Midas' 2 Month Pep Talk - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

12-06-2005, 10:31 AM

Hey Everybody. Today marks my 2nd month Nic Free!!! Yay. To everyone trying to quit--Hang In There! You can do it.

I can tell I feel better. My Mom says I look terrific. I'm glowing.

Gee, thanks Ma. Since I quit the smokes & the Java, my sleep cycles now have a more normal pattern. My acuity (sharpness of mind) is improving too. Look out, I'm using BIG words again.

My voice is doing strange things though. It's reminds me of when I went through puberty. LOL. Seriously. I'm also puzzled about my stuttering. I've never had that problem until now. Sometimes my voice suddenly cuts out when I'm in the middle of a sentence. All I do is 'wet my whistle' and start over.

Overall, I seem to be changing. Mostly for the better. My attitude has a much smoother quality to it now. It's Odd...in a good way.

So Keep Up the Good Work, Team!

12-06-2005, 05:45 PM

Oh, I so hate being the first person to reply to my own thread...LOL. No congrats yet??

PlanoTexican · 12-06-2005, 05:58 PM

Congratulations, my wife and I are almost at nine months now.

Today I can't believe we used to be a cigarette smokers.

Roxy88 · 12-06-2005, 06:00 PM

Hiya Midas
sorry I missed your thread earlier!

CONGRATS ON 2 MONTHS, THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

You are truly an inspiration!!

Please keep posting on your progress, it really does help!!

Roxy

I have been quit for one week, three days, 19 hours, 32 minutes and 40 seconds. 270 cigarettes not smoked, saving $91.92. Life saved: 22 hours, 30 minutes.

historyteach · 12-06-2005, 06:07 PM

Midas;
CONGRATS!!! That's a real milestone!!!

Changing for the better, and a smoother attitude. Well, I gotta tell ya, I'm looking forward to those days myself!

So, keep up the good work; I'm following along, ya know!

I am now one week, 15 hours, 6 minutes and 27 seconds. 305 cigarettes not smoked, saving $83.92. Life saved: 1 day, 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Shalom!

12-06-2005, 07:49 PM

Thanks All.

GO Team!!! Yay!

Jump on the 'Kick da Nic Habit' bus--the nicest smelling ride this side of the Anhauser-Busch Rose Garden Tour.

Congrats to Plano & Wife!! Awesome 9 mo's!

Way 2 Go, Roxy88 & historyteach!!

unspun · 12-06-2005, 09:36 PM

Right on Midas..... 2 months is awesome

I'm finishing up day 10 right now...and someone offered me a cig., I told them NO, I told them NO!!!!!! I couldn't believe that came out of my mouth, is this some type of sign that I'm really serious?

12-06-2005, 11:22 PM

Quote:

I told them NO!!!!!! I couldn't believe that came out of my mouth, is this some type of sign that I'm really serious?

Way 2 Go! It very well could be a sign. Congrats on 10 days!

bahookie · 12-07-2005, 12:52 AM

Good for you Midas, well done!

What's happening with your voice? And did you give up the coffee because you didn't like it anymore?

Jane
xxx

Hopefloats · 12-07-2005, 01:49 AM

Midas!! CONGRATULATIONS! I was dying laughing when you were the "first" person to respond to your thread

LOVE THAT!!

I am on board too!! Day number nine. GO MIDAS!! GO MIDAS!! And thanks for sharing with us!!!!
Hopefloats

outonalimb · 12-07-2005, 04:27 AM

Way to go, Midas!!!

Keep up the good work!!

I'm on day 17...and I feel so much better!!!

12-07-2005, 02:12 PM

Thanks Everybody!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahookie

What's happening with your voice? And did you give up the coffee because you didn't like it anymore?

I'm not sure about the deal with my voice. I notice it being more pronounced when I'm under stress. Maybe it's just a transition. OMG, about the coffee. I love Java. I started drinking coffee in Junior Highschool. My favorites are/were mostly the unflavored variety like Millstone & Starbucks; French Roast, Bed & Breakfast, Kona, Espresso, Caffé Verona, Gold Coast Blend. I like the Dark & Medium Dark roasts. My absolute favorites are the two Fair-Trade, Shade Grown varieties--Organic Aztec Star'N'Sky & Organic Mayan Black Onyx. They're very good & rather expensive at $20 a pound.

My digestive system seems to be working better without the coffee. Too much acid. I might switch to decaf after a few months, but I'm thinking about picking up my Exotic Tea Interest again. I've tried a few that will knock your socks off, and it's not because of the caffeine content.

The Ultra Exotics are for special occasions only...considering some of them are upwards of $40 a pound.

Everyone is doing great! Keep It Up!!

JT · 12-09-2005, 04:03 AM

Day 12 here!

I quit for 3 years a while back and my voice became less deep. I know what you mean about it feeling strange. I mean, I listen to myself with out giving it a thought (hmmm maybe I should think about it a little more?) and then I sounded different.

By the way I picked up again because I was with a friend who could have one cigarette and one glass of wine on her deck in the evening. It sounded so restful. Good thing I am not an alchoholic! That was 8 or 9 years ago!

Have a good day all!

jjaaam · 12-09-2005, 07:47 AM

Congrats, Midas.

Day 2 for me. Going CT on smokes and alcohol. I have to. The "wean yourself off" routine just prolongs the anxiety for me. Besides, I always smoked WAY more when I was drinking. They went hand-in-hand. The beer ALWAYS made the smokes more enjoyable.

I am REALLY looking forward to the day where I say I don't smoke or drink.

HEY - WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That day is TODAY.

Well, I guess that means I just might have to go out and treat myself to a nice dinner tonight to celebrate.

Anybody want to come along? I'm thinking mexican food (and no, I don't mean Taco Bell, even though I am a Taco Bell ADDICT)

12-09-2005, 02:42 PM

Thx jj. Right On! Good for you, jjaaam. The first few days are kinda tough.

I like authentic Mexican cuisine too. I'll take a chicken chimichanga with guacamole and green chile sauce, and a bowl of pico de gallo, please.

12-06-2005, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Midas Guest Posts: n/a	Midas' 2 Month Pep Talk Hey Everybody. Today marks my 2nd month Nic Free!!! Yay. To everyone trying to quit--Hang In There! You can do it. I can tell I feel better. My Mom says I look terrific. I'm glowing. Gee, thanks Ma. Since I quit the smokes & the Java, my sleep cycles now have a more normal pattern. My acuity (sharpness of mind) is improving too. Look out, I'm using BIG words again. My voice is doing strange things though. It's reminds me of when I went through puberty. LOL. Seriously. I'm also puzzled about my stuttering. I've never had that problem until now. Sometimes my voice suddenly cuts out when I'm in the middle of a sentence. All I do is 'wet my whistle' and start over. Overall, I seem to be changing. Mostly for the better. My attitude has a much smoother quality to it now. It's Odd...in a good way. So Keep Up the Good Work, Team!

12-06-2005, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 452	Congratulations, my wife and I are almost at nine months now. Today I can't believe we used to be a cigarette smokers. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

12-06-2005, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roxy88 Let Go Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: La La Land Posts: 64	Hiya Midas sorry I missed your thread earlier! CONGRATS ON 2 MONTHS, THAT IS AWESOME!!!! You are truly an inspiration!! Please keep posting on your progress, it really does help!! Roxy I have been quit for one week, three days, 19 hours, 32 minutes and 40 seconds. 270 cigarettes not smoked, saving $91.92. Life saved: 22 hours, 30 minutes. __________________ Let go, or be dragged

12-06-2005, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,300	Midas; CONGRATS!!! That's a real milestone!!! Changing for the better, and a smoother attitude. Well, I gotta tell ya, I'm looking forward to those days myself! So, keep up the good work; I'm following along, ya know! I am now one week, 15 hours, 6 minutes and 27 seconds. 305 cigarettes not smoked, saving $83.92. Life saved: 1 day, 1 hour, 25 minutes. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

12-07-2005, 04:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seeking Peace Posts: 1,345	Way to go, Midas!!! Keep up the good work!! I'm on day 17...and I feel so much better!!! __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

12-06-2005, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Midas Guest Posts: n/a	Oh, I so hate being the first person to reply to my own thread...LOL. No congrats yet??

12-06-2005, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Midas Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks All. GO Team!!! Yay! Jump on the 'Kick da Nic Habit' bus--the nicest smelling ride this side of the Anhauser-Busch Rose Garden Tour. Congrats to Plano & Wife!! Awesome 9 mo's! Way 2 Go, Roxy88 & historyteach!!

12-06-2005, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
unspun blah blah blahhhhh Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: top secret, dark side of the moon Posts: 131	Right on Midas..... 2 months is awesome I'm finishing up day 10 right now...and someone offered me a cig., I told them NO, I told them NO!!!!!! I couldn't believe that came out of my mouth, is this some type of sign that I'm really serious?

12-07-2005, 12:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
bahookie Binge poster Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 559	Good for you Midas, well done! What's happening with your voice? And did you give up the coffee because you didn't like it anymore? Jane xxx

12-07-2005, 01:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hopefloats Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: With Good Spirit Posts: 378	Midas!! CONGRATULATIONS! I was dying laughing when you were the "first" person to respond to your thread LOVE THAT!! I am on board too!! Day number nine. GO MIDAS!! GO MIDAS!! And thanks for sharing with us!!!! Hopefloats

12-09-2005, 04:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
JT Supply Manager Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleaverville Posts: 2,899	Day 12 here! I quit for 3 years a while back and my voice became less deep. I know what you mean about it feeling strange. I mean, I listen to myself with out giving it a thought (hmmm maybe I should think about it a little more?) and then I sounded different. By the way I picked up again because I was with a friend who could have one cigarette and one glass of wine on her deck in the evening. It sounded so restful. Good thing I am not an alchoholic! That was 8 or 9 years ago! Have a good day all! __________________ The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind~Wayne Dyer

12-09-2005, 07:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
jjaaam Eddie Van Halen wannabe Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gaines, Michigan Posts: 51	Congrats, Midas. Day 2 for me. Going CT on smokes and alcohol. I have to. The "wean yourself off" routine just prolongs the anxiety for me. Besides, I always smoked WAY more when I was drinking. They went hand-in-hand. The beer ALWAYS made the smokes more enjoyable. I am REALLY looking forward to the day where I say I don't smoke or drink. HEY - WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That day is TODAY. Well, I guess that means I just might have to go out and treat myself to a nice dinner tonight to celebrate. Anybody want to come along? I'm thinking mexican food (and no, I don't mean Taco Bell, even though I am a Taco Bell ADDICT)

12-09-2005, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Midas Guest Posts: n/a	Thx jj. Right On! Good for you, jjaaam. The first few days are kinda tough. I like authentic Mexican cuisine too. I'll take a chicken chimichanga with guacamole and green chile sauce, and a bowl of pico de gallo, please.

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