Im Quitting!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:53 am

Well I am taking the step! I just purchased the patch for my smoking cessation program. Im excited but nervous. I hopefully will be a NONSMOKER in 8 weeks! Just wanted to let someone know!

Wish me luck!:guitarist

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:00 am

Good luck on quitting smoking DG, oh and remember that I'm sure you will face many ordeals on your journey, but remember to keep standing strong and believing that u will quit no matter what!!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:12 am

Good luck to you DG, i did'nt do very well on them they gave me very vivid dreams,

the erotic ones were out of this world.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:26 am

That Vivid Dream thing is actually on the box and in the information packet. I started with Step 2 because I am considered a "Light Smoker" (I guess).

Oh...and here is the problem with Beef Jerky (and the biggest reason I have to quit), I just had SRP and Arestin injections in my teeth/gums. I have severe gum disease (Im only 28). I read smoking causes this treatment to be non effective. Well, insurance doesnt cover it and I am NOT paying $ 90 per tooth and it not work. Also, I have to get root canal, crown, three wisdom teeth taken out......as you guys have probably guessed: I HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE DENTIST IN 8 YEARS! Its my own fault, you know? Anyway, maybe sucking on soup won't be so bad. AND I really dont want to die of lung cancer, AND I want to have a baby so all of these thoughts just kept snowballing and today I was like WTF? DO IT NOW! Do it while you only smoke less than 10 cigs a day!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:28 am

[QUOTE=DesignerGal] I read smoking causes this treatment to be non effective. QUOTE]

I meant ineffective....its already starting!

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:12 am

Well done DG, and to qoute Dell Boy YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE.

All the best.

Scott

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:22 am

This is so weird...I asked for the patch for my birthday which is tomorrow. I fully expect Bullet will be getting it for me, as he's ALWAYS on my ass about quitting. Maybe we can be a mutual support team!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:48 am

BabyRider wrote: This is so weird...I asked for the patch for my birthday which is tomorrow. I fully expect Bullet will be getting it for me, as he's ALWAYS on my ass about quitting. Maybe we can be a mutual support team!Get the strong ones, the dreams are amazing! :yh_silly

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:48 am

DG...I quit smoking for 20 weeks from April this year...I had the support of the practise nurse at my doctors and used patches and gum.. You only get the support for 12 weeks and I am devastated to say I've started smoking again....I hate myself for it and i think it would be a great idea if we used FG as for support for each other. I must give up for health reasons...I desperately need help. anyway....good luck to you....There was a similar thread a couple of weeks ago...I'll have a search because there were some good tips there.

SweetDarlin · Post by **SweetDarlin** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:51 am

DesignerGal wrote: Well I am taking the step! I just purchased the patch for my smoking cessation program. Im excited but nervous. I hopefully will be a NONSMOKER in 8 weeks! Just wanted to let someone know!

Wish me luck!:guitaristGood luck.. I quit for real and for always several months ago... I quit once before for 7 years.. this time is for life.. really.

What I discovered... If you can get thru your WORST day... the day that you want to die... or drink or smoke or do drugs... to stop the pain... if you can get thru THAT day... without the smoking... you are cured.

Unfortunately, I had to take that test... fortunately I passed. The knowing is good...

Good luck and God Bless...

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:52 am

abbey wrote: Get the strong ones, the dreams are amazing! :yh_silly
Oh cool, Abbey!! Something to look forward to!! Can't wait to share details. :sneaky:

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:55 am

Bez wrote: DG...I quit smoking for 20 weeks from April this year...I had the support of the practise nurse at my doctors and used patches and gum.. You only get the support for 12 weeks and I am devastated to say I've started smoking again....I hate myself for it and i think it would be a great idea if we used FG as for support for each other. I must give up for health reasons...I desperately need help. anyway....good luck to you....There was a similar thread a couple of weeks ago...I'll have a search because there were some good tips there.
Damn, Bez...don't hate yourself for it!! I've tried soooo many times to quit, but never tried the patch. I actually want to quit now, which is the key, from what I understand. I'm with ya' for the support, I know I'm going to need it!!

One thing about me is, I'm highly competitive. I plan on picturing a just-lit ciggie dancing around in front of me chanting: "I win!! I win!!" and that will p!ss me off enough to want to kick it's ass. I hope. :yh_nailbi

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:57 am

Accountable posted this a while ago in a thread "Cig addiction", ...it's worth having a look at the thread to see the other comments.I don't know how to paste a link here ...sorry...

Originally Posted by Accountable

I come from a family of smokers. Some of us quit; some of us haven't. A smoker needs 2 things to quit:

1. The desire to quit.

2. The belief that one can quit.

Neither of these things can possibly come from the outside. Smoking is a behavior. The addiction is not. Lots of steps involved in smoking, especially if there are none in the house. One possible scenario of many:

1. Get dressed.

2. Find the keys.

3. Walk to the car.

4. Enter the car.

5. Start the car.

6. Leave the house.

7. Drive to the store (numerous substeps involved here).

8. Park the car.

9. Get out of the car.

10. Enter the store.

11. Approach the cashier.

12. Take a breath of sweet, clean, nicotine-free air.

13. Ask for a pack of cigarettes.

14. Pay for the cigarettes (possible substeps here).

15. Exit the store.

16. Tamp the pack (we used to call it 'pack' but I'm trying to avoid confusion).

17. Open the pack (several substeps here).

18. Remove a cigarette.

19. Place the cigarette in the mouth.

20. Find fire (undoubtedly many substeps involved).

21. Light the cigarette.

Every one of these steps and substeps involved a decision toward behavior. Each of these decisions is an opportunity to behave differently.

Smoking is a decision to behave. Stopping smoking is likewise a decision to behave. It's not an easy decision, but the responsibility lies completely and absolutely with the individual - no one else.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:46 pm

DesignerGal wrote: Well I am taking the step! I just purchased the patch for my smoking cessation program. Im excited but nervous. I hopefully will be a NONSMOKER in 8 weeks! Just wanted to let someone know!

Wish me luck!:guitarist

Well done and good luck, you're half way there.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:30 pm

flopstock wrote: two words for ya girl. Beef Jerky

....but something to put in your mouth when you are doing things you are normally smoking during. But put it in your mouth before you go to do whatever it is....

hehehehehehehehehehe:sneaky:

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:15 pm

:-6 GOOD LUCK!!! Ohhhh lordy do I know its hard!!! We will be rootin for :-6 ya!!:-6

SweetDarlin · Post by **SweetDarlin** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:57 pm

Bez wrote: Accountable posted this a while ago in a thread "Cig addiction", ...it's worth having a look at the thread to see the other comments.I don't know how to paste a link here ...sorry...

Originally Posted by Accountable

I come from a family of smokers. Some of us quit; some of us haven't. A smoker needs 2 things to quit:

1. The desire to quit.

2. The belief that one can quit.

Neither of these things can possibly come from the outside. Smoking is a behavior. The addiction is not. Lots of steps involved in smoking, especially if there are none in the house. One possible scenario of many:

1. Get dressed.

2. Find the keys.

3. Walk to the car.

4. Enter the car.

5. Start the car.

6. Leave the house.

7. Drive to the store (numerous substeps involved here).

8. Park the car.

9. Get out of the car.

10. Enter the store.

11. Approach the cashier.

12. Take a breath of sweet, clean, nicotine-free air.

13. Ask for a pack of cigarettes.

14. Pay for the cigarettes (possible substeps here).

15. Exit the store.

16. Tamp the pack (we used to call it 'pack' but I'm trying to avoid confusion).

17. Open the pack (several substeps here).

18. Remove a cigarette.

19. Place the cigarette in the mouth.

20. Find fire (undoubtedly many substeps involved).

21. Light the cigarette.

Every one of these steps and substeps involved a decision toward behavior. Each of these decisions is an opportunity to behave differently.

Smoking is a decision to behave. Stopping smoking is likewise a decision to behave. It's not an easy decision, but the responsibility lies completely and absolutely with the individual - no one else.Excellent stuff there AC. One person showed me a website once that helped youwith "steps." Ill look for it. Wha I remember most is being aware of your triggers... WHEN do you lite up? Set yourself up for success... Remove the cigarrettes... replace it with something else... My trigger was the car... as soon as I clicked that seatbelt.. I lit up.. ironic huh? So I started putting gum, candy or soda THERE... right in the way of the ashtray/lighter... just supplement the behavior... then worry about cutting back on the sodas and candy later

Also--- it only takes 21 days to start a new habit. Make it a good one.

grizabela · Post by **grizabela** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:30 am

Good luck to you!!!! I know how hard it is to quit--and to keep that resolve. I'll be rootin' for ya.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:20 am

flopstock wrote: slut!:wah:

so? what's the problem??

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:23 am

Wolverine wrote: so? what's the problem??

Are you admitting to being a slut? If so, let me know, I can accommodate a slut right now.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:27 am

OpenMind wrote: Are you admitting to being a slut? If so, let me know, I can accommodate a slut right now.

i prefer the term "Hoochie"

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:27 am

Wolverine wrote: i prefer the term "Hoochie"

or "man-whore"

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:41 am

Hoochie sounds like a bottle of illegally distilled alcohol to me. But I'll call you Hoochie if it makes you happy. So now I'm not sure if I should proposition you or ask for a slurp.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:42 am

OpenMind wrote: Hoochie sounds like a bottle of illegally distilled alcohol to me. But I'll call you Hoochie if it makes you happy. So now I'm not sure if I should proposition you or ask for a slurp.

who the H#ll told you about slurping??

I am good. ask BR, she'll tell you.

hehehehehe

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:43 am

Wolverine wrote: or "man-whore"

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Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:45 am

must be a "Yank" term then

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:46 am

Wolverine wrote: must be a "Yank" term then

Merriam-Webster - it's a yank dictionary.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:49 am

OpenMind wrote: Merriam-Webster - it's a yank dictionary.

well I don't know what to tell you..............

:-2

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:56 am

Wolverine wrote: well I don't know what to tell you..............

:-2

All the hoochies say that.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:01 am

Oooo........

them sound like fightin' words.

Sweeeeeeet

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:14 am

Wolverine wrote: Oooo........

them sound like fightin' words.

Sweeeeeeet

I just love the way you say that. Puts me in the mood for grappling.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:23 am

Wrasslin'

I love Wrasslin'

HBK is my favorite. I do a mean Flying Elbow too:wah:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:28 am

thassawrite, I have a mean codpiece.:wah: :wah:

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:45 am

OpenMind wrote: thassawrite, I have a mean codpiece.:wah: :wah:

you ahve a mean Piece of Fish???

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:56 am

Absolutement, just love a mean fish.:wah:

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:01 am

i don't care for mean fishes

Now, sweet peaches i could eat for HOURS, but not mean fishes

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:04 am

Peaches and custard or peaches and cream. (Just like the yes/no game.)

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:17 am

clearly we have a miscommunication. hehehehehe:sneaky:

I detest custard. Peaches and Cottage Cheese with a little pepper.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:26 am

Ah, pepper. Now that's something else that makes me sneeze. :wah:

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:29 am

don't look at the light!!!

you'll snot all over the screen

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:32 am

Excuse me... oh you mean sneezing! Hawhawhaw.

Got to go now, continue later. Have a good evening.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:43 am

OpenMind wrote: Excuse me... oh you mean sneezing! Hawhawhaw.

Got to go now, continue later. Have a good evening.

bye

deebay41@msn.com · Post by **deebay41@msn.com** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:37 pm

Hello! I am happy for you! Just do it, I will not tell it is going to be hard, it was for me! The best way is to stop immediately...if you can?1?, wait and see, believe in yourself!

If you need help try anything but not absolutly anything with nicotine, like patches, gums, inhalers....or, try and see!

I quit after only four months without carvings...or just mild, bearable!. Go to www.adrianaco.com and see what I have used! Increadible Thing! ChipCard! Put it in your pack and...that's all! Last for ever and saving your health /and money while you trying to smoke and you will smoke less! Takes times, few months for me but I do not smoke for the last 5 weeks. And I will not! I do not want to touch cigarettes any more! If I did and my father everybody can! Let me know if you try!

Best wishes and good luck!:)

Pepi

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:01 pm

Here's something not many people know. In January, I attended the NHS stop smoking group. They told us that in each cigarette there are 4000 chemicals. These chemicals are put in by the tobacco manufactureres with the sole purpose of addicting us and keeping us addicted. These chemicals, I will not name them here now cos my memory isn't working, are things that we would never agree to absorbing if we knew about them. Literally, you would shudder if you knew.

I think that there's enough of us to start at least a petition if not a worldwide litigation against these soul sucking bastards. Any views here.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:43 am

OpenMind wrote: I think that there's enough of us to start at least a petition if not a worldwide litigation against these soul sucking bastards. Any views here.

Smoking is a choice. It's a choice I made, it's a choice all smokers make. To go after tobacco companies for producing a product that we all know causes harmful effects is rather silly, IMO. I have a hard time feeling sorry for anyone who sues tobacco companies because they got emphysema, or lung cancer. We knew, when we started smoking that these were all possibilities, yet we did it anyway. No one forced us to smoke, no one forced us to continue. Free will....ain't it a bitch?

I am about to enter my 2nd hour as an ex-smoker. I've got the 21mg Nicoderm CQ patch on my arm, (thanks Bullet!!) and I'm sitting here with my morning coffee, without a cigarette. It sucks. The craving isn't too bad, but it is there. I can see myself getting real crabby before I am done. According to the "plan" they've enclosed, I should be done on Christmas Eve. My mom is going to be thrilled.

Bullet got up in the middle of the night, washed and hid all the ashtrays, and also hid the few cigarettes I had left. He's bound and determined to help me kick this nasty f**king habit, and I'm glad for it. I'm gonna need all the help I can get!!

How's everyone else doing??