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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 8:29 am
DJ - as someone who also took up crocheting - it really does help. In the last 21 months I've finished 3 huge afghans, and am about 40 percent done with another that I just put on hold so I can whip out a baby blanket for my SIL's shower next month. Just remember to give your hand a break every once in a while. Don't be afraid to tell your doc you want chemicals to help you on your way! Wellbutrin became my best friend when I quit. My deepest sympathies Wendo. {{{Hugs}}}
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 9:39 am
Tasha & Dahli - thanks! I used Wellbutrin, aka Zyban, the last time I quit and hated the side effects - okay, not gaining any weight was an added bonus, but not being hungry at all so that I didn't eat wasn't great. I also felt really agitated and nervous all the time. I have Tootsie Pops for my habit cravings and the patch really does seem to be working. This time I'm convinced I'm actually going to do it - I DON'T want to smoke anymore and that's half the battle! 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 11:40 am
Go DJ!!! It is one of the hardest things you will ever do, but one you will never regret. You will only ever regret that you didn't get smarter sooner. Maybe you could take orders for afghans ... 
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 12:39 pm
DJ - did you use Wellbutrin or Zyban? I had no side effects at all with the Wellbutrin. I did, however, gain weight.
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Floridagirl1010
Member
07-29-2003
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 12:39 pm
Hey DJ I'm going to be with you starting tomorrow - reading these posts has really hit home and I need to stop for my kids and for myself. I've quit before so I know the stages all too well...the agitation will subside but you need to make sure that your not around smokers...just like alcoholics shouldn't go to a bar until they are strong enough to handle it. SO...if you need support we'll lean on each other ok? My husband smokes as well and wants to quit to...so it will be a true test of our love! LOL! Wendo...I'm so sorry for your loss My prayers are with your family.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 7:51 pm
Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'll pass them along to my sis and BIL, I'm sure they'll appreciate them. Today was the wake and tomorrow is the funeral. Djgirl, you can do it, I know it. We're all here for you. Tashakinz, Wellbutrin and Zyban are the exact same drug; they're just branded differently for the market they target.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 9:36 pm
Yay Floridagirl!!! I was just thinking the other day we haven't had any new non-smokers in quite a while.
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 6:28 am
Floridagirl - I'm right there with ya!!!! No cravings this morning on the drive to work so I guess I'm really starting to break the habits I had developed! YIPPEE!!! I was supposed to go to a party for my cousin this Saturday night at a bar, but I've cancelled that - it's too soon to do the night out thing with friends! Sunday's going to be hard enough at the family Thanksgiving dinner, but I'll get through it, my mom's there and she's definitely supportive being an ex-smoker with a smoker in the house! Florida - you can do it!!!! Email me anytime you need to talk! liza_l_williams@yahoo.ca
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 1:59 pm
Congrats to all of us non-smokers. Wendo, condolences to your sister & bil. When I read your post, it hit home with me because of my mom who has kidney cancer that has spread. My mom did not start smoking until she was 38 and wasn't ever a heavy smoker but the doctor said it was a major factor in her disease. She quit soon after she found out which has probably slowed the cancer. Mom is only 61. This Dec 31st will be 2 yrs for me. I smoked on and off for 10 yrs. I'm sending quit smoking vibes to all who wish to beat the habit.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 5:50 pm
Thanks Denecee, I appreciate your thoughts. Good vibes to your mom as well. Ditto on good thoughts to all those wishing to beat the habit.
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Nimtu
Member
08-17-2002
| Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 4:44 pm
Good luck to everyone and Wendo, my sympathy for your loss. I am attempting - again. It's been over 4 days now and I made it through the first day back at work. Here is an interesting site with a counter that will tell you how many minutes, hours, etc. you have quit as well as how many cigs you have NOT smoked, money saved and time added on to your life. Kind of fun - well you know, as much as this type of thing can be considered fun. http://www.quitnet.com/?redir=http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=quit+smoking&csz=&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t&cop=mss&tab=&toggle=1
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 6:17 pm
Ya Nimtu!!! If you made it four days, you can keep going. Go one more!
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Nimtu
Member
08-17-2002
| Monday, October 18, 2004 - 4:16 pm
Thank you Juju! So far so good..10 days and counting. I will soon have to join the exercise thread cause I just keep walking everytime I want to smoke..so I walk alot. LOL
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, October 18, 2004 - 11:23 pm
Walking when the urge hits is probably an excellent thing to do, Nimtu. C'mon over to the exercise thread and jump in there. Yay 10 days!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 1:32 pm
<peeking in, seeing no wafts of smoke> Nimtu, you walking your little heart out?
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Nimtu
Member
08-17-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 5:46 am
LOL Lumbele, I swear I am not sneaking any smokes in here! 28 days and counting!! Lots of walking and water and listing to never-quit, never-smoked people ask me "you are over it now right?. Geez, don't know if I will ever be "over it" but I will not fall off the wagon this time!
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:14 pm
Nimtu, I'm with you!!! It's been 34 days and I'm feeling so much better than a month ago! There are times when I turn around and think "hey, I'll just have a smoke" and say "NOPE!"... it would be easy - I would just have to walk downstairs and take one of Tim's and I resist every single time! Congrats...
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:18 pm
Congrats to both of you. I hope you both have good luck with the not smoking. I keep trying ot quit but than I always start up again. I guess it is just a lack of will power on my part. I guess I need to go have all my teeth pulled out so I can't smoke for awhile to get me back on track LOL. DJ it is good to hear your still at it.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:23 pm
Nimtu, you are correct in assuming it will never be over. All it takes is one smoke to get you right back addicted again. But it will stop being so darn hard one of these days. Congratulations Nimtu and Djgirl!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:50 pm
Wow, I am impressed, Nimtu and Djgirl. Hang in there! Jagger, having dental work has never stopped me from puffing. Actually, the first thing I did before turning the ignition was light up, mouth full of gauze and all.LOL Well, this is day 3 for me. Could have been day 4, but the carton lasted longer than expected. This time I am on the patch. Knock on wood, so far no side effects, although my chiropractor warned me of horror dreams. He is on his 6th week and would take the patch off at night. Funny thing is I didn't say anything about quitting to DH and DS and I think they haven't even noticed yet. At least they haven't said a word so far. Either that or they think no point mentioning it, since my quitting days never lasted long. They've been there before. So now I am curious how long it will take them. Just got back from buying up a whack of candy and lollipops. The patch helps with the nicotine cravings, but the habit of sucking and holding that cigarette is hard to shake. My dentist is gonna be so thrilled with my new candy vice.LOL
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 12:55 pm
Way to go Lumbele, I think we have talked about stopping smoking before when I tried a few different times. I may be right behind you with the quitting part, I've been giving it some serious thought again lately.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 1:12 pm
Yep, Jagger, been there, done that. I remember.LOL Let us know when you are ready to join the grumpy squad. We'll suffer together.
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Nimtu
Member
08-17-2002
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 1:14 pm
Congrats Lumbele and DJ! You can do it Jagger, when you are ready. What has really helped me this time is that calculator that I have the link to above. It's the part that tells you how many cigs you have not smoked that really knocked me for a loop - for instance as of right this minute I have not smoked 553 cigs. I mean that is staggering to think about how many that is. Try the gadget at that site it calculates it all based on how many you smoke or smoked a day.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, November 05, 2004 - 10:43 pm
Yay Lumbele. Good for you not telling the family. That means you are doing it just for yourself. That is the only way it can work. The only person you can quit for is yourself.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 10:36 am
Thanks, Juju. I am getting a bit miffed though, because the fans that used to be turned on around the house to "get rid of the smoke" are still getting turned on - and I AM INNOCENT!!!!!!!!!!!
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