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04-28-2005, 10:26 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Forgotten Land TN
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| Horrible, terrible day 1
I quit drinking in January with no trouble. I never even think about it now. I was coming here to help me with that, and I noticed this smoking forum. I spent some time reading. I've quit many times and always said it was pretty easy because the craves go away quickly. Last night I decided to not buy another pack of smokes. I decided I'd quit this time for good. I didn't want to give myself time to talk me out of it.  I'm not craving it, but I am constantly wanting to reach over and fire up. My insides are shakey. I feel like I could have a nervous breakdown at any time and I've been in therapy since October for anxiety...... I know it will pass. I also have a sinus infection which has me feeling bad. Oh, and I could have smoked. My husband put his smokes on my desk where I usually have mine. He didn't know I had quit. Thanks for listening. Just had to get it off my chest. |
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04-29-2005, 06:40 AM
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| Forum Leader  Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA
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glad to see you here.  I am also a sober alcoholic. I am usinf my AA program to quit smoking 'One Day At A Time' is what I am doing for the past week. Stick with it... 
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04-29-2005, 07:49 AM
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AND you are doing it TN..... It isn't easy, but then neither is lung cancer, emphysema or heart disease. I think if we could all think that we are really really fighting for OUR LIVES here, it might give us a different perspective. I find since I quit, the jitters I used to have, have disappeared. I never dreamed that would be a benefit, but I'll take it... Hang in there, you can do this ....it is soooooooo worth it.... (((((((((((TN))))))))))))))))) 
__________________ Time it was, and what a time it was, it was: A time of innocence, a time of confidences ; Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph ; Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you |
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05-08-2005, 03:44 PM
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Yep, had my last drink on December 9th, 2004. Wow...I've never cried so much. (Depression). Anyway, had my last smoke on 7 April 2005. And after about 15 years of doing both heavily, life is so wonderful now. Now it's time to help someone else see the light. Bookie12 (30 days and 19 hours smoke free; COLD TURKEY)! |
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05-09-2005, 10:05 AM
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Quitting cold turkey has been much easier than all the other methods I've used over the years. Today is day 12. I no longer miss it. I do have moments when I'd like to inhale a smoke, but it passes quickly. I spent the day with smokers yesterday which was a huge reminder as to why I quit!
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05-09-2005, 10:26 AM
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YEP... I think I finally *get it* That is, to recognize smoking for what it is and isn't... IT doesn't make anything better..... It only takes away...our health and our money. I often, wonder now, how the CEO of Phillip Morris sleeps at night... it is a slow suicide and the government endorses it. 54 Days>>NOT ONE PUFF EVER
__________________ Time it was, and what a time it was, it was: A time of innocence, a time of confidences ; Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph ; Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you |
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05-09-2005, 06:59 PM
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Agree! After reading "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr, I actually look at people smoking a cigarette and ask: Why in hell is he or she doing that? And just imagine...I smoked 35 to 40 cigarettes a day! Bookie12 |
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05-10-2005, 01:18 AM
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| Choosing Life  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London
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Morning Quitters  Hang in there !! I quit the smokes cold turkey, back in November, on advice of a friend of mine who did. He said it would be horrible for 4 or 5 days (it was) but after that it would be ok (it is !!) I use the one day at a time approach too - I'm an addict - alcohol/nicotine or whatever - if I want to stay stopped I need to stay spiritually fit and work a daily program. If I do - I will beat it, one day at a time. Stay strong people - have a great 24 !! much love JC
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05-10-2005, 10:19 AM
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05-10-2005, 07:49 PM
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Today was day 13 and I had a couple of hours where I wanted to murder again, very intense, much like the first couple of days. I made it through because I knew it would pass. I know I will regret if I ever light up again. How long will I have these 'bad moods'? Forever?? |
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05-11-2005, 10:11 AM
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you decide that they no longer provide a purpose.... Accept it and embrace it... Remember even NEVER smokers have bad moods. Hang in there... You are doing great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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