bevann26
02-20-2008, 09:57 AM
i am just letting you all know that i am at the beginning of another quit. i am using commit losenges, only about 6 a day i've needed so far.i have no energy level at all, and fall aseep early at nite. maybe from boredom, i don't know? i am also physically disabled which does'nt help the boredom.
i've had copd for 13 yrs., i am also a diabetic...those alone are 2 good reasons to quit! well, i am 58 yrs old and have smoked for 43 yrs....i know i've been pushing my luck that nothing else has happened to me medically.
here's to all of us that are definitely never going to p/up a butt again!!
any helpful tips at this stage of my quit would be more than welcoming!
bevann
i've had copd for 13 yrs., i am also a diabetic...those alone are 2 good reasons to quit! well, i am 58 yrs old and have smoked for 43 yrs....i know i've been pushing my luck that nothing else has happened to me medically.
here's to all of us that are definitely never going to p/up a butt again!!
any helpful tips at this stage of my quit would be more than welcoming!
bevann
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SHARON1952
02-20-2008, 12:46 PM
hi i am on the third day of my quit this ifs the 4th try from last year i am 55 and have smoked from about 12 i am trying harder this time as my longest has been 9 weeks i know i am not meant to smoke as i am diabetic and astma have ypu tried the patches i am on the patches and inhalator i cant think why i went back on the smokes the last time i just found an excuse to smoke it wasnt realy that good i felt better of them it takes a couple of weeks to feel better but i know from last time i felt better of them
bevann26
02-21-2008, 08:28 AM
confession.....it was a bad pain day(i know, no excuses), anyway i had 2 of hubby's cigs. will try harder today! keep going sharon, i know we can do this but it is such a struggle. i wish i had never started smoking, but all my friends smoked in the 60's and i had to, of course, join them! also back then, i don't remember any warnings about smoking, i never thought of what the future would bring....so here i am trying to quit at 58, after smoking for 43 yrs.!
i really don't want to smoke, i need to be stronger today..best of luck to everyone!......bevann
i really don't want to smoke, i need to be stronger today..best of luck to everyone!......bevann
SHARON1952
02-21-2008, 01:17 PM
most folk dont manage firt time a few are lucky and can i didnt i am just trying a bit harder this time my hubby is stopping to so i supose that helps if there were gigerettes in the house right now i think i would eat them i am desperate for a smoke right now but i am not going to have one today i will worry about tomorrow when it comes and hopefully i wont feel like one just have to wait and see juast keep trying its all you can do good luck
SHARON1952
02-21-2008, 01:22 PM
i just noteced my words are a bit mixed up in my last post it must be this no nicotine thing
bevann26
02-22-2008, 07:34 AM
thanks for making me feel less guilty! funny part is i was'nt in a bad crave....maybe just because i could just walk in the other room and get one!
anyway, yesterday was a no smoke day, so i did good then.
we just need to keep on truckin in the right direction!....bevann
anyway, yesterday was a no smoke day, so i did good then.
we just need to keep on truckin in the right direction!....bevann
SHARON1952
02-22-2008, 09:44 AM
i am still of but having bad cravings how are you doing
SHARON1952
02-23-2008, 01:14 PM
well i havent done well today i have been smoking arter being of a week i am not pleased with myself and am a bit p... off but i will try again tomorrow i have not even enjoyed them i dont know why i do this to myself as it depresses me how have you been
bevann26
02-24-2008, 08:27 AM
sharon...i can't even remember how many times i failed over the yr. just since june, when i tried the chantix, i have probably quit and started again at least 10 times. i think the main thing is that we do keep trying, because we really do want to quit, that'sthe good thing here.
i had a terrible crave yesterday! my hubby's sis is down visiting from ga, so we're sitting outside and he just kept putting his cig in the ash tray instead of holding it......the smoke was coming right at me. his sis saw what was happening and spoke up to him about it. this crave was the longest at about 15 min! i tried all i had heard about deep breaths etc. but nothing helped it. thank god it finally went away, so i got thru it....i think if his sis was'nt here, she is an RN and hubby is a resp. therapist, she absolutely hates smoking, that i would have caved in.
well it will be a wk tomorrow(except for the 2 i had on weds) i'm not counting those!
i hope you are ready to quit again today, and i know how hard it is! good luck, and keep on trying, you can and will succeed!....bevann
i had a terrible crave yesterday! my hubby's sis is down visiting from ga, so we're sitting outside and he just kept putting his cig in the ash tray instead of holding it......the smoke was coming right at me. his sis saw what was happening and spoke up to him about it. this crave was the longest at about 15 min! i tried all i had heard about deep breaths etc. but nothing helped it. thank god it finally went away, so i got thru it....i think if his sis was'nt here, she is an RN and hubby is a resp. therapist, she absolutely hates smoking, that i would have caved in.
well it will be a wk tomorrow(except for the 2 i had on weds) i'm not counting those!
i hope you are ready to quit again today, and i know how hard it is! good luck, and keep on trying, you can and will succeed!....bevann
SHARON1952
02-24-2008, 08:36 AM
well done i am not upsetting myself about one day so i will get there so will you you have done well a whole weeks realy good
texachick
02-24-2008, 12:36 PM
If your hubby smokes outside, stay away from him while smoking. That is the WORST thing you can do when trying to quit. You are torturing yourself. Just take a deep breath and find something else to do. After using Commit for 4 days, I stopped those too. I smoked for 27 years. Tried to quit over 10 times in the last year. Until you are mentally ready to quit, it is the hardest thing to do. You have to want it. I am 24 days quit today. I still get an urge sometimes, but, it is very easy now to just turn to something else. You can both do this. Download that counter and think of 1 week from now. Then, think of another week. That's what I did. Just take it slow, stop thinking about, omg, I haven't had a drag today,:( what am I going to do. Instead think, omg, I haven't smoked, what can I do now that I couldn't do before because I smoked.:cool:
I breath better, I can smell things stronger, food is getting richer in flavor and I'm not so tired all the time.
I breath better, I can smell things stronger, food is getting richer in flavor and I'm not so tired all the time.
SHARON1952
02-24-2008, 12:48 PM
hi did you use ant nrt
texachick
02-24-2008, 02:52 PM
hi did you use ant nrt
I used Commit lozenges for 4 days, about 10 lozenges total, and then put those down too. I realized that I was substituting one nicotine for another.
I was only using those when I got to the the point of a nervous breakdown;)
It can be done, you just have to want to. Believe me, the stress of personal life right now did not help, but, I got through it.
I used Commit lozenges for 4 days, about 10 lozenges total, and then put those down too. I realized that I was substituting one nicotine for another.
I was only using those when I got to the the point of a nervous breakdown;)
It can be done, you just have to want to. Believe me, the stress of personal life right now did not help, but, I got through it.
SHARON1952
02-24-2008, 05:16 PM
you done well did you smoke for long
texachick
02-24-2008, 07:38 PM
I think so, 27 years, which is more than half of my life.
how long have you smoked? Are you using NRT?
You can do it, anyone can, as long as there is a true determination to do it.
how long have you smoked? Are you using NRT?
You can do it, anyone can, as long as there is a true determination to do it.
SHARON1952
02-25-2008, 06:37 PM
I Am 55 I Have Smoked Fo 42 Years I Am On Day 1 Of My Quict Again I Am Using 10 Mg Patch And Inhalator I Just Wondered How Long You Have Stopped As You Sound Very Positive
texachick
02-26-2008, 10:21 AM
Thursday, February 28 will be one month. It's not easy, don't get me wrong. I struggled, but, this time, I was just really ready to quit and was determined to do so. I thought of my mom that died from Colon Cancer and of my niece, who is now fighting Cervical Cancer. If they can be as strong as they were/are, and not have a choice in the pain and what they were/are suffering, then, I can sure as hell make my choice and do it! And I have. That has really helped at times that I really wanted a cigarette. I just thought of them. Good luck to you!!
SHARON1952
02-26-2008, 04:24 PM
so sorry to hear about your mum and neice but i can see what you mean most of us feel sorry for ourselfs because we cant have a smoke and sad things like what happened to your family and mine we have no control over i wish we had my sister has just had surgery for cancer and i lost two brother in laws in the same week one had lung cancer later the same week the other died of a brain heamarage if only we could have control over theese awful things take care
texachick
02-26-2008, 05:35 PM
Use that to help you quit!! Especially your brother in law that passed of lung cancer. You don't want to go through that!! When you want a cigarette, think of how hard it was for them to know that they were going to die and not see anyone of their loved ones again. Is that urge for a cigarette that bad, seriously?? No, it isn't!! It's just an urge that your brain is telling you. Just like in school, when our friends wanted us to do what they were doing, smoking, drugs, drinking, whatever. You wanted to try it, but, were scared to. Well, you have a choice, make it and keep to it. It's hard, but, it can be done. I have faith that every person that is trying to quit, can!! You just have to find it within yourself to do it. Good luck to everyone!! I am going to keep going and not look back. It's hard some days and at certain times, but, I have something that I think upon to keep me from it. Just find yours.
keepdancing
03-02-2008, 09:56 AM
i am just letting you all know that i am at the beginning of another quit. i am using commit losenges, only about 6 a day i've needed so far.i have no energy level at all, and fall aseep early at nite. maybe from boredom, i don't know? i am also physically disabled which does'nt help the boredom.
i've had copd for 13 yrs., i am also a diabetic...those alone are 2 good reasons to quit! well, i am 58 yrs old and have smoked for 43 yrs....i know i've been pushing my luck that nothing else has happened to me medically.
here's to all of us that are definitely never going to p/up a butt again!!
any helpful tips at this stage of my quit would be more than welcoming!
bevann
HANG IN THERE!!! I tried everything to quit over the years (patch, pills, etc). My husband decided to quit and had gone 2 weeks without a smoke, so I decided to give it one more try. Funny how we hear that we need to pick a day and be ready to quit. I decided one morning, when I had 2 cigarettes left, do I go and buy more cigarettes or try once again, and besides that I ENJOYED smoking. Anyway, it was unbelievably hard. Did it cold turkey. Here is what I did, something a coworker told me years earlier. Take it one minute at a time. So I did. I would tell myself that I would put off having that cigarette for ONE MORE MINUTE, and kept doing it and after several days told myself that I would put if off for ONE MORE HOUR. I was physically sick and emotionally too but I knew the only way was to get the nicotine out of my body. I would ask myself what is the use, why even try, and could not picture myself NOT smoking. 7 years later and I haven't had a cigarette since that day. I smoked 2 CARTONS a week. I smoked for 35 years, not all the time that heavily of course. To this day I can't really believe that I did it, but I am SOOOOO happy that I did. By the way, I lost my smokers cough immediately. My daughter said that she always knew where I was because I always used to cough!!
Sorry this was so long, but it is so important to me because I know how unbelievably hard this is, but you can do it, you CAN. And if not this time, then the next. It WILL happen. By the way, a brother of mine quit also, he's older and confined to a wheelchair now, so it was harder for him because he gets bored much of the time. Hope it helps to know that lots of people are cheering for you!
i've had copd for 13 yrs., i am also a diabetic...those alone are 2 good reasons to quit! well, i am 58 yrs old and have smoked for 43 yrs....i know i've been pushing my luck that nothing else has happened to me medically.
here's to all of us that are definitely never going to p/up a butt again!!
any helpful tips at this stage of my quit would be more than welcoming!
bevann
HANG IN THERE!!! I tried everything to quit over the years (patch, pills, etc). My husband decided to quit and had gone 2 weeks without a smoke, so I decided to give it one more try. Funny how we hear that we need to pick a day and be ready to quit. I decided one morning, when I had 2 cigarettes left, do I go and buy more cigarettes or try once again, and besides that I ENJOYED smoking. Anyway, it was unbelievably hard. Did it cold turkey. Here is what I did, something a coworker told me years earlier. Take it one minute at a time. So I did. I would tell myself that I would put off having that cigarette for ONE MORE MINUTE, and kept doing it and after several days told myself that I would put if off for ONE MORE HOUR. I was physically sick and emotionally too but I knew the only way was to get the nicotine out of my body. I would ask myself what is the use, why even try, and could not picture myself NOT smoking. 7 years later and I haven't had a cigarette since that day. I smoked 2 CARTONS a week. I smoked for 35 years, not all the time that heavily of course. To this day I can't really believe that I did it, but I am SOOOOO happy that I did. By the way, I lost my smokers cough immediately. My daughter said that she always knew where I was because I always used to cough!!
Sorry this was so long, but it is so important to me because I know how unbelievably hard this is, but you can do it, you CAN. And if not this time, then the next. It WILL happen. By the way, a brother of mine quit also, he's older and confined to a wheelchair now, so it was harder for him because he gets bored much of the time. Hope it helps to know that lots of people are cheering for you!
bevann26
03-09-2008, 08:59 AM
thanks for the encouragement......you are a great inspiration at 7 yrs quit!
i am still going between none for a few days...then 1-3 a day of hubby's. now i have but another excuse to smoke, so i started smoking regular this morning with my coffee. hubby is going to the store this morning and i'm trying not to ask him to buy me my brand of cigs.
sharon...how are you doing?.....bevann
i am still going between none for a few days...then 1-3 a day of hubby's. now i have but another excuse to smoke, so i started smoking regular this morning with my coffee. hubby is going to the store this morning and i'm trying not to ask him to buy me my brand of cigs.
sharon...how are you doing?.....bevann
carlene999
04-23-2008, 07:55 AM
I Had Lung Surgery On April 9th. Missed 4 Weeks Of Work And Cant Go Back Until May2nd. They Removed A Small Part Of The Top Of My Right Lung. I Am 42 Years Old. Lung Collasped 4 Times Before I Lost Part Of My Lung. Last Cig On April 8th. Smoked For 30 Years! Keep This In Mind While You Try To Stop. The Pain Is Unreal! But The First Time In A Long Time I Smell The Air! I Taste Food More! Although I Still Hurt From The Surgery And Cant Do Too Much, I Still Feel New On Taste And Smell. I Wish You All The Luck In The World!! I Hope You Toss Them For Good. Its Been 2 Weeks For Me And I Already Feel Clean Inside! Goodluck And God Bless!
SHARON1952
04-23-2008, 09:54 AM
hi everyone hope you are all well i havent been on for a while since i stopped last time i had not been to well i went for my diabetic test and it showed my thyroid was a bit low so i did not even try to stop smoking again i was a bit depressed i mean when you stop smoking you do it to feel better also i have had a painful shoulder and i am terrified of going to the hospital with it anyhow they way i was feeling was nothing to do with stoping smoking so i have stoped again this is only my second day but i will give it my best i hope this post finds you all doing well
bevann26
04-30-2008, 10:46 AM
sharon..i am so proud of you because you keep trying to quit! i think that is important...i went to the 1 month marker this time...then my MIL died, and we had to catch a quick flight out. so, i just smoked with hubby like i always did before. anyway we had a long talk about smoking and he agreed to quit with me this time, which will be easier on me, not having cigs around. have'nt set a date yet, but it will be very soon.........keep in touch....hats off to all you wonderful people who have stayed quit..take care...bevann
SHARON1952
04-30-2008, 01:38 PM
hi bevann well i have not been doing to well i am smoking again so i went to see the smoking nurse i was on 15 mg patches and she has put me on to the 21 mg i have had a lot of bother with my thyroid since i stopped smoking so when i stopped the thyroid problems got worse so i actualy felt better smoking apparently there is something in the cigs that mask thyroid disorders and when you stop it shows up so i am still getting tests for the thyroid i have been reading up a lot on the internet also i have put on nearly 2 stone but i was like a stick anyway so i needed it are you on or off just now or like me on and of i managed 5 days last weekdont know why i smoke i realy do hate it i will be giving it a go tomorrow again let me know how you are doing please
bevann26
05-01-2008, 07:46 AM
hello sharon!...today, hubby and i are getting enough cigs to get thru the w/end....then we are quitting together.(at least he said he was).
i am really sick and tired of playing these smoking games also....i feel like an idiot! i can tell you that i am not enjoying these cigs...smoking only because they are here....how awful is that?
keep going girl, i know we can do this!....bevann
i am really sick and tired of playing these smoking games also....i feel like an idiot! i can tell you that i am not enjoying these cigs...smoking only because they are here....how awful is that?
keep going girl, i know we can do this!....bevann
SHARON1952
05-01-2008, 12:59 PM
Hi Thats Me 15 Hours Without A Smoke I Slept 8 Of Them Because I Stopped Before I Went To Bed Hubby Usualy Goes To The Shop In The Morning For Cigs But He Put On A Patch I Am Glad Now But I Was In A Right Mood This Morning If The Cigs Had Been In The House I Would Have Smoked On Average Between Both Of Us I Spend About 15 Quid A Day So I Am Going To Try Harder This Time Its A Lot Of Money To Spend When You Are Not Enjoying It I Know I Am Just Feeding An Addiction And Can Think Of A Lot Better Things To Spend My Cash On I Know If My Husband Stays Of I Will To It Just Takes One Of Us To Weeken And We Are Both Back On Them Let Me Know How You Get On At The Weekend I Hope You Manage Ok