Soooooooo........ ?? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

EmotionalMeg · 12-31-2003, 07:06 PM

Hi guys,
I wanted to post this tonight (New years eve) so that all of you Jan 1st quitters will read it in the morning

I was supposed to quit Jan1st as well... I woke up this morning and felt really crappy; I have had enough. I slapped a patch on, and decided to quit a day early.

Sooo...
I really want to know how everyone is doing.
Did it happen for you? did you stick to your promise? Are you a "non"-smoker??
Check in and let us know!

I am so glad this forum was started. And I am excited that I am not going thru this alone - when the cravings hit, my palms are sweating, and I need some help, I'll be coming in to check in with all of you

.

This is going to be a great year... I can feel it.
Many supportive hugs from me to you - take GOOD care,
Meg

Trooth · 12-31-2003, 10:36 PM

Good job, part of what I am reading on the program from the ALA is to really look at the days you don't smoke as a great day. It explained that even if you had tried before and started back again, that you should value the time you stopped. Well anyways, I am going to quit. The 21st is my quit day. I am going to be in here posting my progress from the modules.

AvieG · 01-01-2004, 01:00 AM

Hi Meg. Yesterday, NY Eve, I also felt pretty bad, and smoked about 5-6 cigaretes all day.

I set my quitmeter to 2AM this morning, which is the time I went to bed, so up to now, I have 6hrs without a cigarette. (5 of which I was asleep, so no grea achievement so far, bt I DO intend to quit!!)

QTpie · 01-01-2004, 10:10 AM

Hi Meg,

Well it has been 14 hours now and I was sleeping for 8 of them. I am starting to go nuts I am snapping at the kids and want to go to the store for some smokes but so far have been stuck to the computer chair so that alone is good.

Colleen

EmotionalMeg · 01-01-2004, 12:10 PM

QTpie,
Hang in there girl! This is NOT an easy thing to do...
Are you using anything to help with the cravings? The patch? Zyban? Nicorette? I used to think I could do this without any help; that my willpower alone would be enough - it wasn't, and I started using the patch. It helped alot.
Remember, we are as much MENTALLY addicted to the habit as we are physically addicted - so start using your resources; come here and post, call a friend, go for a walk, chew some lifesavers... and drink LOTS of water.
I'm right there with ya girl! - 2 days smoke free!

Avie,
6 hrs is a great acheivement! Give yourself credit!
What are YOU doing to fill your time while you're NOT smoking?

And Trooth (I love that name

),
We'll be here waiting for ya on the 21st.
Keep positive...
I like what you said about valueing your time; living as a non-smoker is very liberating.

Take GOOD care guys,
Meg

The Jay Walker · 01-01-2004, 12:23 PM

14 hours , I am going to try again with the patch next payday.

Chalkie · 01-02-2004, 09:38 AM

Yeah to all you Jan 1st quitters!

Hmmm, I KNOW I'm going to need this forum when I quit. I haven't been here for 2 days and it seems I "forgot" that I'm anxious to quit smoking. In other words, quitting didn't cross my mind. I don't like that I "forgot"...ever since this discussion began and Jon gave us this forum, I was actually excited about quitting and then to just forget about it for over a day?

It's gonna be a good thing, I know. I MUST succeed, Trooth is gonna be on my tail (my quit date is 1/20/04 and I don't want to be passed up...I HATE to lose!).

Congrats to all who've quit thus far. Pass the Lifesavers!

2stop · 01-02-2004, 09:59 AM

Well, I have failed, I am still smoking, but I have been able to wait at least an hour, sometimes longer between each cigarette..so I guess that's progress, maybe not...I so want to be a nonsmoker. Good luck to all trying to quit...(((Hugs to ya!)))

AvieG · 01-02-2004, 01:18 PM

1Day, 18hours, 16minutes, so far. No withdrawals as yet, as I have a bad chest infection, and wouldn't be smoking right now, even if I hadn't decided to stop.

Well, THANX H.P!!! I KNOW I prayed real hard for weeks that I would find stopping easier than it was last time, BUT I didn't mean flatten me with a lousy chest infection!!! LOL

Like they all told me - "Be careful what you pray for - you just might GET IT"!!!!!

EmotionalMeg · 01-02-2004, 08:25 PM

lol Avie... My HP gave me Strep Throat

Meg

phoenix · 01-02-2004, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2stop
Well, I have failed, I am still smoking, but I have been able to wait at least an hour, sometimes longer between each cigarette..so I guess that's progress, maybe not...I so want to be a nonsmoker. Good luck to all trying to quit...(((Hugs to ya!)))

You have NOT failed as long as you are still trying.Just don't give up.Remember that you are a winner.And you are making progress.Give it over to your HP and take baby steps.You'll get there

:ilu

phoenix

**Ann** · 01-02-2004, 09:10 PM

I'm doing okay too. 2 days and holding. I'm not feeling much ill effect so far, but my smoking is sporadic anyway so I'm not sure when I'll start missing them. Strange, I am thinking about them more since I quite. But I am trying to just spring onto another thought when that happens.

AvieG · 01-03-2004, 02:09 AM

Ann, I am the same, thoughts of ciggies in my head constantly since I quit!!! Lik an obsession which is saying, 'You know you won't make it, so why not quit quitting now??'

Quitmeter says I have 2Days, 7hrs, 33minutes.

Chest seems worse, though I know that you do cough a lot when first quitting, so maybe that is the reason for it. Still no cravings, but I feel so ill, most of my time is spent in bed, or sleeping on the sofa!!! Hoping the antibiotics will kick in soon.

Justme57 · 01-03-2004, 04:27 AM

hey ! Chalkie , could you just fluff up those coushions on that seat you are saving for me?
I plan to quit when I have finished this carton, and that looks like tomorrow nite

What's with these " quitmeters" ?

HUGX

Lee

AvieG · 01-03-2004, 07:54 AM

http://www.silkquit.org/

Lee, the above is a link to the quitmeter, which you can download, set up your quit details, then it just sits in your task bar, notching up the Days, Hours, Minute and seconds you have not smoked. It also tells you how much of your life you have saved, but also how much money you have saved. It's a good incentive, and also on their site there are chat boards for quitters

2Days, 12hours, 53minutes
101 cigarette not smoked
£20:29 saved
8hours 25 minutes of life saved.

**historyteach** · 01-03-2004, 09:55 AM

For those of you who keep thinking of smoking or about your ciggies, that is the old demon luring you back. Don't listen to him! Please read the "Junkie Thinking" thread I posted below. That will help you beat that old buzzard!
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...threadid=25664 (Junkie Thinking)
Keep up the good work, everyone!
__________________
IMAGINE

Chalkie · 01-03-2004, 10:22 AM

Your throne awaits, lol. Cushions are all fluffed, ready for you. Of course, now you're gonna have to save a seat for me...I'm working on gearing up for my quit date, trying to pick up some habits now when the urge to smoke overcomes me so maybe it'll be more habitual to get that drink of water or sumtin' and not pick up the ciggy when there won't be any nearby. It's the withdrawal I'm afraid of.

Good luck!

**Ann** · 01-03-2004, 05:48 PM

Day 3 is almost done. So far, I am still okay with handling this, and I am trying not to eat my way into another problem. So I am also starting a diet of healthy eating but small portions, hoping to hold the weight or lose a few.

This is not easy, but it IS possible.

EmotionalMeg · 01-04-2004, 03:23 PM

hi guys,
well I just downloaded the quit meter - officially I am at 4 days, 16 mins, 10 secs and 80 cigs NOT smoked - I love how it counts the seconds as they pass by.

Had some pretty scary things happen over the holidays - my husbands Dad went into the hospital on News Years Day; he didn't sleep because he couldn't breathe. He got out of bed early, and drove himself to the hospital and checked in... he's been there ever since. All of this; his not breathing etc. is the result of 50 years of smoking. He is 66 yrs old now and has FINALLY quit. It has sure scared the pants off of all of us. He is doing better now; his oxygen saturation went from 50% when he checked in, to 80% now, but they have detected Pneumonia in his lungs and he remains on oxygen, ventalyn etc. My husband thought he was losing his father... oh boy, what a scary feeling for him.

And I remain a quitter... I WANT to say that I have quit since Dec 3rd, cuz I did... but I picked up a pack on Dec 29th, and smoked all of them. I Quit again on Dec 31st, and I don't ever want to go back.

I am so thankful to see all of you here and with determination and strength - I'm right there with ya

Meg

Chalkie · 01-04-2004, 04:56 PM

Bought some Lifesavers today...already trying to remedy my behavior and my quit day is 16 days away...

EmotionalMeg · 01-04-2004, 06:38 PM

Good for you Chalkie

You're a lot more prepared than I ever was for my quit.

BTW... Since I quit (the first time, back on Dec 3rd) I have become addicted to coffee

. I know, it's not necessarily a Horrible thing... except that it's not just your regular run of the mill brewed Nabob - I have become addicted to the specialty / gourmet cappacinos!! The little coffee shop in our town makes gourmet coffee with the flavor of any and every chocolate bar you can think of... After Eight, Snickers, Turtles... not to mention all the mochas and lattes!

By golly, I think I need my 12 steps for yet ANOTHER reason!!

Meg

P.S. It sure would be nice to sit and have a coffee with all of you folks...

2stop · 01-04-2004, 07:00 PM

Awww.Meg, it sure would be great to sit and coffee with you all. man, I would truly love that.....Big hugs and congrats on how well you are doing, Very proud and in admiration of you, and all who have quit. Bravo!:clap :clap

Justme57 · 01-05-2004, 03:30 AM

OK guys , tonite is the nite! Move over and make room for me ! lol

Wish me luck!

...............one hour at a time !

HUGX
Lee

thebruce · 01-05-2004, 04:56 AM

am i just being stupid here? i think im just addicted to the continual cycle of guilt,action,failure and self admonishment.been reading your messages to each other and wishing i could be as positive.I quit smoking hash last night but ive done it lots of times. dont know if im in the right place on this site to talk about hash but could do with any encouragement or advice from someone,anyone,you?

2stop · 01-05-2004, 06:59 AM

Hey Bruce...Welcome to SR. I think you may find it helpful to check out our Substance abuse and NA forums, Newcomers Forum would be great too, lots of people who understand. You are not alone my friend. Addiction affects alot of people.....stick around, make yourself at home...and hope to see you. There IS hope. For over 20 years I didn't think so..but there is, now my smoking habit/addiction...oh man, it is tough. You would think I quit a 20 year addiction to pills, alcohol, anything I could get my hands on, cold turkey, alone all week with 2 kids...yikes!!! The smoking one is tough....anyways, again, Welcome! Keep posting.....

12-31-2003, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
EmotionalMeg Learning to love life... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 530	Soooooooo........ ?? Hi guys, I wanted to post this tonight (New years eve) so that all of you Jan 1st quitters will read it in the morning I was supposed to quit Jan1st as well... I woke up this morning and felt really crappy; I have had enough. I slapped a patch on, and decided to quit a day early. Sooo... I really want to know how everyone is doing. Did it happen for you? did you stick to your promise? Are you a "non"-smoker?? Check in and let us know! I am so glad this forum was started. And I am excited that I am not going thru this alone - when the cravings hit, my palms are sweating, and I need some help, I'll be coming in to check in with all of you . This is going to be a great year... I can feel it. Many supportive hugs from me to you - take GOOD care, Meg __________________ "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." Swedish Proverb

01-01-2004, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
EmotionalMeg Learning to love life... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 530	QTpie, Hang in there girl! This is NOT an easy thing to do... Are you using anything to help with the cravings? The patch? Zyban? Nicorette? I used to think I could do this without any help; that my willpower alone would be enough - it wasn't, and I started using the patch. It helped alot. Remember, we are as much MENTALLY addicted to the habit as we are physically addicted - so start using your resources; come here and post, call a friend, go for a walk, chew some lifesavers... and drink LOTS of water. I'm right there with ya girl! - 2 days smoke free! Avie, 6 hrs is a great acheivement! Give yourself credit! What are YOU doing to fill your time while you're NOT smoking? And Trooth (I love that name ), We'll be here waiting for ya on the 21st. Keep positive... I like what you said about valueing your time; living as a non-smoker is very liberating. Take GOOD care guys, Meg __________________ "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." Swedish Proverb

01-01-2004, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Jay Walker Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 381	14 hours , I am going to try again with the patch next payday. __________________ Keep Coming Back Jay Walker

01-02-2004, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chalkie Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 54	Keep it up! Yeah to all you Jan 1st quitters! Hmmm, I KNOW I'm going to need this forum when I quit. I haven't been here for 2 days and it seems I "forgot" that I'm anxious to quit smoking. In other words, quitting didn't cross my mind. I don't like that I "forgot"...ever since this discussion began and Jon gave us this forum, I was actually excited about quitting and then to just forget about it for over a day? It's gonna be a good thing, I know. I MUST succeed, Trooth is gonna be on my tail (my quit date is 1/20/04 and I don't want to be passed up...I HATE to lose!). Congrats to all who've quit thus far. Pass the Lifesavers!

01-02-2004, 09:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	Well, I have failed, I am still smoking, but I have been able to wait at least an hour, sometimes longer between each cigarette..so I guess that's progress, maybe not...I so want to be a nonsmoker. Good luck to all trying to quit...(((Hugs to ya!))) __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

12-31-2003, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trooth Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 107	Good job, part of what I am reading on the program from the ALA is to really look at the days you don't smoke as a great day. It explained that even if you had tried before and started back again, that you should value the time you stopped. Well anyways, I am going to quit. The 21st is my quit day. I am going to be in here posting my progress from the modules.

01-01-2004, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
AvieG Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 105	Hi Meg. Yesterday, NY Eve, I also felt pretty bad, and smoked about 5-6 cigaretes all day. I set my quitmeter to 2AM this morning, which is the time I went to bed, so up to now, I have 6hrs without a cigarette. (5 of which I was asleep, so no grea achievement so far, bt I DO intend to quit!!)

01-01-2004, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
QTpie Paused Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: reaching for the stars... Posts: 39	Hi Meg, Well it has been 14 hours now and I was sleeping for 8 of them. I am starting to go nuts I am snapping at the kids and want to go to the store for some smokes but so far have been stuck to the computer chair so that alone is good. Colleen

01-02-2004, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
AvieG Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 105	1Day, 18hours, 16minutes, so far. No withdrawals as yet, as I have a bad chest infection, and wouldn't be smoking right now, even if I hadn't decided to stop. Well, THANX H.P!!! I KNOW I prayed real hard for weeks that I would find stopping easier than it was last time, BUT I didn't mean flatten me with a lousy chest infection!!! LOL Like they all told me - "Be careful what you pray for - you just might GET IT"!!!!!

01-02-2004, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
EmotionalMeg Learning to love life... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 530	lol Avie... My HP gave me Strep Throat Meg __________________ "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." Swedish Proverb

01-02-2004, 09:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,124	I'm doing okay too. 2 days and holding. I'm not feeling much ill effect so far, but my smoking is sporadic anyway so I'm not sure when I'll start missing them. Strange, I am thinking about them more since I quite. But I am trying to just spring onto another thought when that happens. __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

01-03-2004, 02:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
AvieG Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 105	Ann, I am the same, thoughts of ciggies in my head constantly since I quit!!! Lik an obsession which is saying, 'You know you won't make it, so why not quit quitting now??' Quitmeter says I have 2Days, 7hrs, 33minutes. Chest seems worse, though I know that you do cough a lot when first quitting, so maybe that is the reason for it. Still no cravings, but I feel so ill, most of my time is spent in bed, or sleeping on the sofa!!! Hoping the antibiotics will kick in soon.

01-03-2004, 04:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Justme57 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne victoria Posts: 1,980 Blog Entries: 7	hey ! Chalkie , could you just fluff up those coushions on that seat you are saving for me? I plan to quit when I have finished this carton, and that looks like tomorrow nite What's with these " quitmeters" ? HUGX Lee __________________

01-03-2004, 07:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
AvieG Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 105	http://www.silkquit.org/ Lee, the above is a link to the quitmeter, which you can download, set up your quit details, then it just sits in your task bar, notching up the Days, Hours, Minute and seconds you have not smoked. It also tells you how much of your life you have saved, but also how much money you have saved. It's a good incentive, and also on their site there are chat boards for quitters 2Days, 12hours, 53minutes 101 cigarette not smoked £20:29 saved 8hours 25 minutes of life saved.

01-03-2004, 09:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,061	For those of you who keep thinking of smoking or about your ciggies, that is the old demon luring you back. Don't listen to him! Please read the "Junkie Thinking" thread I posted below. That will help you beat that old buzzard! http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...threadid=25664 (Junkie Thinking) Keep up the good work, everyone! __________________ IMAGINE __________________

01-03-2004, 10:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Chalkie Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 54	JT!!! Your throne awaits, lol. Cushions are all fluffed, ready for you. Of course, now you're gonna have to save a seat for me...I'm working on gearing up for my quit date, trying to pick up some habits now when the urge to smoke overcomes me so maybe it'll be more habitual to get that drink of water or sumtin' and not pick up the ciggy when there won't be any nearby. It's the withdrawal I'm afraid of. Good luck!

01-03-2004, 05:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,124	Day 3 is almost done. So far, I am still okay with handling this, and I am trying not to eat my way into another problem. So I am also starting a diet of healthy eating but small portions, hoping to hold the weight or lose a few. This is not easy, but it IS possible. __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

01-04-2004, 03:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
EmotionalMeg Learning to love life... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 530	hi guys, well I just downloaded the quit meter - officially I am at 4 days, 16 mins, 10 secs and 80 cigs NOT smoked - I love how it counts the seconds as they pass by. Had some pretty scary things happen over the holidays - my husbands Dad went into the hospital on News Years Day; he didn't sleep because he couldn't breathe. He got out of bed early, and drove himself to the hospital and checked in... he's been there ever since. All of this; his not breathing etc. is the result of 50 years of smoking. He is 66 yrs old now and has FINALLY quit. It has sure scared the pants off of all of us. He is doing better now; his oxygen saturation went from 50% when he checked in, to 80% now, but they have detected Pneumonia in his lungs and he remains on oxygen, ventalyn etc. My husband thought he was losing his father... oh boy, what a scary feeling for him. And I remain a quitter... I WANT to say that I have quit since Dec 3rd, cuz I did... but I picked up a pack on Dec 29th, and smoked all of them. I Quit again on Dec 31st, and I don't ever want to go back. I am so thankful to see all of you here and with determination and strength - I'm right there with ya Meg __________________ "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." Swedish Proverb

01-04-2004, 04:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chalkie Paused Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 54	Bought some Lifesavers today...already trying to remedy my behavior and my quit day is 16 days away...

01-04-2004, 06:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
EmotionalMeg Learning to love life... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 530	Good for you Chalkie You're a lot more prepared than I ever was for my quit. BTW... Since I quit (the first time, back on Dec 3rd) I have become addicted to coffee . I know, it's not necessarily a Horrible thing... except that it's not just your regular run of the mill brewed Nabob - I have become addicted to the specialty / gourmet cappacinos!! The little coffee shop in our town makes gourmet coffee with the flavor of any and every chocolate bar you can think of... After Eight, Snickers, Turtles... not to mention all the mochas and lattes! By golly, I think I need my 12 steps for yet ANOTHER reason!! Meg P.S. It sure would be nice to sit and have a coffee with all of you folks... __________________ "The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm." Swedish Proverb

01-04-2004, 07:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	Awww.Meg, it sure would be great to sit and coffee with you all. man, I would truly love that.....Big hugs and congrats on how well you are doing, Very proud and in admiration of you, and all who have quit. Bravo!:clap :clap __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

01-05-2004, 03:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
Justme57 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne victoria Posts: 1,980 Blog Entries: 7	OK guys , tonite is the nite! Move over and make room for me ! lol Wish me luck! ...............one hour at a time ! HUGX Lee __________________

01-05-2004, 04:56 AM	#24 (permalink)
thebruce Paused Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: corby,northants england Posts: 1	am i just being stupid here? i think im just addicted to the continual cycle of guilt,action,failure and self admonishment.been reading your messages to each other and wishing i could be as positive.I quit smoking hash last night but ive done it lots of times. dont know if im in the right place on this site to talk about hash but could do with any encouragement or advice from someone,anyone,you?

01-05-2004, 06:59 AM	#25 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	Hey Bruce...Welcome to SR. I think you may find it helpful to check out our Substance abuse and NA forums, Newcomers Forum would be great too, lots of people who understand. You are not alone my friend. Addiction affects alot of people.....stick around, make yourself at home...and hope to see you. There IS hope. For over 20 years I didn't think so..but there is, now my smoking habit/addiction...oh man, it is tough. You would think I quit a 20 year addiction to pills, alcohol, anything I could get my hands on, cold turkey, alone all week with 2 kids...yikes!!! The smoking one is tough....anyways, again, Welcome! Keep posting..... __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~