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Title: Now, tell me again..... Post by Roxy on May 1st, 2004, 2:07pm ....just exactly why is it I am not smoking? Right now, I can't think of one good reason not to light one up. I know there are reasons out there, they just don't sound like good ones right now. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Lizzie2 on May 1st, 2004, 2:22pm http://www.medicinenet.com/Smokers_Lung_Pathology_Photo_Essay/page4.htm ....and...I know the reasons never sound real or like good ones, but a second mother of mine died at age 60 from lung cancer. Seeing her near the end in the hospital broke my heart.... It isn't worth it to die. :'( I'm sorry..can you tell I don't smoke?? |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Root on May 1st, 2004, 2:27pm It leaves more money for you to spend with the good folks in the Peoples Republic of Bellevue Washington. |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Jayne on May 1st, 2004, 2:29pm It makes sure there are more ciggies out there for me to smoke. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Melissa on May 1st, 2004, 2:33pm Junkie Thinking Excuses to smoke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "One Puff won't hurt" RESPONSE: "One puff will always hurt me, and it always will because I'm not a social smoker. One puff and I'll be smoking compulsively again." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I only want one." RESPONSE: "I have never wanted only one. In fact, I want 20-30 a day every day. I want them all." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I'll just be a social smoker." RESPONSE: "I'm a chronic, compulsive smoker, and once I smoke one I'll quickly be thinking about the next one. Social smokers can take it or leave it. That's not me." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I'm doing so well, one won't hurt me now." RESPONSE: "The only reason I'm doing so well is because I haven't taken the first one. Yet once I do, I won't be doing well anymore. I'll be smoking again." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I'll just stop again." RESPONSE: "Sounds easy, but who am I trying to kid? Look how long it too me to stop this time. And once I start, how long will it take before I get sick enough to face withdrawal again? In fact, when I'm back in the grip of compulsion, what guarantee do I have that I'll ever be able to stop again?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "If I slip, I'll keep trying." RESPONSE: "If I think I can get away with one little "slip" now I'll think I can get away with another little "slip" later on." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I need one to get me through this withdrawal." RESPONSE: "Smoking will not get me through the discomfort of not smoking. I will only get me back to smoking. One puff stops the process of withdrawal and I'll have to go through it all over again." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I miss smoking right now." RESPONSE: "Of course I miss something I've been doing every day for most of my life. But do I miss the chest pain right now? Do I miss the worry, the embarrassment? I'd rather be an ex-smoker with an occasional desire to smoke, than a smoker with a constant desire to stop doing it." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I really need to smoke now, I'm so upset." RESPONSE: "Smoking is not going to fix anything. I'll still be upset, I'll just be an upset smoker. I never have to have a cigarette. Smoking is not a need; it's a want. Once the crisis is over, I'll be relieved and grateful I'm still not smoking." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "I don't care." RESPONSE: "What is it exactly that I think that I don't care about? Can I truthfully say I don't care about chest pain? I don't care about gagging in the morning? I don't care about lung cancer? No, I care about these things very much. That's why I stopped smoking in the first place." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNKIE THINKING: "What difference does it make, anyway?" RESPONSE: "It makes a difference in the way I breathe, the way my heart beats, the way I feel about myself. It makes a tremendous difference in every aspect of my physical and emotional health." |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by jonny on May 1st, 2004, 2:45pm on 05/01/04 at 14:07:42, Roxy wrote:
Because you want to spend the last ten years of your life wearing depends shitting yourself.....LMMFAO ;;D ..............................................jonny |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Renee on May 1st, 2004, 3:00pm very good Mel. shame on you jonny! Go Roxy Go!!!! I know you can do it!!! Keep up the good work! I'll smoke one for you today! ;) renee p.s. the twisters missed me again... [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by jonny on May 1st, 2004, 3:09pm on 05/01/04 at 15:00:52, Renee wrote:
Shame on ME??.......You Bitch.....LMMFYBO ;;D .....................................jonny |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by OneEyeBlind on May 1st, 2004, 6:30pm Good one Mel, and yes shame on you again Jonny ! |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Donna_D. on May 1st, 2004, 6:30pm Need a good reason? Here are a few I found. Illness caused by smoking Smoking has more than 50 ways of making life a misery through illness and more than 20 ways of killing you. In general, smokers endure poorer health than non-smokers. Non-lethal illness Smokers face a higher risk than non-smokers for a wide variety of illnesses, many of which may be fatal. However, many medical conditions associated with smoking, while they may not be fatal, may cause years of debilitating illness or other problems. These include: Increased risk for smokers Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (gum disease) Angina (20 x risk) Back pain Buerger’s Disease (severe circulatory disease) Duodenal ulcer Cataract (2 x risk) Cataract, posterior subcapsular (3 x risk) Colon Polyps Crohn’s Disease (chronic inflamed bowel) Depression Diabetes (Type 2, non-insulin dependent) Hearing loss Influenza Impotence (2 x risk) Optic Neuropathy (loss of vision, 16 x risk) Ligament injuries Macular degeneration (eyes, 2 x risk) Muscle injuries Neck pain Nystagmus (abnormal eye movements) Ocular Histoplasmosis (fungal eye infection) Osteoporosis (in both sexes) Osteoarthritis Peripheral vascular disease Pneumonia Psoriasis (2 x risk) Skin wrinkling (2 x risk) Stomach ulcer Rheumatoid arthritis (for heavy smokers) [5] Tendon injuries Tobacco Amblyopia (loss of vision) Tooth loss Tuberculosis Hey, you asked.... [smiley=sgrin.gif] DD Information obtained from: http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact02.html |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by purpleydog on May 1st, 2004, 6:52pm Besides, you'll smell much better if you don't, not to mention the ashtray breath. My hubby smokes :( purpleydog |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Melissa on May 1st, 2004, 7:06pm Yes, you definately smell better not smoking. I love the fact I now can indulge in the more pricey fragrances, because I can SMELL them now! (I also smell pretty good wearing them too, hehe) ;;D |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Roxy on May 1st, 2004, 9:10pm AAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Little Deb on May 1st, 2004, 9:24pm Don't you have a little kid out there that loves you and wants you to live longer?? Also, you will have MORE MONEY to spend in NASHVILLE!!! Keep those lungs healthy girl! And shame on you jonny!!!!! you bad boy.... ::) suckin up the clean fresh air...little deb |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by kissmyglass on May 1st, 2004, 9:41pm Fuck it T I say Puff away... Recently lost my father to Lung & liver cancer & He ever smoked even a single cigarette & drank very little :( on the other hand... Go do something else for a little while T & the craving will pass...you really don't want to start again...i guess.. K |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Charlie on May 1st, 2004, 10:50pm I would have saved enough in the last 24 years to buy a great car or two or even a basic home here. It stinks, burns holes in clothes and carpets and stains everything in your house. The health stuff is a given but I'm not much afraid of second hand smoke. Still, I hate the stench more every year. Mostly, It's just so much simpler not to smoke. Good luck kid 8) Charlie |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 2nd, 2004, 1:17am Roxter...don't you got any ZYBAN?? You shouldn't even be CRAVING!!!! I'm rootin for you!! Do NOT take a PUFF!! You CAN make it, and you feel SO much better really fast!! Mast Two months, one week, 16 hours, 7 minutes and 14 seconds. 2706 cigarettes not smoked, saving $473.41. Life saved: 1 week, 2 days, 9 hours, 30 minutes. |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Carl_D on May 2nd, 2004, 3:04am Check out whyquit.com It should answer your question Roxy. Peace, Carl Daniels 13 days cigarette free |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Ann on May 2nd, 2004, 9:08am Roxy!! Why not have a puff? Come on girl....the guilt!!!! LMAO If I can quit, (it's been a little over a year for me) than you can. Keep telling yourself that...."if Ann did it, I can do it!" "if Michelle did it...I can do it" "if Carl did it...I can do it" This should be your mantra!! Hang in there girl...it gets easier every day! hugs Ann |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by stevegeebe on May 2nd, 2004, 9:16am When you reach how many times you've said, "why am I doing this?", then light one up. Keep resisting Tracey. Steve G |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Edna on May 2nd, 2004, 6:23pm Tracey, hang tough cuz I know you can. You gotta want it dear, and I know if you're hear asking "our" dang opinion, you WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Power to you Rox!!!! Reason, you already know it in your heart!! hugs and love to you, EDNA (hmmmmm........damn......I'm gonna have to meet you all over again you know......gonna take some gettin used to a non-smoking Tracey......you still drinking huh????......just so I'll be able to recognize you somewhat!!!!......... ;) ;) ;)......luv ya) |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Renee on May 2nd, 2004, 7:55pm rox, how's it going? i haven't heard from you today so I hope it's going a bit easier! go out and enjoy this beautiful weather, keep your hands busy. a perfect day for calf roping! hang in there renee |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Dave_Emond on May 2nd, 2004, 8:32pm Quote:
Okay, I'm supposed to be on my last carton now before I quit, so ....... I think I'll say, "If Roxy can do it, so can I" So my future's in your hands now Roxy! ;;D Dave (Nothing like a little pressure and guilt) 8) |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Roxy on May 2nd, 2004, 10:41pm Dave, I'm sure glad you put something in my hands....ROTFLMAO.....it'll save me biting my nails off. on 05/02/04 at 18:23:29, Edna wrote:
I'll have a vodka martini in one hand and a toothpick in the other..... 8)....along with some seriously high heels. Hopefully I'll be over the grumpy period by then. |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by TxBasslady on May 2nd, 2004, 10:56pm Them damn high heels are the kicker....LMAO She can't run in 'em.....but she can damn sure take 'em off fast! Good luck to ya, Tracey.... Jean |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 3rd, 2004, 12:12am Here's the list of inspiring people here that I KNOW of. Thomas, CarlD, (didn't know you were too, KILLER) Melissa, Me, Cat, Ann, Ave, And Dave is going to!! And what about you Big Dan? Mum is ok now? WHOOO HOOOOO...we're gonna have a great group of NON smokers at the convention :) http://www.whyquit.com is the BEST quit site!! Good luck and Congrats to ya'll Mast |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by 9erfan on May 3rd, 2004, 12:44pm ok, let's see....reasons huh? 1. So you don't get those little smokers lines around your mouth that will make you look older than you really are. 2. Lung cancer is a NASTY way to go. 3. So you can spend many, many more years with your great family. 4. So that your teeth don't become permanently yellow/brown. 5. So that Greg doesn't have to kiss an ashtray. 6. So you won't be the only one in your hotel room in Nashville smoking. ;;D 7. So when you come to California I won't have to check which way the wind is blowing before we sit down at an outdoor restaurant. ;;D ;;D |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Gator on May 3rd, 2004, 1:25pm All joking aside, tell us exactly why did you quit smoking? There's your answer. Stay strong and true to yourself. Don't let bad times or life's difficulties stray you from your chosen path. Gator Peace be with you |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Tiannia on May 3rd, 2004, 8:07pm Tracey - After not lighting up after almost 8 yrs, I still want to light one up. The last couple of weeks especially. But everytime I look at my kids I am very glad that I dont. There is no reason that anyone else can give you that is a good enough reason. You have to come up with your own. If you dont do it for your reason then you will light up again. Just always think about it first before you light up. Cause if you ever say, "Just one" that will be all she wrote and you will be back to where you started. Good Luck -Tia |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Giovanni on May 3rd, 2004, 8:15pm Quote:
I like your choice of drinks.....absolut I assume. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Charlie on May 4th, 2004, 1:49am On May 20th, 1980, I decided that my getting down to smoking 4 cigarettes a day was absurb and my dentist told me my clothes stunk. That was it for me. Not hanging around my old watering hole for 4 months is why I was successful. I've been a pain in the ass for 24 years now. Good luck kid. Charlie. |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Dave_Emond on May 4th, 2004, 2:55am Well, I have 2 packs left and who knows how many more Stanley Cup games left? Dang! Have to say I didn't like the "Why Quit" site. I mean ... write myself a letter as to why I'm quitting? I'm no hero ... I just can't afford the cigs! :-/ I've Annette is considering quitting with me ... but has warned me she will get bitchy! Like I don't get in enough trouble on my own :o Roxy? You still smoke free? Or do I get another carton of "utlra-lights" to maybe make it through the playoffs? Dave |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Melissa on May 4th, 2004, 8:49am Here's another website just in case you're interested, it's called Bob's Place: http://www.roofchek.com/quitsmoking/ There is also a support forum I used to go to here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/76750 :)mel |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by thomas on May 4th, 2004, 8:59am Still going strong since Jan. 12, here. Lots of nicorette, but not a single cig, or chew. ;;D If I can do it, anybody can, I have absolutely zero self control. |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by BruceD on May 4th, 2004, 9:59am Hey Rox, You just keep goin' girl & come convention time, this is your reward. ;;D http://img8.photobucket.com/albums/v26/wannatikka/Clusterheads/WhiteChocCheesecakeSM2.jpg Later |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Woobie on May 4th, 2004, 10:44am Bribery with CHEESECAKE. WOW GOOD for YOU tracey for quitting ...........!!!! All of you who are quitting - RIGHT ON! Tina who has no willpower! :-/ |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Roxy on May 4th, 2004, 2:33pm I've moved from grumpy to homicidal. My family has gone into hiding. 8) |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by suzy617 on May 5th, 2004, 7:30am Awww Tracey, I can sympathize with you 100%. I had to quit smoking the last 6 weeks for my surgery and I can tell you, I was one miserable bitch. I hated everyone (everyone I know, smokes) and I craved the nicotine ALL THE TIME. It annoyed me that it took over much of my life making me think about it constantly. Yes, so I did cheat, I did steal a puff here and there and yes I told everyone that as soon as I got outta the hospital I would light up again. I was not ready, I didnt want to quit. So...as I stepped outside the hospital and walked to the car, I ripped a cigarette right out of fiances pocket and lit up! Yep, I'm bad, Im not giving you any good advice either, I'm sorry...All I can say is that you HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT. If you dont want to, its not gonna work. I hope you have more self control then I do Tracey, I simply do not. :( I will think of you the next time I light up (oh God, I'm so sorry... :o ) Suzy |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by TomM on May 5th, 2004, 8:38am on 05/02/04 at 01:17:11, Mastifflvr28 wrote:
Good points, Mast. Stay strong Roxy. You CAN do it. I'm pulling for ya. TomM |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Tiannia on May 5th, 2004, 12:13pm For me here is the time and $ break down Time Quit - 7Y 8M 1D 19H Money Saved $11,203.25 Cigs not smoked 56016 Life Saved 27W 5D 12H That is over 6 months more that I get to spend with my loved ones. Growing old is not a bad thing when you can say you have no regrets. Stay Strong, Roxy. -Tia |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by catlind on May 5th, 2004, 2:03pm Because if *I* can do it: Two weeks, one day, 16 hours, 50 minutes and 3 seconds. 314 cigarettes not smoked, saving $47.10. Life saved: 1 day, 2 hours, 10 minutes. You can do it too. Listen up Thelma, we've both had a scare at death's door now, lets listen to the advice we got there, and lets not hold the door open for it to help us walk through. Smoking - that's one door to death we can control. Cat |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by M.R. on May 5th, 2004, 8:55pm Okay.....no one here has to worry.....I will smoke enough for all of you. You can quit and I will do my part the best I can. Always full of ideas....but not always much help Mike Cat and Rox.....get well....looking forward to seeing you both at the convention |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Dave_Emond on May 7th, 2004, 3:45am Okay Roxy and Gang! As of 2:00 AM, May 7th 2004 Dave will have had his last cig! (At least that's the plan) Chain smoking away right now watching the clock ... sure is moving quick! Going "cold turkey" and ignoring the web sites, will try to reserve my insanity trips to this thread only. What in the world am I going to do first thing when I wake up tomorrow! Already nervous :-/ But here we go! Good luck to you others doing this as well ... going to be fun! Yeah right! :P Dave (Puff, puff, pufffffff, puffffffffffff ......) |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Woobie on May 7th, 2004, 3:51am Good for YOU DAVE!!!! |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 7th, 2004, 10:07am Best of luck to you Dave!! Make sure you have lots of munchies and drink LOTS OF JUICE the first 3 days at least. You blood sugar drops when you aren't smoking. Juice will help with the cravings. Take care!! Mast |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Melissa on May 7th, 2004, 11:42am Tea Tree Chewing Sticks from your local health food store (they're toothpicks soaked in tea tree oil), sunflower seeds, lotsa gum & cinnamon sticks are some things that have helped me in the past. Let us know how you're doing Dave and either post, email or PM us BEFORE you light one up if the cravings are really bad. We're all behind you! ;;D love, :)mel |
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Title: Re: Now, tell me again..... Post by Roxy on May 7th, 2004, 11:58am You go Dave!!! Just hang in there, it's not easy but you're tough. I'm using cinnamon toothpicks, and they work pretty darn good. on 05/05/04 at 07:30:08, suzy617 wrote:
.....bite me sweetie.....ROTFLMAO..... ;;D ;;D ;;D Just smoke it good for me. |
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