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((( The Stop Smoking Cigarettes Thread)))

Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
edited August 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Hi, a few of us AET posters are going to try and quit this Tuesday September 2nd. We are long time smokers and we have all tried multiple times. We think by supporting each other and posting daily it would make our experience easier and hopefully successful.

If any one would like to join us we would love the company! The last cigarette we will smoke will be 11:59 on Sept 1.

We are going to use some form of the patch, gum, etc. so that we hope will make it easier.

If you are not a smoker or aren't ready, any positive support you give will be highly appreciated.

The Tryers are

Black Diamond
Hartamh
Kcherub
urbanhippie
Stone is God
Stone is God Fiance
nuffingman (Cigars)
Kosmic Jelli
Drowned Out
Music for Rhinos
Left Porch
Yellowed 24
Cocaine Nosejob
Nothingman 54
Tipjammer
pinot768
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    urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Add me to the list, not sure what the time difference is but if any other UKers want to join me in quitting around then please PM :)
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    urbanhippie wrote:
    Add me to the list, not sure what the time difference is but if any other UKers want to join me in quitting around then please PM :)

    Awesome! The more the merrier.

    That would be 11:59 on your time. Or if you need a little more time. There is a 5 hour difference between my 11:59 and yours.

    New List

    Tryers

    BD
    Hartamh
    Kcherub
    urbanhippe
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    Stone Is GodStone Is God Posts: 1,329
    I'm in, even though I've kind of already started. I got really sick from the stomach flu on Sunday and I haven't smoked a butt since.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
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    pearljamjenpearljamjen Posts: 13,578
    What an awesome thread!! I'm so happy for you and I will be here cheering you on!! :D:D
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    pearljamjen wrote:
    What an awesome thread!! I'm so happy for you and I will be here cheering you on!! :D:D

    I (We) can always count on the quite amazing (but dirty footed!) Jen!
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    Stone Is God wrote:
    I'm in, even though I've kind of already started. I got really sick from the stomach flu on Sunday and I haven't smoked a butt since.

    Head Starts are fine!

    I am thrilled that you are going to join in!

    Tryers

    BD
    Hartamh
    Kcherub
    urbanhippe
    Stone is God
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    pearljamjenpearljamjen Posts: 13,578
    Black Diamond wrote:
    I (We) can always count on the quite amazing (but dirty footed!) Jen!

    haha my foot isn't the only thing that is dirty! ;)


    (my armpits too) :p

    Seriously...I'm happy you are doing this :)
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    PJSerfPJSerf Posts: 637
    I quit smoking cold turkey on June 30th. Almost 2 full months...

    Have been able to fight off temptation thus far. The ability to breath is a great reward!

    Good Luck everyone!!!
    "If you love someone, set them free... if someone loves you, don't fuck up" - EV
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    riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    Good luck you guys!!
    I quit October 27, 2007.

    I read "Skinny Bitch" and on page 1 they say "Smoking is for losers."
    For some reason that was all I needed to tell myself. Haven't smoked since, and I was a 10+ year smoker.
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    PJSerf wrote:
    I quit smoking cold turkey on June 30th. Almost 2 full months...

    Have been able to fight off temptation thus far. The ability to breath is a great reward!

    Good Luck everyone!!!

    Wow!! I could never get through the Cold Turkey!!

    Very impressed!! Feel free to join in on updates on how it is going!!
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    riffrandall wrote:
    Good luck you guys!!
    I quit October 27, 2007.

    I read "Skinny Bitch" and on page 1 they say "Smoking is for losers."
    For some reason that was all I needed to tell myself. Haven't smoked since, and I was a 10+ year smoker.

    Coming up on the Anniversary! How did you do it?

    BTW Start Date is also my Daughter's B-day so even more meaning.
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    Stone Is GodStone Is God Posts: 1,329
    hartamh wrote:
    Great and you already have a head start awesome friend :)

    It wasn't by choice, lol. I figured it was as good as of a time than any. I couldn't keep anything down for 3 days and the though of a butt made me even more sick.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
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    riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Coming up on the Anniversary! How did you do it?

    BTW Start Date is also my Daughter's B-day so even more meaning.

    I just walked away from it. In the year since I have also started running and lost 80 pounds, which I would not have done were it not for the fact that I quit smoking.

    No gum, no patches, no nothing. I know not everyone can do that but honestly the hardest thing about it is getting your mind around not smoking anymore. If you can do that, you're golden.
    "If you're looking for someone to pull you out of that ditch, you're out of luck."
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    HOOKERHOOKER Posts: 1,443
    good luck guys!
    Nice to know you.
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    urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    I'm going to go the cold turkey way I think.
    I only picked it back up at the beginning of the year just after my marriage broke up. I quit 15 years ago by going cold turkey, so I'm going to try that again.
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    HOOKER wrote:
    good luck guys!

    Thanks Hook!
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    urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    hartamh wrote:
    The first time I stopped smoking (and biting my nails at the same time) I went cold turkey too and that was for 14 years and for whatever reason I started up again 11 years ago. It's a lot tougher this time around so I need some assistance and support :)
    I might do to, in the end :)

    I'm going to give it a try though. And just see how far I get. If I feel in need of something then I'll reconsider :)
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    urbanhippie wrote:
    I might do to, in the end :)

    I'm going to give it a try though. And just see how far I get. If I feel in need of something then I'll reconsider :)

    That's why it is called the Trying list. No pressure will be applied. For me just talking about it will help.
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    urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Black Diamond wrote:
    That's why it is called the Trying list. No pressure will be applied. For me just talking about it will help.
    Yep, me too :)

    Last time I quit I'd found out I was pregnant so I stopped virtually overnight. That is most definitely not the case this time, so all help and support will be gratefully received :)
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    eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Good luck everyone. I'm lucky in that I'm one of the few that can take or leave the coffin nails. I smoke when I'm drinking and around my little brother (my supplier) but I stopped buying them years ago and haven't struggled with only smoking on occasions. Now the herb is a whole different tale...
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Good luck everyone. I'm lucky in that I'm one of the few that can take or leave the coffin nails. I smoke when I'm drinking and around my little brother (my supplier) but I stopped buying them years ago and haven't struggled with only smoking on occasions. Now the herb is a whole different tale...

    That is why the word Cigarette is in the thread. Believe it or not there was some thought there. Not trying to influence anyone, just looking for a way to make it easier.
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    hartamh wrote:
    I wish Eddie would join all of us on this thread :)
    Maybe I have (oops!) maybe he will.
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    peacegirlpeacegirl Posts: 835
    Good luck to you all - YOU CAN DO IT!

    I quit in Dec. 2006. I used the patch but only for about a week.
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    peacegirl wrote:
    Good luck to you all - YOU CAN DO IT!

    I quit in Dec. 2006. I used the patch but only for about a week.

    Wow that's great! Only a week? Did it make you sick or did you just not need it.
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    Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    hartamh wrote:
    I wish Eddie would join all of us on this thread :)

    He didnt smoke the whole DC2 show I was at !

    Maybe because of it being indoors...
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    peacegirlpeacegirl Posts: 835
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Wow that's great! Only a week? Did it make you sick or did you just not need it.

    I smoked about a pack to pack and a half a day and had smoked for about 10yrs.

    They have like three levels and I started with the middle one and turns out it was too much nicotine for me and my heart would start racing.

    Alot of it for me was also just breaking a habit..like it was just automatic to smoke when I was driving, after I ate, etc.

    I had never tried quitting before and I was very determined to quit..but I think I may be an exception b/c I didn't have a very hard time doing it and people are always surprised to hear me say that.
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    nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Count me in! Sept 2nd it is. Great idea for a thread.
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    urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    nuffingman wrote:
    Count me in! Sept 2nd it is. Great idea for a thread.
    Another UKer! Cool :cool:
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    Wembley 18/06/07

    If there was a reason, it was you.

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    nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Doh! Just realised it says Cigarettes in the title. I smoke cigars, does that count? I hate cigarettes.
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    Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    nuffingman wrote:
    Count me in! Sept 2nd it is. Great idea for a thread.
    Awesome! I must say it will be more difficult for you Brits becuase smoking is way more prevelent these days over there than in NYC. I lived there for a year and I took it up from a pack to two while there.
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