My willpower has been weak these past couple of weekends. I go out to grab some food with my cousin (a heavy smoker) and later in the night I realise the SOB left a pack of cigarettes sitting on my passenger seat. I caved, and had one before throwing them out the window. I went back on the patch on Sunday, that's what I have had the most luck with. Sounds like everyone on here is doing well, keep up the good work guys, I'm back on day four, which I believe means that me and Eddie Vedder are smoke-free for about the same amount of time .
Hey, you know what no smoking on weekdays is better than smoking on weekdays!
I think it is incredible that you keep trying. The patch is a big help. I am onto patch #3 and no problems yet.
Congrats to all of you!!! those on day 4 and on week 6! whoo hoo!
***happy dance for you all***
For those of you that quit and relapsed and then quit again- good for you!!! Keep trying - you can do it!
And how great that EV is also quitting - although that salt/water/cayenne detox just sounds harsh on the system! Never heard of it before...but whatever works!
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
How do you say keep up the good work in Coventry
I am definately going there when I go back to the UK. I have seen the flights to midlands and had no idea where they were.
How do you say keep up the good work in Coventry
I am definately going there when I go back to the UK. I have seen the flights to midlands and had no idea where they were.
"Keep up the gud work innit."
Probably Birmingham International Airport, East Midlands Airport or Coventry Airport.
The latter is like a shed in a field... but then, you probably expected that.
I'll make it clear now, I'm really anti smoking and i'm proud of everyone who's made the decision to give up no matter how far along they are.
I was gonna venture in here to show my support not so long ago but it seems rather well established and I didn't want to tread on any toes
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
Good luck to all of those that are still hanging in there! I quit 3 1/2 years ago after smoking for about 10 years and it was one of the best things I have ever done for myself! I admire anyone who is quitting or has quit.
"I wish I was the souvenir you kept your house key on"
Good luck to all of those that are still hanging in there! I quit 3 1/2 years ago after smoking for about 10 years and it was one of the best things I have ever done for myself! I admire anyone who is quitting or has quit.
3 1/2 years ago? wow! kudos to you!
How did you do it? Patches? Gum? Cold turkey?
Out of interest, why did you quit?
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
Also to everyone using champix (chamtix whatever it's called in US) make sure you try and change your habits too. Because champix is not a magic pill that will suddenly make you quit. You can still get cravings from things like ... for example, if you drink coffee every morning with your cigarette as the first thing you do of the day... You need to change this routine, cause when you come off champix, you can still get cravings when you have a coffee because that's the association that you have learned. You need to un learn habits and routines, and then you be majorly successful!
Congrats to all of you!!! those on day 4 and on week 6! whoo hoo!
***happy dance for you all***
For those of you that quit and relapsed and then quit again- good for you!!! Keep trying - you can do it!
And how great that EV is also quitting - although that salt/water/cayenne detox just sounds harsh on the system! Never heard of it before...but whatever works!
cheers! keep it up!
Thanks *dawn*!
You words of encouragement through out have been a huge help!
I got Chantix(ms) yesterday. took my first pill this morning. Im on my way to a smoke free life!!!!
Dude!
That is awesome! It has been such a crazy ride! Please feel free to jump in here to post everyone on progress or to vent or whatever! The thread has been a great help to me personally and anything I can do to make it easier for you would be my pleasure!
I had a close friend give up recently and he took that stuff. Said his dreams was incredibly bizarre.
**waves to TEYL members and triers***
Right before I woke up a few min ago I had a crazy dream I was at home depot and Pearl Jam was playing there and Ed was singing in a hot tub that was on display?? Pretty crazy.
That is awesome! It has been such a crazy ride! Please feel free to jump in here to post everyone on progress or to vent or whatever! The thread has been a great help to me personally and anything I can do to make it easier for you would be my pleasure!
Im still smoking, but not as much today is the second day of Chantix.
Right before I woke up a few min ago I had a crazy dream I was at home depot and Pearl Jam was playing there and Ed was singing in a hot tub that was on display?? Pretty crazy.
Dude, I had one where PJ was playing on a street corner but it was so packed that I was 2 blocks away. Very stressful!!
Another few on the bandwagon...good to see. This thread is going gangbusters and it makes me feel guilty that I should be doing something **contemplates giving up beer** :eek: ...hmmm maybe not!
Its now a BIG Team Extend Your Life.
Those that are over the month banner have to be close to getting off the patches yeah? Dont reckon you guys need em now the way you've been going but do it properly I suppose.
Next step in your lives is to have a reason for coming to the "Post Your Daily Workout' thread
Haha...I already have a daily workout, which is part of the reason I'm quitting the smoking.
I work part-time as a personal trainer and my boss said to me today...'you know...you help other people get healthier, then when they leave you go out and smoke. Something's wrong there."
And he's right lol
"The customer...is always...an ASSHOLE"
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Haha...I already have a daily workout, which is part of the reason I'm quitting the smoking.
I work part-time as a personal trainer and my boss said to me today...'you know...you help other people get healthier, then when they leave you go out and smoke. Something's wrong there."
And he's right lol
Mate that absolutely cracks me up. Too funny.
Took me about 3-4 months to get all the gunk/crap off my chest when I gave up. I spewed quite a few times and Im sure it stemmed from the phlegm while I was training.
I will be SO interested to see how you feel week after week regarding breathing, intensity etc......of any person Id be interested to see the results/changes on it would be you. Keep me informed would ya?
Took me about 3-4 months to get all the gunk/crap off my chest when I gave up. I spewed quite a few times and Im sure it stemmed from the phlegm while I was training.
I will be SO interested to see how you feel week after week regarding breathing, intensity etc......of any person Id be interested to see the results/changes on it would be you. Keep me informed would ya?
For sure...I'm almost afraid to let my boss know that I'm quitting for exactly those reasons. Don't need him watching me any closer than he already does!
"The customer...is always...an ASSHOLE"
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
For sure...I'm almost afraid to let my boss know that I'm quitting for exactly those reasons. Don't need him watching me any closer than he already does!
Yeah exactly. You can understand the intrigue though cant ya.
I train 3 days a week with the guys at Fitness First across the road from me. Its a good benchmark for me.
We had christmas drinks last year and there were 2 of the girls out front smoking half the night. Was just such a weird sight after you see what they are capable of when training.
On that note Im off for the serious stuff for an hour.
Best of luck with the start of it mate!!!
Do you do lines of coke while you train as well?:D
Yeah exactly. You can understand the intrigue though cant ya.
I train 3 days a week with the guys at Fitness First across the road from me. Its a good benchmark for me.
We had christmas drinks last year and there were 2 of the girls out front smoking half the night. Was just such a weird sight after you see what they are capable of when training.
On that note Im off for the serious stuff for an hour.
Best of luck with the start of it mate!!!
Do you do lines of coke while you train as well?:D
depends on the client.
Thanks for the luck...I'll be needing it!
"The customer...is always...an ASSHOLE"
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
So I'm officially only about 18 hours in and Sean brings a friend home with him, and the friend walks right into my house with a fucking cigarette in hand and Sean doesn't see why this is a problem.
Fuck, this would bother me even if I wasn't trying to quit...I've never let ANYONE smoke in my house.
"The customer...is always...an ASSHOLE"
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
So I'm officially only about 18 hours in and Sean brings a friend home with him, and the friend walks right into my house with a fucking cigarette in hand and Sean doesn't see why this is a problem.
Fuck, this would bother me even if I wasn't trying to quit...I've never let ANYONE smoke in my house.
Alright! Yeah we got a lot of people around here who have some nervy people in their lives! But you got through it and were mad so those are terrific signs!!
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Wow!!! I keep wondering what is going on with you! Amazing! Thanks for the update.
Hey, you know what no smoking on weekdays is better than smoking on weekdays!
I think it is incredible that you keep trying. The patch is a big help. I am onto patch #3 and no problems yet.
Yea, I just peak my head in and out.
It's good to have the support that my fiance is and vice versa. Having 2 people working towards a common goal makes things better.
I'm glad it's going well for most people in here.
***happy dance for you all***
For those of you that quit and relapsed and then quit again- good for you!!! Keep trying - you can do it!
And how great that EV is also quitting - although that salt/water/cayenne detox just sounds harsh on the system! Never heard of it before...but whatever works!
cheers! keep it up!
I'm here! I'm quee... oh wait, no i'm not...
Hi all, how's it going?
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
How do you say keep up the good work in Coventry
I am definately going there when I go back to the UK. I have seen the flights to midlands and had no idea where they were.
"Keep up the gud work innit."
Probably Birmingham International Airport, East Midlands Airport or Coventry Airport.
The latter is like a shed in a field... but then, you probably expected that.
I'll make it clear now, I'm really anti smoking and i'm proud of everyone who's made the decision to give up no matter how far along they are.
I was gonna venture in here to show my support not so long ago but it seems rather well established and I didn't want to tread on any toes
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
6/11/08 West Palm
3 1/2 years ago? wow! kudos to you!
How did you do it? Patches? Gum? Cold turkey?
Out of interest, why did you quit?
... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
Good for you champ.
I had a close friend give up recently and he took that stuff. Said his dreams was incredibly bizarre.
**waves to TEYL members and triers***
Also to everyone using champix (chamtix whatever it's called in US) make sure you try and change your habits too. Because champix is not a magic pill that will suddenly make you quit. You can still get cravings from things like ... for example, if you drink coffee every morning with your cigarette as the first thing you do of the day... You need to change this routine, cause when you come off champix, you can still get cravings when you have a coffee because that's the association that you have learned. You need to un learn habits and routines, and then you be majorly successful!
Yay to everyone!!! Keep it up!
You words of encouragement through out have been a huge help!
That is awesome! It has been such a crazy ride! Please feel free to jump in here to post everyone on progress or to vent or whatever! The thread has been a great help to me personally and anything I can do to make it easier for you would be my pleasure!
Right before I woke up a few min ago I had a crazy dream I was at home depot and Pearl Jam was playing there and Ed was singing in a hot tub that was on display?? Pretty crazy.
Im still smoking, but not as much today is the second day of Chantix.
LOL.
Ed help me...
*vomits in nervousness and heads out for that one last happiness stick*
Edit: Ed as in Wood...not Vedder.
Although if EdVed wants to lend his services...who am I to disappoint?
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Its now a BIG Team Extend Your Life.
Those that are over the month banner have to be close to getting off the patches yeah? Dont reckon you guys need em now the way you've been going but do it properly I suppose.
Next step in your lives is to have a reason for coming to the "Post Your Daily Workout' thread
I work part-time as a personal trainer and my boss said to me today...'you know...you help other people get healthier, then when they leave you go out and smoke. Something's wrong there."
And he's right lol
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Mate that absolutely cracks me up. Too funny.
Took me about 3-4 months to get all the gunk/crap off my chest when I gave up. I spewed quite a few times and Im sure it stemmed from the phlegm while I was training.
I will be SO interested to see how you feel week after week regarding breathing, intensity etc......of any person Id be interested to see the results/changes on it would be you. Keep me informed would ya?
For sure...I'm almost afraid to let my boss know that I'm quitting for exactly those reasons. Don't need him watching me any closer than he already does!
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Yeah exactly. You can understand the intrigue though cant ya.
I train 3 days a week with the guys at Fitness First across the road from me. Its a good benchmark for me.
We had christmas drinks last year and there were 2 of the girls out front smoking half the night. Was just such a weird sight after you see what they are capable of when training.
On that note Im off for the serious stuff for an hour.
Best of luck with the start of it mate!!!
Do you do lines of coke while you train as well?:D
Thanks for the luck...I'll be needing it!
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Fuck, this would bother me even if I wasn't trying to quit...I've never let ANYONE smoke in my house.
"The world fascinates me."
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you"
Alright! Yeah we got a lot of people around here who have some nervy people in their lives! But you got through it and were mad so those are terrific signs!!
I am really happy you decided to join all of us!
Welcome back my friend!
So 47 days for some of us! Amazing!!!!
I just looked in my bathroom and I have only 9!!!!!!!! patches left
Not scared but excited!!
I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend and I hope Left Porch can get through without a ciggie :finger crossed: