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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 11, 2005 22:26:57 GMT -5
Well, my husband and I have made the commitment.
We're going to stop smoking. We are armed with the patch and a shared determination to save our own lives.
We have compiled a list:
10 Reasons To Stop Smoking:
1) Stop Coughing
2)Stop spitting up mucus (which is sooo gross!)
3) Save about $150.00 a month
4)Not die of lung cancer (there is still hope)
5)Not have to stop what I'm doing to get my nicotine fix (more my problem than his)
6)Have more energy
7)Live longer (if it's not too late)
8)Smell better
9)Taste better
!0)Live longer.
I know I said that before, but I watched my late husband die way too young of lung cancer, and it bears repeating.
Please send your positive energy this way in what ever form you choose. Tonight we will smoke our last. I really want to do this. I am so freaking addicted that I am afraid. Please pray for our healing.
Thanks in advance,
cookie
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Post by docone31 on Jan 11, 2005 23:08:06 GMT -5
Cookie. Good luck. I know it is hard. I have given up trying. I quit once, found a gym, steroids, and ended up marrying a psycho.
You and the hubby do it together. Really work at it. After 30 days, the cravings leave. It is the life style that makes the first smoke wonderful.
If you do not take the first puff, you will not have to quit again.
Just make the first 30 days and you are home as long as you don't forget why you quit in the first place.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 11, 2005 23:30:50 GMT -5
Thanks Doc  cookie |
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MichiganRocks
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"I wasn't born to follow."
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jan 12, 2005 8:17:05 GMT -5
Hey Cookie, I used to smoke three packs a day. That was 26 years ago. I quit on father's day, kind of my gift to the kids. Stick with it, it's really great to be able to smell and taste again!
Ron
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Post by Original Admin on Jan 12, 2005 10:18:24 GMT -5
Good luck - I could do with stopping too - no will power for that I'm afraid.
Good luck again.
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Post by gaetzchamp on Jan 12, 2005 13:44:12 GMT -5
Yo Cookie-
Good on ya!
While I don't have any advice to throw at you, I'll definately keep you and hubby in thoughts and prayers. Keep your head up and show the world that you're the boss and master of your domain.
If you get the urge to hit the sticks, just PM me some funny movie quote or 1 liner....you're always so good with that and always keep me laughing.
Later, Gaeter.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 12, 2005 19:10:57 GMT -5
1518 days, 19 hours, 3 minutes and 57 seconds that is how long i have been smoke free. and i am really proud of myself, i never thought i could do it, but i did and if i can, Cookie, you can too. i used the patch and i found support here: www.quitnet.comit's a message board and a chat place for people going through the withdrawal, it's really helped me. good luck, please let me lnow if there is anything i can do to help! KD 2 packs a day for 30+ years, feeling REAL stupid after 4 years quit.. |
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 12, 2005 20:17:31 GMT -5
Thanks all, and thanks for that site, KD. I bet that's going to be a big help. Tonight I'm home alone and having a glass of wine. PRIME Smoke time! But I'm OK. Just have to keep my hands busy
Making jewlery!
cookie
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Post by Cher on Jan 13, 2005 16:53:56 GMT -5
I wish you both the best Cookie, doing it together will make a big difference for you. I wish I could get my hubby to quit ... I'd quit in a heartbeat. I smoke too, but hate it and have quit several times but always start back up again because he won't even try. I found when I quit and he didn't, I couldn't stand to be around him, couldn't stand to walk in the house and smell the stink so I'd give up and start again. I have some hopes now, he just told me the other day that he's thinking maybe he'd give it a try if I got every stop smoking thing available so as soon as I can find them I'm picking up some commit lozenges and some patches. He's a heavy smoker, about 3 packs a day so it will take some big time prayers for him too.
Good luck to you, you can do it.
Cher
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jan 13, 2005 23:18:53 GMT -5
oh cookie much luck to you and your hubby - how are you doing so far?
kim
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Gromit
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Post by Gromit on Jan 14, 2005 1:13:53 GMT -5
Positive thoughts and prayers heading your way and your husband's way, cookie3rocks. You can do it!
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Jan 14, 2005 9:57:31 GMT -5
Cookie, sending prayers your way. If ya'll are really committed to quitting, I know you can do it. I understand it's alot easier if one really, really wants to quit. I have tried a number of times and wasn't successful because I really didn't want to quit. Just tried cause it seemed the thing to do.
One thing you might want to do is at the beginning of every week, put whatever amount of money you spend on smokes in a jar somewhere where to can see it. Then make a list of things you would like to spend it on - not something you need, but something really special. A day at the spa, a weekend together in a special place, dinner at a 4 star restaurant followed by dancing under the starts or the night in the Honeymoon Suite of some fancy hotel. Anything really special to reward yourselves. Then when you really want one instead of thinking about how you want one, think about the reward you are going to be giving yourselves.
Even though I haven't quit, I have done alot of research on it. Even though the body gets addicted to the nicotine, the hardest part of quitting is getting the mind free from the addiction. Although we don't consciencly think of cigarettes being our friend, that's what they become. They are always there for us, in good times and bad. When quitting one has to constantly tell the mind that smokes ARE NOT a friend, they will kill you, they stink, the money, etc. Then think of all the good things that will come as the result of quitting.
From what I gather, breaking the physical addiction is a piece of cake compared to breaking the mental addiction. If you really want to quit and are committed to doing that, you have already taken the most important step and you will do just fine. Start puttin' that money in the jar and looking forward to that really neat reward you will be giving yourselves!
llana
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
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Post by MichiganRocks on Jan 14, 2005 10:07:47 GMT -5
I think that the hardest thing for me was what to do with my hands. Smoking three packs a day, my hands were always busy. Be careful of trying to substitute with something like a sucker. If you do that, you'll never get past that urge. If you stick with it, it will eventually pass. Of course, even after all these years since I quit, a sudden large adrenaline rush will make me willing to kill for a smoke!
Ron
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Post by krazydiamond on Jan 14, 2005 15:55:57 GMT -5
actually Ron, i chewed on plastic bar straws cut in half for about a year. i had one of those darn things in every pocket of every sweater and jacket i owned, i still find a used chewy now and then, haha.
gave me something to do about the hand and mouth fixation and the straws were a lot easier to give up than the ciggs. and straws didn't have calories! the downside of smelling and tasting things better is that, well, things smell and taste better and can easily lead to a food addiction. the first few weeks, Cookie, put whatever you want in your mouth as long as it isn't a cigg.
best of luck,
KD
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jan 14, 2005 23:39:23 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
I actually hadn't looked at this post for a couple of days cause I didn't think anyone cared. I feel so much better hearing your encouragement. We are both doing really well. I smoked alot more than he did, and he's been so supportive. He (my husband, Michael) calls me once or twice a day and says "This is your support call. Are you OK?" He's such a sweety! We have our reasons for quiting posted all over the house, especially at the trigger points like the batroom, the coffee maker, the makeup mirror. I actually stopped what I was doing today to go to my purse to get a smoke, then realised what I was doing. We are going to beat this! Thanks for yor support, we really appreciate it ;D
cookie
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Post by bwalters on Jan 15, 2005 0:17:02 GMT -5
Good on ya, Cookie! Sounds like you and hubby are doing really well. I wish you both the best! I know it's not easy. I'm really proud of you!
Hang in there. You can DO this, Cookie!
BE
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Post by charles m sroczynski on Jan 21, 2005 15:45:17 GMT -5
Cookie.... be persistent.... after a while the cravings do go away....
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Post by Original Admin on Jan 22, 2005 0:37:27 GMT -5
Go on Cookie and Michael - definately keep at it - my younger brother Derek - "D" i call him, packed up a bit ago (probably 3 months now) he used patches and gum to help him with the cravings etc, I'm watching how he is and he doesnt seem in the slightest bothered hes stopped - well hes not irritated, but he is definately proud of himself and rubbing it in me!!!!!. The more people I see that can do it - the more determined I get to pack it in also. I need help  |
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Post by phoenix1647 on Jan 22, 2005 14:28:38 GMT -5
Congratulations to you both...great decision. I quit in Jan of 1990 and don't miss it a bit now....
What worked for me was this....every time I wanted a ciggy...I would tell myself..not right now..later...
I kept that up for almost two weeks....it get easier every day. I hope it can help you......
Pho
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