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mooselips · 08-22-2004, 08:40 PM

i all,
I am just going to do this until I get it right!
Okay, I quit this a.m. after I smoked the last of my 3 cigarettes, and popped on a patch, and here I go....AGAIN!
I just know I'm going to get it right. I think this must be the 4th time I've tried.
What in the blazes is wrong with me? I know how disgusting, dirty, stinky this addiction is, but the craving doesn't ever stop even after 6 months......GRRR
This time I will make a constant effort, and will do it ONE DAY, OR HOUR at a time!

I am just going to make up my mind and be a unsmoker this time!!!

VldNene · 08-22-2004, 08:50 PM

You can do it! You're stronger than those cigarettes are! Just spoil yourself silly and don't worry about anything other than not smoking. Feel the urge to light one then eat, walk, clean, eat eat or eat! Give yourself permission to go overboard on anything you want to for the first 3 days of no smoking.

On day 12 here myself and I'm still somewhat spoiling myself.

Hang in there!

cblue2004 · 08-23-2004, 08:39 AM

Hi,
I have not smoked for 1 month and 2 days! Still feel like it at times, but the cravings get less and less. I really believe it is a mind set, just remind yourself everyday that you will not smoke ever again.

mooselips · 08-23-2004, 06:35 PM

So far, so good.
Made it through the day.
Ya Hoo!

VldNene · 08-23-2004, 10:09 PM

Awesome job! Keep hanging in there!

Growing up in Alaska I use to have a t shirt that read "Go kiss a moose". They are one of the few things I miss about that state. -)

**Ann** · 08-24-2004, 07:29 PM

I am sneaking on waaaaayyyy down at the bottom here, LOL, to confess that I too have let the petals fall off the rose

<--- Yes I did!!

I have no excuses, well actually I have 135 excuses but none of them valid, and am already gearing up for another round.

This is how sick this is....I LIKED not smoking. I liked it so much that I am determined to hop back on the wagon.

So Moose, you and I have some work to do...well I do, you're already back on the wagon. Don't pull away, I'll be right behind you.

I really have to think about what mindset allowed me to be this destructive.

<---Me and Me, LOL

VldNene · 08-24-2004, 07:45 PM

Good luck you too....though there's nothing about luck with quitting anything, it's all courage and strength of character. I think we need to make up "Quitting Smoking" coupon books.

Page 1 would be: 1 free pan to throw across the kitchen when you're in deep withdrawls feeling completely mental.

Page 2 would be: 1 non complaining husband/spouse/partner/friend fixing wall from page 1 coupon with no sighing, muttering or making soon to be ex smoker feel bad.

Nene

mooselips · 08-25-2004, 07:44 PM

Okay Ann,
You can jump back on with us.
I am just determined this time. (although, if I remember correctly, I was Darned determined LAST time!)

But LOOK! My tongues not all brown and icky!!!

Wolfstarr · 08-28-2004, 08:28 PM

Yayayayay Mooselips!! Good for you!
As a recovering addict to nicotine, I applaud your efforts! Keep it up...you have my support and motivation--it will be five years for me on November the 6th. Yes I know the date and the last ciggie I smoked, and where I was...Durango Colorado at 530 am on my way to the airport...
Great job and keep it up! Go Girl!!!!!

mooselips · 08-29-2004, 06:24 PM

One week today, and feeling pretty darn good I must say!

Hugs and orchids to all........

Cadence57 · 08-30-2004, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooselips

One week today, and feeling pretty darn good I must say!

Hugs and orchids to all........

I'm jealous! You should be so very proud of yourself!! Are you using anything to help?

I woke up with a killer headache (I think I smoked too much over the past 24hrs) -- took an excederin and now I'm WIDE AWAKE :bigeyes: I was lying (laying?) in bed and all I could think about was quitting smoking... so, what'd I do? I got up, lit up a cigarette and came down here to read the forum! How dumb is THAT?? LOL

I've been smoking for 30 years I've never quit for more than a few hours (really). I've never made it an entire day. I smoke a pack to a pack and a half a day. But I can go HOURS without smoking and not even really think about it (flying, working etc). It seems that when I'm in a situation when I can't smoke, it's easy to let it go.

So... on that note, I think I may go to the pharmacy in the AM and get the patch - I think I'm ready to REALLY try. Knowing that I CAN'T smoke while wearing the patch might be just the incentive I need to not give in to the temptation.
OK, now that I have that out of my system, maybe I can get some sleep!!

Niters! :sleeping:

mooselips · 08-30-2004, 06:28 AM

Hi Cadence,
This is my fourth try! I'm going on the assumption of practice makes perfect!

Yep, I'm using the patch. I have no withdrawl symptoms at all while using the patch, just the undoing of a habit.
Like, after I eat, I usually smoke, so that's when I usually think of it, or getting up and drinking my tea, then I want one.

But, really I feel pretty good about it this time. Just have to keep chanting...I DO NOT SMOKE I DO NOT SMOKE...

I have smoked for 35 yrs.
You can do it, jump on my no smoking bus....

hugs, and sweet breath.......

VldNene · 08-31-2004, 05:39 AM

Keep chanting that while nibbling on carrots?

Great job Mooselips! Day 21 here for me. So when are we officially "non" smokers? Or will we always just be ex smokers still quitting?

I went to this homeless feed event this weekend at the park and some of the servers are a group of guys going through rehab. My quitting smoking felt pale in compairison to their addictions but they were all so sweet about trying to not smoke around me and teasing me to keep my spirits up.

mooselips · 09-05-2004, 07:43 PM

2 weeks today!!!
Yeah!!!
(although I still crave like all heck.)

But, still a non smoker.
Nothing feels better than going into a restaurant and asking for the non smoking section.

hugs to all.....

VldNene · 09-07-2004, 12:49 PM

Great going Mooselips!

Nene

cblue2004 · 10-08-2004, 08:46 AM

Keep going everyone.. I never thought i'd make it. Today is 2 months 2weeks and 4 days. Still going strong. I still feel like a cig, but its a passing thought. Keep busy and never take another puff..
I have not smoked 2406 cigs!!

brighty86 · 10-09-2004, 01:04 AM

cblue, Great job on your quit!! Have you been to the Freedom From Smoking boards at the American Lung Association? This is where I learned to quit. I also go to woofmang.com for extra support. I never want to smoke again! I cannot believe how good I feel. I smoked 30 + years. I am healing so quickly & it has been less than 6 months.

I took your advise. I am looking around.
Thank You,
Brighty

mooselips · 10-18-2004, 04:57 PM

Hi All,
Just checking in. Still not smoking, I think it's 55 days today.
Now I'm down to the lowest patch, the 7mg.
Feeling pretty darn good.

I WAS worried about weight gain, but have taken up walking.
I put on a headset radio, and walk, walk, and walk...
So, far, haven't lost any weight, but haven't gained any either!

Hugs, and sweet breath .........

Evanna · 10-18-2004, 05:20 PM

Thats brilliant Mooselips.

The personal stereo idea is a good one too. I've been marching about the countryside like Frankie here; :hfrankie

Will try your method and see if i can get with it.

**historyteach** · 10-20-2004, 02:06 AM

Moose:
You are an inspiration to me! Continued good luck with your quit.

Shalom!

08-22-2004, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	One More Time!!! i all, I am just going to do this until I get it right! Okay, I quit this a.m. after I smoked the last of my 3 cigarettes, and popped on a patch, and here I go....AGAIN! I just know I'm going to get it right. I think this must be the 4th time I've tried. What in the blazes is wrong with me? I know how disgusting, dirty, stinky this addiction is, but the craving doesn't ever stop even after 6 months......GRRR This time I will make a constant effort, and will do it ONE DAY, OR HOUR at a time! I am just going to make up my mind and be a unsmoker this time!!! __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

08-23-2004, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
cblue2004 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SOE Posts: 7	Keep it up ! Hi, I have not smoked for 1 month and 2 days! Still feel like it at times, but the cravings get less and less. I really believe it is a mind set, just remind yourself everyday that you will not smoke ever again.

08-23-2004, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	So far, so good. Made it through the day. Ya Hoo! __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

08-24-2004, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,124	I am sneaking on waaaaayyyy down at the bottom here, LOL, to confess that I too have let the petals fall off the rose <--- Yes I did!! I have no excuses, well actually I have 135 excuses but none of them valid, and am already gearing up for another round. This is how sick this is....I LIKED not smoking. I liked it so much that I am determined to hop back on the wagon. So Moose, you and I have some work to do...well I do, you're already back on the wagon. Don't pull away, I'll be right behind you. I really have to think about what mindset allowed me to be this destructive. <---Me and Me, LOL __________________ 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~

08-25-2004, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	Okay Ann, You can jump back on with us. I am just determined this time. (although, if I remember correctly, I was Darned determined LAST time!) But LOOK! My tongues not all brown and icky!!! __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

08-22-2004, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
VldNene Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 26	You can do it! You're stronger than those cigarettes are! Just spoil yourself silly and don't worry about anything other than not smoking. Feel the urge to light one then eat, walk, clean, eat eat or eat! Give yourself permission to go overboard on anything you want to for the first 3 days of no smoking. On day 12 here myself and I'm still somewhat spoiling myself. Hang in there!

08-23-2004, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
VldNene Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 26	Awesome job! Keep hanging in there! Growing up in Alaska I use to have a t shirt that read "Go kiss a moose". They are one of the few things I miss about that state. -)

08-24-2004, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
VldNene Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 26	Good luck you too....though there's nothing about luck with quitting anything, it's all courage and strength of character. I think we need to make up "Quitting Smoking" coupon books. Page 1 would be: 1 free pan to throw across the kitchen when you're in deep withdrawls feeling completely mental. Page 2 would be: 1 non complaining husband/spouse/partner/friend fixing wall from page 1 coupon with no sighing, muttering or making soon to be ex smoker feel bad. Nene

08-28-2004, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 746	Yayayayay Mooselips!! Good for you! As a recovering addict to nicotine, I applaud your efforts! Keep it up...you have my support and motivation--it will be five years for me on November the 6th. Yes I know the date and the last ciggie I smoked, and where I was...Durango Colorado at 530 am on my way to the airport... Great job and keep it up! Go Girl!!!!! __________________

08-29-2004, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	One week today, and feeling pretty darn good I must say! Hugs and orchids to all........ __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

08-30-2004, 06:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	Hi Cadence, This is my fourth try! I'm going on the assumption of practice makes perfect! Yep, I'm using the patch. I have no withdrawl symptoms at all while using the patch, just the undoing of a habit. Like, after I eat, I usually smoke, so that's when I usually think of it, or getting up and drinking my tea, then I want one. But, really I feel pretty good about it this time. Just have to keep chanting...I DO NOT SMOKE I DO NOT SMOKE... I have smoked for 35 yrs. You can do it, jump on my no smoking bus.... hugs, and sweet breath....... __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

08-31-2004, 05:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
VldNene Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 26	Keep chanting that while nibbling on carrots? Great job Mooselips! Day 21 here for me. So when are we officially "non" smokers? Or will we always just be ex smokers still quitting? I went to this homeless feed event this weekend at the park and some of the servers are a group of guys going through rehab. My quitting smoking felt pale in compairison to their addictions but they were all so sweet about trying to not smoke around me and teasing me to keep my spirits up.

09-05-2004, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	2 weeks today!!! Yeah!!! (although I still crave like all heck.) But, still a non smoker. Nothing feels better than going into a restaurant and asking for the non smoking section. hugs to all..... __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

09-07-2004, 12:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
VldNene Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 26	Great going Mooselips! Nene

10-08-2004, 08:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
cblue2004 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SOE Posts: 7	Keep going everyone.. I never thought i'd make it. Today is 2 months 2weeks and 4 days. Still going strong. I still feel like a cig, but its a passing thought. Keep busy and never take another puff.. I have not smoked 2406 cigs!!

10-09-2004, 01:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
brighty86 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Out of Town Posts: 20	cblue, Great job on your quit!! Have you been to the Freedom From Smoking boards at the American Lung Association? This is where I learned to quit. I also go to woofmang.com for extra support. I never want to smoke again! I cannot believe how good I feel. I smoked 30 + years. I am healing so quickly & it has been less than 6 months. I took your advise. I am looking around. Thank You, Brighty

10-18-2004, 04:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
mooselips Jujubee Queen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the SNOW belt! Posts: 2,827	Hi All, Just checking in. Still not smoking, I think it's 55 days today. Now I'm down to the lowest patch, the 7mg. Feeling pretty darn good. I WAS worried about weight gain, but have taken up walking. I put on a headset radio, and walk, walk, and walk... So, far, haven't lost any weight, but haven't gained any either! Hugs, and sweet breath ......... __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Diane

10-18-2004, 05:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Evanna Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Our house. Posts: 711	Thats brilliant Mooselips. The personal stereo idea is a good one too. I've been marching about the countryside like Frankie here; :hfrankie Will try your method and see if i can get with it.

10-20-2004, 02:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,061	Moose: You are an inspiration to me! Continued good luck with your quit. Shalom! __________________

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