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Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 11:03 am
by ph4ever
Thanks so much everyone for your well wishes and advice. I truly appreciate them. I know it's not going to be easy but I'm determined to make it work this time. My mother died when she was 59 and she was a smoker so that's another motivating factor. I'm going to bookmark this thread for future reference take everyone's advice to heart. You guys are the bestest!!! (((((BN'ers)))))
Wayne - I'm beginning to think you're trying to lure me to Boise for another trip to the prison.
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Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 11:13 am
by OceanCityGirl
ph4ever wrote:Thanks so much everyone for your well wishes and advice. I truly appreciate them. I know it's not going to be easy but I'm determined to make it work this time. My mother died when she was 59 and she was a smoker so that's another motivating factor. I'm going to bookmark this thread for future reference take everyone's advice to heart. You guys are the bestest!!! (((((BN'ers)))))
Wayne - I'm beginning to think you're trying to lure me to Boise for another trip to the prison.
My grandmother died from lung cancer and my g'father died from heart disease. My gmother was in a good deal of pain. My mother and her sis both smoke. They both tried very hard to quit when they saw this. Quitting cigs is one of the best things mroc and I both did. Our kids have never seen us smoke and none of them do now. It's probably the one thing that if I caught them doing I'd kill them for, even if they were grown. They were our main incentive to quit.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 11:18 am
by ph4ever
OceanCityGirl wrote:ph4ever wrote:Thanks so much everyone for your well wishes and advice. I truly appreciate them. I know it's not going to be easy but I'm determined to make it work this time. My mother died when she was 59 and she was a smoker so that's another motivating factor. I'm going to bookmark this thread for future reference take everyone's advice to heart. You guys are the bestest!!! (((((BN'ers)))))
Wayne - I'm beginning to think you're trying to lure me to Boise for another trip to the prison.
My grandmother died from lung cancer and my g'father died from heart disease. My gmother was in a good deal of pain. My mother and her sis both smoke. They both tried very hard to quit when they saw this. Quitting cigs is one of the best things mroc and I both did. Our kids have never seen us smoke and none of them do now. It's probably the one thing that if I caught them doing I'd kill them for, even if they were grown. They were our main incentive to quit.
Unfortunately my son smokes. He started about 3 years ago. I'm hoping that with the ever increasing cost of cigarettes he'll quit. His dad smokes too and I've often wondered if maybe both our smoking played a factor in his ultimately picking up the habit. I remember when he was so anti-smoking.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 11:28 am
by Brown Eyed Girl
You can do it, Connie and Don!!
Lots of good advice has been given here, but I think the best thing is that both of you are in the mindset to quit and are motivated, that's more than half the battle right there.
I've mentioned before that I had a friend who quit using hypnosis. The hynotist had him substitute a bottle of water for the cigs, every time he wanted a smoke he took a drink of water. As a farmer, cigarettes were a lot more portable in the vineyards than water bottles, but he stuck to it and I couldn't believe how much healthier he looked within just a couple weeks of quitting. Substituting a healthy habit for the bad one will be a great help.
You have a great support system, with each other and here. I have faith. I KNOW you can do it!
(((((Connie and Don))))))
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 11:44 am
by alaura1974
ragtopW wrote:AlbatrossFlyer wrote:ph4ever wrote:ragtopW wrote:My father quit cold turkey, sooo I guess that will not help
all I got is a hug
((((((( Connie and Don)))))))))
I tried cold turkey several times. It didn't help. Don has had his patches for months, just never got around to using them.
Thanks for the hugs - I LOVE your hugs!!!
are you quitting together?
I thought so.... I hope so.... if not
make it into a competitive thing!!! Though I guess that could go either way! Really good, or really BAD!!
(((((((((((((((((((Don)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 12:09 pm
by srkmrd
(((((Connie))))) (((((Don)))))
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 12:17 pm
by citcat
GOOD LUCK !!!!
If you
used to smoke one pack a day at $7.50, then at the end of one year you
would have spent $2737.50. Oh my gosh. Think what you can do with that money. A small part of the reason why I quit in 1977 (besides being tired of being sick all the time---I quit after a three-week bout with bronchitis) is the money I could save. And packs were 50-75 CENTS back then !!!!!!!
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 12:29 pm
by Skibo
Make a list of when you smoke, and have a substitute activity to replace each occasion. Don't use food every time
Now that I have said something nice...please don't stop your tax contribution will be solely missed on both the state and federal level.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 12:53 pm
by VanillaGrl
I don't really have any advice since I haven't reallly smoked cigarettes since I was a teenager. I used to enjoy a nice cigar every once in awhile, but realized a few years ago, I really enjoyed the smell of them more than anything. There are times when I think that a cigarette or a cigar sounds really good, and yeah, I know...'one ain't gonna hurt ya'...but there are a couple of things now that keep me from indulging: One - Seeing how my dad is now suffering the effects from the many years he smoked. Two - I wear one of those lung cancer bands (stays on at all times) that says: Say It, Fight It, Cure It - makes it a little easier to say no.
Good for you for taking this step, girlfriend!!! I know you can do it. Luv and BIG HUGS from me to you! (((((((Connie)))))))
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 1:22 pm
by buffettbride
Oh Connie!!! It is so hard to quit. My best words of advice are just to be dedicated and stick with it. It is a far bigger mental battle than a physical one, but neither are easy. Deal with each craving as it comes and keep yourself busy. Find something to help with the oral fixation (I used sunflower seeds and tic tacs).
It took me many tries over a period of years to really get it, and I still fear falling off the wagon.
Try and remind yourself of the little things you notice that are GOOD about quitting, no matter how small (your teeth get whiter, you smell better, you sleep better, etc.)
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 1:26 pm
by buffettbride
Hubby and I had to quit together. It's great to do it with someone. You can be eachothers greatest strength, but also your greatest downfall because if one caves, so will the other one.
I used wellbutrin and the patch and it worked really well for me. I would get weird dreams if I didn't take the patch off when I slept, so you might need to do that too.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 1:49 pm
by ph4ever
buffettbride wrote:
Hubby and I had to quit together. It's great to do it with someone. You can be eachothers greatest strength, but also your greatest downfall because if one caves, so will the other one.
I used wellbutrin and the patch and it worked really well for me. I would get weird dreams if I didn't take the patch off when I slept, so you might need to do that too.
(((((Mal))))) I've done the wellbutrin. It just made me a happy smoker.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 1:50 pm
by ph4ever
Thanks again everyone!!! I haven't had the time to pm each of you to thank you personally. I just want you to know your support does mean a lot to me!!
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 2:51 pm
by SMLCHNG
I got my fingers and toes crossed for you ((((((((Connie)))))))!!
I did it years ago, so being my grandaughter, I know you can do this.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 3:09 pm
by Bicycle Bill
Skibo wrote:Make a list of when you smoke, and have a substitute activity to replace each occasion. Don't use food every time
Now that I have said something nice...please don't stop
your tax contribution will be solely missed on both the state and federal level.
Don't worry. They'll find something else to tax. Like rum. Or beer. Or JB concert tickets.
-"BB"-
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 6:08 pm
by Y-NO-9-O
buffettbride wrote:Hubby and I had to quit together. It's great to do it with someone. You can be eachothers greatest strength, but also your greatest downfall because if one caves, so will the other one.
I used wellbutrin and the patch and it worked really well for me. I would get weird dreams if I didn't take the patch off when I slept, so you might need to do that too.
I wasn't on the patch when I took the Wellbutrin and still had the wild dreams.
It is so great that you two are both doing this and at the same time are ready to do it. For the oral fixation part, go to Costco or Sam's or whatever warehouse club you have near you and buy the largest bag of lollipops you can find. You can brush your teeth twice as much for the time being. Toothpicks work well too. Maybe you can find some of that cinnamon oil and make hot toothpicks like we used to in the 70's. Remember how ticked off teachers got with THOSE?
As I said before, and evidenced here, you both have quite the support group in BN.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 6:13 pm
by ph4ever
Y-NO-9-O wrote:buffettbride wrote:Hubby and I had to quit together. It's great to do it with someone. You can be eachothers greatest strength, but also your greatest downfall because if one caves, so will the other one.
I used wellbutrin and the patch and it worked really well for me. I would get weird dreams if I didn't take the patch off when I slept, so you might need to do that too.
I wasn't on the patch when I took the Wellbutrin and still had the wild dreams.
It is so great that you two are both doing this and at the same time are ready to do it. For the oral fixation part, go to Costco or Sam's or whatever warehouse club you have near you and buy the largest bag of lollipops you can find. You can brush your teeth twice as much for the time being. Toothpicks work well too. Maybe you can find some of that cinnamon oil and make hot toothpicks like we used to in the 70's. Remember how ticked off teachers got with THOSE?
As I said before, and evidenced here, you both have quite the support group in BN.
OMG I LOVED those hot toothpicks!!!! It su<ked when you dropped one in your shag carpet and found it with your foot though. OUCH!!!
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 7:38 pm
by tikitatas
All the best in your efforts, WCC and DON!!!!!!
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 10:06 pm
by Marnin Grita Guy
Connie, we have never met yet! I personally came to a realization almost 10
years ago. Smoking Sucks! It sucks your money away, it sucks your life away,
and it sucks your time away. I smoked 2 packs a day and more when I went
out to bars. I decided I needed to stop. I bought the patches, ate light foods
like chicken and tuna salad on crackers, ate fresh fruit and wore my patches.
I, at the time was working out of town and living in a hotel room. If I can do
that you will be fine. I went six weeks on the patch system and realized I had
beat that dog down.
If you need to talk let me know, or you can get my # from anyone here who
has it. I am an open receptacle.
Re: 5/02/2009 quit date- Any advice?
Posted: May 1, 2009 10:13 pm
by nutmeg
I've go nothing in the way of advise on quitting as I was lucky enough not to have ever smoked.
But you do have my best wishes, encouragement and admiration. Good luck!
