SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!! - Page 41

iddiggchiks · 09-25-2012, 12:10 AM

I realize quittting smoking is healthy for me and has many many pluses but it pisses me off that I have to quit. Today is day number 1-hopefully there will be a day 10 or 24!

funkyfemme · 09-25-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by iddiggchiks

I realize quittting smoking is healthy for me and has many many pluses but it pisses me off that I have to quit. Today is day number 1-hopefully there will be a day 10 or 24!

You can do this!!! Today is day 42 for me. I think I've got a handle on it but I'm not getting too confident just yet. Like, right now, I'd LOVE to go sit on the deck with my coffee and have a quiet, peaceful smoke. But I know I can't. Sooooooo I'll just do something to get my mind off it and keep on keeping on. That's what works for me.

Wishing you lots of luck!! Lady Pamela should be along any time now with her words that are so encouraging!! She always says just the right thing!

Lady Pamela · 09-25-2012, 08:18 PM

No I am not missing in action..lol
And I am still going strong and on the ride..smiles

Sorry been in the hospital and kickin ass getting better..or trying atleast..ha

Congrats to all the people who have been doing so well and truely kicken butt!!
Way to go! And so proud of you.

This battle has truely been one of the hardest I have ever done.
Today while I was standing waiting for the train, I had a very hard time with a smoker next to me.
I wish I would have realized how hard I made it on those trying to quit.
I just thought they were being mean when they spoke out, Ya know what I mean?

The smell is everywhere you go.
That is why this addiction is so damn hard.
But also why it is so huge and should be done with much pride.

Please don't forget how incredible you are.
And how amazing what you are doing truely is.

Celebrate your month and year marks.
This is such a beautiful time to validate to yourself how much respect and care you have for yourself.

I know it is hard for some to do.
But the reward in itself creates new doors to be explored.
And leaves behind all the times you kicked your ass with negative thoughts.

Anyway, I know I am long winded.
But today was such an incredible eye opening day for me.

Be good to yourself and stay on the ride!!!

Namaste

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Lady Pamela · 09-25-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Strappie

Chantix did not work for me. I had night tares and suicidal thoughts, hence why I got off that. I've tried other meds also. I had side effects with them also. I'm not and haven't been a pill taker. So for me it wasn't the answer.

It worked for you! I'm happy for you!! Why is a PILL any different than any other way people quit smoking cigarettes? Cig's have tar and other scary things mixed into it. They compare cigarette smoking to smoking heroin, it's just as addicting.

My mother quit 25 yrs ago, her Doctor looked at her lungs before she quit and they told her it was bad. After 6 months of quitting (the patch) her lungs improved 40% that's huge in 6 months. Now can you tell me that the patch is bad idea because she didn't "quit the nicotine?".... No she quit Smoking, period!

I'm happy to hear you are smoke free and your health is improving!

I just got back and read past posts a little.
Thought I would say a few things, Take them or leave them.

I have to say I admire anyone who has even given quitting an attempt.
As for what works and does not work is tottally a personal joureny as well.

No person should judge another based on how they quit or what they do to do so.

I took 2 or three times as long as most do to finally quit.
But for me, it was the only way.
I used many methods together. As you can read in previous posts.
And if drugs would have been an option for me, probably would have done those as well.

The point behind quitting is be true to you.
Do what you need to stop.
And find people who support you in doing that.

I am telling you this,
I am standing behind you and anyone wanting to stop.

And am truely thankful to you for adding this thread/post.

Keep up the great work and if I can help at all let me know.

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macele · 09-25-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iddiggchiks

I realize quittting smoking is healthy for me and has many many pluses but it pisses me off that I have to quit. Today is day number 1-hopefully there will be a day 10 or 24!

it will be 4 months october the 4th. i still want a smoke, badly. i too, am pissed off because i can't have one lol. there's an anger. very angry. i want one so bad. but i can't let me myself have that 1st one. can't do it. i have to be strong. iddiggchiks, i hope you'll be strong with me. we have to. and everybody else <high 5>.

iddiggchiks · 09-26-2012, 07:42 PM

been 3 days now and i'm ready to say eff it but i'm holding strong--

iddiggchiks · 10-02-2012, 02:20 PM

well i failed and i cheated---just had to smoke on long car ride and i know i disappointed a few people but i vow to start over and do my best--

macele · 10-02-2012, 02:48 PM

that's so hard, ... to ride and not smoke. i have a smokey mountains (no pun intended lol) vacation coming up and dread the ride, ... because i know i'll want to smoke. in other words, i'm letting a cigarette ruin my looking forward to.

get back on the "wagon" iddiggchiks! it's hard. understood. you can do it.

Lady Pamela · 10-03-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by iddiggchiks

well i failed and i cheated---just had to smoke on long car ride and i know i disappointed a few people but i vow to start over and do my best--

Thank goodness I am not judged by how many tries it has taken me...lol

Do not kick your ass. Simply start again and go with it.

Try some new ideas...tons in this thread.
Hell, mix and match em if need be.

Just keep getting up and doing it.
I know you can do it!

Lady Pamela · 10-03-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by macele

that's so hard, ... to ride and not smoke. i have a smokey mountains (no pun intended lol) vacation coming up and dread the ride, ... because i know i'll want to smoke. in other words, i'm letting a cigarette ruin my looking forward to.

get back on the "wagon" iddiggchiks! it's hard. understood. you can do it.

To be honest with you,
when I was smoking I based everything with my next smoke.

Made sure I could smoke , where to smoke, if others smoked, time i had to go without smokes etc etc.

That is a normal fear of quitting honestly.

Cinnomon sticks cinnomon gum and things to do with your hands and deep breaths helps that quite a bit.

also using some sort of aide like patches etc

Keep it up you can do it.
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Lady Pamela · 10-03-2012, 10:54 PM

Officially :

I AM

SMOKE FREE!!

Actually it isn't for another hour and change. but wanted to get it out there before I went to bed..lol

Sorry had to shout...smiles
Damn proud of myself.
Still have hard days but much less.

namatse to all.
Keep it up!

Lady Pamela · 10-04-2012, 12:54 AM

Ok its the 4th..lol
smiles

funkyfemme · 10-04-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

Ok its the 4th..lol
smiles

~*~*~*~ AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *~*~*~*~

You're a rock star, LP!!! So proud of you and so glad you're here to support the rest of us quitters!! You are such an inspiration with your encouraging words and heartfelt thoughts.

Warm squishy hugs to you on your eighth month!!

So tell us, what did YOU do for YOURSELF to celebrate???????

Lady Pamela · 10-04-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by funkyfemme

~*~*~*~ AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *~*~*~*~

You're a rock star, LP!!! So proud of you and so glad you're here to support the rest of us quitters!! You are such an inspiration with your encouraging words and heartfelt thoughts.

Warm squishy hugs to you on your eighth month!!

So tell us, what did YOU do for YOURSELF to celebrate???????

Thank you!

Justin · 10-04-2012, 11:00 AM

OMG why cant I just pick a day to do this already !!!!!

chefhmboyrd · 10-04-2012, 11:41 AM

i quit smoking for over 10 years...
then one day i started back up, those damn clove smokes reeled me in...
i was on and off again for a couple of years, and finally was inspired by none other than MaggieBluIze that inspired me to quit the last time....
i have been smoke free since. G-spot quit about the same time...

it is so much easier when you are around people that support you and don't smoke as well...

(i know there is a cigar in my signature, and i do love a good stoggie, but i haven't even had one of those since either)

macele · 10-04-2012, 12:12 PM

i can chew gum. patch. keep my hands busy. etc etc. ...

i can do all that and it helps. but that's it, just helps. ...

it's all about will power. it's me that has to do it and say no. ...

first, i have to say no and mean it. then i can get help from all the other places.

my quit date is june 4, 2012.

i am addicted. i love to smoke. like pamela said, most of my life lived to smoke.

i will always be addicted. but i'm mad as hell and smoking is not going to rule me.

macele · 10-04-2012, 12:17 PM

what i should have said was, all of the aids help. but if i don't have the will power to quit, ... and stay quit, ... i won't. regards of help.

use the help button when you (and i) need it.

Lady Pamela · 10-05-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin

OMG why cant I just pick a day to do this already !!!!!

I suggest when it is this hard..like it was for myself..ha

To simply slow down and smoke less.
Get it to a half pack and even change to a not so loved brand of smokes..or rolled ones..smiles

Then set the date when a half pack becomes normalized.

It is better to do it right and complete.
Than to keep kicken your butt about it.

There is no wrong or right method.

But remember, there are lots of people here to support you in your journey.

.

Miss Scarlett · 10-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Gotta confess that recent overwhelming stress led me to buying 2 packs earlier this week...i don't really like smoking...they taste nasty and make me smell bad too...as i am too cheap to just throw them away i plan to not buy any more and quit again when this last pack (i just opened) is finished...

09-25-2012, 12:10 AM	#801
iddiggchiks Junior Member How Do You Identify?: soft butch Preferred Pronoun?: her Relationship Status: single Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 40 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 0	trying to quit I realize quittting smoking is healthy for me and has many many pluses but it pisses me off that I have to quit. Today is day number 1-hopefully there will be a day 10 or 24!

09-25-2012, 08:18 PM	#803
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	No I am not missing in action..lol And I am still going strong and on the ride..smiles Sorry been in the hospital and kickin ass getting better..or trying atleast..ha Congrats to all the people who have been doing so well and truely kicken butt!! Way to go! And so proud of you. This battle has truely been one of the hardest I have ever done. Today while I was standing waiting for the train, I had a very hard time with a smoker next to me. I wish I would have realized how hard I made it on those trying to quit. I just thought they were being mean when they spoke out, Ya know what I mean? The smell is everywhere you go. That is why this addiction is so damn hard. But also why it is so huge and should be done with much pride. Please don't forget how incredible you are. And how amazing what you are doing truely is. Celebrate your month and year marks. This is such a beautiful time to validate to yourself how much respect and care you have for yourself. I know it is hard for some to do. But the reward in itself creates new doors to be explored. And leaves behind all the times you kicked your ass with negative thoughts. Anyway, I know I am long winded. But today was such an incredible eye opening day for me. Be good to yourself and stay on the ride!!! Namaste . __________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

09-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#806
iddiggchiks Junior Member How Do You Identify?: soft butch Preferred Pronoun?: her Relationship Status: single Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 40 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 0	i need to quit been 3 days now and i'm ready to say eff it but i'm holding strong--

10-02-2012, 02:20 PM	#807
iddiggchiks Junior Member How Do You Identify?: soft butch Preferred Pronoun?: her Relationship Status: single Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 40 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 0	smoking well i failed and i cheated---just had to smoke on long car ride and i know i disappointed a few people but i vow to start over and do my best--

10-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#811
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Officially : I AM SMOKE FREE!! Actually it isn't for another hour and change. but wanted to get it out there before I went to bed..lol Sorry had to shout...smiles Damn proud of myself. Still have hard days but much less. namatse to all. Keep it up! __________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

10-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#808
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,238 Times in 849 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	that's so hard, ... to ride and not smoke. i have a smokey mountains (no pun intended lol) vacation coming up and dread the ride, ... because i know i'll want to smoke. in other words, i'm letting a cigarette ruin my looking forward to. get back on the "wagon" iddiggchiks! it's hard. understood. you can do it.

10-04-2012, 12:54 AM	#812
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Ok its the 4th..lol smiles __________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

10-04-2012, 11:00 AM	#815
Justin Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Sir Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 465 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 537 Thanked 635 Times in 179 Posts Rep Power: 5003575	OMG why cant I just pick a day to do this already !!!!!

10-04-2012, 11:41 AM	#816
chefhmboyrd Senior Member How Do You Identify?: man Preferred Pronoun?: beef Relationship Status: Uncle Daddy Snap Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: nashvegas Posts: 1,606 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,411 Thanked 2,845 Times in 898 Posts Rep Power: 14057155	i quit smoking for over 10 years... then one day i started back up, those damn clove smokes reeled me in... i was on and off again for a couple of years, and finally was inspired by none other than MaggieBluIze that inspired me to quit the last time.... i have been smoke free since. G-spot quit about the same time... it is so much easier when you are around people that support you and don't smoke as well... (i know there is a cigar in my signature, and i do love a good stoggie, but i haven't even had one of those since either) __________________ what's a cowboy got to do to get a drink around here?

10-04-2012, 12:12 PM	#817
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,238 Times in 849 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	i can chew gum. patch. keep my hands busy. etc etc. ... i can do all that and it helps. but that's it, just helps. ... it's all about will power. it's me that has to do it and say no. ... first, i have to say no and mean it. then i can get help from all the other places. my quit date is june 4, 2012. i am addicted. i love to smoke. like pamela said, most of my life lived to smoke. i will always be addicted. but i'm mad as hell and smoking is not going to rule me.

10-04-2012, 12:17 PM	#818
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,238 Times in 849 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	what i should have said was, all of the aids help. but if i don't have the will power to quit, ... and stay quit, ... i won't. regards of help. use the help button when you (and i) need it.

10-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#820
Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,418 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Gotta confess that recent overwhelming stress led me to buying 2 packs earlier this week...i don't really like smoking...they taste nasty and make me smell bad too...as i am too cheap to just throw them away i plan to not buy any more and quit again when this last pack (i just opened) is finished...