((( The Stop Smoking Cigarettes Thread)))

Nothingman54

I'm getting the patch on Friday.

Jukee

Thanks so much HSB for the encouraging words, they mean a lot

So it's day 5.
I'll admit I cheated the other day when I went to my cousin's. I had a couple of drags. To my surprise, it did absolutely nothing for me. It was gross and made me really dizzy. Today was my first day back to work after the holidays...My drive into work where i'd normally have 2 cigarettes was REALLY long. I wanted one really bad. Now that i'm at work, I'm craving one even more but i'll fight through it.

PearlOfAGirl

Jukee wrote:

Thanks so much HSB for the encouraging words, they mean a lot

So it's day 5.
I'll admit I cheated the other day when I went to my cousin's. I had a couple of drags. To my surprise, it did absolutely nothing for me. It was gross and made me really dizzy. Today was my first day back to work after the holidays...My drive into work where i'd normally have 2 cigarettes was REALLY long. I wanted one really bad. Now that i'm at work, I'm craving one even more but i'll fight through it.

You're so very welcome.... I'm here any time you need encouragement... are you on the patch?

((((((( Big Hugs )))))))

Jukee

HeartShapedBox wrote:

Jukee wrote:

Thanks so much HSB for the encouraging words, they mean a lot

So it's day 5.
I'll admit I cheated the other day when I went to my cousin's. I had a couple of drags. To my surprise, it did absolutely nothing for me. It was gross and made me really dizzy. Today was my first day back to work after the holidays...My drive into work where i'd normally have 2 cigarettes was REALLY long. I wanted one really bad. Now that i'm at work, I'm craving one even more but i'll fight through it.

You're so very welcome.... I'm here any time you need encouragement... are you on the patch?

((((((( Big Hugs )))))))

No, i'm not on the patch but I am chewing an abnormal amount of gum

he.who.forgets

just wanted to pop my head into this thread and wish everyone good luck and send good positive vibes to those who are trying to kick the habit. While I'm not trying to quit, I'm trying to dramatically decrease my smoking and so far have successfully cut my daily cig intake to about half. It's a start i guess

ponner1us

I'm in no way affiliated with the site but here it is:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com

It's about "electronic cigarettes." I know it's better to quit nicotine altogether, but for those who find it too difficult, I've found this to be a wonderful alternative.

I've tried to quit using the patch, gum, cold-turkey, and chantix, and the e-cigarette has been a godsend for me. If you're interested, do your research first, and Good luck!

PearlOfAGirl

Nothingman54 wrote:

I'm getting the patch on Friday.

Good luck, and please keep up posted...

Jukee

Day 10.

Still not smoking, feeling great. I think i've conquered the hardest part and I hope it's smooth sailing from here. I've decided not to buy a car right now, I'm going to start saving for the PJ weekend, that way when the time comes and they announce where they're going to play my husband can't say anything because i'll already have the funds or some of it anyway's.

PearlOfAGirl

Jukee wrote:

Day 10.

Still not smoking, feeling great. I think i've conquered the hardest part and I hope it's smooth sailing from here. I've decided not to buy a car right now, I'm going to start saving for the PJ weekend, that way when the time comes and they announce where they're going to play my husband can't say anything because i'll already have the funds or some of it anyway's.

I'm so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work my friend!!!

Jukee

HeartShapedBox wrote:

Jukee wrote:

Day 10.

Still not smoking, feeling great. I think i've conquered the hardest part and I hope it's smooth sailing from here. I've decided not to buy a car right now, I'm going to start saving for the PJ weekend, that way when the time comes and they announce where they're going to play my husband can't say anything because i'll already have the funds or some of it anyway's.

I'm so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work my friend!!!

Thanks!!!
Day 17 and still going strong. I've lost the urge pretty much. It amazes me how much it stinks, wow I can't believe I walked around smelling like that for the last 10-12 yrs

PearlOfAGirl

Jukee wrote:

HeartShapedBox wrote:

Jukee wrote:

Day 10.

Still not smoking, feeling great. I think i've conquered the hardest part and I hope it's smooth sailing from here. I've decided not to buy a car right now, I'm going to start saving for the PJ weekend, that way when the time comes and they announce where they're going to play my husband can't say anything because i'll already have the funds or some of it anyway's.

I'm so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work my friend!!!

Thanks!!!
Day 17 and still going strong. I've lost the urge pretty much. It amazes me how much it stinks, wow I can't believe I walked around smelling like that for the last 10-12 yrs

I know, and I bet you can smell anyone that has smoked and it just makes you sick now... Isn't it awesome?

Jukee

Very awesome. I feel like a new person. I'm actually enjoying exercising now because I can breathe.

This week is national quit smoking week, come on people, you's can do it!!

PearlOfAGirl

I hope this thread helps you out Stinkfoot....

Music For Rhinos

Here's a personal update:

On Feb. 7th I started a new job and since then (almost 2 months now) I've followed this routine EXACTLY without straying once...

Monday through Friday I am completely focused on work. All I do during the work week is eat, sleep and work. I do not smoke a single cigarette. We have a policy at work that says there is no smoking on the premises so you have to leave to smoke a cig. I think this has helped me to not smoke at work and during the week.

Here's the kicker though,...on the weekends, usually just Saturday I go out with friends for a couple beers and end up smoking a few throughout the night. But when Monday comes it's business as usual and I flip the smoking switch off.

I know what a lot of you are thinking, "If you can do that, just quit!" Believe me, that is the ultimate goal but for now I'm pleased to have gone from full-fledged smoking to 1-2 nights a week social smoking. Somehow this works for me and I am able to pull it off. Complete cessation remains the ultimate goal, however.

uninnocent-

so i quit for about 20 months, and relapsed two months ago. i bought a pack while on a solo vacation, and slowly started up again. none of my friends know about me smoking (at least when sober, i've been caught a few times while plastered). i plan on being smoke-free again by my birthday (july 2), and will hopefully start the process again next week. i remember the first month or so were hell last time i quit, can anyone tell me honestly that it's gonna be easier this time around?

Drowned Out

uninnocent- wrote:

so i quit for about 20 months, and relapsed two months ago. i bought a pack while on a solo vacation, and slowly started up again. none of my friends know about me smoking (at least when sober, i've been caught a few times while plastered). i plan on being smoke-free again by my birthday (july 2), and will hopefully start the process again next week. i remember the first month or so were hell last time i quit, can anyone tell me honestly that it's gonna be easier this time around?

It will be easier this time around. Not honestly...but you need encouragement
I think it's a bit easier knowing you've done it before, but the same problems persist...good luck, I don't have to tell you it's beyond worth the aggravation...

Funny you should bump this thread today...I was an original participant in this quit group.... I relapsed pretty quickly that attempt...but tried again soon after, and today is my two year tobacco-free anniversary

uninnocent-

Drowned Out wrote:

uninnocent- wrote:

so i quit for about 20 months, and relapsed two months ago. i bought a pack while on a solo vacation, and slowly started up again. none of my friends know about me smoking (at least when sober, i've been caught a few times while plastered). i plan on being smoke-free again by my birthday (july 2), and will hopefully start the process again next week. i remember the first month or so were hell last time i quit, can anyone tell me honestly that it's gonna be easier this time around?

It will be easier this time around. Not honestly...but you need encouragement
I think it's a bit easier knowing you've done it before, but the same problems persist...good luck, I don't have to tell you it's beyond worth the aggravation...

Funny you should bump this thread today...I was an original participant in this quit group.... I relapsed pretty quickly that attempt...but tried again soon after, and today is my two year tobacco-free anniversary

congrats on the two-years!
i'm thinking thursday's gonna be my quit-date. i'm gonna do it again cold turkey like last time. i'm not anywhere near the amount that i used to smoke in the past, now only doing around 2-3 packs/week, but i doubt it'll be any easier. first step: the psychological barrier.

Black Diamond

Ok stopped again 3 days...

I am in a shit mood :evil:

81

Black Diamond wrote:

Ok stopped again 3 days...

I am in a shit mood :evil:

hang in there.....

dimitrispearljam

The 81 wrote:

Black Diamond wrote:

Ok stopped again 3 days...

I am in a shit mood :evil:

hang in there.....

+1..im out of cigarette 6 years now..u saw how good im in sex..i can do hip hop moves now.. :shock: