Are you a quitter? (like me)

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » July 6, 2006 10:25 pm

You can do it!!!!!

I smoked a pack a day. Quit for months at a time. Picked it back up and was up to a pack a day again within a week. Several times.
UNTIL January 14, 2002.
Let me say that again, January 14, 2002!
It bears repeating:
JANUARY 14, 2002!!!
I just came back from my weekly pool league. Bar full of smokers.

JANUARY 14, 2002!!!

Do the patch. Do the Zyban (wellbutrin). Do whatever it takes. 4 and a half f***ing years smoke free.
You can do it!!!!!
PM me. 4 and a half years! Please do it for yourself. If that ain't good enough, do it for the ones you love. But for God's sake, DO IT!!!!
I did. I know I can help you.

p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » July 6, 2006 10:25 pm

Dunno if this will help or not, Mal. I had to share.

I lost my Auntie Ginna on Tuesday.

She was never a smoker, just natural causes. But had a good life.

My Auntie Dor developed Alzheimers in the last few years.

She doesn't know her sister died.

I got this from my mother tonight.

Just a smidge of information on Auntie Dor. Dad talked to Bev (my cousin's wife) this afternoon and so far they haven't told her anything. I guess they plan on taking her to the funeral home tomorrow and telling her there. She spends most of her time in bed these days. Dad asked about the smoking problem and she's stopped. Wasn't her idea. Something about a lounge chair that she had, that needed to be replaced. Dave (my cousin) bought her a new one and shortly afterward, found a cigarette burn in it. Another time someone saw her carrying a cigarette around for an hour.......she didn't know what to do with it. Dave told Sheri and Deb (also cousins) that they could keep wasting their money if they wanted to buy them for her, but when they (Dave and Bev) got to the house, they were going to throw them away. So.......they just stopped buying them and that's the end of smoking. Too sad.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:26 pm

Moonie wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
Moonie wrote:I quit in 1994, haven't had nicotine since, not once

did the patch thing..

The urge for a cigarette will pass, whether you smoke one or not...
Good job!!!

The patch makes the urges much more bearable to resist! I kinda press it harder into my arm when I'm having a really hard time. I know that doesn't really do anything, but it makes me feel better.
at my weakest moments, I'd put on another patch, when I thought I just could not go on without a cigarette, figured it could no be as bad a smoking a cigarette....I'd get that nicotine rush and the intense urge for nicotine would pass...

i've never put on a second one, but if after work the craving was unbearable, i'd put on a fresh patch to help kick start it. i only did that the first 2 days i think, and after that i was doin' pretty good.

and sunflower seeds. lots and lots and lots of them. my mouth is sore and raw from them, but they really do help.

i figured out last week that i have officially smoked more of my life than i hadn't smoked. i'm 31 and i started when i was 15.

Island_Lullaby · Post by **Island_Lullaby** » July 6, 2006 10:27 pm

hey Mal...good luck to you!!! I have tried to quit several times, but haven't seemed to have any success...never did the patch though...I will keep my fingers crossed for you...if you need someone to b**** to on a bad day, just give me a PM...I am proud of you and know that you can do this!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:28 pm

Y-NO-9-O wrote:
p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!

I meant to, but I hosed up the poll. Maybe a mod can fix it.

And congrats on being a quitter. I'm soooo jealous. I can't wait until I can calculate my amount of time quitting in years instead of days or weeks!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:29 pm

SMLCHNG wrote:Dunno if this will help or not, Mal. I had to share.

Sorry about your Aunt(s).

It really helps to tell y'all this. I even think I'm getting a bit misty, and I'm sooooooooo not a crier!!!

Island_Lullaby · Post by **Island_Lullaby** » July 6, 2006 10:31 pm

Y-NO-9-O wrote:You can do it!!!!!

I smoked a pack a day. Quit for months at a time. Picked it back up and was up to a pack a day again within a week. Several times.
UNTIL January 14, 2002.
Let me say that again, January 14, 2002!
It bears repeating:
JANUARY 14, 2002!!!
I just came back from my weekly pool league. Bar full of smokers.

JANUARY 14, 2002!!!

Do the patch. Do the Zyban (wellbutrin). Do whatever it takes. 4 and a half f***ing years smoke free.
You can do it!!!!!
PM me. 4 and a half years! Please do it for yourself. If that ain't good enough, do it for the ones you love. But for God's sake, DO IT!!!!
I did. I know I can help you.

p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!

congrats Y NO!!!! and to everyone else out there who is a success story!!!! Keep it up!!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:31 pm

Island_Lullaby wrote:hey Mal...good luck to you!!! I have tried to quit several times, but haven't seemed to have any success...never did the patch though...I will keep my fingers crossed for you...if you need someone to b**** to on a bad day, just give me a PM...I am proud of you and know that you can do this!

You are sooooo sweet Jen!!! It's good to see you around these parts again.

Why do you think I resurrected Name that Tune?

Seriously, quitting smoking is like losing your best friend. It probably sounds weird if you've never smoked, but if you have, it prolly makes sense.

Definitely try the patch, and as Y-NO suggestion, coupling it with Zyban is supposed to do wonders too. The patch just makes me not want to hurt someone because I can't have a smoke.

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » July 6, 2006 10:31 pm

You go through stages..you have completed stage one...

I cannot tell you that stage two or three are easier, but ..your sense of accomplishment is just overwhelming when you get there..

I guess it comes at different times for everyone, but when you've hit the six month mark, and you are confident that you'll never backslide you'll feel better about yourself than anything you have ever done..

the 12 step program will help cocaine, alcohol, and drugs, but not nicotine, that tells you just how addicting it is...

and you SHOULD be proud of what you have now accomplished and the feeling only gets better.

Just Hang Tough!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » July 6, 2006 10:32 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote: p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!
I meant to, but I hosed up the poll. Maybe a mod can fix it.
And congrats on being a quitter. I'm soooo jealous. I can't wait until I can calculate my amount of time quitting in years instead of days or weeks!

Got it.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:33 pm

Moonie wrote:You go through stages..you have completed stage one...

I cannot tell you that stage two or three are easier, but ..your sense of accomplishment is just overwhelming when you get there..

I guess it comes at different times for everyone, but when you've hit the six month mark, and you are confident that you'll never backslide you'll feel better about yourself than anything you have ever done..

the 12 step program will help cocaine, alcohol, and drugs, but not nicotine, that tells you just how addicting it is...

and you SHOULD be proud of what you have now accomplished and the feeling only gets better.

Just Hang Tough!

I swear to God they should have rehab clinics for nicotine.

Thanks so much Suzie. Tonight is probably the toughest I've had so far, and I'll be happy when I get through it.

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » July 6, 2006 10:34 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote:
p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!
I meant to, but I hosed up the poll. Maybe a mod can fix it.

And congrats on being a quitter. I'm soooo jealous. I can't wait until I can calculate my amount of time quitting in years instead of days or weeks!

Want to know what got me through? (Besides the patch and the drugs?) Do not say "I quit". Think of what your brain is thinking: "I am a quitter. I can't even succeed at smoking." Your brain does not like negatives.
Be positive. Tell yourself: "I AM a non-smoker". "I AM smoke-free". Keep that mantra going. You ARE A NON-SMOKER! YOU ARE!!!! YOU!!!

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » July 6, 2006 10:36 pm

Besides, look at this support group. We all love you here. We want to see you vote "I used to but I quit"!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:36 pm

Y-NO-9-O wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote:
p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!
I meant to, but I hosed up the poll. Maybe a mod can fix it.

And congrats on being a quitter. I'm soooo jealous. I can't wait until I can calculate my amount of time quitting in years instead of days or weeks!
Want to know what got me through? (Besides the patch and the drugs?) Do not say "I quit". Think of what your brain is thinking: "I am a quitter. I can't even succeed at smoking." Your brain does not like negatives.
Be positive. Tell yourself: "I AM a non-smoker". "I AM smoke-free". Keep that mantra going. You ARE A NON-SMOKER! YOU ARE!!!! YOU!!!

I hear ya. I think about that sometimes, if someone were to ask, it would feel weird saying, "I don't smoke." because that hasn't been the case for about as long as I can remember.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:37 pm

Y-NO-9-O wrote:Besides, look at this support group. We all love you here. We want to see you vote "I used to but I quit"!

I did.

And thanks, it really means a lot. It's also kinda motivating because if any of y'all ever were to see me with a cigarette I'd prolly have hell to pay.

I really really really really really want this to be the time it really happens. Yes, sometimes I need to convince myself too...

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » July 6, 2006 10:39 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote:
p.s. You didn't give an option for those of use who have SUCCEEDED!!!!!
I meant to, but I hosed up the poll. Maybe a mod can fix it.

And congrats on being a quitter. I'm soooo jealous. I can't wait until I can calculate my amount of time quitting in years instead of days or weeks!
Want to know what got me through? (Besides the patch and the drugs?) Do not say "I quit". Think of what your brain is thinking: "I am a quitter. I can't even succeed at smoking." Your brain does not like negatives.
Be positive. Tell yourself: "I AM a non-smoker". "I AM smoke-free". Keep that mantra going. You ARE A NON-SMOKER! YOU ARE!!!! YOU!!!
I hear ya. I think about that sometimes, if someone were to ask, it would feel weird saying, "I don't smoke." because that hasn't been the case for about as long as I can remember.

OMFG, don't feel weird saying that! That is the PROUDEST thing I proclaim. Especially with the people who knew me when I was smokey. Smokers envy saying that ABOUT me.
Just do it!!!!

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » July 6, 2006 10:41 pm

My only wish right now is if you could change the title of this thread to "Are you a quitter like me?"

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:44 pm

Y-NO-9-O wrote:My only wish right now is if you could change the title of this thread to "Are you a quitter like me?"

One thing at a time.

And right now I have to go put the little one bed!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » July 6, 2006 10:45 pm

buffettbride wrote:
Y-NO-9-O wrote:My only wish right now is if you could change the title of this thread to "Are you a quitter like me?"
One thing at a time.

And right now I have to go put the little one bed!

Ok. I did it.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » July 6, 2006 11:00 pm

It's probably the only bad habit I haven't picked up....BUT I want to say HANG TOUGH to you, Mal and anyone trying to give it up!
I lost both of my parents at a relatively young age to tobacco related illnesses.....I wish they both had been able to kick it at your age....what a wonderful old age they would have had together!!

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