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Need a quit buddy?
« on: Feb 14th, 2007, 2:35pm » |
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I quit smoking today.  I'm available for a mutual support thing....
Kathy? Luinda? Anybody? 
nani, who started taking Chantix 2 weeks ago, and is only mildly uncomfortable today.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 2:46pm » |
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on Feb 14th, 2007, 2:35pm, nani wrote:I quit smoking today. I'm available for a mutual support thing....
Kathy? Luinda? Anybody?
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can't be a quit buddy, but I can cheer you on like crazy!!!! I quit 10 years ago and it stands as among one of the BEST things I've ever done FOR MYSELF.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:04pm » |
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Yea Nani!!!! Keep up the good work.
It's been almost two years here. After 30 of puffin it was the hardest thing Ive ever done.
YOU CAN DO IT..
Non please..
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:21pm » |
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on Feb 14th, 2007, 2:35pm, nani wrote:I quit smoking today. I'm available for a mutual support thing....
Kathy? Luinda? Anybody?
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OMG I am going to ask my doctor to perscribe that.
Is it really making smoking aversive?
That is whjat it is supposed to do.
Now add in a behavioral program and you are set!
I'm right behind ya.
good luck my dear!!!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #4 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:31pm » |
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The Chantix doesn't make it aversive, but it keeps the cigarette from doing anything. It does what the nicotene does to your brain, so the absence of nicotene isn't noticed. Like methadone for cigarettes. You're supposed to take it for a week before quitting...being the major wuss I am, I took it for 2 first. While I was on it and still smoking, the cigarettes didn't really "do" anything for me. It appears it may be the "magic pill" I've been waiting for.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:34pm » |
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I'll be your bud, Nani - I started quitting on Monday this week.
Here's my stats so far...
I have been quit for 2 Days, 16 hours and 31 minutes (2 days). I have saved $23.65 by not smoking 53 cigarettes. I have saved 4 hours and 25 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 2/11/2007 9:00 PM
I'm on the patch. Day 1 wasn't too bad. Day 2 was SO hard. Today, only when I think about it.
See, I made this promise to Our Dad that when Savannah came through this surgery ok, I would start my final quit (my last quit was a practice quit  shhh, Scott, you be quiet!). So, since He held up His end of the promise....
I'm already feeling better, Nani and you will too! You just drop me an email when the walls start closing in on you and I'll either send you a hug or kick your butt, whichever you need. Sound good? 
You guys get that commercial in the states about that stewardess who is quitting with the patch? It's hilarious. I love that girl "The seat belt sign is ON! Gawd!" I always tell her 'you GO, girl'
Nani, check out this website www.quitsmokingonline.com. It's great to change your way of thinking. A crave only ever lasts 4 minutes. Knowing that really helps.
PS, I've heard really good things about that Chantix. We also have a similar thing here called Resolve...I'm considering switching to those from the patch. I am still getting the "nicodemon" as long as I wear the patch.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #6 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:36pm » |
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YAY!!! WTG, Margi!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 3:46pm » |
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here's another good site too, Nani
http://www.quitnet.com/
It's got a message board there as well and you can hang with other quitters, not only internationally but locally. Kinda cool. Be forwarned though, things can get a lil hot over there - they're all in withdrawal. 
It's a good site though and you can build a library for yourself of good posts and "quiticisms".
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 5:56pm » |
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Congradulations on taking on this big step in your lives girls! You will feel so much better!! Lots of love,
Karla
(Who quit 14 years ago)
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 6:08pm » |
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Good for you nani, you can do this. 30 year smoker here and am now 17 months free and feeling pretty good.
Marji, way to go girl! The first week is a tough time because of trying to change my routine.
Hang in there girls!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #10 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 7:08pm » |
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Will there be any sex involved in this buddy thing?
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 7:26pm » |
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I'm in Nani....but sex is definetly out. 
I've got 16 cigs. in my last pack and I'll be looking at those links in the meantime.
Linda
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 7:34pm » |
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Way to go Nani, Margi, Linda, Eric and all the others who are quitting 
You have all made me proud
I am going to be cheer leader
GO GIRLS and GUYS ! KICK BUTT !
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #13 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 7:58pm » |
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I'll be a cheerleader too! I quit smoking about 13 months ago and I'm so incredibly happy that I did!!!
Good luck to everyone!!!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #14 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 8:26pm » |
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can i join the cheer squad, i have been told my legs look good in a skirt
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I'd be your quit buddy in a heart beat if I were ready to quit.
Freakin butts. Worst habit I've ever had and I've had em all.
If it helps you can send me whatever butts ya got left so your not tempted! 
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #16 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 9:07pm » |
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Sign me up for cheerleading!!!!!
You ALL can do it! Not a tougher bunch than a bunch of CHers!
I need more buddies in the smoke free zone at the convention!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #17 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 11:29pm » |
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good Job!!!!!!!! It will be 2 years March 14th for me. I feel a lot better. when I excersise it is easier.
You can do it!!!!!!!!
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #18 on: Feb 15th, 2007, 12:21am » |
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Nice going Nani.
It gets easier every day after awhile. It's worth it in every way. I don't have to stand outside in a blizzard now.
I had a break. My dentist told me I stunk. He was right.
Keep us posted. It will help.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #19 on: Feb 15th, 2007, 12:52am » |
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Oh my.....and Ruthie and I will be at your house tomorrow. We will behave ourselves around you.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #21 on: Feb 15th, 2007, 7:14am » |
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Been thinking about quitting for too long. Know it's something I MUST do. Reading all the posts has inspired me. I'm call the Dr. today for Chantix.
Beth
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #22 on: Feb 15th, 2007, 8:33am » |
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Quit for 2 years on Feb. 28 (after 33 years). Ain't easy, won't lie, but best thing I've ever done in my life. Just remember, there will still be days that *lighting up* will seem like the most important thing you can do at that moment, BUT, it will pass. Zyban/Wellbutrin was my bestest friend for a little over 5 months.
Also, remember, after 72 hours, the physical cravings are gone and then you have to convince your brain that it's a *mental* thing.
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Re: Need a quit buddy?
« Reply #23 on: Feb 15th, 2007, 8:35am » |
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oh shit! 
I'll quit if Jean quits!
Just kidding
You guys --- I'm scared to quit!
I know this totally sounds like excuses.. but I'm scared to gain weight. The last time I quit -(years ago) - I blew up like a puffer fish... and if I do that NOW - i wont be able to move.
Every pound I gain HURTS me.. I feel it..(i have rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't been under control in years...and the heavier I get the worse it is on my joints..daily activities are already hard for me. )
i'm already in pain every single fukkin day of my life, and if I gain more weight, it's gonna get worse. I'm terrified. I dont want to smoke - but I dont want more pain than I'm already in either. Smoking is my only vice, and when i'm in a lot of pain- I smoke. I dont want to start on the road to pain pills...
UGH
I will ask my Doctor about this Chantix.
He understands my reservations about quitting - but he also wants me to quit. I hear about it every damned month ......
plus - dont know if i've ever mentioned this......
I have NO willpower! (if I did -i'd be thin and I wouldn't smoke!) LOL
Ramon wont quit - he's already told me...... so it will just be ME........ while he's still smoking.
I dont know - i'm setting myself up for failure already - eh?
shit
i'm going to bed!
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First I quit for a year and 4 months. Started up again after I had Eli (went into cycle). Quit again and have been quit over 2 years now.
I don't want to leave my children at 46yrs old like my mom left me...
GO QUITTERS GO!!!!!!!!
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