((( The Stop Smoking Cigarettes Thread)))

KosmicJelli wrote:

I just wanna know hwen ya'all taken off those patches???

Hey, It is a 3 step program where each step removes a 1/3 of the amount of nicotine. It depends on how much you smoke. For me it's 4 weeks at step 1, 2 weeks at step 2 and 2 weeks at step 3.

So 2 months from the start give or take.

eddie's Tone rocks wrote:

good (((vibesss))) sent out to you all...~

Thank you very kindly! You are making this soooo much easier than it would have been,

Before I give my update on a week of not smoking, I have to say something to the many of you who may have been smokers in the past or never picked up the most awful habit of all time, who daily or even one time have sent well wishes, encouraging thoughts and advice. Your are as much the story here as what I (we) have done. I can not thank all of you enough, from the bottom of my heart. In the words of EV at the end of MSG II this year, My kids thank you, my parents than you. I thank you. I need to meet all of you at some point and buy you many drinks or whatever makes you happy for what you have given me. More time to spend with my family and hopedfully something back to the world with my time.

To those of you who are doing this with me, whatever day you are on, you have been amazing co-conspirators in getting our lives and lungs back. Your successes, minor setbacks and getting back on the horse stories have guided me through this. I will never be able to repay my debt.


I have tried so many times to get to my 8th day of not smoking. Literally 100's of times. Some BS excuse seems to get into my psyche which leads me to lying to my wife and myself. I will tell you how bad I was hooked. The first thing I told my non-smoking wife the day I met her was that I smoked and that there was no way I would ever stop. Who says that? I had so many women stop going out with me because of smoking. It has cost me Thousands of dollars that could have been spent on literally anything!

I can not believe I have gotten a week without a cigarette. I am feeling better, I smell better and I am more alert. I am smiling a lot and I am very happy. It has been a week with a lot of Stress. I got some great news last night that my mom's condition in non-life threatening and in fact is going home tonight! That will make week 2 much easier. I know in my heart that I am done, it's convincing my very stubborn head that it is over. There is still a long way to go before I get of the tunnel. Getting off the patch and starting things (exercise) to get me healthy. I can honestly say I don't think I have ever had a healthy day in my adult life. I would like to experience it!

Again thank you to everyone and I hope this is just the beginning!

SENROCK! wrote:

once again i agree with Chime! WELL DONE!!!!
in honor of this 7th day and 5th day and 3rd day and maybe 1st day for some, I created something for all of you. Please CLICK HERE and print this for yourselves!!! Congrats you guys, I am really proud of you!!!!

p.s i hope you dont mind the team name i made up

I looooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee this!

Exxxtend Your Life Crew Thanks You for Everything!

The Windy City and the Art Intstitute would be lucky to have you!!!

Thank you my friend and to your parents for the prayers! They worked wonders.