24-Hour NO Nicotine/Smoking Club - Part 3
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,439
Another 24 for me.
I don't miss the guilt that came with smoking for me and always thinking that I needed to quit. I don't miss wondering if the cigarette I was smoking was the one that was going to give me cancer. I don't miss waking up and coughing. I don't miss the smell of it on me. I don't miss wasting my money. I don't miss having to run to the store for more smokes when I ran out. I don't miss how sometimes I wouldn't empty my ash trays enough and they would be over-flowing (occassionally catching on fire if I wasn't careful... nothing so gross as an over-full ash tray smoldering). I don't miss how bent out of shape I'd get if I hadn't had a smoke recently enough.
I don't miss the guilt that came with smoking for me and always thinking that I needed to quit. I don't miss wondering if the cigarette I was smoking was the one that was going to give me cancer. I don't miss waking up and coughing. I don't miss the smell of it on me. I don't miss wasting my money. I don't miss having to run to the store for more smokes when I ran out. I don't miss how sometimes I wouldn't empty my ash trays enough and they would be over-flowing (occassionally catching on fire if I wasn't careful... nothing so gross as an over-full ash tray smoldering). I don't miss how bent out of shape I'd get if I hadn't had a smoke recently enough.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: UK
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I have no idea if it works but Im trying! stopping smoking makes it easier to run for the bus
I have no idea if it works but Im trying! stopping smoking makes it easier to run for the bus
Spinning Sober
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 397
Yesterday wasn't too bad. I feel so tired. I slept almost all day. I couldn't seem to stay awake! I have also been having hot flashes and irritability, feeling spacey. I took a couple drags off of an e cigarette. Signing in for 24
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
Posts: 6,223
Hey Dizzy, many of us here have used nicotine withdrawal systems. I also say any little bit towards your ultimate goal can't hurt.
In the past I used e-cigs, nicoderm, and meds. This time I went cold turkey...I kind of said F it in reverse.
I found myself hooked on the smoke, the rituals, and the nicotine. And thought screw it.
Just for myself, I just went for it ready or not
with no smoke or nicotine...and
never take another puff even if my arse falls off.
In the past I used e-cigs, nicoderm, and meds. This time I went cold turkey...I kind of said F it in reverse.
I found myself hooked on the smoke, the rituals, and the nicotine. And thought screw it.
Just for myself, I just went for it ready or not
with no smoke or nicotine...and
never take another puff even if my arse falls off.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
Posts: 6,223
Checking in mid-day...doing alright but this depression keeps hanging on...not real dark or hurtful....mainly tired, lazy, not much interest in things, sleeping a lot, letting housework go.
Nicodeamon speaks often how a cigarette will help with the depression and weight. Fie!
I am proud of myself with recovery from nicotine/smoke...if it means checking in 3 times so be it.
Every time I mention cessation at AA meetings...never fail at least one person will approach me thanking me, encouraging me, sharing his/her cessation story, etc.
It happened yesterday morning, and H. whom I"ve always admired but never talked approached me....he exudes sobriety....and he told me he has quit for 2 years.
So by quitting I have met a lot of people I normally wouldn't even at an AA/Alanon meeting.
Nicodeamon speaks often how a cigarette will help with the depression and weight. Fie!
I am proud of myself with recovery from nicotine/smoke...if it means checking in 3 times so be it.
Every time I mention cessation at AA meetings...never fail at least one person will approach me thanking me, encouraging me, sharing his/her cessation story, etc.
It happened yesterday morning, and H. whom I"ve always admired but never talked approached me....he exudes sobriety....and he told me he has quit for 2 years.
So by quitting I have met a lot of people I normally wouldn't even at an AA/Alanon meeting.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Scandinavia
Posts: 1,344
I hope it gets better wiscober.
It takes longer that a couple of months to be cured from this, I feel it to at times. I miss it terrible.
I was at a Christmas feast this evening log of fat food, lots of beers and snaps – and people going outside to smoke.
The smoking was hardest for me, I do miss it at times. It is not cravings or urges any more. I just miss it with some sadness. I have said goodbye to a part of me.
At the same time I enjoy a lot of advantages my breathing has improved a lot, I am not interrupted by the cravings all the time.
I am reading a very good book. I will drink some tea enjoy the book and the go to bed.
If the next two months will give me as many improvements as the last two – I have something to look forward to. I am not giving up on this.
It takes longer that a couple of months to be cured from this, I feel it to at times. I miss it terrible.
I was at a Christmas feast this evening log of fat food, lots of beers and snaps – and people going outside to smoke.
The smoking was hardest for me, I do miss it at times. It is not cravings or urges any more. I just miss it with some sadness. I have said goodbye to a part of me.
At the same time I enjoy a lot of advantages my breathing has improved a lot, I am not interrupted by the cravings all the time.
I am reading a very good book. I will drink some tea enjoy the book and the go to bed.
If the next two months will give me as many improvements as the last two – I have something to look forward to. I am not giving up on this.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
Posts: 6,223
Saturday morning signing in for 24 more of being nicotine free.
A bit warmer, a blanket of snow. I'd rather have it snow than rain this time of year.
I do not miss going to the gas station for smokes...I never liked the management there and it always bothered me I was dependent on them also.
Urges come an go but they aren't cravings anymore.
A swarm of gnats...no bite...just buggy!
New avatar for 2 months of freedom.
Wishing you the best day today.
A bit warmer, a blanket of snow. I'd rather have it snow than rain this time of year.
I do not miss going to the gas station for smokes...I never liked the management there and it always bothered me I was dependent on them also.
Urges come an go but they aren't cravings anymore.
A swarm of gnats...no bite...just buggy!
New avatar for 2 months of freedom.
Wishing you the best day today.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 33,849
Checking in Saturday morning. It's always so nice to see everyone who has checked in here, regardless of where they are in the "quitting process"... It's been so hard. After a month or so, I am really struggling more than I'd like to be with cigarettes. I've used it as a way to manage my anxiety and work off my nervous energy and boy is it hard to give up. I wonder why it is I want to turn to these destructive things in times of stress. I guess it's a way of escaping, even if for a minute, leaving the long term consequences until later. I need to remember the ultimate consequences in the momentary escape.
Have a great day. You are all in my prayers...xxoo
It's been so hard. After a month or so, I am really struggling more than I'd like to be with cigarettes. I've used it as a way to manage my anxiety and work off my nervous energy and boy is it hard to give up. I wonder why it is I want to turn to these destructive things in times of stress. I guess it's a way of escaping, even if for a minute, leaving the long term consequences until later. I need to remember the ultimate consequences in the momentary escape. Have a great day. You are all in my prayers...xxoo
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
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Here is an explanatory timetable for all of the good changes occurring within us all at differing stages of quitting.
I wish there was one for mental.
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html
I wish there was one for mental.
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
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Finishing up the day nicotine free...read the below story...sad and scary...There should be no shame and guilt being a nicotine addict...but alas I still feel that way...getting better but all of that money and wasted time especially taken away from my children.
Good night
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585449049#
Good night
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585449049#
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