Day 18 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Magichappens · 11-21-2005, 11:47 AM

Just needed to post that I haven't smoked in 18 days. I left my nicotrol inhaler at home, so I am going to go most of the day without any nicotine. I have already weened myself down a lot anyway.

I think this last week has been one of the most stressful weeks I've had in years. My dog got zinc poisoning from swallowing a penny, and nearly died. If I ever wanted to smoke, this would be the week. I am very grateful that I didn't have to take a puff. Hugs, Magic

PS If you know of any dog lovers, let them know that US pennies minted after 1982 are 93 to 99 percent zinc and can poison a dog. Many vets aren't even aware of this. Symptoms are loss of appetite, vomiting, internal bleeding, trouble breathing, and weakness. It causes severe anemia, and ulcerations in the gastro-intestinal tract. There are many articles on the web, but the zinc industry wants to suppress this information.

11-21-2005, 12:08 PM

Good for you magic. Today's my 6th day. So far so good.

Well isn't that something about the pennies. I'll be sure to let everyone I know who has a dog or is thinking about getting one. Thanks for the information.

hugs,
shammy

nogard · 11-21-2005, 02:55 PM

Congrats to both of you

Day 51 here and doing well

Kevin

H-Ellenback · 11-21-2005, 09:31 PM

Day 12 - wait, I better count again..LOL Yep, 12!!!

I know what you mean about the stress - I keep saying to myself, "oh, I wish I had a cig right now!" especially after I've worked really hard on something and completed it. That 'reward' thing has always motivated me...so now it's food, which is it's own demon that I will eventually face as well.

Ellen

margo · 11-22-2005, 10:01 AM

Magic, Shammy, Kevin, and Ellen - fantastic!!!

nogard · 11-22-2005, 02:22 PM

... and Margo

Day 52 here

H-Ellenback · 11-24-2005, 01:57 PM

Slow down Kevin, I'm trying to catch up to you...LOL

Rusty Zipper · 11-25-2005, 04:24 AM

hey all, ya kids are light years ahead of me, hour 6.for me!!! ppfftt, Yikes!, and the big Phoey. a friend said you have a good non-smoking forum here. well, i'm here. working so far. i woke up, had the urge, said a few prayers. walked a few laps around the house. wanted to light up. { was gunna light up, and tell friend . I no smoke

} so for now, no" But's" { she call me ass sometime } anyway, the first real urge, gone for now. ty for your insperation. me betta get a laptop, and bring it on the road with me

today not my birthday, but that made me laugh. guess whatever it takes? Huh?... mabe i see you all soon, mabe not, we see. ty for being here. good wishes to all! xo RZ

margo · 11-25-2005, 09:00 AM

Welcome RZ! Keep coming back!

nogard · 11-25-2005, 01:50 PM

Welcome RZ and congrats

Day 56 today and the last day of patches for me

How are you all doing?

Kevin

11-21-2005, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Magichappens Free As A Pig! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Let it begin with me Posts: 1,240	Day 18 Just needed to post that I haven't smoked in 18 days. I left my nicotrol inhaler at home, so I am going to go most of the day without any nicotine. I have already weened myself down a lot anyway. I think this last week has been one of the most stressful weeks I've had in years. My dog got zinc poisoning from swallowing a penny, and nearly died. If I ever wanted to smoke, this would be the week. I am very grateful that I didn't have to take a puff. Hugs, Magic PS If you know of any dog lovers, let them know that US pennies minted after 1982 are 93 to 99 percent zinc and can poison a dog. Many vets aren't even aware of this. Symptoms are loss of appetite, vomiting, internal bleeding, trouble breathing, and weakness. It causes severe anemia, and ulcerations in the gastro-intestinal tract. There are many articles on the web, but the zinc industry wants to suppress this information. __________________ Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world. Eleanor Roosevelt There can be no friendship where there is no freedom. William Penn

11-21-2005, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Congrats to both of you Day 51 here and doing well Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

11-21-2005, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
H-Ellenback Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 49	Day 12 - wait, I better count again..LOL Yep, 12!!! I know what you mean about the stress - I keep saying to myself, "oh, I wish I had a cig right now!" especially after I've worked really hard on something and completed it. That 'reward' thing has always motivated me...so now it's food, which is it's own demon that I will eventually face as well. Ellen __________________ Bubbles is sooooo sexy! Gotta love a guy who loves cats that much...

11-22-2005, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Magic, Shammy, Kevin, and Ellen - fantastic!!! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

11-22-2005, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	... and Margo Day 52 here __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

11-21-2005, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
shammy Guest Posts: n/a	Good for you magic. Today's my 6th day. So far so good. Well isn't that something about the pennies. I'll be sure to let everyone I know who has a dog or is thinking about getting one. Thanks for the information. hugs, shammy

11-24-2005, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
H-Ellenback Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 49	Slow down Kevin, I'm trying to catch up to you...LOL __________________ Bubbles is sooooo sexy! Gotta love a guy who loves cats that much...

11-25-2005, 04:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 34,817	hey all, ya kids are light years ahead of me, hour 6.for me!!! ppfftt, Yikes!, and the big Phoey. a friend said you have a good non-smoking forum here. well, i'm here. working so far. i woke up, had the urge, said a few prayers. walked a few laps around the house. wanted to light up. { was gunna light up, and tell friend . I no smoke } so for now, no" But's" { she call me ass sometime } anyway, the first real urge, gone for now. ty for your insperation. me betta get a laptop, and bring it on the road with me today not my birthday, but that made me laugh. guess whatever it takes? Huh?... mabe i see you all soon, mabe not, we see. ty for being here. good wishes to all! xo RZ

11-25-2005, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Welcome RZ! Keep coming back! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

11-25-2005, 01:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Welcome RZ and congrats Day 56 today and the last day of patches for me How are you all doing? Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

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