SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

[OS Butch]

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Hey there OSB

Almost a month, how damn cool is that. You've done one month you can do another. And so it carries on. You're doing brilliantly. Do you feel a different, "this time I'm going to succeed" mind-set?

I started a thread thread like this on a UK based BF site when I was giving up and like you found it a 'comfort' to post my progress most days. I was the only one giving up at the time but still received support from those that had already done it. I found that in writing the posts I was supporting myself. If no-one else had said anything I would still have continued posting and giving up. I guess it was more a blog than an interactive thread but it worked for me.

As you can see I still find visiting the giving up smoking thread somewhat comforting. Infact it's supporting other folks that I gain comfort from now. I am the lesson of what happens if you don't give up and if I can help another from learning that lesson the hardest way then I'm happy.

Keep the faith and don't give up giving up.

[OS Butch]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Hey there OSB
Almost a month, how damn cool is that. You've done one month you can do another. And so it carries on. You're doing brilliantly. Do you feel a different, "this time I'm going to succeed" mind-set?

Thank you, Incubus. I am getting there. Most day are getting easier. I still have moments. They are passing faster.

Originally Posted by Incubus

I started a thread thread like this on a UK based BF site when I was giving up and like you found it a 'comfort' to post my progress most days. I was the only one giving up at the time but still received support from those that had already done it. I found that in writing the posts I was supporting myself. If no-one else had said anything I would still have continued posting and giving up. I guess it was more a blog than an interactive thread but it worked for me.

That is how I feel about it, too. It certainly is helping me.

Originally Posted by Incubus

As you can see I still find visiting the giving up smoking thread somewhat comforting. Infact it's supporting other folks that I gain comfort from now. I am the lesson of what happens if you don't give up and if I can help another from learning that lesson the hardest way then I'm happy.

I hope to be supportive to those trying to quit. I have tried and failed so many times. It is the hardest thing I have ever done! I truly believe in paying things forward. It is a reward all in itself.

Originally Posted by Incubus

Keep the faith and don't give up giving up.

Thanks Dude, I am

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Thank you, Incubus. I am getting there. Most day are getting easier. I still have moments. They are passing faster.

Ooooh the moments still come even after a year or so. They're just easier to rationalise and deal with.

Originally Posted by OS Butch

That is how I feel about it, too. It certainly is helping me.

I'm glad you feel that way. I'm 'enjoying', if that's the right word, watching both you and gaea walk this walk. It's a privilege to be able to offer any hand-holding that's needed.

Originally Posted by OS Butch

I hope to be supportive to those trying to quit. I have tried and failed so many times. It is the hardest thing I have ever done! I truly believe in paying things forward. It is a reward all in itself.

Just by writing your experience of giving up this time with the positivity you're showing after many a failure is supportive.

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Thanks Dude, I am

[Daywalker]

I am proud of you all!


I quit once for 8 years.



I have cut down, but am not quite at the 'quit' stage again.
We decided to start off with the 'eating better than we ever have' first.
This way I don't cave straight for the junk food fix during the no-smoke stage.

[gaea]

ok im gonna whine a bit....

yesterday i wanted to take myself to the hospital and just "check in" for a few days s that even possible? i somehow think that if i went and stated i just need a rest they would probably throw my ass in the looney bin and perhaps rightly so...

this has gone in my chest and im just tired...just plain ole exhausted.

ok done whining now.

2 days from 11 full weeks....damn im friggen stoked

Day, once you have made up your mind its difficult to not get on that train, your baby sis

Originally Posted by Daywalker

I am proud of you all!


I quit once for 8 years.



I have cut down, but am not quite at the 'quit' stage again.
We decided to start off with the 'eating better than we ever have' first.
This way I don't cave straight for the junk food fix during the no-smoke stage.

Hey there Daywalker, can I ask what made you go back to tobacco after 8yrs?
Wishing you luck on the healthy preparations for giving up. Is it junk food that is your downfall or is it just substituting one oral fixation for another (any sort of food?). I tried really hard not to substitute cigs/joints for food. I still gained weight because my metabolism wasn't artificially speeded up by nicotine - not to mention hitting man-o-pause and becoming a sedentary student all at the same time . 25 whole pounds all round my middle sucks but at least my poorly-sick lungs aren't being tortured by all the toxins in tobacco. Btw. I did check with my copd nurse that I could still smoke 'erb as long as it was sans tobacco and he said "...yes, as long as it's through one of those 'water bung' things" *insert bong tokin' smiley*

Originally Posted by gaea

ok im gonna whine a bit....

yesterday i wanted to take myself to the hospital and just "check in" for a few days s that even possible? i somehow think that if i went and stated i just need a rest they would probably throw my ass in the looney bin and perhaps rightly so...

this has gone in my chest and im just tired...just plain ole exhausted.

ok done whining now.

2 days from 11 full weeks....damn im friggen stoked

Day, once you have made up your mind its difficult to not get on that train, your baby sis

lol gaea...what I'd give for a break in the hospital right now, even the loony bin (I'd probably fit right in )

Make sure you rest (and sleep) lots, drink lots of liquids and rest some more.

Almost 11wks...just a week away from 3 whole MONTHS if the universe wills it. I'm stoked for you dudette

[gaea]

Originally Posted by OS Butch

Good morning Incubus and gaea.

Starting another smoke- free day....I am coming up on 4 weeks in a short 3 days! I can't believe it. Thank you for your support, it truly has made it a bit easier knowing I can come here post a successful day!

I hope those that have tried to quit, come back and try again. It is worth it!

Have a great day and weekend.

Keep up the great work OS yes 4 weeks is amazing...soon you will be saying months as well as in 1 mos which is coming up yes? remember no matter what this is a choice you make every day all day


I am returning to work today with all my lil info in hand that they need...blah is how im feeling tired, worn down cant shake it kinda tired...tuesday they will call me to schedule the surgery.....i think the benefit of this is no more strep...im just tired not sleepy im getting plenty of sleep this is a just plain ole tired feeling...


diggn my in

[OS Butch]

Originally Posted by gaea

Keep up the great work OS yes 4 weeks is amazing...soon you will be saying months as well as in 1 mos which is coming up yes? remember no matter what this is a choice you make every day all day


I am returning to work today with all my lil info in hand that they need...blah is how im feeling tired, worn down cant shake it kinda tired...tuesday they will call me to schedule the surgery.....i think the benefit of this is no more strep...im just tired not sleepy im getting plenty of sleep this is a just plain ole tired feeling...


diggn my in

Well, I certainly hope you work day is an easy one. Hopefully a weekend will help. Not fun having that tired feeling.

I walked into a 7-11 yesterday. My choice to not buy a pack. It felt grand. Thanks for your support and wisdom