Help! I Slipped and Smoked! ;) - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**historyteach** · 01-21-2006, 02:44 PM

Help! I Slipped and Smoked

If you're here reading this, it means you want to get back on track.

Was this a single slip that's over now?

This type of slip will not change your Quit Day. Try to figure out what happened.

Could you see it coming?
Could you have avoided the situation?
If you were to be in a similar situation, how would you handle it?

You can carry on as a wiser nonsmoker.

Did the slip happen a while ago, and have you returned to smoking?

If so, it may help to step back, get organized and quit again very soon. Think now about what brought you back to smoking.

Could you see it coming?
Could you have avoided the situation?
If you were to be in a similar situation, how would you handle it?

We suggest that you learn from this slip and then move to the Taking a Look, Getting Ready, and/or Counting Down sections of the Quit Wizard. You'll be able think about your smoking, set a new Quit Date and go through the preparations for a new effort. This may seem like a lot of work, but you have a better chance of staying quit next time -- especially if you're better prepared!
http://www.trytostop.org/

I find this website very helpful. I hope you find the information helpful too.

Shalom!

roa · 01-21-2006, 03:04 PM

Teach...it is NOT nice to scare the elderly. Boy, I was so tense when I read title of your thread...I thought OMG what happened.

Glad, very glad, to see this is just a ... well, just informational and all is well.

Roa

**BigSis** · 01-21-2006, 03:07 PM

Yeah, count me into the group that was alarmed.

So.... does running in here, waving the "Rescue" flag mean I slipped in my Alanon recovery? ...grin.

Progress... not perfection.

**historyteach** · 01-21-2006, 03:10 PM

You know, I seriously thought about this before I posted. And that's why I put the "

" in the title line, hopeing people would understand.
But, it's just as well, if it gets the message out.

(I hope! hehehe)
Didn't mean to scare you, though, Roa. I would NEVER do that! LOL!
Now breathe deeply, innnn...... out......

Shalom!

**historyteach** · 01-21-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

So.... does running in here, waving the "Rescue" flag mean I slipped in my Alanon recovery? ...grin.

I'm afraid it does... LOL!

Quote:

Progress... not perfection.

Thank GOODNESS!!!

Oh, dear, I guess my "

" isn't working as well as I'd hoped...

But, it's really nice to know you care....

Shalom, my friends....

roa · 01-21-2006, 03:17 PM

I didn't see the tiny little winking guy...I just saw the BIG BOLD letters.

LOL
Roa

**historyteach** · 01-21-2006, 03:28 PM

Oh, Roa, I am about to pee my pants, here!

And ya know, I was honestly thinking about you when I posted this too. I especially like this line:

Quote:

This type of slip will not change your Quit Day.

To me, that is the way to think. I know others will disagree, and this is not for an arguement; I'm only giving my thoughts here. But, taking a drag or having one or two, then RECOGNIZING it and REALIZING that this is NOT what you want is a very positive thing in my view.
Taking an all or nothing attitude is quite defeatist, in my opinion. In the past, I've done exactly that, and said, "Well, scr*w it; I've already blown my quit, so I might as well keep on smoking!"
Now, today, I recognize that as the nicodemon talking junk to me. But, those negative self talk kept me smoking for YEARS! All because of a drag or a single butt?
Not today.

Honestly, I am afraid to have that drag or that butt. I'm afraid I'll be right back to two packs a day again, so I haven't done it. But, I know it's possible.
And if I did "slip" today, I would not consider it a relapse and go back to day one. I'd try my hardest to learn from it so I don't slip again!

So, far from trying to scare the living daylights out of you, Roa, my intention was to post something quite positive for you....

And I know, the road to hell is paved with good intentions....

Sorry...

Keep the quit and post before you puff!!!

Shalom!

sun daisy · 01-21-2006, 07:49 PM

How true. I would love to have a cig. But I have put too much into not smoking. For me it was not mentioning it to anyone. From a previous thread I didnt tell my hubby. And my daughter and family finally put 2 and 2 together and she called and asked if I had quit smoking. They had visited us 3 times in 2 months and decided they had better ask. Her and husband dont smoke. One factor that helped was the high price of cigs in Mich. My would be $45.oo a carton compared to $28.00 in Fla. Also we had sold our business in Michigan and we always got them thur the business-cheaper. So you could say that a hugh cheap attach hit and I realized that I didnt want to pay full price anymore!!!! I do feel bettter and enjoy not worrying about running out and getting more at midnight or wait have to finish this one. I told my husband no smoking in my new car. God help me I'm begining to sound like my sister. She doesn't allow smoking in her house. Haven't told her yet. Stopped by and visited her going and coming last spring and fall. But weren't there but a few hours so I know she didn't notice.. Well Good Luck to everyone and keep up the good work. You can all be very proud of yourselves.

Here4Him · 01-21-2006, 10:00 PM

Well, it is something i have thought about for awhile now and I have decided February 1 is my quit date...I have to be a rebel and not do it Jan 1 like everyone else!! I already limit myself during the work days and have successfuly gone up to ten hours without a smoke at work without a patch or killing any co-workers so I feel very confident.
Thanks for the website Teach...I have registered and have my quit plan in place...I am gonna persevere

CAPTAINZING2000 · 01-21-2006, 10:19 PM

Try this

the Farmers almanac suggests

Quit a Habit or Smoking 16-19, 25, 26

http://www.farmersalmanac.com/bestdays/bestdays.html

I stopped the 29 of Dec. as was suggested. I didn't even go thru a desire to speak of. Give it a try !!!

**historyteach** · 01-22-2006, 04:52 AM

Sun;
It was over $50 a carton here in RI when I quit Nov 29th, 2005.
Ohhhhhh, that was LAST YEAR!!! I can honestly say I quit LAST YEAR!!!

But, I know what you mean about the expense. Since I smoked two packs a day, it was smoking more than a carton a week.

Here ;
I really found the website helpful. And I have posted many of their articles on this site already. Good luck on your quit. Remember to post in the daily check in. It helps keep me accountable.

I am now One month, three weeks, three days, 51 minutes and 31 seconds smoke free. That's 2161 cigarettes not smoked, saving $594.39. Life saved: 1 week, 12 hours, 5 minutes.

Shalom!

Webbiecat · 01-22-2006, 06:29 AM

LOL you turkey!! Great information, but you had me going!!

**historyteach** · 01-22-2006, 07:28 AM

Sorry, Webbie...
(hehehe!)
No, I'm really really sorry....
(

)
Honest, I really am!!!
As long as it's good information, that's all that matters, right?

Shalom!

bikewench · 01-22-2006, 07:37 AM

.... Teach....

.. your a stinker.. !!!

.. but at least it ain't smoky smell.. lol

**historyteach** · 01-22-2006, 10:30 AM

Yup,
Better to be a stinker than to stink, huh?

Ya know, over on Naranon forum, we used to talk about how to get people's attention with our titles. The more provockative, outlandish, sexy... the more responses one would get.
I think I finally got it!

Just remember this above all else:
Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

Shalom!

PlanoTexican · 01-22-2006, 10:39 AM

And to think I was about to tell you to put on the pointy hat and sit in the corner (smile).

**historyteach** · 01-22-2006, 10:51 AM

Oh, Plano,
You are truely showing your age! We don't give the dunce cap and/or corner any more. It would hurt their "self esteem." No, today, we applaud them for cutting class, and justify a child swearing out their teacher and walking out of class! :nono:
Sorry, just going through the biggest bunch of crap at this school right now!

But, I'll tell ya what....If I *do* slip up, kindly kick my butt! Cuz I'm gonna really need it.

Oh, your signature line....That's the definition of character! :>)
I LIKE it!
Shalom!

roa · 01-23-2006, 03:50 AM

Thanks for thinking of me, Teach. I don't know what I consider my quit date...I guess after I had the cig....but it doesn't really matter. The savings is still adding up $156.18 minus $5.00 for my relapse. That's a lot of money!!!

I'm feeling better and better every day (except for the flu I had yesterday).

Anyway, guess I'll KEEP THE QUIT!

Roa

**historyteach** · 01-23-2006, 06:42 PM

That's all ya gotta do, Roa...
One day at a time. Just keep that quit!

And post before you puff...

Shalom!

roa · 01-24-2006, 05:33 AM

Good thing I don't have to post before I chew.....I'd be posting all day long. Chewing mostly regular, low octane gum. Had three pieces of nicotine gum yesterday. Hey that's progress.

**historyteach** · 01-24-2006, 05:18 PM

I used the gum in the beginning of my quit. Normally when I was in the car, cuz that's when a STRONG urge would hit.
But, it gave me such heartburn...Talk about negative reinforcement! I stopped using it!

I did buy some cinnamon gum, but, haven't been chewing that much either. I've never been much of a gum chewer, though.
I'm down to the last week of the 14 mg patch. In a few days, I'll be using the 7 mg one. Lonnie says that's the equilivant of about 3 cigarettes a day. I find the step down to be helpful, though I certainly respect anyone who does it differently. Whatever works, right?
Oh, and yesterday, I forgot to put my patch on again! I was at school, then, a doc appt, then the pharmacy and when I got home, about 7-7:30, I figured "why bother?" So, I didn't use a patch all day yesterday!

Roa, you're doing just GREAT!!!

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

SHalom!

01-21-2006, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Help! I Slipped and Smoked! ;) Help! I Slipped and Smoked If you're here reading this, it means you want to get back on track. Was this a single slip that's over now? This type of slip will not change your Quit Day. Try to figure out what happened. Could you see it coming? Could you have avoided the situation? If you were to be in a similar situation, how would you handle it? You can carry on as a wiser nonsmoker. Did the slip happen a while ago, and have you returned to smoking? If so, it may help to step back, get organized and quit again very soon. Think now about what brought you back to smoking. Could you see it coming? Could you have avoided the situation? If you were to be in a similar situation, how would you handle it? We suggest that you learn from this slip and then move to the Taking a Look, Getting Ready, and/or Counting Down sections of the Quit Wizard. You'll be able think about your smoking, set a new Quit Date and go through the preparations for a new effort. This may seem like a lot of work, but you have a better chance of staying quit next time -- especially if you're better prepared! http://www.trytostop.org/ I find this website very helpful. I hope you find the information helpful too. Shalom! __________________

01-21-2006, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigSis On a tear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Volcano Country! Posts: 3,164	Yeah, count me into the group that was alarmed. So.... does running in here, waving the "Rescue" flag mean I slipped in my Alanon recovery? ...grin. Progress... not perfection. __________________ No matter how spoiled the past may be, our future is spotless.... BigSis

01-21-2006, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	You know, I seriously thought about this before I posted. And that's why I put the " " in the title line, hopeing people would understand. But, it's just as well, if it gets the message out. (I hope! hehehe) Didn't mean to scare you, though, Roa. I would NEVER do that! LOL! Now breathe deeply, innnn...... out...... Shalom! __________________

01-21-2006, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Here4Him Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Well, it is something i have thought about for awhile now and I have decided February 1 is my quit date...I have to be a rebel and not do it Jan 1 like everyone else!! I already limit myself during the work days and have successfuly gone up to ten hours without a smoke at work without a patch or killing any co-workers so I feel very confident. Thanks for the website Teach...I have registered and have my quit plan in place...I am gonna persevere __________________ In the depths of winter I found within me an invincible summer

01-21-2006, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 ZING Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 5,333	Try this the Farmers almanac suggests Quit a Habit or Smoking 16-19, 25, 26 http://www.farmersalmanac.com/bestdays/bestdays.html I stopped the 29 of Dec. as was suggested. I didn't even go thru a desire to speak of. Give it a try !!! __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD

01-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
roa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 83	Teach...it is NOT nice to scare the elderly. Boy, I was so tense when I read title of your thread...I thought OMG what happened. Glad, very glad, to see this is just a ... well, just informational and all is well. Roa

01-21-2006, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
roa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 83	I didn't see the tiny little winking guy...I just saw the BIG BOLD letters. LOL Roa

01-21-2006, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
sun daisy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tween Mich.and Fla Posts: 74	How true. I would love to have a cig. But I have put too much into not smoking. For me it was not mentioning it to anyone. From a previous thread I didnt tell my hubby. And my daughter and family finally put 2 and 2 together and she called and asked if I had quit smoking. They had visited us 3 times in 2 months and decided they had better ask. Her and husband dont smoke. One factor that helped was the high price of cigs in Mich. My would be $45.oo a carton compared to $28.00 in Fla. Also we had sold our business in Michigan and we always got them thur the business-cheaper. So you could say that a hugh cheap attach hit and I realized that I didnt want to pay full price anymore!!!! I do feel bettter and enjoy not worrying about running out and getting more at midnight or wait have to finish this one. I told my husband no smoking in my new car. God help me I'm begining to sound like my sister. She doesn't allow smoking in her house. Haven't told her yet. Stopped by and visited her going and coming last spring and fall. But weren't there but a few hours so I know she didn't notice.. Well Good Luck to everyone and keep up the good work. You can all be very proud of yourselves.

01-22-2006, 04:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Sun; It was over $50 a carton here in RI when I quit Nov 29th, 2005. Ohhhhhh, that was LAST YEAR!!! I can honestly say I quit LAST YEAR!!! But, I know what you mean about the expense. Since I smoked two packs a day, it was smoking more than a carton a week. Here ; I really found the website helpful. And I have posted many of their articles on this site already. Good luck on your quit. Remember to post in the daily check in. It helps keep me accountable. I am now One month, three weeks, three days, 51 minutes and 31 seconds smoke free. That's 2161 cigarettes not smoked, saving $594.39. Life saved: 1 week, 12 hours, 5 minutes. Shalom! __________________

01-22-2006, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Webbiecat Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 35	LOL you turkey!! Great information, but you had me going!!

01-22-2006, 07:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Sorry, Webbie... (hehehe!) No, I'm really really sorry.... ( ) Honest, I really am!!! As long as it's good information, that's all that matters, right? Shalom! __________________

01-22-2006, 07:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
bikewench Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: western canada Posts: 1,440	.... Teach.... .. your a stinker.. !!! .. but at least it ain't smoky smell.. lol

01-22-2006, 10:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Yup, Better to be a stinker than to stink, huh? Ya know, over on Naranon forum, we used to talk about how to get people's attention with our titles. The more provockative, outlandish, sexy... the more responses one would get. I think I finally got it! Just remember this above all else: Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! Shalom! __________________

01-22-2006, 10:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	And to think I was about to tell you to put on the pointy hat and sit in the corner (smile). __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

01-22-2006, 10:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Oh, Plano, You are truely showing your age! We don't give the dunce cap and/or corner any more. It would hurt their "self esteem." No, today, we applaud them for cutting class, and justify a child swearing out their teacher and walking out of class! :nono: Sorry, just going through the biggest bunch of crap at this school right now! But, I'll tell ya what....If I do slip up, kindly kick my butt! Cuz I'm gonna really need it. Oh, your signature line....That's the definition of character! :>) I LIKE it! Shalom! __________________

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01-23-2006, 03:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
roa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 83	Thanks for thinking of me, Teach. I don't know what I consider my quit date...I guess after I had the cig....but it doesn't really matter. The savings is still adding up $156.18 minus $5.00 for my relapse. That's a lot of money!!! I'm feeling better and better every day (except for the flu I had yesterday). Anyway, guess I'll KEEP THE QUIT! Roa

01-23-2006, 06:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	That's all ya gotta do, Roa... One day at a time. Just keep that quit! And post before you puff... Shalom! __________________

01-24-2006, 05:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
roa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 83	Good thing I don't have to post before I chew.....I'd be posting all day long. Chewing mostly regular, low octane gum. Had three pieces of nicotine gum yesterday. Hey that's progress.

01-24-2006, 05:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	I used the gum in the beginning of my quit. Normally when I was in the car, cuz that's when a STRONG urge would hit. But, it gave me such heartburn...Talk about negative reinforcement! I stopped using it! I did buy some cinnamon gum, but, haven't been chewing that much either. I've never been much of a gum chewer, though. I'm down to the last week of the 14 mg patch. In a few days, I'll be using the 7 mg one. Lonnie says that's the equilivant of about 3 cigarettes a day. I find the step down to be helpful, though I certainly respect anyone who does it differently. Whatever works, right? Oh, and yesterday, I forgot to put my patch on again! I was at school, then, a doc appt, then the pharmacy and when I got home, about 7-7:30, I figured "why bother?" So, I didn't use a patch all day yesterday! Roa, you're doing just GREAT!!! Keep the quit and post before you puff! SHalom! __________________

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