Today is 2 months for me - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Liamsmom · 08-07-2006, 10:20 PM

I can't believe I've made it this far and yet I barely think about it anymore. I feel terrific hey everyone you can do it I know you can. Patcher are you still with me?

Maya49 · 08-15-2006, 06:51 PM

Hi Liam,
WELL...congrats to you!!!....

Can I ask how did you do it?...
cold turkey?
or with some help?
were the first three days the hardest?....

gosh...anything that you can share...
would be soooo helpful!!

Liamsmom · 08-16-2006, 08:20 AM

I did it cold turkey !!! The first three days were hell on earth but I made it through. someone recommended root beer barrel candies to help with nauseia (SP?) and they helped alot. I had a motivator my son has asthma and although I never smoked in my home or car or anywhere near him his Dr said that the remaining smell in my hair and clothing is aggravating his condition I'm a mom what else could I do, plus he's been asking me to quit for a year or so. I just want to be around for him for as long as I can.

You can do it the longer you wait or plan it out the greater a task it becomes in your mind I didn't plan a date I just woke up and thought to myself let's see how far I can go without smoking and now it's almost 9 weeks.If you make it through the first week you've got it beat it's just a matter of figuring out a way to handle the stressful situation in life in a different way.

Good luck you can do it If can anyone can I'm 39 and the first time I picked up a cigarette I was 10 regular smoker by 12 or 13

patcher · 08-19-2006, 07:24 PM

Congrats ,
I Made 2 Months Also Last Week. I Still Feel Kind Of Crappy, But I'm Praying It Will Soon Pass. Keep Up The Good Work. We Have Done A Wonderful Thing!!!!!
Patcher

Maya49 · 08-19-2006, 07:42 PM

Hi PAtcher,
I think that is great that you have done this...2 months!!....A big HIGH FIve to you!

You say you still feel crappy though...
Could you explain more about how you feel?...and the "crappy" feeling?

Thanks...