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Title: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 14th, 2007, 2:35pm I quit smoking today. :D I'm available for a mutual support thing.... Kathy? Luinda? Anybody? ;;D nani, who started taking Chantix 2 weeks ago, and is only mildly uncomfortable today. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by seasonalboomer on Feb 14th, 2007, 2:46pm on 02/14/07 at 14:35:55, nani wrote:
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. scott |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:04pm 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.. jb |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by E-Double on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:21pm on 02/14/07 at 14:35:55, nani wrote:
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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:31pm 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. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Margi on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:34pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:36pm YAY!!! WTG, Margi! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Margi on Feb 14th, 2007, 3:46pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Karla on Feb 14th, 2007, 5:56pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Feb 14th, 2007, 6:08pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Feb 14th, 2007, 7:08pm Will there be any sex involved in this buddy thing? ;) |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 14th, 2007, 7:26pm I'm in Nani....but sex is definetly out. [smiley=laugh.gif] 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by BB on Feb 14th, 2007, 7:34pm 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 ;;D GO GIRLS and GUYS ! KICK BUTT ! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Annette |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by kimmiedawn81 on Feb 14th, 2007, 7:58pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Turts on Feb 14th, 2007, 8:26pm can i join the cheer squad, i have been told my legs look good in a skirt Go Kick Cigarette Butt The only smokin I do now is in the bedroom ;) Turts |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by chewy on Feb 14th, 2007, 8:29pm 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! 8) |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by lionsound on Feb 14th, 2007, 9:07pm Sign me up for cheerleading!!!!! You ALL can do it! Not a tougher bunch than a bunch of CHers!:D I need more buddies in the smoke free zone at the convention! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by kayarr on Feb 14th, 2007, 11:29pm 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Feb 15th, 2007, 12:21am 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. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Jimi on Feb 15th, 2007, 12:52am Oh my.....and Ruthie and I will be at your house tomorrow. We will behave ourselves around you. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Mastifflvr28 on Feb 15th, 2007, 3:19am http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/misc/cheerleader.gif Cheerleading here!! It'll be 3 years on Feb 27th for me...and 2 conventions I made it through :) You guys can do it!!!!!! Best thing I ever did for myself! Mast |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by midwestbeth on Feb 15th, 2007, 7:14am 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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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by deltadarlin on Feb 15th, 2007, 8:33am 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. Carolyn |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Woobie on Feb 15th, 2007, 8:35am oh shit! :-/ I'll quit if Jean quits! ;;D 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! love you guys! woobs |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Feb 15th, 2007, 8:57am ;;D 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!!!!!!!! :-* :-* :-* melly |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 15th, 2007, 12:28pm If you don't put food, candy, junk food in your mouth in an exchange for smoking, you shouldn't gain any more weight than you would if you weren't quitting.. I read that in a book so it must be true. ;;D Believe me, I have NO intention of gaining weight. I also have 8 cigs. left....http://bestsmileys.com/scared/6.gif I'm also going to keep telling myself that if I can live for 19 chronic with this pain of CH, I can withstand Nicotine withdrawal. Should be a walk in the park in comparison. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Feb 15th, 2007, 2:51pm It's no walk in the park but it's a walk worth taking. I will miss your second hand smoke Linda ;;D Go Quitters... One day at a time. You guys are going to be sooooo crabby. hang tough. jb better lungs better cardio....more trex please. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Langa on Feb 15th, 2007, 6:26pm Wow...i'm really proud of you guys...it really is the best thing you can do for your health. I stopped 10 years ago. Keep pushing and don't give up! I'm on the cheerleading squad too...and can still do splits too! LOL Langa |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by LadyElaine1 on Feb 15th, 2007, 6:41pm I will join you guys. I am still fighting quieting myself. I have not slipped yet but want to. I have had to change lots of my habits. The computer, the phone. If I stay doing something everything is cool. As soon as I sit to relax I want one bad. Good luck all ! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 15th, 2007, 9:24pm This is getting pretty exciting! Thanks to all you cheerleaders and co-quitters!!! We can do this... I just know it. Day 2 for me was really re-affirming. I can't say enough good things about Chantix (you know, this could be totally a placebo effect...but it's an effective one, LOL). I am able to really focus on changing the behavior, because I can honestly say that the physical cravings are non-existant. I even stood around while Jimi and Ruthie smoked today, and never felt like I needed a cigarette. There were several moments where I'd think...hmmm...this would be one of those "a cig would be good right now" moments, but it was fairly easy to distract myself from it by popping a mint, or taking a really deep breath, or slamming some cold water. I even handled a few of those moments with a few Hershey truffle kisses.... they are divine. ::) I'm not going to stress about a few more pounds at this point... I'll add them to the dozens I already need to lose, LOL. BTW... this is cold turkey... I'm not on any nicotine replacement. If you feel like you need some extra help... you may want to look into Chantix. WTG all you quitters..... :-* Thanks for the support everyone! :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Feb 15th, 2007, 9:28pm nani, way to go! ;;D Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 19th, 2007, 7:10pm What a lame quit buddy I am. :-[ I can only spend like 5 minutes updating because sitting at the computer at home is one of my (347) cigarette triggers. LOL Day 4 was an absolute bitch, and so was I. >:( I am having to learn how to cope with stress without a cigarette. At one point, I slammed out of the house, got in the car, and fully intended to buy some smokes. But... about a mile later, I realized that I didn't have to. I already felt calmer. So, I didnt... and I still haven't smoked. :) But... I still really want to sometimes. How's everybody else doing? I promise I'll check my PMs soon!! love you guys, nani :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Paul98 on Feb 19th, 2007, 7:20pm It does get easier Nani. At about the 2-3 week mark you will notice a change. Just keep away from the triggers. Stick with it Woman! -P. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by JeffB on Feb 19th, 2007, 7:51pm "I'm no quiter" That will most likely be on my tombstone. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Sean_C on Feb 19th, 2007, 10:43pm Is it still working Nani? Are you bitchy? Does this Chantix require a script? Cheering for ya Sean....................................... |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 19th, 2007, 11:00pm Yes, you need a script. http://www.news-medical.net/?id=17915 |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by kcopelin on Feb 20th, 2007, 1:32am Hey y'all! I've been rolling my own for awhile now-takes more time to get a cig-giving me time to think about really wanting it-its also WAY cheaper....I'm down to 9 filter tipped tubes and about enough tobacco for 5 cigs-thats it. Now that I'm thinking about it-I want a cig. My son Mike has offered me a foot rub every evening if I quit-he didn't say for how long. I'm in. LYG kathy |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Rats on Feb 20th, 2007, 9:43am My husband bought a book called "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carrand hasn't smoked since finishing it in November. I am 3/4 of the way through it and am amazed at how it actually makes you want to quit. The main premise behind it is that when you quit smoking you aren't giving any thing up like you imagine and dread. You're gaining positive things and losing negative things--namely nicotine addiction. He likens nicotine addiction to a monster thst you are feeding when you smoke--smoking is "feeding the beast". He also has a good argument against using nicotine replacement products--after all, why do you want to give your body more nicotine when it's the very thing you want to get out of your system? Here's a link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Carr to the Wikipedia article about him and his work. The guy died (from lung-cancer :'() the same day my husband finished his book and quit smoking--now I just have to finish the book and be done with the damned things. Judging from my husband's experience I don't think it will be as bad as I would have thought --he had 1 bad day of cravings and that was it. Good luck everyone!!!! PS I didn't just drop in here to plug the book--I posted under a different name, but had to change my original screen name for personal reasons. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by midwestbeth on Feb 20th, 2007, 12:07pm I picked up my Rx for Chantix yesterday. Quit day is tomorrow! Wish me luck. I know I can do this. Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by clusterwife on Feb 20th, 2007, 3:48pm I quit the hard way. I had to smoke outside, whether is was cold or raining. So, in order to keep my spot on the couch warm, I had to quit. You go girl!!! Leah. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by UN solved on Feb 20th, 2007, 4:43pm I haven't had a smoke since January 22nd. I've been in the hospital ever since then ... just got out yesterday. :) It's still rough cause I'm still thinking about a cig from time to time ... but I haven't given in yet and don't plan on it. If I can quit, anyone can !! ::) Best of luck UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Gator on Feb 21st, 2007, 1:11pm Time for a cessation update. How goes it Nani, Margi, Beth. Linda, Elaine and Kathy? Rooting for you all here!!! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 21st, 2007, 9:14pm Day 7... and still smoke free. ;;D I still really want one pretty regularly, and I've eaten a hole through my tongue from too many mints... but I'm not going to give in. I can't do this again, dammit. My dr warned me not to quit cold turkey, because she worried that stopping the vaso-constricting effects of cigs too quickly would trigger CH activity. I didn't listen, and I did start getting hit again. (I also pretty much gave up coffee, since it's a huge cigarette trigger) I was using kudzu again (and it was working very well) to give myself a busting break. With the increase I decided to detox from kudzu and dose again (with seeds) this weekend. I stopped kudzu on Tuesday, but thankfully, haven't been hit much since. I'll still dose this weekend to be sure. Fellow quitters... I know it's really hard. (How friggen deluded was I on days 1,2, and 3, LOL?) It takes an enormous amount of um, I don't know...not really will power, but more like courage and determination...but it's gonna be soooo worth it, eh? I'm sending lots of vibes (please send some back) ;) love you guys, nani (who smells better on the outside, but hasn't starting smelling better with her nose...yet) |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Jonny on Feb 21st, 2007, 9:30pm Nani, its me Jonny......you can do this standing on your head. Why?.....because you have too, Mooshie counts on you to be there, right? Your health depends on you being there! Be there! :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 21st, 2007, 9:39pm on 02/21/07 at 21:30:13, Jonny wrote:
LMAO... I quit smoking, I didn't get senile... I know who the hell you are, butthead. :-* You know, I know it's cold, but no one could ever "guilt" me into this. I quit solely for selfish reasons. The doc said I had 3 years before I'd be on fulltime O2. I finally finish raising kids in 7 years.... I didn't want to be dragging a portable O2 setup along all those tropical beaches I intend to visit. I do feel good knowing that I'm setting a good example for them. :) |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Mastifflvr28 on Feb 21st, 2007, 10:54pm Nani, What you said is SOOOO true. No one else and no one elses reasoning is going to make ya quit. If I have 5 cents for everytime someone told me...quit for Kaleb, I'd be rich. I had to get fed up and quit for myself, period. The thing that triggered me was the thought of esophogeal cancer...not lung cancer. I dunno why, maybe cuase I could visualize throat cancer better and could see having a tracheostomy etc. That's why I won't rag on my hubby to quit, I know NOTHING I tell him will make him want to quit. He'll just have to get fed up and sick of it like me ;) Good job Nani and all the others. You will NOT regret it once you get over the "urge" hump. I have NO urges whatsoever...neither do I "hate" smokes. I just don't care anymore :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by UN solved on Feb 21st, 2007, 11:28pm I almost smoked today ... but I didn't. Another successful day ! UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 26th, 2007, 2:36pm Anybody still with me? I was tested today. I've had a terrible morning, which follows a not very good weekend. Friday, there was a huge fire about 1/2 mile from my office. It was a windy day, and within minutes we had to evacuate due to HEAVY smoke. I probably inhaled a month's worth of smoke just running to my car, LOL. Anyway.... given this morning's work troubles, I was pretty stressed. I was putting stuff into the backseat of my car (which mooshie lovingly cleaned for me this weekend...including spraying Febreze on the seats) and Lo and Behold! there's a full cigarette just laying there...calling my name. I think to myself "Well, God must want me to have a cigarette." (I call this delusions of the addicted) Then, I think to myself "Well, maybe I could have just this one.... " So, I put it in my mouth and... I STILL DIDN'T SMOKE IT!!!!! ;;D It's sitting in my now empty ashtray. I think I'm gonna leave it there... just to show it who's in charge. (delusions of the ones who think they're not addicted anymore). So, the lesson here is... if I can do this....y'all can. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Paul98 on Feb 26th, 2007, 3:26pm on 02/26/07 at 14:36:42, nani wrote:
Good for you Nani!!! The easy part is saying no to the "1" cig. The ones you will want after that 1 cig are harder to say no to! ;;D Next Thurs. it will be 2 months for me. -P. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Gator on Feb 26th, 2007, 4:17pm Way to go, nani! [smiley=thumb.gif] Soooo, how about the rest of you? |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by kcopelin on Feb 26th, 2007, 4:44pm http://bestsmileys.com/blushing/2.gif guess I wasn't ready....I really do not like being a slave to something and that's what this is. I haven't given up...think I need to get to the point of saying "I'm not quitting, I'm surrendering" Way to go all of y'all who are still smoke-free. <<<<Major hug>>>>wow, you smell great! kathy |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Redd on Feb 26th, 2007, 4:45pm Your Doc didn't mention how quitting cold turkey may also alter the brain seratonin levels? This is what morphed the beast on me 3 years ago, and I finally got a correct Dx. As much as I want to quit again, I'm scared as hell to temp the bastard to morph AGAIN. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Margi on Feb 26th, 2007, 4:56pm I feel like Kramer slamming down the fifty bucks on the coffee table and saying "I'm OUT" :-/ Nani, get rid of that single smoke you've got sitting there. Having "just one" is what did me in. We decided that we're going to take a honeymoon beach vacation in a couple of weeks and I'm using that as an excuse to delay my quit. Don't want to end up divorced on my honeymoon, because I'm such a bag when I quit!! ;) Keep going, quitters!! My hat's off to ya!! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Feb 26th, 2007, 9:34pm Keep up the good work quitters...two years coming up!!! Winners never quit and ....wait a sec. :-X Since I lost one lung I cut my smokin in half. :D all the best jb |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Rats on Feb 27th, 2007, 9:52am on 02/26/07 at 16:17:24, Gator wrote:
First, I have to thank nani for starting this thread--even though my husband quit in November, this thread was the push I needed to quit. So thanks, nani, and good luck with your battle!!!! Tomorrow morning @7 am I'll be smoke free for 1 week. It hasn't been too bad, but I can't imagine doing it without having read the book I mentioned before. Important things to remember/think about that I got from the book that are helping me BIG TIME: 1)If I never smoked, knowing what I know now, would I start now? 2)Most people keep smoking or start again because of fear---fear of missing something or not being able to handle stress w/out a smoke. The thing is, when you quit you are gaining great things and losing the bad things. As far as not being able to handle stressful situations, smoking does not help stress--it produces it. Nicotine is a stimulant that, when consumed, begins an addiction that constantly needs more nicotine to sustain itself. 3)I like not having to go ouside and freeze my a$$ off just so I can come back in and have no one want to be by me because I stink. 4)I like knowing that I am not letting something control my life. 5) OK this is a big one---My 13 year old grabbed my hand, smelled my fingers, smiled and said, "They smell like oranges- not like an ash-tray for a change." Hearing her say that and my 15 year old say he's proud of me---what an awesome feeling. I've had cravings, but I know no cigarette can ever make me feel as good as NOT smoking is making me feel. Good luck everyone and be strong!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Rats on Feb 27th, 2007, 10:06am modified because I double posted. Woops- :-[ |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Gator on Feb 27th, 2007, 10:45am Quitting is tough, I know. It took a bout of pneumonia to knock some sense into my head. I went from 2+ packs a day to nothing. I slipped a few times in the process, but did not let that deter me from my goal of going smoke free. As I look back at how I was feeling and breathing before I quit, I am so happy that I did. If you truly want to quit, don't let a few slips keep you from it. Nicotine is a harsh master. Even now, years after quitting, I still get the odd twinge for a puff, but it is easily overcome. I live with a smoker. Jane, my blushing bride of almost 17 years, still smokes quite a bit. I love her with all my heart, but there are days that kissing her is like licking an ashtray. I know you can't guilt someone into quitting, but there's something to think about. I'm cheering you all on, here from the sidelines. Don't let the smokes control your life. You can do it!!! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by LadyElaine1 on Feb 27th, 2007, 1:24pm Buddy is going to quit smoking, he plans to slow down and stop on his Birthday March 18, Thats Race week end. I been a good wife haven't naged him since I quick smoking. Deveny has stuck with it with me. I know all to well that nagging just makes it worst. You just have to want to do it for you. I am real proud he is going to try. For the once who have stopped I am real proud. For the once who have slipped, don't give up. Its hard but if I can do it anyone can. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by LadyElaine1 on Feb 27th, 2007, 1:29pm Here is a tip, The worst part about quieting is I still find myself reaching for my cigarettie case. I took straws and cut them in half, put them in my case. When I reach without thinking I pull out a straw and hold it in my mouth. I finnaly stopped reaching for it a couple of weeks ago. I think thats the hard thing, getting your brain to stop telling your ahand to reach for one. Now I still keep my case in my purse just incase my brain needs it. I just hold that straw. I keep life savers all over this house. Its cheaper that buying two cartons a week. Good luck everyone. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Feb 27th, 2007, 7:27pm Nice going Nani! It will get easier....I promise. After a couple of weeks, especially, after a month, easier still and for me, it was at the fourth month, that I knew I would never smoke again. The only drawback was pipe smoking. I didn't do it much but I missed the "mechanics" of it. Aside from it being a very guy thing, I had all kinds of cool stuff related to pipe smoking. Pipes and tobacco as gifts, special lighters, bowl-cleaning tools....they fit my pocket too....neat. Also, most pipe tobacco smells good, except for the crap my uncle smoked.....before he died, at 53....I always wondered if my aunt posioned the stuff. Bleaugh. Anyway, I smoked about 30 cigarettes a day for 16 years....God it was cheap back then. It'll be 27 years without it in May. I know, I know....I never let you all forget it. One of the worst things about tobacco is that you don't get a high, you just get hooked. How sick is that? The best thing about quitting is being a PITA afterwards, if only shaking your head now and then.....you will, believe me.....Your tolerance for it gets less and less. One thing that I think of is that if I were able to time-travel to the 50s or 60s, I'd have to get used to people smoking everywhere again, dimestores, all the resturants, grocery stores, doctors offices, hospitals, Greyhound buses trains and airplanes. About the only place I couldn't smoke was the library. Whew....I got wound up but then it's because I'm a PITA about it. It's too damned expensive now anyway and it's always nice to answer in the negative when your doctor asks if you smoke. You are treated much better, especially by Dentists. You're gonna win the battle, kid. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by fubar on Feb 27th, 2007, 7:28pm Dang... with everybody quiting, I might just make it to a convention! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by fubar on Feb 27th, 2007, 7:32pm on 02/27/07 at 19:27:23, Charlie wrote:
Pipe tobacco is my one tobacco weakness. Plus, the pipes are so expensive, you hate to just stop using them! The thing I hate about it though is the bad breath... that lasts for days. It's the one reason I don't use my pipe often. I like to get a good tobacco every now and then, but smoke only a few bowls and toss the rest. Old tobacco is nasty. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Redd on Feb 27th, 2007, 8:01pm If your wife is anything like me, Shawn, I love the smell of a good pipe tobacco, almost as good as incence. And if it's a very flavorful tobacco, the taste of a kiss with that is just....... MMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm ..............ok time for a cold shower just thinking about it. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Feb 27th, 2007, 8:12pm One day at a time. Been since Aug 05 and am not looking back. Two packs a day to zero says that I really wanted to quit smoking. I support all of you and if you need an "ear" I'm not far away. PS: I bought this high speed Dell Computer with my smoke $$$! :D :D :D Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Mastifflvr28 on Feb 28th, 2007, 2:31am I think the worst thing...besides reaching for your pack, or your OUCH zippo when you quit is "smoking dreams". I think I've only had 3 in the last 3 years (today is my 3 year anniversary) When you smoke in the dream you are SOOOOOO dissapointed that you blew your quit, then you wake up. Thank God it's just a dream :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Feb 28th, 2007, 7:32am Congrats on the 3 years, that is awesome. I know what you mean by "smoking dreams",they are so real then we wake up! Thank goodness it was just a dream! :D Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Feb 28th, 2007, 12:36pm ARGHH!! Smoking dreams SUCK! I especially hate the ones where I'm having a good time smoking, drinking and having sex and then the damn dog wakes me up to go outside!! >:( ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Paul98 on Feb 28th, 2007, 1:03pm on 02/28/07 at 12:36:50, Melissa wrote:
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Sandy_C on Feb 28th, 2007, 3:04pm Dammit, Nani!!!! I've been following this thread, and rooting for you quietly in the background, fearing that if I rooted in the front lines, everyone would say "well, what stopping you?". I have had a little cough for over a year now, but have been too scared to go to the doctor about it - afraid of what he would tell me. My dad died at 42 of a heart attack, my mother at 62 with lung cancer (I'm still questioning that diagnosis). She quit smoking two years before she died, and had no symptoms of lung cancer until her immediate death. I'm 60. I want to live. I want to see my grandchildren (who are only a twinkle in someone's eye right now). I want to retire with my husband and travel a little bit. I don't want to die. I have three packs left in my carton. I've spent hours on the two websites posted early in this thread, one that gives you a really good pep talk, and the other that has a message board similar to this one, but there are some really nasty, nasty folks there??? (withdrawal symptoms?) I want to quit! I'm scared. Sandy |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Feb 28th, 2007, 3:20pm Keep going you quitters..except for you Redd..you can go and have an after smoke ;;D all the rest.....butt em out. jb |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Feb 28th, 2007, 3:27pm on 02/28/07 at 13:03:06, Paul98 wrote:
My dreams are WAY "out there", very vivid and wild. Tobe honest, I wish I had as much libido in real life than I do in my dreams. ::) BUT, I'm still glad when I wake up and come to realize I still don't smoke. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by BB on Feb 28th, 2007, 3:32pm Just wanna do the cheering dance for ya all, you are all my heroes, I know how hard it is to quit. WAY TO GO FRIENDS !! KEEP GOING !! KICK BUTT !! :-* :-* :-* Annette |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Feb 28th, 2007, 4:17pm Keep up the good work fellow quitters!!! Don't despair, those who are still struggling!! Your time will come. I gotta tell you (especially you, Ms Sandy) doing this has not been because I'm good at quitting, or sticking with anything hard, or even because I'm scared and wanna live a quality rest of my life.... I really believe the Chantix has been a very important part of my ability to see this through. Please talk to your dr about it... I felt so great the first few days, and save for one REALLY bad day, it hasn't been as hard as in the past. I still think about it a lot, I still want one now and then... but I have the strength to not do it. Today is my 2 week anniversary. Thank you everyone, for the support. :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Feb 28th, 2007, 9:45pm Smoking dreams....I know what you mean. I've had one about once a month for 27 years. They suck big time. Does anyone else have regular dreams about deceased family that are so vivid when you wake up? I've sat in bed and even looked around once or twice for them. Weird, and I have to tell you that most of the time, I'm relieved that it was only a dream. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by midwestbeth on Mar 9th, 2007, 12:36pm Sorry I haven't posted update. I've had computer problems & then went on vacation. But............. I QUIT!! Like Nani said, Chantix is great! It took about a week and a half before it finally took effect, but then, wham, I no longer smoke! I didn't even enjoy my last cig. Thats when I knew. Chantix has made this so much easier than I ever thought it would be. This is coming from a 25 yr smoker who knew in my head I had to quit, but in my heart, still very much enjoyed smoking. Drinking lots of water and mints help, but the craving I had when I quit before using patches just isn't there. Good Job to all the other quitters! Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 9th, 2007, 12:37pm Keep quittin quitters.... [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Gator on Mar 9th, 2007, 12:54pm Way to go Beth! Okay, let's hear from the rest of you. Any quitters who quit quitting decide to keep quitting and quit? Uh, yeah. So anyways how goes it? ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 9th, 2007, 1:25pm Three years in July!!!!Hack Hack Hack. ;;D Oh no no no I dont smoke no more. Now if I could just quit CH.lol [smiley=wave.gif] jb |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by deltadarlin on Mar 9th, 2007, 2:27pm Been quit for 2 years as of Feb. 28 after 33 years.. Still don't want one. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Sandy_C on Mar 9th, 2007, 2:41pm on 03/09/07 at 12:54:38, Gator wrote:
Uh, me - kinda sorta. I quit quitting pretty quickly, yet still want to quit, so trying to quit quit quitting, and quit quitting quickly again. Does that make sense? [smiley=huh.gif] Sandy |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Mar 9th, 2007, 2:54pm Quit not quitting or else you'll end up a loser! There. Does that make any sense to you? I wanna see you live a really really long time sweets! :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 9th, 2007, 3:39pm I popped in for one minute and saw this back up here, LOL. I really needed to see it. I almost quit quitting today. I was actually in line at the store to buy some cigs... :o but I didn't. Phew...it was too close. I'm finding that I used cigarettes for everything. Stress, boredom, frustration, hunger, yada yada yada. The longer I go, the harder it's getting in some ways (not the actual cravings...just the desire to give in). I've been super busy, and I'm not sure if it's helping or hurting. I'm still trying to hang in there, though. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by LeLimey on Mar 9th, 2007, 3:46pm Good for you Nani, hang in there. Everyone I've ever spoken to says quitting is the toughest thing they've ever done - I'm proud of you! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by seasonalboomer on Mar 9th, 2007, 3:48pm nani, I saw a picture of you in my mind, and you didn't have a cigarette in your hand, and you looked so fabulous and at peace. If you think hard you can see the picture too. ;) All my best wishes vibes and prayers. Scott |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Sandy_C on Mar 9th, 2007, 3:49pm Keep hanging in, Nani. I am so proud of you. It takes courage to try to stop doing something that you crave doing - and I use the word "crave" deliberately. I certainly "crave" cigarettes. I know I'm addicted to the nicotine, and addicted to the physical actions of holding a cigarette between my fingers, inhaling, exhaling - after dinner smoke, first thing with coffee smoke, etc, etc, yadda yadda. When I first posted to this thread I had three packs left in my carton at home and thought "da*n, I'm READY!". I got down to that last pack in my purse, and bought another carton. I have apparently no willpower whatsoever. And, my biggest excuse now is "I'm so stressed - this helps me relax". Duh - it's also helping to kill me! Sorry, I'm just so pissed at myself! Sandy |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Mar 9th, 2007, 5:23pm Hang in there all of you, you can do this if you really want to. I feel so much better after 18 months free. I don't get woke up with a flem ball during the night anymore so that is a pos. ;;D Just want to help ya's and it does get easier with time!!! Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Mar 9th, 2007, 7:00pm Good move Nani. It's so hard to quit that giving up the start you have would be awful. You can do it and it will definitely get a bit easier. One thing that I will never get is how someone can start again after years. I hear this from young women mostly. What a shame. There is nothing good about smoking. Remember that. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by lionsound on Mar 10th, 2007, 5:27am on 03/09/07 at 15:39:49, nani wrote:
I am so glad you did not give in! You can do it! :D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by midwestbeth on Mar 13th, 2007, 2:49pm Thought this post needed a bump. I'm still a quitter! I have been tempted, but as time goes by the temptations are fewer and longer in between. Hope you are hanging tough Nani. How are all the other quitters doing? Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Mar 13th, 2007, 5:07pm Here's a button I made for us quitters. You can put it in your siggy or as your avatar iffin ya like... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/image.jpg ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 13th, 2007, 9:26pm I'm hangin' in. Tomorrow is one month! :D I still have moments when I want one, but I can get over it without too much effort. There are even a few moments when it doesn't feel so much like I'm "quitting" smoking, but more like "I used to" smoke. WTG Beth! YAY! Love that, melly. I'm using it for sure. LYG, nani |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by kayarr on Mar 13th, 2007, 9:44pm keep it up!!!! It gets better. It will be 2 years tomorrow for me. I still want one now and again. Just don't...... ((((((Nani)))))) |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 15th, 2007, 9:59pm Should be easier by now Nani. Whats the verdict? Are you a non smoker? How is everybody else holding out. You will never regret quitting. all the best jb bump |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by UN solved on Mar 15th, 2007, 10:08pm Well...I 'relapsed' after about 6 weeks. I've been smoking for about 5 days now :( go ahead ... flame away ... UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Mar 15th, 2007, 10:14pm Quit again!! You know you can do it! Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 15th, 2007, 10:44pm I think the number of attempts before success is around 12 or 13. So try again. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 15th, 2007, 11:31pm Still a quitter, jb. :D Michael, this is my 11th attempt ( unless I forgot some, LOL) at quitting. I'm not ready to call it a victory yet, either...since my all time quit record is 9 weeks. I'm still taking the Chantix, and I'm still fighting cravings now and then. Your time will come. One thing that's helping me is knowing I don't want to start this process all over again. And, I am starting to feel better. I've been much more active and I feel really good. Exceot for the things that bug me like carpal tunnel syndrome and some CH activity. I'm breathing a bit better, too. Hang in there everbody, and keep trying you not quitters yet. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by chucknot on Mar 16th, 2007, 10:37pm Ok, I skimmed around a bit here and I am happy for anyone that quits. What is the verdict on Chantix? Placebo, real, good, excellent or marginal? Thanks |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 17th, 2007, 10:44am on 03/16/07 at 22:37:28, chucknot wrote:
Excellent. No physical cravings at all. I did have my first smoking dream last night. I had half a cig and felt in control, then caught myself mindlessly smoking the other half... and I cried, LOL. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by midwestbeth on Mar 17th, 2007, 11:10am My verdict on Chantix? Excellent, cravings just aren't there. I smoke in my dreams too, then I remember I don't smoke anymore, put it out and feel guilty :-/. Hubby still smokes (the same brand I used to) and I still have no desire to smoke. Good Luck! Beth |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by aubmari on Mar 20th, 2007, 1:24pm Hey all! :D I just wanted to say that you all have inspired me and I am QUITTING!!!!!! I have smoked for 14 years and honestly am tired of it. But also still in love with it if that makes any sense. I went to Quitsmoking.com, a website that someone had posted and that site gives you great hope!! I am going to give it my all and thanks to all of you who have inspired me. We can do it! I just know it. Best Wishes and all the prayers I can give. Aubmari ;) P.S. Any Welbutron users here that it has worked for? Seems to interact with alot of things even herbals. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Melissa on Mar 20th, 2007, 2:05pm aubmari, good for you!!! you can do it!!! :)melo |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by chucknot on Mar 20th, 2007, 11:42pm on 03/20/07 at 13:24:09, aubmari wrote:
I tried that a few years ago...I was psycho (no kidding...certifiable lunny, in withdrawl and still smoking. Then it worked great for my wife ( she quit with the rest of my Welbutron. But I have a lot of odd reactions to medications. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by deltadarlin on Mar 21st, 2007, 9:39am I used Wellbutrin and the ONLY side effect that I had was that I developed insomnia. I was taking it in the morning and wouldn't be able to go to sleep at night, so started taking it at night and it worked! Side note, if you can take it, it also helps prevent some of the weight gain associated with quitting smoking. 'darlin |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 21st, 2007, 9:58am WTG aubmari! I tried Wellbutrin over a year ago. I have used it many times for depression, and it works well for that. When I tried it to quit smoking, things got ugly. I became suicidal and almost flung myself out of a moving car. ::) I guess I can't take anti-depressants when I'm not depressed. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by aubmari on Mar 21st, 2007, 11:52am Thank you all for the information. It seems just that much easier to not be going at this alone. It seemed yesterday that I would not have a problem quitting but this morning thought I might just lose it. [smiley=hammer.gif] It will work out. I called my Dr to get info on if she would prescribe me something and the receptionist said that usually my insurance wont cover it unless prescribed for depression. Um............WTH do you call this. I think anyone who quits smoking successfully should recvd a 10,000.00 from the Government. It would make it easier ;;D Are you all still hanging in there???? May the force be with you. Gina [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Jonny on Mar 21st, 2007, 4:47pm http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a9a_1174479489 |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Mar 21st, 2007, 5:56pm Health reasons is why I quit(and the money) and that vid clip secures the deal for me. Thanks Jonny! ;;D Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 21st, 2007, 6:39pm One day one hour at a time...lets hear it for the non-puffers. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] jb I still want one now and then. Just until I think of my granddaughter. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by rickyshot on Mar 22nd, 2007, 2:20pm Being as that I never smoked a cig in my life I am not qualified to support but I wish you the best quitters. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 22nd, 2007, 11:03pm Good to see you back, Ricky. I missed ya!! :-* |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Mar 23rd, 2007, 1:36am Nice going Aubmari! It gets easier after a couple of weeks....at least it did for me. After a month, I knew I could probably win and after two, I knew I had it licked. I didn't go to a bar for four months. That was what did it for me. I had to do it that way because all my "friends" stuck cigarette packs in my face every time I turned around when they discovered that I was trying to quit. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Mar 23rd, 2007, 6:46am on 03/23/07 at 01:36:30, Charlie wrote:
What is it with people anyways? I too had a couple of friends that were actually hoping I would not make it. The one in mind went as far as telling my wife(Angie) that she saw me smoking outside my work place. I had my last smoke on Sept. 03,2005 at 9:30am!! and never looked back! Hang in there everyone, it does get easier. :) Barry |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by aubmari on Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:50am on 03/23/07 at 01:36:30, Charlie wrote:
That is just it! My sister is turning 30 this weekend and my friends and I have a ritual of always going out for each others birthdays. It is going to be hard. Then that little voice is saying well maybe you shouldn't worry about it and start over on Monday. Blah Blah Blah I have found that I have two personalities currently, one that says you need to quit and one that slowly is trying to convince me that I am crazy and dont need to quit. Hard stuff! One week down. The rest of my life to go. ;;D Aubmari |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by thebbz on Mar 23rd, 2007, 12:46pm YOU Can DO IT!!! stay tough, no smokes. I enjoy a little second hand smoke now and again, but not during the first six months thats the tough time. all the best jb |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Charlie on Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:25pm Don't open yourself up to a situation where you blow it. For me all it took was a beer or two. After four months, it didn't matter. After 27 years, nothing would get me to start again. Hang on and listen to the part of your brain that you rely on tp do the right thing. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by envirodefender on Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:43pm Quit for three on Zyban, then got divorced and have been huffin it ever since. A total of (OMG) 27 yeas, not counting the "off" time. A friend just told me about chantix. I would love to know if it works. My trouble is that I take Wellbutrin, do you know if i can take both? I'd love to be a "quit buddy". Hell if the smokes are gonna kill me instead of the "rat bastard"! |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by nani on Mar 23rd, 2007, 11:54pm on 03/23/07 at 10:50:05, aubmari wrote:
Just remember, that little voice isn't you talking... it's the cigarettes. I've recently starting telling my little voice that I'm going to kill it if it doesn't STFU. ;;D You can do this, sweetie. Enviroguy... the Chantix does work. I'm not sure about interactions with Wellbutrin, ask your dr. It isn't an anti-depressant though. Good luck |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by deltadarlin on Mar 24th, 2007, 9:44am Zyban and Wellbutrin are one and the same. AFIK, Zyban and chantix could be taken together, they are different classes of drugs. Any of you *new* quitters who plan on going to convention better get a grip on quitting or you're going to be in for one helluva roller coaster ride. My quit date was Feb. 28 and I went to the convention on July 13. It was tough (not to mention the cigarette ramped up all those allergies that they had previously suppressed). 'darlin |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Jonny on Mar 24th, 2007, 1:18pm This guy needs your help!!!....LOL ;;D http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ac3_1174650739 |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by barry_sword on Mar 24th, 2007, 1:44pm [smiley=hurl.gif] I do not think he will be around for long [smiley=laugh.gif] Barry ;;D |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by alienspacebabe on Mar 29th, 2007, 7:14am Give me a few weeks, up to maybe three months, then I'm quitting. Max time before quit - the end of the year. this year. |
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Title: Re: Need a quit buddy? Post by Gator on Mar 29th, 2007, 12:19pm Whenever you are ready, you know we'll be here to cheer you on, Lizzie!!! Clusterheads quitting smoking. Can the tobacco industry stand the strain? LOL Keep up the good work everyone. Don't let stumbling a few times keep you from your goal. |
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