QUIT Smoking?

[mslisabell]

Hey for those of you who have quit, are thinking of quitting, have tips, helps, or just need support here it is! I'm at 1 week today! Yipee! C'mon and join in!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

Woo-hoo! Congrats Ms. Lisa! If you haven't already seen QuitMeter, you can check it out on http://www.silkquit.org/ (http://) . You enter the date you quit and it tells you how many hours and minutes quit, how much $ saved on smokes, etc. etc.

Buc (going on six months)

[mslisabell]

That is so cool Buccaneer! I got it and so far I've saved 6 hours on my life and counting! Thank you for sharing and KUDOS on your 6 months and many more!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

cool! if you or anyone else quitting needs moral support, Lisa, feel free to PM me. When I first quit, I did nicotene anonymous meetings online 'cuz there were none in my area, and whenever I got a bad craving, I could email a support buddy who would talk me through it. It may sound silly or excessive to anyone not familiar with 12-step stuff, I mean I sure was skeptical, but lemme tell ya, it helped! You go, girl!

Buc (has saved $418 in cigs so far and already managed to blow it all! but on more fun stuff)

[mslisabell]

Thank you...today I thought I wanted one, and then rethought it, as I'm really feeling better breath wise. So onward and upward!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[Postalboi]

very glad to see that you are trying to quit smoking...... nasty habit. my my my........ look at all the changes you are going through.......... good job :)


(k) (k) (k)

[moondancer]

con grats to all those who have decided to be an ex...i have 4 more days til d-day...i am on the quitsmart program...i must tell you that i am dreading wednesday...but the time is now...so here goes a whole new lifestyle!

any good tips on replacing the habit would be much appreciated




moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

You've got a target date, and that's the beginning. The best thing I can suggest to you is to find other things to do with your hands, keep yourself busy, walk further and take the stairs! If you take a walk every time you have a craving, by the 4th lap or so, you shouldn't want one.

If you need to talk, c'mon in! We're all here to help each other!

Good Luck,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

good luck Moondancer--you can do it! Lisa's advice is good. I think you will also just have to see what you like to do as a substitute. I joined a gym and as a bonus have gotten in shape and lost weight, so lots of benefits to quitting if you stick to it. Mint gum after meals helped me immensely. I also sent an email to all my friends and family letting them know I was quitting and aksing for moral support and tolerance of my crankiness (he he), and I got a TON of replies back that I saved and re-read whenever I needed encouragement.

Come on back for support anytime or PM me. I thought I'd never be able to quit, but I stuck with it. Hang in there! (y)

Buc

[buccaneer2]

Originally posted by mslisabell
Thank you...today I thought I wanted one, and then rethought it, as I'm really feeling better breath wise. So onward and upward!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

Congrats Lisa on getting through another day!! Way to go!(h)

Buc

[BPR]

omg! i have been trying to kick the habit for 11 years (and counting) now. i once made it over 5 years!!! i cant seem to stay off/away from the nicotine. okay, so i can stay away from the cigs but now i am fucking totally addicted to the gum. (4mg walgreens, baby) every time i try to stop chewing, i just feel like i am going to roll over and die. i swear. when i get stressed, i either smoke or chew/or both. i am such a freaking junkie. i feel sooooo bad about myself when i smoke. i feel dirty and depressed. ive tried everything: the classes, the patches, the gum, the pills ... hate addiction. hate it. its funny, cause when i am off, i swear up/down that i wont ever somke again. sigh. then i find myself puffing/chewing away and feeling like a dirty/smelly piece-o- crap. let me tell you, the gum is pretty darn expensive, too. i spend way more on the gum: $104 per month! now i am feeling bad again. i think i need a smoke.

rob :(

[mslisabell]

Oh honey, keep the faith, it will happen. Addiction is one of the hardest things to kick, and nicotine is the worst. I'll tell you that the best thing I've found is that countdown clock from Buc...it's awesome the way it shows me how much of my life I'm saving by not smoking. Really eye opening.

I would suggest a target date, a real will to let it go, and let's do it together!

One day at a time!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

Rob--that sucks! That's awesome that you had quit for 5 years previously, though. I am scared that I will go back to it someday, if I am provoked enough by stress. I certainly think about it alot. But I guess it was just the right time for me to quit. Hopefully, it will be again for you soon.

I was addicted to the patch and gum as well for months before I realized that was part of my problem and just completely went off nicotine. The first month was real bad but then it got better. That's just me. Everyone is different. Sorry to hear you feel so lousy. And if ya need encouragement, let us know, buddy. Take care. (y)

Buc

[Catssu]

that was the only way i could quit smoking!
i also gave myself two years to gear up to it! ;)
so when i turned 30, i partied and partied and then walked away from cigarettes after! (y)
can't say the cravings were not there and all the other hard stuff...
but i did quit and never went back! :D
it did not matter how many pictures of nasty lungs my mom sent to me. :(
when i was ready... then *i* was ready!
hey, you do whatever it takes if you really want to quit.
good luck to all who have taken the first step to walking away from them. (y)

you CAN do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cats!
who quit smoking _________ years ago! ;)

[Medusa]

Lisa--


I quit 6 weeks ago. Laid them down cold turkey and havent picked one up since.

The cravings were the worst for the first week, sleepless nights, but I chewed a lot of gum and paced the floor and I am now smoke-free.

I hope I make it. Fingers crossed.


Good luck to you!


Medusa

[buccaneer2]

wow Catssu! You are an inspiration to us all! Thanks for posting here. It's really encouraging :D

Buc

[buccaneer2]

also, hello Medusa and congrats on quitting!! Way to go!! :)

Buc

[mslisabell]

Kudos to all the smobers! I'm almost on week 2, and so happy! Every time I go up and down the stairs and not wheeze, I know my body is rejuvinating itself! Keep up the good work!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

YOUR MY HERO!


3 more days to the end of this terrrible addiction...i have been thinking of it almost every minute trying to gear up for it...i almost wish i could just start now and get it over with, but i would not be sticking to the program that i selected...i dont want to deviate one little bit from the program because i am counting on a postitive success rate....

anyway....it makes me feel better to hear all of those stories how people quit and how they are doing while trying....gives me hope that i can too!


moondancer(S)

[Don Juan]

I didn't touch one in 4 months now.....and before that I was having one a day.

I don't know how it happened or what really motivated me(was it the fact I couldn't stand smelling like a chimny?:s) But I woke up that morning and that it's it. I didn't feel for one anymore.

I wish all that want to quit luck...I know it is damn difficult, but just put your mind, heart and soul for doing it and it will happen.


dest of luck to all. (y)

[deleuzer]

don juan, mslisa, medusa, catssu, and others:

hey guys! way to go! i'm a smoker and know that i need to quit, but, for some reason, just do not feel "ready" yet. i hope the time comes soon... one thing that discourages me from even trying to quit is what i've heard is the inevitable weight gain that follows. has anybody experienced this, or found a way to avoid it? i smoke about a pack/day, and have for almost a decade. i'm getting real effin' tired of it--a lot of times now it's not even enjoyable like it used to be, so i know i'm going to be at the place where i can quit soon.

thanks to everyone for this thread. it's very heartening to see strong, brave brothers and sisters who fought for their health and well-being instead of short-term pleasure and long-term disease.

[mslisabell]

Y'all can't imagine how proud I am of all of you! Whether you're making the life change to quit, are in the process of, or where ever you are, YOU ROCK!

I've found that the biggest reason for quitting in my case is that I can't stand the smell anymore. Oh yeah, breathing helps too! LOL! Your taste buds actually come back after the first week or so, and the average person only gains like 12 lbs overall. I always have a smooth stone in my pocket, and whenever I want a cig, I rub it. Just takes the edge off for me and makes me forget. I also sing, and I've figured out that when I smoke, I don't sound as clear, so I'll belt out the hardest song I know.

The silkquit chart is also my lifesaver. I'm up to almost 10 hours of my life that I've saved by not smoking. Wouldn't it be great to see the hours turn to days? I'm so looking forward to that!

To everyone on this list, keep up the good work! Keep your target dates, and don't forget we're here for support! Keep a journal if that helps, so you can catch patterns in your life and maybe change them...keep thinking positively!

Hugs and Lots of LOVE,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

Way to go Lisa! Sounds like you are staying strong and hanging in there! Good luck to everyone else who is quitting or already has. It's hard but worth it.

Deleuzer, about weight gain, it seems alot of people do put on a few pounds. I managed to lose about 10 lbs. when I quit, mostly from exercising, which is also good for keeping your mind off the cravings. It's been almost 6 months and I've kept off the pounds, which seems like a miracle, but it can be done. There's also sugar-free hard candy to suck on and keep the oral fixation occupied, lol.

t's great to support each other here. have a good weekend everybody.

Buc :)

[pasionaria]

Hey all,
Good for you, stopping smoking is hard. Allot of it is because tobacco sets off every "feel good" endorphin in your brain , so there is a chemical emotional component at work. I have smoked off and on in the past and quitting IS hard. Especially if you just plain old enjoy it as I did.

What finaly helped me through it all is deciding to enjoy the feeling of craving. Because there is no way around those feelings coming up. So when those oooh I need this feelings came up I would get into the feeling, mmmmmmm feelings of wanting and needing.........than I would start laughing cause it reminded me of sex. All turned on...........craving can be kind of delicious, if we chose to let it be. I know it's kind of twisted, but sometimes a girl just has to be like that!

(y) Keep up the good work!(y)
Aria

[mslisabell]

I've made it 2 weeks! I'm so happy! How's everyone doing? Holding up? Whatever? Aria, that's wild and I love it! Keep up the good work everyone!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[BCtboi]

i haven't smoked regularly for a month. i have the odd one here and there, but i don't get the cravings anymore. (unless something/someone pisses me off) i've noticed that i have more energy now, and i actually want to do more things.

BC

[buccaneer2]

Hey, just a reminder that

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!

Thanks to all for adding to this support thread, started by the amazing Ms. LisaBell, who is going strong at 2 weeks!! Big hugs of support to you all!!! (}) (}) (}) (}) (}) (})

Buc (2,170 cigs not smoked since January!)

[moondancer]

so far i have done what the program that i am on to a tee...but tomorrow is d-day....no more smoking after midnight tonight....i have spent the last few days thinking of nothing else but this last day of smoking...so pathitic...but tomorrow starts a whole new lifestylye...i have to resolve to manage my life better and this is one sure way of starting it off....i am working on the getting tough part today and tomorrow i will just endure and take one day at a time...

i am so happy for those of you who have maintained the idea to quit...you all are truly helping me get thru this event in my life....thanks to all who are still posting



moondancer(S)

[buccaneer2]

hi Moon Dancer and all newcomers
(which is really the lovely Ms. Lisa's, but I am taking the liberty of playing host) we want everyone to feel welcome!


Originally posted by moondancer
i have spent the last few days thinking of nothing else but this last day of smoking...so pathitic...

there is nothing pathetic about you. They say smoking is 20 times more addictive than heroin. Not sure if this is true, but it feels like it, eh? Your body and psyche are going to have to make some tremendously difficult adjustments when you quit, so be nice to them! We're often so hard on ourselves, which makes quitting that much harder. Be gentle and nurturing to yourself and give yourself props for doing this really hard thing which will make you feel so good! I will also share a website for a 12-step program called nicanon
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unofficialnicanon/messages
I am not trying to push it on anyone who is against 12-steps. I just think it's a useful tool. You don't have to join or participate, you can just read and listen. I got comfort and inspiration from reading the messages but never posted myself. Good luck to all who are soon to be quitters and those thinking about it. You guys ROCK!!! (h) (h) (h)

Buc

[RaineBird]

Congrats to everyone that has quit...i am working on my 4th or 5th month(kinda lost track)...I just wanted to say that it does get lots easier as time goes on....I still do have a rouge craving especially when i get upset or stressed out...but all in all it hasn't been that bad....good luck to everyone that is trying to quit.

foxx(k)

[closetfrek]

I've quit for over a month now and I haven't felt better. (k) (k) (k)

[mslisabell]

I'm so proud to be with a group of people that are willing to help each other out! I can't tell you how proud I am of each and every one of you. Moondancer, you're gonna be great! We're here on your side and it's gonna be ok. To those who have quit for a long time, keep it up! And for us who are just really beginning our journey to clean lungs, here goes nothing!

You all rock!
(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)

Love,
Lisa (k)

PS - Thank you so much Buc for being co host! I can't do this alone, so please, keep up the good work!

[moondancer]

thanks to mslisa and buc for all the wonderful support and ideas...and to all the others that have quit, it is of a great comfort to me that others have done this before me and and lived thru it and not lost their mind, killed someone, and just generally been happier about their decision.....thank you all and keep posting, it helps others....

be the way, tomorrow will be the first day of the rest of my life...yeehaw!!!!!



moondancer(S)

[TexasCowboi]

and I fully intend on "helping" you to keep that goal moondancer...

* rubbin Mah hands together * heh ehe.....

Seriously...... just holler if ya need anything.....


Cowboi

[mslisabell]

Welcome to the beginning of your new life! We are all here to help support you in your decision to quit smoking! I know how hard it can be, but we'll keep you busy with suggestions and ways to make it more tolerable!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

i WILL need all the help i can get....thank you so much for encouraging me to take this step....

tc...i know you cant wait to get a hold of me and make sure that i dont cheat...lmao

mslisa...you are so kind...i wish i could express to you just how much your words have meant to me in this thread....


i almost dont wont to go to sleep because i know i will not be able to smoke again....sad state of affairs...i am so worried that i wont be able to do this and i will look like a fool for even attempting....i know i am over-thinking this whole thing, but i have smoked for almost 30 yrs and its such a part of me...got to get in a better space in my head before tomorrow...it'll be fine...it'll be fine...it'll be fine....

i can do this...i can do this....i can do this...LOL

ok...lets continue the countdown, shall we???



moondancer

[mslisabell]

Before you go to sleep tonight I want you to thank the Goddesses for the strength in making the decision. Then dream about what it's going to be like to be able to take a deep breath, walk up stairs and taste food for what it really is. Dream and make it real. We will be there for you all the way!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

hey Moondancer, welcome! and congrats on your quitting. Lisa is right in that there is a lot of great support on this thread, so we're glad to have you here.

for me cigarettes were kind of like a good buddy that I felt very sad to say goodbye to. a buddy that's always there when you need it, makes you feel relaxed and happier. and easy to turn to. when i quit, i was sad, "mourning" the loss of that buddy, which i don't miss much anymore. but let yourself go through that process of saying goodbye, ya know? 'cause it's hard!
and come around for support when you need it. wishin you and everyone all the best!!

Buc

[moondancer]

buc and mslisa

again, i thank you for all your wisedom....you make me feel like i can really do this...i will keep you posted on my progress...tomorrow i go to another seminar in keeping with my program...i will touch base with you regularly to keep you posted, you may indeed get real damn sick of me before this is over with...


again my undying gratitude




moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

That I will NEVER get sick of you! You are the one doing wonderfully, and will keep going. We all work helping each other, and like I said, I can't wait to keep this going!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

PS - G'Night all...can't stay awake anymore!

[mslisabell]

Just checking in to see how you're doing! Give us a shout!

PS - Got soooooo close to grabbing one today! Roomie let the dogs out and they got lost! Thank Goddess for ID tags!

Rule #1 - when stressed, find another way to deal...I raged and cried.

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

to all that are keeping up with this daily saga (especially mslisa)...

first day...just hours into really...stopped last night at midnight...went to bed...was afraid to get out of bed, LOL...but did...did ok...went to my "no smoking" meeting, did fine....got my patches and armed with wellbutrin (hope thats enough)...

came home and my little girl had totally trashed her room and that even means tearing a stuffed animal and throwing the stuffing all over the room, which was trashed enough to start with....OMG....still havent smoked but damn i want to....

i am so glad that you were strong today with the lost dog incident...you are strong, you have made it this far and look how you have inspired those who are like me, just trying to cope with the first few hours....you are my hero and i am pulling for you!


hugs back to you,
Moondancer(S)

[buccaneer2]

(((Lisa and Moon)))))

((everyone else who is quitting or thinking about it))))

your posts really inspired me! I remember how tough the beginning was. You ladies are awesome and doing great!! Like in AA, gotta do it one day at a time. And Lisa's Rule #1 is right on: when the craving hits, find another way to cope for those 5 minutes you want to smoke and then it will pass and you'll be okay. besides raging and crying (which ARE good, lol) you could try:

-play a favorite song and just close your eyes and focus on it till its ends

-deep, calming breaths

- a brisk, 5 minute walk around the floor or the house or the block, whatever!

-call a friend and vent for a few minutes

-email or PM a buddy and put the feeling into writing

-think about something cool you will treat yourself to once you started saving some $ from not buying cigs

ok, that's all for now, but hope it helps. and keep up the awesome work everyone!!! PM if you need to vent or want an extra push or a hug. see you later,

Buc

[mslisabell]

Yipee to Buc for the suggestions! Those are great! We're all doing it together!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[TexasCowboi]

Originally posted by moondancer
to all that are keeping up with this daily saga (especially mslisa)...
came home and my little girl had totally trashed her room and that even means tearing a stuffed animal and throwing the stuffing all over the room, which was trashed enough to start with....OMG....still havent smoked but damn i want to....
hugs back to you,
Moondancer(S)


moon...she was just testin' ya....

** still wonderin why she tore up a stuffed animal **

[moondancer]

buc...i'm with lisa, those were great ideas and i will try every one of them before this is over. your the best with all your suggestions and encouragement for those still struggling to make a life change....

mslisa...thanks for checking up on me, i am doing ok, i'm now into my second day and watching the smober minutes tick ever so slowly...i know that it will get easier, i am just waiting for that to happen....


tc....i have NOT cheated, however, i am now fantasing(MS?) about it...LOL. and i have no idea why she tore up the animal...i think is was an accident while she was playing with it and when it busted it was just way to much fun to spread the wealth around her room....grrrrrr.....we got it cleaned up and it looks better than it did before and i DIDNT smoke.....yeepee

going for a walk in the neighborhood....keep ya posted

Moon(S)

[mslisabell]

Moon,

Glad the room is looking great! I'm still smober (slept til noon) today...was delicious! Gonna take the dogs for a walk today (figured that I can do that now for some distance) and work on a housekeeping schedule that works for everyone in the house!

Keep up the good work everyone! And Moon, keep the sense of humor with your daughter sweetie! Breath first, react second k?

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

mslisa....so glad you got some good rest, and i am sure the dogs will love ya for doing the walking thing....that is exactly what i did at 9am however, didnt walk to far, dont want to pull anything, break into it slow and easy....plus i still get winded so i just am trying to take it a little at a time....

had an ok day...didnt really suffer any more today than yesterday, thank goodness....have tons of support here, still want to hike up to 7-11, but scared they may take my shoes next, LMAO...

how many days you working on now? 1day17hrs and 3hrs55m on my life, just hope im not in a coma when those hours come....

look forward to hearing from ya...

Moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

I'm now on 2W 3D etc. Saved alot of my life and up to 14 hours. Makes me feel good to know that I'm there that much longer to bug my daughters and son! LOL! As each day passes, know that you are wonderful and you are doing so well! I'm proud of you!

Hugs,
Lisa (k) (f)

[moondancer]

almost thru day 2...yippee!

when does it get easier? when do you stop obsessing over it? do you ever stop wanting to smoke?

holding out for hope....


moondancer(S)

[DrrtyGrrlSF]

U can do it moondancer! As time passes the longings for cigarette gradually wane. It is not easy by any means but its well worth the shorter term discomfort. And as months becom3e years you will begin to forget you were ever in the claws of this addiction.

(k)

DGSF

[moondancer]

oh thank god!!!

nighttime seems to be the worst for me....i keep trying to think of all the benefits, but sometimes it just seems like the hours wont pass fast enought...LOL


thanks for your input, it really does help



moondancer(S)

[TexasCowboi]

You can do this moondancer....I have faith in you........

[buccaneer2]

Moondancer, if you're reading this hon, welcome to DAY THREE!! It will get easier, as Drrtygrrl and Texas said. You're doing great!! Ms. Lisa --congrats on getting mid-way through your SECOND WEEK!! That's out of sight!! hugs and kisses to all the bois and grrls (k) (}) (k) (}) (k) (}) (k) (})

Buc

[mslisabell]

Hi Moondancer,

Kudos on day 2. Yes hun, the cravings go away, the obsession goes away and one day it suddenly occurs to you that you didn't think of a cig all day! And you're amazed at yourself, knowing that you've made it over the hurdle!

Hugs and love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

thanks to all of you that have and are supporting me...cant tell you how i look forward to reading this thread and the inspiration that if gives me to carry on with this important change....enough now with the mushy stuff

yes, today is day 3....YIPEEE! not feeling too bad right now and i havent suffered to terribly bad today...i still miss it, but its totally managable at this moment....

sorry i whined so heavily yesterday, it was all i could think about last night so i finally just went to bed...LOL

its getting pretty exciting looking at that site that keeps you abreast(no pun intended) of how well your doing....thanks for sharing the info buc about that....great fun to watch!


i'll write more tonight when i will probably need to vent.

until then,
Moondancer(S)

[moondancer]

well, well, well...


going into day 4....sheesh....glad to be here i must say, wouldnt want to do those days over again, LOL

doing ok...its early in the day but feeling strong


hope all is well with mslisa, havent heard from you lately...are you still hanging tough?




Moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

I'm still here. Just taking it easy and yes, definitely hanging tough. Some days are getting hard again, and I wonder why, but I'm getting through them. Went out at midnight to get the new Harry Potter book and have been reading non stop since :). Take care and keep up the great work!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[ButchInFlorida]

Im a Bad Boi, My Name Is Sue and I Smoke.........

My Ma Passed in Nov. of 2001 In CT. where we Lived. CANCER

My Grama Passed In Dec. Of 92'..................CANCER

I was an EMT In CT For 10 Yrs.............Saw all Kinds Of "Ca."(cancer)

Ya Think I would Have Quit by Now......

I Have Asthma And Allergies......... Im a Slight Mess Of a Boi.

Ya think I'de QUIT!

I moved To Florida In July Of 2002 (new journey) Nothing left in CT. for me.

I met A GREAT Girly In Florida (non-smoker)

Ya Think I'de QUIT ...................................

Ive Been Sick w/ a cold/Resp.Infect. Ya think i'de Quit.......

I woke up last Nite Coughing up a Lung...........

Ya think I'de Quit....................

Couldnt BREATH had my Girly Call 911 (something Most EMS Personell DONT DO ) unless they are Dead or Cant BREATH..

Ya think Ide Quit, Taking steroids for 5 days per The Doc at The ER...................

I Havent QUIT Yet Im smoking right NOW.............

I Know I am Such A DUMBASS....... Cuse the Language (ladies)

I gotta QUIT. If You DONT SMOKE Stay That way Its not COOL !
Im 39 I started In Jr. High School around 15-16 yrs old.

SORRY The POST Is so LONG------Long Posts Suck......LOL


DONT SMOKE DAmmnit !!!!!!!
Good Luck To all The ones who are Quitting ! Your Awesome !

[sisterlu2000]

Hi BIF and everyone who is trying to or has quit smoking...

1st......nicotine is a powerful drug.... once your body is addicted to it (used to it, comfortable with it) it doesn't want to give it up. Please don't beat yourself up over not being able to let it go - nicotine seems to help most people relax and take the edge off... it is no accident or sign of weakness or lack of intelligence that you can't give it up.

A man I work with told me he was able to stop by taking it just one day (or hour) at a time..... woke up one day and said I'm going to try for one day. Got rid of all his smokes and day by day was able to quit and hasn't picked it up since.

I haven't smoked for 15 years or so, but still to this day, when I get really stressed I want a cigarette. Luckily it really kills me when I give in (have asthma etc ) ......

just don't underestimate the dependency on it - it's not that you are bad or dumb .... there is a reason.


My mom died when I was 23 of esophageal cancer which is usually attributable to drinking and smoking together.... I continued to smoke for 15 or so more years before I put it down. You will too, when you are ready. So, do whatever you can to get ready.....

Good luck to all of you and I really hope one day we can all walk away from the things that hurt us
Sisterlu........ .

[mslisabell]

Welcome to the newbies! If you want to quit, then set a target date and we'll help you gear up. If you're sick of smoking, then get with it! We are here for each other and will make it as easy as we can, right Moondancer?

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

mslisa...i was so glad to see that you posted again...thought i lost you to the cosms....sorry to hear that it is getting tough again, but you know you have went this far and just a little further and it will get easy again....i too picked up the harry potter book last night, havent started ready it yet, but i will...do you read alot? did you hear in another thread that they are trying to start up a b-f book club? the book is brazen femme and they want to discuss it on wednesday's i believe....i also forget the name of the thread, but im sure you will see it pop up again...i got that book too, so i am doing everything i can to keep my mind averted....


bif.....i understand completely what your saying, i have had so many breathing issues in the last couple of yrs due to smoking that it was at the point that i could no longer ignore what was happening...but if you decide to take the plunge we will do all we can to help you thru....mslisa and others have been great to me and has made all the difference...

sisterlu...i agree with you totally...i have heard that it ususally takes more than one attempt to succeed....i needed to do this, but if for some reason i fail at this attempt i will not stop until its out of my life forever, because i am of the mind that my life depends on it...

also day 4 is at a close...moving towards day 5



moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Hey Moondancer!

Kudos! I'm not one into book club stuff, I just read for enjoyment. So far I'm on Chapter 7 and it's really neat. I love Harry Potter!

Glad you're on day 5!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

i wish good ol' harry would put a spell on me to make these cravings wan a little:s




moondancer(S)

[TexasCowboi]

Originally posted by moondancer
i wish good ol' harry would put a spell on me to make these cravings wan a little:s
moondancer(S)


* runnin off to Hogwart's to find a spell I can cast on ya *

[moondancer]

tc...you are so funny, i didnt know that you knew anything about harry!!!! can you find your way to hogwarts? be careful of the train ride, that step can be tricky....


mslisa...how are you doing today??? the craving subsiding any? my thoughts are with you....


ok folks...going into day 5>>>>>


keep posting...your helping others!




moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Hi All,

I'm fine, thanks Moondancer. The cravings are nil, as the roomie that smokes isn't home, so that makes a HUGE difference! I'm concentrating on keeping food down right now, as it's been so hot I can eat at all, so it's becoming a concern. Other than that, life is wonderful!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[Sheila Wolfe]

I'll tell ya all what made me quit.........
That was working in the hospital and watching hundreds of people die every day from anything and everything wrong with their lung's from smoking........
WoW..talk about a wake up call..........
So best of luck to everyone who has or is about to quit......

[mslisabell]

Welcome and Kudos Sheila! We are proud to have you join our list and hope you have more to contribute!

Take care,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

yes welcome sheila...we are happy to have people who have quit and are contimplating(ms) quiting...it all makes a difference...

mslisa...honey, i didnt realize that you had a roommate that smoked...do they do it around you? in the house? you have been so strong, tell me when is the day that you quit so that every day and especially ever week we can celebrate....


still going strong....



moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Hi,

No, she doesn't smoke in the house. I've never allowed that ever. My official quit date is Monday, June 2. Approximately 9 pm that evening, is when I stopped smoking, became decaffinated, and was ready for gastric bypass surgery the following morning.

So needless to say, I'm making alot of changes in a little time and hoping everything stays together! LOL!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

mslisa....you are sooooo brave....i understand about the life change you mentioned...i am making strides to change multiple things to, but nothing as big as what you are doing...you have my complete admiration...

i will be watching your quit date too...and pulling for you and hoping that all the things that you want come true....




moondancer(S)

[moondancer]

oh, and before i forget to acknowledge your success....congradulations on 3 weeks tomorrow....you are doing great!





moon(S)

[moondancer]

CONGRATULATIONS TO MSLISA ON WEEK #3...YOU ARE AWESOME...


going into day 5...man oh man...never thought i would see it...


moondancer(S)

[buccaneer2]

just wanted to pop in and say hi and hope y'all had a good weekend and congrats on getting through it and not smoking!! every day is one day closer to feeling good and being as healthy as can be!! Lots of hugs ({) ({) ({)

Buc

[mslisabell]

I'm almost on week 3 and feeling really good! Went for a 1/2 mile walk yesterday and am starting to get my lungs going in a positive direction. Couldn't do it without y'all!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[ButchInFlorida]

no smokes so far today is al I gotta say,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[mslisabell]

Welcome to the group and kudos! Keep it up! We're routing for ya!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

buc...thanks for dropping in and lending your support...you gotta know how good that feels to us who are trying really hard to kick this habit....

((((bif))))))....way to go...we all know how tough that first day can be, but at least you know you wont have to do that first day again...keep on not smoking....


mslisa....week 3...i am so tickled for you...cant wait til i get there...i have been walking too, not 1/2 mile yet, but in time i will get there....we are on our way to a more healthy life, i hope the health thing can handle us...LOL


oh, and by the way i posted earlier today and said i was starting on day 5, well i lied....its day 6....YIPEE!


stay strong my partners in crime

Moondancer

[mslisabell]

Yahoo Moondancer! HUGE HUG! I'm so proud of you! Can u imagine almost a whole week?? Keep it going...it's awesome!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[TexasCowboi]

Originally posted by moondancer
tc...you are so funny, i didnt know that you knew anything about harry!!!! can you find your way to hogwarts? be careful of the train ride, that step can be tricky....
moondancer(S)

moondancer....I actually went to see the first Harry Potter movie.... I"m waitin to see the second one.....

See there.... ya underestimated Me...*W*.....

glad to see yer surviving this non smoking thing....I know its gotta be hard for ya.... but as I have said before, I have faith in ya..and I know you'll do great......

Cowboi

[buccaneer2]

way to go everyone! just checkin and I see progress and smiles all around (despite some occasional crankiness, right?). MOondancer, almost a week! WOW! Remember when you worried abut getting through Day 1? Every day is a small victory. And Ms. Lisa, almost 3 weeks! You are so strong and amazing. Inspiration to us all.

I'm smoke free almost 6 months and it's pretty easy now, though I still get cravings once in a while. BUt difference is now I feel in control of my life, not like before where cigarettes ruled my day. So glad to be around other supportive, committed peeps like you all. Handing out flowers to each and every one of you (f) (f) (f) (f) (f) (f) (f) Keep it up!!!

hugs,
Buc

[moondancer]

you people are my heros....and my inspiration!




Moondancer(S)

[ButchInFlorida]

DAY 2 :s :s :s :s :s :s :s (o) (o) (o) (o)

[mslisabell]

You can do it Sue! Keep the faith!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

(((((mslisa))))))....hello girly...you all right today? starting on week 4...


((((bif)))))....2 day, wow....are ya hangin tough....just remember, you only have to do these 2 days once...it has been a week before and i have been x-ing the days off on the calendar, i honestly cant believe how the time has past....its hard when your in the middle of a craving, but when you keep going the time slips away quickly...we're behind ya


moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Hi Moondancer,

Been really sick today (this learning to eat thing is not easy), so I've been down most of the day. Other than that, been chatting around every once in awhile.

So happy you made it through your first week! I'm totally proud of you!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

im sorry mslisa...but you need to eat...i hope tomorrow is better for you...



moondancer(S)

[buccaneer2]

morning everyone!

welcome BIF and way to go on getting through the first few days!!

ms. lisa, sorry to hear you've been sick. Here's a ({) for, hoping you feel better today!

moondancer, you go! giving advice to the newbies. I am so proud of you!!! getting through the first week is probably the hardest and such a great accomplishment! hope you are goimg to do something nice for yourself to celebrate.

ok, gotta get back to work. Hugs for all (}) (}) (}) (}) (})

Buc

[mslisabell]

Morning!

I'm better this morning, will keep drinking the water and skip the eating for awhile and see if the new tummy settles down. In the meantime, keep up the great work, keep talking and from the words of Bob the Builder, "Can we fix it?" YES WE CAN! (He's my token male..LOL)

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[ButchInFlorida]

Howdy,

still no smokes..... Cool !

mslisa, I hope things get better. Moon, You are an inspiration !


Bye for Now
(o) (o) (o) (o)

[mslisabell]

Go BIF! You're doing great! Whoo hoo!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

OMG....way to go BIF!!!!

* putting on my cheerleading outfit, pom-poms and megaphone*

*jumping up and down, clapping hands*


RAH....RAH....RAH


go you people who are trying to become smoke-free....too excited for words..... so i must run off now and to a little dance****



Moondancer

[moondancer]

hey yaw'll....how is everyone doing today???




moondancer(S)

[buccaneer2]

(((Moondancer)))))

hi there. i'm okay. how are you doing? going strong, i hope!
congrats BIF on yoru continued success. Hugs to Ms. Lisa, hope your're all better now. and lots of support to everyone else out there thinking of quitting or doing so. YOu guys rock!!

Buc (}) (}) (})

[mslisabell]

Hey y'all,

I'm here and I'm ok! Yipee! Still keeping my thoughts and prayers with those who are quitting and making sure we are all keeping on keeping on!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

still going strong...moments i still want to smoke, but i just do the internal dialogue thing and get thru it...finishing up day 9...whew!


hello out there for all that are struggling with the addiction....



moondancer(S)

[ButchInFlorida]

Howdy All,
No Smokes..........so far,,,,,,,,ARgghhh Im Nuts!

((hugs)) to The Folks who are "doing It"

Ive been suckin on "dum-dum" lollies ! ? lol
(o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o) (o)

[mslisabell]

BIF,

Hugs to you! I know how hard it is, and I have faith that you can keep it up!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

((((((bif))))))))


oh you are doing great...just 5 days behind me...i know its tough, but they say it wont always be....


i suck on those too and hard candy and sweet tarts and almost anything that i can so that i wont stop at the 7-11....LOL


keep going strong, before you know it you will be celebrating a week...



moondancer(S)

[FOxXYROXxY69]

Sending Good Lucks to all that are new quiters....i am a happy non-smoker of 6months now and it has been a rough road but i have made it and i hope everyone that is quiting or deciding to quit makes it through

foxxy(k)

[mslisabell]

Kudos Foxy! I'm so glad to have you on the thread! If you have any suggestions to help people through, please post!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

congrats to you foxy...thanks for your input

bif...you still hangin tough?

mslisa...you're so awesome...always kind



i fell off the wagon last night...had tons of s**t going on and everything was just getting to me in the major way...had to run out to the drugstore a pick up a scrip for my son and they wouldnt let me use his medical card for some unknown reason and it cannot be straightened out until monday...dayum!:@
i had spent the ride to the store conveincing myself that i didnt need to smoke and i had came this far, etc..., but when the card thing happened i was so aggrivated that i stopped at the cashier's on the way out and bought a pack....crap! smoked half the thing and man i couldnt believe how bad it tasted,,,you mean i smoked that for 30 yrs...anyway, smoked half and thru the rest down....felt like a failure then i had to come home and admit it to the g/f that has been so supportive during this whole time...she was good about it, but didnt change the fact that i felt tons of quilt and shame....
and you know the really bad part of this whole thing is that i still want to smoke, can you beleive that...regardless of the taste and guilt....SHIT!
so back to the plan...

sorry for going on about it...those who read this are probably the only ones who can relate....



Moondancer
(S) (S) (S)

[mslisabell]

Moondancer, it's ok. We all slip and fall and it doesn't matter. You just pick yourself up and dust yourself off and start over. I'm gonna be on your side all the way. I should've called you to check in on you. Sorry sweetie. Don't worry about the medical thing, I'm sure it'll straighten itself out.

Enjoy today!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[rawhide]

I have a 15 1/2 yr. old been smoking (sneaking) about 2 yrs. or so. He says about 8 a day? (yeah right) It really has affected his breathing and he gets bronchitis a lot. After a major blow up between him & I about his smoking he asked me to take him to see a Dr. to help him quit, I did. Dr. had me get the nic. gum for him. The gum (2mg. orange) tends to give him headaches, he says he can only hold it about 10 min. after chewing to the nic. bite. Says he chews 3 - 4 times and this happens after the 2ed or 3rd. Also says it has made his gums sore on the spot(s) he holds it. Any suggestions? Anyone else have this happen?
Rawhide

[mslisabell]

I don't have alot of information about gum or the patches, but I have a feeling the gum isn't meant for a teen. You may want to see if there's another way to help him, like a low dose patch or something like that.

Good Luck,
Lisa

[rawhide]

......... I have a feeling the gum isn't meant for a teen.


Thanks Lisa, I sure don't know about these things either but this is one of the reasons I took him to his doctor in the first place. He suggested the gum @ low dose (2mg) not on the "program" but on a "as needed" basis. He is a big boy 5'9" 150+ and I kind of figured that was a factor.
What I find real scarey about his smoking and the way he has been fighting these attacks of bronchitis is that he is going to open himself up to asthma (or worse). His mother (never smoked) developed critical asthma in her pregnancy with him. We almost lost her twice, him once through this time. He was premature @ 7 months 3.10 lbs, in critical care over a month and was on monitors for SIDS for his first year. His mother still lives with and has to fight w/ critical asthma. He has a bad cough when he has been smoking but the days I can "sit " on him and he can't sneak a smoke, he does not cough. There is no choice here, he has to stop. If he were an adult w/ mature reasoning, I don't think he would smoke. But regardless of size (or how big he thinks he is) he is but a child and thinks he is indestructible.
Rawhide

[moondancer]

rawhide....most of us smokers started right about the time your son did...makes it more difficult to deal with when it may not be his choice...my parents dealt with this same issue...i applaud you in your efforts to give your son a healthy foundation, but you may have a battle...

i also agree with mslisa about the gum...and i cant tell you that i think the patch would be safer either...i would see another dr possibly a pulminary specialist...his age could possibly a factor...


as for me...still struggling but have not given in to the quit quiting thoughts...but at times it would be easier...much easier....thanks to all who are and have followed this thread...




moondancer(S)

[Stavros69]

Wish I could quit smoking....Longest I went without a smoke is
6 days. It's a filthy and exspensive habit!

[mslisabell]

Welcome to the thread! If you really want to quit, this is really the place to start! Quitting isn't a decision, as much as it is a mindset to change your life in a positive direction. Might I suggest you give it a shot for a short amount of time...and build up to longer periods? Or speak to your doc about some aids to help you not crave...that's always a good way too.

I'm really glad you came by, and hope to keep hearing from you!

Best,
Lisa (k)

[ButchInFlorida]

Hiyas,

MOON-- (((( Moonie))) It's cool we as humans must learn the hard way or we don't learn at all.

FOXY howdy and welcome keep it up!

Ms Lisa Howdy and Ya I'm here. Its SUNDAY.....
I haven't Smoked.......... Had a Huge Blowout w/ my best friend last nite I thought about "using" that as an EXCUSE to Smoke.
But Being a GOOD BOI I chose not to....
Cravings SUCK...
Lots of things SUCK..
But at least I didnt Smoke.......

Hugs to all the QUITTERS "

[mslisabell]

I'm so proud of you! You are right about using as an excuse to smoke, and for that you get a HUGE ({) !!!! I can't tell you how proud I am of you and how happy I am for you as well. As you start on week 2, you should notice little things, like food tasting slightly different, and smells being what they are, instead of smokey.

Keep it up! And keep it going!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[rawhide]

....i also agree with mslisa about the gum...and i cant tell you that i think the patch would be safer either...i would see another dr possibly a pulminary specialist...his age could possibly a factor...

Thanks moondancer, something I had not thought of in Doctors.
He did real well today (2ed day)no cigs, no nic. gum. But he is subsituting with "regular" gum. Stayed real active shooting basketball, worked with (step) mother & I in yard. Eating like a horse! LoL .... Much better attitude!
In the past he has always had more headaches then should be normal for a teen anyway, I have taken him to a Dr. many times for this, think now he is starting to put 2 & 2 together (as am I ) Besides this, he has been lieing to his mother so as not to hurt her and I know that hurts him to do that.
Not coughing, admits he feels better, no headaches. He is trying, we all know it's hard.
Your right, it is and will be a battle that will challange us both.
The real challange will be when school starts again. You know what I mean....when the rest of his "buddies" are being ~cool~ and lighting up.
What I find real sad for him is now that I have had to impose certain "restrictions" on him & his friends(minors) about the no smoking for him and no smoking for them on our property, he did not get one phone call today and only one yesterday. Normally the phone is always ringing off the hook for him and we are always falling over his friends, guess he's about to learn who his friends really are.
By the way.... for curiosity I tried a piece of his nic. gum this evening, damn crap also gave me a headache!
Rawhide

[mslisabell]

You are so right about having restrictions and finding out who his friends are. He's about to learn some very important life's lessons and this will be his wake up call. I've got you all in my prayers and know the outcome will be positive. I can tell you that keeping him busy and giving him positive feedback is going to go a long way too...so keep up the great work!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[buccaneer2]

Hi all--just wanted to pop in and offer some hugs to those who need it (}) (}) (}) . You're all doing great and are so amazing.

Moondancer, don't get discouraged. Many of us have to slip several times before we are ready to let it go. I quit and restarted at least 4 or 5 times before I was ready to really say goodbye to smokes and that lasted the better part of a year. Now I am at 6 months and feeling very strong. Never thought I would be able to get past the first month, so if we believe in ourselves, it can happen.

Your journey may be different, but please be good to yourself and (y) to you for coming back here and being honest. Your words are no doubt helpful to others who are going through the ups and downs too.

Have a great day yall and continued success to Ms. Lisa, BIF,a nd Rawhide's son and anyone else hanging around!

Take care,
Buc

[mslisabell]

I've made it to 4 weeks! I cannot believe it. I'm so proud, and still amazed. Sometimes it feels like I could go on forever, and sometimes it feels like I want to give in...but I'm doing it! So keep going!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[rawhide]

.... I've made it to 4 weeks!

Congrats, mislisabell....YOU GO GIRL !!

Rawhide

[moondancer]

ok...after a small relapse, i am back on track...didnt want to wait too long before trying again...man, couple of days were really tough, maybe it will be easier this time...anyway, im postive and im not as afraid of failing this time...just starting on day one all over again totally sux!

congrats and hugs go to mslisa....

congrats and hugs go to rawhide....

and also to buc....you give us all inspiration....

bif...where are you? how are you doing?



moondancer

[mslisabell]

and HUGE HUGS to you Moondancer, who really understands it's ok to fall, as long as you remember how to get back up!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

hello to all....


mslisa...love your hugs...sending a big one back at cha

still wondering how everyone else is doing????


my smober says 2 weeks, but there was a two day lapse so now we are starting again on day 2...feeling good...can i say that its 2 weeks anyway???:s




Moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Yes, yes and yes, you can say 2 weeks sweetie!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[scarlet femme]

I'm contemplating jumping on the band wagon, and tossing the smokes. I had quit smoking for about three years after blackening my lungs on a regular basis for ten years, then started up again recently. Not sure what drove me to it, but I'm thinking that now is as good a time as any to quit again, this time for good.

Congrats to those of you who have done it. I know how hard the struggle can be.

Cheers,
Red

[mslisabell]

C'mon Red, you're more than welcome to join in and be smober! At the beginning of the thread, there's a meter you can download to show you how much you save, and how much life you've saved, etc. I would suggest you use that tool to help you.

Wishing you all the best and looking forward to hearing more from you!

Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

****waving to all the regulars and welcoming the new folks****

went to my last quit smoking meetings today and got the patches that i will need to make it the rest of the three months...feeling good...im so happy that i went back on the program...i like the fact that when this is over, i can really say i am a non-smoker....yeehaw....

how many folks are still with us????

check in, we want to know who is with us and either quitting, thinking about it or just plain interested in seeing if we can really do it....LOL....



>Moondancer<(S)

[mslisabell]

I'm obviously still here! And hoping everyone has a wonderful July 4 weekend! Keep smober!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[rawhide]

....check in, we want to know who is with us and either quitting, thinking about it or just plain interested in seeing if we can really do it....

Still hanging around here, pulling for everyone!
My boy is still doing good so far, has even got two of his "buds" trying to give it up.
Rawhide,

[buccaneer2]

Hi! just checking in. ^5 to all the quitters here!

I was thinking about 4th of July; this time last year I was puffing away on my smokes, feeling like crap, but convinced it would be too hard to quit. Well, I proved myself wrong, to my surprise!

so big hugs to all you quitters and those even thinking about it. that's the first step! have a fun and safe weekend everyone!

(}) Buc

[moondancer]

Happy Happy 4th....

still here, still not smoking, still pulling for all that are thinking about quiting, trying to quit or just quitting....




Moondancer(S)

[mslisabell]

Hey y'all...happy 4th! Roommates came home smelling gross like cigs, and just wanted them to go away and take a shower! In the meantime, still dropping weight like crazy, eating like a horse and having a ball!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[moondancer]

i have missed talking to you, been busy as hell, i am so glad that you are at the place in your life that you are now and loving it...did you ever think that you would get to the place where you hated or even noticed the smell of cigarettes on someone else or just in general...i have noticed when others smell like smoke...it doesnt repulse me yet, but im still waiting for that one....LOL...might make things a bit easier if i could just get to the point of being grossed out!


moondancer(S)

[ButchInFlorida]

Hi all,

Well Its Sunday Evening Here in Tampa, I still Haven't smoked.

Sorry I havent Been Around/Posting.. Been dealing with Bunch of other stuff, No Job etc. Homesick Ya Know...

Anyways HUGS to all of My Awesome Inspirations!!!!

Later:$ :$ :$ :$

[mslisabell]

Hi Honey!

I'm so glad that you're doing so well! And very proud of you! Homesick sucks and I understand it well...so if you want to talk, let me know k?

Keep up the good work! Almost 2 weeks! YIPEE!!!!!!!!

HUGE HUGS ({)({) ({)

Lisa (k)

[ButchInFlorida]

Howdy all,
Where Is everyone Im still SMOKE-FREE!

[mslisabell]

As you can see, I'm here...busy in the sun, and getting ready for a two week trip to Indiana to see my boi. In the meantime, babysitting for extra cash and still not smoking!

Hugs to all,
Lisa (K)

[ButchInFlorida]

mslisa,
have a Great and safe trip to see your boi. glad to see your not smoking. me neither 3 weeks today (monday)

Keep up the good work !

({) ({) ({) ({) ({) (}) (}) (}) (})

[buccaneer2]

hey congrats to all the nonsmoking bois and grrls who are keeping up the great work! haven't been by here in a while, but sending you much support and hugs! (}) ({) (}) ({)

Buc

[moondancer]

hello to all that are fighting the fight not to smoke...

mslisa...time is drawing nearer until you depart...i have been thinking of you and am still so excited for you...glad to hear you are doing well...i have e-mailed you have you received any mail from me???

bif...you are so awesome...congrats on your success, i know how hard it can be when you are dealing with all of lifes other stresses....hang tough...

buc...you as always, keep checking in and adding your inspiration to all who need it...you rock!


as for me...not doing well with the non-smoking...have went back and forth and struggled terribly...still think about everyday starting again, i just dont know when....my life is so crazy and hectic and thats just the top of the excuses i tell myself....i know that i will quit, god i just wish i didnt struggle so...i am thinking of trying other methods....:@

anyway...i am still hear, i still feel like i belong here even though i havent been successful yet...good luck to all and i will keep you posted on my situation...

tons of love to all of you non-smokers

moondancer(S)

[ButchInFlorida]

Hey All ,

Moonie,,, Don't give up on You... Keep trying!

Im doing ok.......

Never Give Up

({) ({) ({) (}) (}) (})

[mslisabell]

I'm sorry I haven't been here in so long. Nothing worked on the trip as planned, so I started smoking again :@ My heart is totally off limits now and my kids aren't coming, as their father found out and freaked out.

In the meantime, I'm going to have a new target date when I'm ready and start again.

Hugs to all of you! I've missed you like crazy!

Lisa (k)

[DScout]

Im tryin to quit cigs. Im havin a hard time. The doc gave me medication, but i dont really like to take a lot of drugs. Jt may be because of my recreational habits and i dont want them to interact negatively. (mind u it is only pot, i dont drink, nor do any other drugs). Anyway I go five days...then bang, im smokin........DAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNnt !!!!!

:@

DS

[Dial]

DScout--
I definitely hear what you're saying. I quit smoking in 1995, after smoking on and off for about 10 years (mostly on during the last 5 years). Anyway, it took me a full two years of stopping and re-starting and stopping and re-starting and stopping...well, you get the picture. Then, I finally quit in late January 1995, and that was it.

What the experts say is true. Every time you try to quit, even if it's just for a little while, you get better at quitting. you learn some things that work, and some that don't. Keep on going, and don't be discouraged if you slip back into the habit. Soon you'll be able to quite, and you won't slip back at all.

Best of luck. It's not an easy thing you trying to do, but I can tell by your post that you've got what it takes to do it.

--Dial

[BretGrailKnight]

Oh my gosh, I didn't know that they had a thead for this.

Wow I quit Oct. 16, 2002. I always circle that date on the calender to remind myself. I am so pumped.

I caMe back from the bar that night and felt like crap, starting to cough because it was cold outside. It made me think that someday I was going to die because of those damn cigarettes.

I woke up the next morning feeling like crap and it wasn't a hang-over. I looked at the cigarettes sitting by my bed and left all 4.5 packs there.

I feel better, I actually also have lost over 30 pounds and I can smell things now. You will notice the smell first probably. You can smeel thing a lot keener and then you will notice other smokers. I never noticed it when I smoked. I never noticed how disgusting the habit smelled.

I also can breathe now easier then before and all my clothes dont smell. My car doesn't smell, my figners aren't dirty and my teeth look better.

All in all, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Keep up the good work to all that have or are quiting and Good Luck to the ones that are thinking on quitting.

[ButchInFlorida]

Hi all,
Im still not Smoking its been about 2 months.

Keep trying !!! Good Luck.

[moondancer]

ok...thought i would get this old thread out and dust it off....

how are my friends doing???

mslisa... you still there?

bif...how long has it been now??

everyone check in, if you can see the thread for all the dust(e)



moondancer(S) (S)

[mslisabell]

I'm still here, and I couldn't do it, so I'm gonna try again...:$ Let's start bringing positive thoughts back here k?

Hugz,
Lisa (k)

PS - Thanks Moondancer! How you doing?

[DallasCowgurl]

Wow. You guys are real troopers. (l)

Lately I've been considering taking up smoking, but after reading this thread, I've firmly stated 'NO!'.

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow, and I'm going to be a big supporter!

Thanks for the motivation, everyone. :$


It's just that the smell of cigarettes is so seductive to me. I'm glad I've been staying away, though. I've heard some pretty nasty facts about smoking.

Like that 1 out of every 3 deaths is somehow related to smoking.

Or all this you people have shown me, the pains of quitting. I never want to go through with what you brave people did. :$

[dragon]

Sending some (l) and (k)'s out to you all! :) Glad to hear that you didn't start smoking (((((DallasCowGurl))))) (l) (a) there are a lot more fun and exciting things to do with your mouth and your money instead of smoking! :s

Smoking is a disgusting, bad habit, started innocently and mindlessly which leads to illness, suffering and un-needed deaths worldwide. I'm asthmatic, and smoked up to two packs a day during high school, I regret it, as most people do who have done something which intentionally caused themselves harm.

Hindsight is 20/20! Hopefully this thread can create 'foresight' which can prevent others from making the same mistakes. *we can only hope!* ;)

I'd like to give 'props' to "ZYBAN" as a really good aid in helping you quit smoking. (It's good for your love life too!) *wink*

Click HERE (http://www.mygreatestenemy.org/quit.html) for support and quit tips! http://www.mygreatestenemy.org

[mslisabell]

Thank you so much for your encouragement! We all are trying hard to let go of this "monster" that inhabits us, and some of us are doing better than others. The tipd and tricks we are using are tremendous, and we couldn't do this without EVERYONE on this thread!

I'm so proud of y'all!

Hugs and Love,
Lisa (k)

[henbane]

Any advice on how to quit when you live with another smoker and you're totally weak?




~henbane~

[mslisabell]

If you live with a smoker that's not willing to help you then you have to help yourself darlin. I would suggest NO SMOKING in the house AT ALL. That will get the other sides attention really quick, and help you get a really clean house at the same time. I would also suggest you meditate about how clean your body will be shortly. It's a process, but one that will help you tremendously.

Let us know how it goes!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[Jillz]

Hi Everyone and KUDOS for quitting and sticking to your commitment of not returning to tha nasty cigg thing!

I smoked for over 25 yrs and had tried so many times diff ways of quitting with no success. I had even tried hyptnoism and that failed after 4 days.
Finally this last May 3rd... I suffered the preludes of a heart attack and upon getting the heavy chest pains I VOWED to God and all around me that I would not touch another ciggarette again as I felt my life depened on it. Yet I also asked for a lot of Gods support in helping me by subsiding any cravings to be and that I knew I can be successful if he helped lose those damn cravings!
Well, It's now been 8 months and I have not had one puff nor wanted to and I have had small cravings but as soon as I get them I rationalize right away and focus on the heart pain and then the blockage I had and stent put in due to all that previous smoking and then I get thru it JUST FINE and the feeling goes away right away.
Ohhhh Yeah, and flavored tooth picks work wonders too and very low calorie! Try whole Foods get the "Tea Tree Australian Chewing Sticks" mighty tastey and...... I am still trying to figure a way of mass producing these lil wonders myself in many diff extract flavors..........hehehe For Realz!

You all KEEP THE FAITH AND KNOW YOU'RE LIVING AN X-TRA DAY EVERYDAY NOW!!

Jill~
(with a fresher smell and a toothpick fetish)

[mslisabell]

So glad to hear things are better now that you've quit! I'm so proud and happy for you!

Peace and continued success!
Lisa (k)

[mslisabell]

Hi all...

Well, I'M BACK! Got my silkquit meter running again, and this time I know its for good! Fell for awhile, and am getting those nasty toxins out of my body with green tea.

Come on back and let's see how we are doing!

Hugs,
Lisa (k)

[BCtboi]

i fell of the wagon and am so fuckin mad at myself. i figured out my pattern though. whenever i'm stressed, i start smokin again. i wish there was something i could use as a vice. grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[Jero]

congrats to the quitters! I quit once for 3 years.. another few times for a few months I always fall off. My girl has success with Nicodern CQ but when I tried it I had very bad reactions. Once I was on my way to work in the am on the subway and I think I may have had a mini heart attack. It was a really crazy experience I started to sweat and i was drenched from head to toe then I couldn't move my arms at all my hands were chenched so tightly and I couldn't open them.

Just my experience!

Jero

[daddislilgrrl]

I had quit for 2 months then I just went off the wagon...sigh...

So I guess I'll stop here and see what we can do? How do we get past this?

Sigh,
Daddislilgrrl