Who wants to join me in quitting smoking? - Page 4

lene1949 · 05-13-2010, 08:34 PM

Thanks, guys, for all your support...

Katti's Cat · 05-13-2010, 08:40 PM

At least you tried - and you haven't failed you just postponed. When you are ready you will do it.

kindlekitten · 05-13-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Yeah! You didn't fail. You succeeded in cutting down by half.
I used to have little rules (I didn't share anything with anybody)
Rule number one... No smoking before Noon. That helped to cut down the number before I actually really stopped altogether. It also made me find ways to fill in my mornings without a smoke, whilst knowing that I could satisfy that craving once 12.00 O'clock came.

oh ack I don't know if I could have gotten through the morning coffee ritual without a cigarette! when I was teaching skiing and staying on the mountain, I would make my coffee and go outside and sit in the snow to have my morning smoke and cuppa!

JSWolf · 05-13-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lene1949

No, Jon.. I haven't, yet... but as soon as I'm ready, I will... You see, I'm sure it'll work..

I'm sure it'll work. If it can work for my wife, it can work for you. When you've used it and have stopped, please let me know.

bspline · 05-14-2010, 12:14 PM

Seven years without a single cigarette now. Smoked for about 15 years.

My wife was doing her LLM in the US, while I stayed in Brazil. On my first trip there I bought a box of nicotine patches to endure the 15-hour (or so) trip.
While on it, I thought "what the hell, gonna give it a try" and so, after the three months (I guess) of treatment, no cigarettes anymore.

BTW, the other thing that really, really helped was a lot of peppermint tic-tacs. The ones that really sting, they can distract the throat a lot...

devilsadvocate · 05-14-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bspline

BTW, the other thing that really, really helped was a lot of peppermint tic-tacs. The ones that really sting, they can distract the throat a lot...

Big Red gum and Altoids work for that too.

NightGeometry · 05-14-2010, 04:28 PM

After 20 years I've been nicotine free for 9 weeks (and counting). I found a drastic cut before hand, and holding at that level for quite awhile helped me. It gave me the knowledge and confidence that I could just cut out some of the cigarettes, and knowing that has helped cut out all of them, I think.

For the first week I also disrupted my normal habits (i.e. no coffee or breakfast tea first thing, chai instead), which I also think was a big help. I almost dreaded going back to expresso's at breakfast

Lene - take it easy, and when you are ready to stop, go for it, it sounds like you've made great progress so far, good luck in the next step.

devilsadvocate · 05-14-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NightGeometry

After 20 years I've been nicotine free for 9 weeks (and counting). I found a drastic cut before hand, and holding at that level for quite awhile helped me. It gave me the knowledge and confidence that I could just cut out some of the cigarettes, and knowing that has helped cut out all of them, I think.

Agreed. Did the same here; it's less of a shock to the system.

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Originally Posted by NightGeometry

For the first week I also disrupted my normal habits (i.e. no coffee or breakfast tea first thing, chai instead), which I also think was a big help. I almost dreaded going back to expresso's at breakfast

Yeah, I was worried about my morning coffee as well. It's in the habits.

Congratulations and keep it up.

banjobama · 05-15-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

of course there were times on and off in my smoking history where the ONLY time I smoked was on airplanes or at bars. but then I became hard core

Eeek, this worries me. I wouldn't say I'm a smoker, but I like to smoke once in a while socially, or when drinking. Once or twice a year I just get the urge to buy a pack, so I do. I smoke maybe 3 a day, finish the pack, and forget about it.

My sister has smoked for >20 years and it really shows on her face, she has a lot of wrinkles around her mouth. I know it's vain but that is a big motivation for me to not habitually smoke.

kindlekitten · 05-15-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by banjobama

Eeek, this worries me. I wouldn't say I'm a smoker, but I like to smoke once in a while socially, or when drinking. Once or twice a year I just get the urge to buy a pack, so I do. I smoke maybe 3 a day, finish the pack, and forget about it.

My sister has smoked for >20 years and it really shows on her face, she has a lot of wrinkles around her mouth. I know it's vain but that is a big motivation for me to not habitually smoke.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I was in a work and social environment (the military) that at the time more or less encouraged smoking (and drinking), to the point where oftentimes smokers would get breaks and non smokers didn't.... "smoke 'em if ya' got 'em!"

Alphapheemail · 05-16-2010, 02:28 AM

hey Lene; i tried quitting so many time too! it is mental. Posting because coincidentally today is my first smoke free day ( im on the patch so there's still nicotine in my system) which is why im typing so calmly i guess... =)
i like the advice. i am going to try the cold water thing. the moment to put this to the test will be when i go to work tomorrow (rather today). i am so in the habit of gogin out every two hours for a smoke. almost like a release to look forward to. now i have to drudge on the full 10 hours... ugh.
i think it helps not telling anyone what you are trying to do for the first two months because if you relapse its such a disappointment for everyone involved. i have made it a point to announce that I have been smoke free for two months, instead that I am trying to be smoke free...

good luck. we'll need it...

lene1949 · 05-16-2010, 02:31 AM

Good for you... Karma to you as well.

I hopefully won't be far behind you..

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Alphapheemail

hey Lene; i tried quitting so many time too! it is mental. Posting because coincidentally today is my first smoke free day ( im on the patch so there's still nicotine in my system) which is why im typing so calmly i guess... =)
i like the advice. i am going to try the cold water thing. the moment to put this to the test will be when i go to work tomorrow (rather today). i am so in the habit of gogin out every two hours for a smoke. almost like a release to look forward to. now i have to drudge on the full 10 hours... ugh.
i think it helps not telling anyone what you are trying to do for the first two months because if you relapse its such a disappointment for everyone involved. i have made it a point to announce that I have been smoke free for two months, instead that I am trying to be smoke free...

good luck. we'll need it...

kindlekitten · 05-16-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alphapheemail

hey Lene; i tried quitting so many time too! it is mental. Posting because coincidentally today is my first smoke free day ( im on the patch so there's still nicotine in my system) which is why im typing so calmly i guess... =)
i like the advice. i am going to try the cold water thing. the moment to put this to the test will be when i go to work tomorrow (rather today). i am so in the habit of gogin out every two hours for a smoke. almost like a release to look forward to. now i have to drudge on the full 10 hours... ugh.
i think it helps not telling anyone what you are trying to do for the first two months because if you relapse its such a disappointment for everyone involved. i have made it a point to announce that I have been smoke free for two months, instead that I am trying to be smoke free...

good luck. we'll need it...

that is another thing... there is something indeed unique about the "smokers group" that I miss

Alphapheemail · 05-16-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

that is another thing... there is something indeed unique about the "smokers group" that I miss

this is true. i do think my smokers friends i see out there all the time will dwindle since we don't have that commonality anymore; plus i have had joined the other side officially now (traitor? envy? jejeje). but I am 26. I am worried about my skin. I'd like to put on perfume once a day. I'd like to stop using Listerine strips, i hate those things. i hate spending a whopping 40 bux a week on my death sentence. but more importantly i want my freedom back. i've become a slave to the anxiety attacks. not cool. i'm (we're) such a strong person, hard headed and opinionated with a mouth that can make men cry and yet i seem to be weak to such a silly thing...

i am joining you lene! email me (us.. however you'd like) when you hit the milestones... no pressure! =)

happy_terd · 05-24-2010, 02:20 PM

How are you doing with this so far???

I remember quiting smoking not too long ago. Forum here was a lot of support.

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05-13-2010, 08:34 PM	#46
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	Thanks, guys, for all your support...

05-13-2010, 08:40 PM	#47
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	At least you tried - and you haven't failed you just postponed. When you are ready you will do it.

05-14-2010, 12:14 PM	#50
bspline Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Palo Alto, CA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPads and iPhones	Seven years without a single cigarette now. Smoked for about 15 years. My wife was doing her LLM in the US, while I stayed in Brazil. On my first trip there I bought a box of nicotine patches to endure the 15-hour (or so) trip. While on it, I thought "what the hell, gonna give it a try" and so, after the three months (I guess) of treatment, no cigarettes anymore. BTW, the other thing that really, really helped was a lot of peppermint tic-tacs. The ones that really sting, they can distract the throat a lot...

05-14-2010, 04:28 PM	#52
NightGeometry Zealot Posts: 139 Karma: 1057240 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brighton, England Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kindle 3G, Kindle DX	After 20 years I've been nicotine free for 9 weeks (and counting). I found a drastic cut before hand, and holding at that level for quite awhile helped me. It gave me the knowledge and confidence that I could just cut out some of the cigarettes, and knowing that has helped cut out all of them, I think. For the first week I also disrupted my normal habits (i.e. no coffee or breakfast tea first thing, chai instead), which I also think was a big help. I almost dreaded going back to expresso's at breakfast Lene - take it easy, and when you are ready to stop, go for it, it sounds like you've made great progress so far, good luck in the next step.

05-16-2010, 02:28 AM	#56
Alphapheemail .a ribbon around a bomb. Posts: 639 Karma: 4334 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sigh... ny Device: PRS700	hey Lene; i tried quitting so many time too! it is mental. Posting because coincidentally today is my first smoke free day ( im on the patch so there's still nicotine in my system) which is why im typing so calmly i guess... =) i like the advice. i am going to try the cold water thing. the moment to put this to the test will be when i go to work tomorrow (rather today). i am so in the habit of gogin out every two hours for a smoke. almost like a release to look forward to. now i have to drudge on the full 10 hours... ugh. i think it helps not telling anyone what you are trying to do for the first two months because if you relapse its such a disappointment for everyone involved. i have made it a point to announce that I have been smoke free for two months, instead that I am trying to be smoke free... good luck. we'll need it...

05-24-2010, 02:20 PM	#60
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	How are you doing with this so far??? I remember quiting smoking not too long ago. Forum here was a lot of support.

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