((( The Stop Smoking Cigarettes Thread)))

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  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Wow!

    So I made it through a day of FASTING and no smoking. Would have eaten if it had come down to it but I have really exceeded my own expectations!

    i did chew gum which is a no no but there is a limit here folks!

    So going away to Va Beach for the long weekend and staying with the in laws. They are more excited about this than I am. Want to keep thier daughter with a husband I suspect. They are truly great people and have been a big advocate.

    Have a great and easy weekend everyone!
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    So did you miss me? :o:p

    Sorry I've not been around ... been a little hectic this side of the pond ... but have been thinking of you all!

    Seems like you are all doing well and even the minor set backs can't stop you guys.

    Been t-shirt weather the last week or so on this side of the pond ... in October ... the World's gone mad I tell ya ... in more ways than one :D

    So patch change day again tomorrow ... and then one week to complete nicotine freedom ... I'm so proud of you :)
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    Yeah apologies I aint been on for a while....tho it seems like some of you dont need the encouragement anymore!!! 40 days...... and Hartmah you feel as if you are over the cravings?!?!?

    This is mighty fine news people...mighty fine
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Hey,

    How bad is it (or good) that Chime and Don Jon are posting without the tryers!

    LMAO! Sorry just got back from a long weekend away! Chime you are right day 42 and last day on Level II. Level III (the Red Patch, BTW the marketer must be a Weezer fan because patches have been green, blue and red) starts tomorrow and in 2 short weeks will be patch FREE!!!

    Feeling fine, getting fat (really really fat)!! If any of you knew what I look like you would be like :eek: Did BD eat Mrs. BD (No comment)

    So little nervous about tomorrow and how much more I could eat!! Speaking of which will be going on Weight Watchers after the patch is done. Nothing like a challenge.

    So how is everyone doing? Somebody check in!!
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  • chime
    chime Posts: 7,839
    6 WEEKS!!!

    Wow outstanding.

    Hope you're NOT noticing the difference on the new patch! I blame the putting on of weight on your new improved sense of taste BD :D

    Congrats BD, hartamh and hartamh's son on another milestone :)
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Chime wrote:
    6 WEEKS!!!

    Wow outstanding.

    Hope you're NOT noticing the difference on the new patch! I blame the putting on of weight on your new improved sense of taste BD :D

    Congrats BD, hartamh and hartamh's son on another milestone :)

    YEAH!!!

    I am so excited (and hungry)! No food is getting out of hand. The Mrs. has joined me in the extra food and is now pissed off. The diet starts in 2 weeks.

    The new patch is definately a difference and am sweating a lot more today and feel the urge a little. But I am too strong for little urges.

    How is the rest of the world doing?!?
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  • Riot_Mac
    Riot_Mac Posts: 473
    Saw this on the porch and figured I would share with you guys.

    Looks like Eddie might be trying to quit too.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/14/eddie-vedder-and-josh-bro_n_134614.html

    Keep up the good work guys!!
    "hear my name, take a good look, this could be the day."
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    I'm absolutely dying for a fag right now. Hell, I would do unholy things for a whole pack of Luckies.

    Going to stick it out though. Can't afford them for one thing, for another, I am actually attempting to give a toss about my health for a change.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Stone Is God
    Stone Is God Posts: 1,331
    Just checking in. It's been over 5 weeks for the fiance and me. All seems to be going well and I'm glad to hear people are having success in this.

    Keep up the good work everyone.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • Left Porch
    Left Porch Posts: 846
    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 ;).
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  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Stone Is God wrote:
    Just checking in. It's been over 5 weeks for the fiance and me. All seems to be going well and I'm glad to hear people are having success in this.

    Keep up the good work everyone.

    Wow!!! I keep wondering what is going on with you! Amazing! Thanks for the update.
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  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Left Porch wrote:
    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.
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  • Stone Is God
    Stone Is God Posts: 1,331
    Black Diamond wrote:
    Wow!!! I keep wondering what is going on with you! Amazing! Thanks for the update.

    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.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • dawng
    dawng Posts: 644
    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!
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    BlackD told me to come on over so here I am!

    I'm here! I'm quee... oh wait, no i'm not...

    :o

    Hi all, how's it going? :)
    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.
  • Black Diamond
    Black Diamond Posts: 25,109
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    BlackD told me to come on over so here I am!

    I'm here! I'm quee... oh wait, no i'm not...

    :o

    Hi all, how's it going? :)

    How do you say keep up the good work in Coventry :D
    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.
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Black Diamond wrote:
    How do you say keep up the good work in Coventry :D
    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 :o
    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.
  • monkeywish
    monkeywish Posts: 79
    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.
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    monkeywish wrote:
    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! :D

    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.
  • Nothingman54
    Nothingman54 Posts: 2,251
    I got Chantix(ms) yesterday. took my first pill this morning. Im on my way to a smoke free life!!!!
    I'll be back

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