Aries872
10-06-2004, 09:26 PM
I had my last cig almost 24hrs ago. I will take any and all help, suggestions and or motivation. I can handle it sometimes and then BAM!!! it hits outta nowhere. I just decided to quit all of a sudden COLD TURKEY!!! Are there any secrets???
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elatedgiraffe
10-08-2004, 01:03 PM
Hey!!
Congrats! :) I also quit cold turkey over a year ago. It was the best decision I ever made. I know all about those cravings that just hit you. I excersied alot. When I had a bad craving I often went for a walk. I chewed alot of gum...pretty soon it becomes a challange if you can go 48 hours, 3 days, 3 months, etc. Hang in there I PROMISE it gets easier even if it doesn't seem like it.
Congrats! :) I also quit cold turkey over a year ago. It was the best decision I ever made. I know all about those cravings that just hit you. I excersied alot. When I had a bad craving I often went for a walk. I chewed alot of gum...pretty soon it becomes a challange if you can go 48 hours, 3 days, 3 months, etc. Hang in there I PROMISE it gets easier even if it doesn't seem like it.
LADYRET
10-17-2004, 03:02 PM
Congratulations! Boy! Do I envy you! I have smoked for 22 years and want and need to quit so bad. I have no suggestions as I think everyone is different, and if you find out any secrets let us know.
LADYRET
10-18-2004, 01:56 PM
Hey Aries!!! Have you still not had one? I quit at noon Central time yesterday and it is just now 12 noon the next day. I have not had one since I quit, but I soooooo want one!!! Please! Someone! Talk to me!!!!!
bob c.
10-18-2004, 05:55 PM
okay i'm with you guys
i writing to support you. i'm on day 62 smoke free. cold turkey is the only way i smoked for over 25 years. had to stop because of spine surgery aug.18.
i'm highly motivated to stay smoke free so the surgery can be a success.
of course this made it easy to quit but i must say it was much easier then i thought it would be.
everyday that i counted smoke free made me fell so much better. only thing i do to take its place is chew gum, works for me.
good luck to all and keep up the good work,
Bob
i writing to support you. i'm on day 62 smoke free. cold turkey is the only way i smoked for over 25 years. had to stop because of spine surgery aug.18.
i'm highly motivated to stay smoke free so the surgery can be a success.
of course this made it easy to quit but i must say it was much easier then i thought it would be.
everyday that i counted smoke free made me fell so much better. only thing i do to take its place is chew gum, works for me.
good luck to all and keep up the good work,
Bob
Nermal1975
10-23-2004, 06:00 AM
This must be catching. My last cigarette was 30 hours ago. It's four in the morning (I have an 11 month old) and God, do I want one. These cravings come out of nowhere; well, actually that is a lie. My triggers are everywhere. After my son would go back to sleep I would have one. I miss it.
Michelle
Michelle
Aries872
12-05-2004, 10:33 AM
Hey guys!! I am still smoke free. 2 months!!! I maybe think about a cig once a week. The only thing that gets me is, I started a new job at an attorneys office and all of them smoke. IN THE OFFICE!!! The time i quit after 14 yrs is when I finally get a job where I can actually smoke at my desk if I want to....LOL!!
I must say, that this has not made me want to smoke though. Probably cuz I am getting enough second hand smoke to support my habit now.....And this pisses me off!! Second hand smoke is bad.
Hope all is well with all of you. I will be looking for a new job soon I am sure. Is everyone smoke free now?????
Aries872
I must say, that this has not made me want to smoke though. Probably cuz I am getting enough second hand smoke to support my habit now.....And this pisses me off!! Second hand smoke is bad.
Hope all is well with all of you. I will be looking for a new job soon I am sure. Is everyone smoke free now?????
Aries872
Aries872
12-05-2004, 10:37 AM
Congratulations! Boy! Do I envy you! I have smoked for 22 years and want and need to quit so bad. I have no suggestions as I think everyone is different, and if you find out any secrets let us know.
You have to want it. I finally just wanted to do it. Had to do it for me!! Well, and my daughter who is 9. I want to be around and feel good while I am here. Try it and see. I thought it was gonna be the hardes thing in the world but you know what, it was but I have beent throgh harder things. Try it and good luck.
Aries872
You have to want it. I finally just wanted to do it. Had to do it for me!! Well, and my daughter who is 9. I want to be around and feel good while I am here. Try it and see. I thought it was gonna be the hardes thing in the world but you know what, it was but I have beent throgh harder things. Try it and good luck.
Aries872
Deda
12-06-2004, 05:09 AM
Hey guys!! I am still smoke free. 2 months!!!
Aries872
Congratultions, Aries872! :) You sound like you have a very positive attitude about quitting, so keep up the good work!
I quit 14 months ago. Smoked 30 years. It feels like such a great accomplishment, and it makes me feel proud. You should be as well! :nono:
Wow, where do you live that everyone can smoke in the workplace? Here in CA, nobody can smoke in their workplaces. That's the way it should be too. Why should non smokers have to put up with that health hazard, when they choose to be smoke free and healthy?? Not fair, is it? I think I'd think about looking for another job too. Good luck with that!
Deda :)
Aries872
Congratultions, Aries872! :) You sound like you have a very positive attitude about quitting, so keep up the good work!
I quit 14 months ago. Smoked 30 years. It feels like such a great accomplishment, and it makes me feel proud. You should be as well! :nono:
Wow, where do you live that everyone can smoke in the workplace? Here in CA, nobody can smoke in their workplaces. That's the way it should be too. Why should non smokers have to put up with that health hazard, when they choose to be smoke free and healthy?? Not fair, is it? I think I'd think about looking for another job too. Good luck with that!
Deda :)
eightball61
12-06-2004, 05:41 PM
24 hrs wasn't that bad for me but once it became 48 then 72 thenI felt the urge. You hhave gone this far though and thats a huge step to success. Keep in touch here whenever you have the urge and we will talk you out of it. If you can try to stay away from convenient stores when you have that urge. If you need to gas up then go to a full sevice staion or have someone do it for you. You need to stay away from those front counters.
Aries872
12-14-2004, 08:45 AM
Congratultions, Aries872! :) You sound like you have a very positive attitude about quitting, so keep up the good work!
I quit 14 months ago. Smoked 30 years. It feels like such a great accomplishment, and it makes me feel proud. You should be as well! :nono:
Wow, where do you live that everyone can smoke in the workplace? Here in CA, nobody can smoke in their workplaces. That's the way it should be too. Why should non smokers have to put up with that health hazard, when they choose to be smoke free and healthy?? Not fair, is it? I think I'd think about looking for another job too. Good luck with that!
Deda :)
LOL. I work at a Lawyers Office. Not your typical office I must say. The smell is actually beginning to make me ill. I work at the front desk so when they come up to check the calendar, they usually have a cigarette in their hand or mouth. REALLY Unprofessional. Anyways, now I have to worry about second hand smoke. Such is life.
Aries872
I quit 14 months ago. Smoked 30 years. It feels like such a great accomplishment, and it makes me feel proud. You should be as well! :nono:
Wow, where do you live that everyone can smoke in the workplace? Here in CA, nobody can smoke in their workplaces. That's the way it should be too. Why should non smokers have to put up with that health hazard, when they choose to be smoke free and healthy?? Not fair, is it? I think I'd think about looking for another job too. Good luck with that!
Deda :)
LOL. I work at a Lawyers Office. Not your typical office I must say. The smell is actually beginning to make me ill. I work at the front desk so when they come up to check the calendar, they usually have a cigarette in their hand or mouth. REALLY Unprofessional. Anyways, now I have to worry about second hand smoke. Such is life.
Aries872
Aries872
12-20-2004, 10:36 PM
Okay, Still smoke free!!! WOO HOO!!! But, lets talk about the weight!!!! I can't stop eating!!!! I have gone from 145 to 162 already. Oh well. I am gonna start with the low carb stuff and eat protein and veggies all the time. The bread is killing me but everything tastes so good. Hope everyone is well and staying motivated!! Talk to ya soon.
Merry Christmas.
Aries872
Merry Christmas.
Aries872