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Little Missy · 10-23-2005, 08:23 AM

Now how many times have I said that in regards to drinking and quitting smoking!?! Hubby and I have 5 packs left. Then, I don't want to buy anymore.

What worked for you? The patch? Some say to use the Steps just like with AA. Tried to get my pysch Dr. to give me Welbutrin, but he said it would work for my "mental problems" hehe!! Guess I gotta take care of those!!

Right now, I have over a year sober. Been useing the "no major changes in a year" thing long enough!! Just scared I'll mess up my sobriety without my other crutch!! Just another excuse I guess!!

I've even been hypnotized, it worked for a while, until I started smoking again. You know I couldn't imagine not smoking while drinking!! LOL And, not drinking was not an option at the time!!

We don't smoke in the house and it is really getting cooler outside. Just don't want to go through another winter, standing outside, or in my garage smoking like an idiot!!

This is all real easy to say, while I'm puffing on one!! LOL But I really think it's time to take action and do something about this!!

Wish me luck and any suggestions are welcomed!!
Missy

nogard · 10-23-2005, 05:10 PM

Hi Missy,

I use patches, keep busy, do everything different and bathe in my health returing every single day.

I was smoking 50 a day and hated it, it was aslo making me very sick and getting in the way of my recovery.

Kevin

Little Missy · 10-25-2005, 05:27 AM

Thanks Kevin. I started using the patch also. I made it through yesterday just fine. More thoughts of smoking then actual cravings!!

I didn't even rip anyones head off!!

Day 2!!
Missy

nogard · 10-25-2005, 06:01 AM

Way to go Missy

Peoples heads have been pretty safe near me too

Little Missy · 10-25-2005, 11:08 AM

Well $hit!! My resolve to quit smoking desolved pretty quickly. Thought I'd just have one before work, which turned into 3. Didn't smoke at work, but am having one now on my lunch hour.

Thought I'd try not smoking at work or in the car. Heck, I don't know. My sis was able to do that and then she quit. Maybe it's a start, maybe it's not a great idea with my addictive personality. All I know is my sobriety comes first, and I'll keep working on the rest!!

Missy

nogard · 10-25-2005, 02:27 PM

Hey Missy be easy on yourself and of course your sobreity comes first.

Kevin

mrs mipsy · 11-01-2005, 03:43 PM

Missy, I'm only on day two as I write this, an alcoholic also. Your sobriety is essential, congratulations on your year. I've quit cigarettes, I've been scared shitless this week with my body 'warning me' that my smoking has got to stop and stop today! I'm 37 and couldn't breathe, still cant grab a full breath now. I've realised I need my lungs as much as I need my liver...I'm planning on kicking both addictions, one organ is no good without the other really is it?!! I'm sure my kids would agree. Lets keep on 'Giving up'!

KelKel · 11-01-2005, 05:24 PM

Woman, it is a wonderful start... one day at a time... you are cutting back and I know that when you are ready you will do it

10-23-2005, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Little Missy NOT EVEN 1 CLUB!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: When I find myself, I'll let you know! Posts: 1,835	OK, This is it!! Now how many times have I said that in regards to drinking and quitting smoking!?! Hubby and I have 5 packs left. Then, I don't want to buy anymore. What worked for you? The patch? Some say to use the Steps just like with AA. Tried to get my pysch Dr. to give me Welbutrin, but he said it would work for my "mental problems" hehe!! Guess I gotta take care of those!! Right now, I have over a year sober. Been useing the "no major changes in a year" thing long enough!! Just scared I'll mess up my sobriety without my other crutch!! Just another excuse I guess!! I've even been hypnotized, it worked for a while, until I started smoking again. You know I couldn't imagine not smoking while drinking!! LOL And, not drinking was not an option at the time!! We don't smoke in the house and it is really getting cooler outside. Just don't want to go through another winter, standing outside, or in my garage smoking like an idiot!! This is all real easy to say, while I'm puffing on one!! LOL But I really think it's time to take action and do something about this!! Wish me luck and any suggestions are welcomed!! Missy __________________ May all your days be filled with love and laughter!

10-23-2005, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Hi Missy, I use patches, keep busy, do everything different and bathe in my health returing every single day. I was smoking 50 a day and hated it, it was aslo making me very sick and getting in the way of my recovery. Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

10-25-2005, 05:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Little Missy NOT EVEN 1 CLUB!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: When I find myself, I'll let you know! Posts: 1,835	Thanks Kevin. I started using the patch also. I made it through yesterday just fine. More thoughts of smoking then actual cravings!! I didn't even rip anyones head off!! Day 2!! Missy __________________ May all your days be filled with love and laughter!

10-25-2005, 06:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Way to go Missy Peoples heads have been pretty safe near me too __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

10-25-2005, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Little Missy NOT EVEN 1 CLUB!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: When I find myself, I'll let you know! Posts: 1,835	Well $hit!! My resolve to quit smoking desolved pretty quickly. Thought I'd just have one before work, which turned into 3. Didn't smoke at work, but am having one now on my lunch hour. Thought I'd try not smoking at work or in the car. Heck, I don't know. My sis was able to do that and then she quit. Maybe it's a start, maybe it's not a great idea with my addictive personality. All I know is my sobriety comes first, and I'll keep working on the rest!! Missy __________________ May all your days be filled with love and laughter!

10-25-2005, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Hey Missy be easy on yourself and of course your sobreity comes first. Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

11-01-2005, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrs mipsy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 32	Missy, I'm only on day two as I write this, an alcoholic also. Your sobriety is essential, congratulations on your year. I've quit cigarettes, I've been scared shitless this week with my body 'warning me' that my smoking has got to stop and stop today! I'm 37 and couldn't breathe, still cant grab a full breath now. I've realised I need my lungs as much as I need my liver...I'm planning on kicking both addictions, one organ is no good without the other really is it?!! I'm sure my kids would agree. Lets keep on 'Giving up'!

11-01-2005, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Mohave Desert Posts: 2,307	Woman, it is a wonderful start... one day at a time... you are cutting back and I know that when you are ready you will do it

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