huka551 0 #1 January 18, 2006 So today is my first day on the patch, I smoked my last cigarette last night and threw away my lighter. The day is half over and so far so good, but the mental connections made with smoking suck! I had a cup of coffee this morning and almost reached for where my cigarettes would be, I took a walk and was dying to light one up, I ate lunch and again was completely focused on wanting to go outside and have a smoke! This sucks! Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #2 January 18, 2006 Congrats on your decision to do something good for yourself! Just keep your hands busy, you'll be fine. Hang in there!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 January 18, 2006 Jen...hang in there, girl...teh bad part doesn't alst all that long. I am SO happy to see people quit smiking....wish I ahd the will-power. Your new mantra: Smoking sucks and I refuse to screw myself up with it any longer.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #4 January 18, 2006 You might want to consider giving up the coffee too. It helps. If you have a problem with the caffeine, you can take caffeine tablets to avoid the headaches. I just found that the times I quit, it was easier if I gave up everything cigarette related. Drink lots of water. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huka551 0 #5 January 18, 2006 That would mean giving up beer too, and that is blasphemy!!! What's better then, after a day at the dz jumpin your ass off then a cold beer! But thanks for the suggestion. Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #6 January 18, 2006 QuoteThis sucks! LMAO!!! I'm so with you on that. It's freaking HARD to kick the mental crutch part... Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #7 January 18, 2006 I know the feeling(s). I started bringing a toothbrush kit at work and brush my teeth during breaks, lunch, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan_iv 0 #8 January 18, 2006 I *started* to quit last Monday, went till Friday night till I had a couple after a few beers What a stupid ass habit to have created... and I completely sympathize with you right now. I've talked to a couple people at my work that went and got hypnotized; one hasn't touched a smoke since that day for 20 years. The other hasn't for 2 years, they both said they basically walked in very skeptical of the hypnosis bit but essentially walked away never willing to pick up another smoke since then... I'm contemplating the hypnosis bit as I've tried just about every other aid on the market. the patch works ok for me but it gives me a rash so after a couple weeks I have red squares all over that take a couple days to go away (thankfully it's winter right now)... If I try it I’ll let you know how it works, right now I’m sticking to the patch and my fingernails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huka551 0 #9 January 18, 2006 What a great idea! I would have never thought of that! I am so going to buy a tooth brush for work! I bought a jumprope, I figured I might as well kill the time I would have spent smoking doing something healthy! Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huka551 0 #10 January 18, 2006 What a stupid ass habit to have created... Isn't it amazing that someone did this to themself! I made myself this way! It makes me feel week and pathetic to be so dependant on putting poisons and toxins in my body and get no reward what so ever from it (don't get a buzz, and doesn't benifit me nutritionally, and doesn't even taste good, just makes me a stinky smoker) Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #11 January 18, 2006 I did it 18 years ago. The mental part was worse than the physical part. If your expirience is anything like mine was, this will continue for about a year. Good luck.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J_Cook 0 #12 January 18, 2006 I quit a couple of months ago and keeping my hands busy helped me. I bought a cheap yo-yo, shuffled a deck of cards, and tried doing pen tricks (never learned how). Still trying to get the stink out of my car and clothes though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #13 January 18, 2006 Good luck and keep it going! I quit exactly 19 days ago...I feel better and dont stink..I tried the patch and had bad dreams and was not sleeping well so I did it cold turkey...5 lbs gained but worth it...Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 640 #14 January 18, 2006 KICK ASS JEN!!!!!!!! I'm proud of you!!! I've "been quit" for 8 years now...cigarrettes anyway... And I couldn't be happier....and you will too as soon as you kick the mental triggers! Best of luck girl, we're all pulling for you Jen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cre8dCute 0 #15 January 19, 2006 I quit on Valentines Day in 2005. Well, I am hitting a year here in a few weeks. I didn't use anything, went cold turkey. I had tried the patches, gum, lozenges; however, the patch quits working after a bit and the gum and lozenges tasted nasty. I got tired of smelling gross all the time and my kids were always telling me that I needed to quit (nothing like an 8 year old to tell you what to do). It's a tough battle, but if you stay with it, you'll be rewarded and feel great about it. Oh and one of the worst times for me is when I'm drinking. It really helps to have someone to keep you from smoking duirng that time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 4201 0 #16 January 19, 2006 I hope you succeed. I'm currently going on three months (coldturkey). I personally think it's the only way to go. I've gone longer, but i was chewing, and eventually started smoking again. I've also tried the patch before, but had no luck. You would not quit smoking crack by just snorting it. Your just putting off your addiction by still putting the drug into your body. Take a week off work; throw away those patches, and just forget you ever smoked in the first place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Cre8dCute 0 #15 January 19, 2006 I quit on Valentines Day in 2005. Well, I am hitting a year here in a few weeks. I didn't use anything, went cold turkey. I had tried the patches, gum, lozenges; however, the patch quits working after a bit and the gum and lozenges tasted nasty. I got tired of smelling gross all the time and my kids were always telling me that I needed to quit (nothing like an 8 year old to tell you what to do). It's a tough battle, but if you stay with it, you'll be rewarded and feel great about it. Oh and one of the worst times for me is when I'm drinking. It really helps to have someone to keep you from smoking duirng that time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4201 0 #16 January 19, 2006 I hope you succeed. I'm currently going on three months (coldturkey). I personally think it's the only way to go. I've gone longer, but i was chewing, and eventually started smoking again. I've also tried the patch before, but had no luck. You would not quit smoking crack by just snorting it. Your just putting off your addiction by still putting the drug into your body. Take a week off work; throw away those patches, and just forget you ever smoked in the first place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
