don't give up!! you will be breathing freely and running about in no time. |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 01:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Desert, congrats on getting this far and please keep it going. I've smoked for about 25 years and have a quit date with my wife for mid-November. Alot of great advise in this thread; please GLP'ers, keep bumping. Upon quitting,one thing i will not miss is going outside in the winter months (New Hampshire, brrrr) and freezing my fingers and the way that the nasty stench of smoke seems to cling to your coat and follow you inside. then you grab your coat for the next butt and it smells like a nasty ass ashtray. Arghhh, I am so ready. Again, awesome job Desert...don't give up!! you will be breathing freely and running about in no time. Quoting: Smoker 3488698 Thanks. Breathing much better already. I hope you guys will see success in quitting in November. I too hope the thread keeps getting bumped, I try to come here everyday when I can. When I can't you can help, come revive it everyday. LOL, the outside in winter I can relate too. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
RicRoc User ID: 3488698 United States 10/23/2012 02:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just finally registered after lurking for 2 years so I can keep this thread in favorites and give it the 's as required. Edit: previous post as 'smoker' Last Edited by RicRoc on 10/23/2012 02:07 PM |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 05:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just finally registered after lurking for 2 years so I can keep this thread in favorites and give it the 's as required. Quoting: RicRoc Edit: previous post as 'smoker' Nice, thanks. Welcome to the non anonymous GLP world. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
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Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 10:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I quit 17 months ago...rarely even think about it anymore. I smoked for over 30 years. Remember this...NO tobacco products ever...if you try one you will be right back were you were when you quit! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22269396 Correct you are. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 812971 Canada 10/23/2012 10:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I quit 17 months ago...rarely even think about it anymore. I smoked for over 30 years. Remember this...NO tobacco products ever...if you try one you will be right back were you were when you quit! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22269396 For years I thought it would be enjoyable to have a smoke. Maybe eight years. Nicotine is prolly the most most addictive molecule on the planet. In comparison, everything else is merely a habit. |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/23/2012 11:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I quit 17 months ago...rarely even think about it anymore. I smoked for over 30 years. Remember this...NO tobacco products ever...if you try one you will be right back were you were when you quit! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22269396 For years I thought it would be enjoyable to have a smoke. Maybe eight years. Nicotine is prolly the most most addictive molecule on the planet. In comparison, everything else is merely a habit. Agree totally. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/24/2012 07:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I quit 17 months ago...rarely even think about it anymore. I smoked for over 30 years. Remember this...NO tobacco products ever...if you try one you will be right back were you were when you quit! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22269396 For years I thought it would be enjoyable to have a smoke. Maybe eight years. Nicotine is prolly the most most addictive molecule on the planet. In comparison, everything else is merely a habit. Love your description. I am being tempted daily, sometimes seriously hard to fight off. This mornings coffee time was almost it for me. :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
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Sleeping Giant User ID: 23781418 United States 10/24/2012 08:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | so your demon ain't won.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25141269 good for you. keep it up. he'll flee when he's had enough. Exactly how I think of it. Addiction is a demon, whatever type it is. In my case, the demon is in a can of Copenhagen. I've had enough, it's my life. Thanks for this thread, Desert Fox. Wake up, oh sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you |
Desert Fox (OP) User ID: 8786935 United States 10/24/2012 11:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | so your demon ain't won.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25141269 good for you. keep it up. he'll flee when he's had enough. Exactly how I think of it. Addiction is a demon, whatever type it is. In my case, the demon is in a can of Copenhagen. I've had enough, it's my life. Thanks for this thread, Desert Fox. You can do this Sleeping Giant, you can. As you said, it is your live to save and your money as well. I wish you the very best, your very best will be required to win. Get r done :TOMABANEFOX: It's more humane this way ya know, or burn on totem pole. Choice is yours. |
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Gratia Plena User ID: 1220977 United States 10/25/2012 01:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Been on Chantix for 4 days and also nicotine free for these past 4 days as well. Wish me luck... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 15622114 AC, I don't know if you'll see this, but I do hope you are sticking with it! You are more than halfway through hell week. Hang in there!!! You are almost through the worst of it. Don't ever make yourself go through the withdrawal again. |
Sleeping Giant User ID: 543618 United States 10/25/2012 02:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | so your demon ain't won.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25141269 good for you. keep it up. he'll flee when he's had enough. Exactly how I think of it. Addiction is a demon, whatever type it is. In my case, the demon is in a can of Copenhagen. I've had enough, it's my life. Thanks for this thread, Desert Fox. You can do this Sleeping Giant, you can. As you said, it is your live to save and your money as well. I wish you the very best, your very best will be required to win. Get r done Allright DF. Let's do this. Quoting: Sleeping Giant I'm spitting my last dip juice out now. It's on!!!!! 17 years has been enough. You can do it!!!! Tell your brain that you are smarter than it is! ;) Thanks! Been a tough day so far. Especially when I got to work. I have chewed on a couple pieces of nicotine gum, when it got real bad. I'm not going to be able to have a beer for a long time... Last Edited by Sleeping Giant on 10/25/2012 02:19 PM Wake up, oh sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you |
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Meligrove User ID: 25745326 Canada 10/25/2012 02:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | im on attempt #4039 1 day in lol, the only reason i can't seem to quit is cause I drink everyday and they kinda go hand in hand for me. but... last year I managed to quit for 6 months with this book. [link to www.theeasywaytostopsmoking.com] What you perceive to be is your reality. I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. |
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Hawk-02 Hawk-o-holic User ID: 897951 United States 10/25/2012 02:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | im on attempt #4039 1 day in lol, the only reason i can't seem to quit is cause I drink everyday and they kinda go hand in hand for me. but... last year I managed to quit for 6 months with this book. [link to www.theeasywaytostopsmoking.com] Quoting: Meligrove Same here... day 2 of quitting drinking as well. Pickle Suprise! |