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Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yup, Juju. I believe I have seen the light :-)
But I know enough to not get cocky. Vigilance is the key right now. I can't wait til I reach the point when I know it's all over. Like when you see that guy you had the hardest time breaking up with because you thought he was the "love of your life" and you'd never get over him, and then you see him a couple of years later and can only wonder, "What was I thinking?" That's where I want to be.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 6:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You WILL get there, Cassie. I guarantee it. When you reach the point that you can look at a group of smokers and feel sorry for them instead of the slightest bit envious, you have probably reached that point.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 6:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for the support guys. Rascan, I didn't mean to shoot the messenger, I was aiming at the source of the info for being simplistic.

I am doing better now. I had a sinker. I was on the edge of the cliff. Thanks for reeling me in. I should try to be more composed in this forum in the future. Difficult when homicidal urges fill my detoxing body.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 7:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There there, Fruitbat. I knew it was just temporary insanity. Hopefully Rascan did too. Glad to hear you are doing a little better. Just hang in there. Better days are just around the corner. The monster addiction does NOT want you to get free. That is why it IS an addiction. Just hang on. You can outlast it.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Juju.

Wargod
Member

07-16-2001

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Fruit, if you can make it through that, you know you got the rest of it whipped. Bad days like that just remind you on the not so great days that you made it through a rough patch, didn't commit homicide, and if you can handle that, you can handle the bad, but not that bad, days.

Cassie, you'll get to that point Juju's talking about soon. It will sneak up on you. You'll be driving down the street, or walking somewhere, or sitting in a restuarant and see someone running out to smoke or huddled up in the freezing cold and think gee, glad I'm not chained to that nasty monster anymore.

You guys are doing a great job! Just keep hanging in there.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Wargod and you are right. Having made it though the toughest day I am more enthusiastic that I can get through whatever this process holds.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WOWIE!!!!!! You two!!! I was away this weekend and am just now reading this thread, what incredible progress for both our Ms Bat and Cassie girl! I am thrilled for both of you and getting just a tad veklempt - these are definitely corners that have been turned around here (if that makes any sense) It's good to see Wargod, Racsan and Marm too.

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you Juju and Wargod for the assurances. And Dahli, you just stop getting veklempt now :-) I think both Bat and myself have transcended the worst. It can only keep getting better, right?
btw, you've got mail, gf ;)


Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know I know that's why I'm getting a little choked up this is such good stuff happening here! I got kind of emotional.... (note to self - get out more)
(rec'vd and returned)

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 4:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Dahli. I hope I have seen the worst. If not I can deal. I am enduring with class today.

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You go, Fruitbat :-)

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, May 10, 2004 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL, Fruitbat. Does that mean you are not smoking in your Manolo Banlons or whatever they are called?

Go Cassie!

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YAY!!!!

Ya'll are doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haven't been around for a couple weeks but have kept you all in my prayers! Keep up the good work!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Juju, no it means I am not ranting.

For the record, I am wearing orange flip flops.

Wink
Member

10-06-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kewl Bat. I have on my lime green flip flops with my turquoise toe ring.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
We are giving summer a colorful welcome, I see. :-)

Tashakinz
Member

11-13-2002

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 6:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't believe yesterday was 16 months!!!

Wargod
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Congratulations Tasha!

Fruit and Cassie, how ya'll doing?

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Tashakinz!!

Sheesh, seems like only yesterday.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 9:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No kidding 16 months!! Tash that's fantastic!!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How wonderful Tash. I am still not smoking and feeling very proud of myself. It is getting easier. Day 23.

I highly recommend Nicorette for anyone reading this thread in preparation. It is said, by some, that you just prolong the inevitable. That may be true as the gum does contain nicotine. I have heard stories of people chewing the gum way beyond what is thought reasonable.

It is working well for me. I never had to chew the maximum they state in the brochure which is 9 pieces. In the beginning I was chewing 6. I now find myself going hours now without wanting one and that is proof, for me, that it is doing what I desire. Most importantly it is not going in my lungs.

I bought the Alan Carr book and it did nothing for me but others in this thread, now long deleted, found it inspiring.

I haven't gained weight, something I feared. This could be from the nicorette keeping my metabolism as it was, I don't know. I don't want to eat more I just want a cigarette at times.

I can now easily have a cocktail in the evening without crawling the walls. I had a martini on day three and morphed into something resembling a wet cat. We will leave it at that. Luckliy MrBat is not registered here to tell the story. Last night I dared to try a drink. DH was making Margaritas for some happy hour company and I couldn't resist. I was fine. In fact, I was happy as I sat, sipped and watched 2 friends smoke. Seeing them light up actually gave me more resolve and I loved sitting in the face of it with only brief pangs of longing.

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bat, this is great news! Congratulations on finding something that is helping you in your efforts, and for the improvements you are feeling in coping with a number of situations. Day 23 is short hop to 1 month for you. Hang in there Bat!

At least you weren't a wet bat!

Tash, a huge congratulations on 16 months!!

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
congratulations ms.bat! sorry i haven't been here to support you hon. it gets better each and every day.

i am approaching my 6 month anniversary on the 20th. I have saved approximately $1,000 in not buying cigarettes. $35 a week for a carton x 26 weeks. when i stopped to think about it all. that was $2,000 a year x 20 years. that's $40,000. WOW! i did gain weight, but the increase in my lung power is getting better and better every single day. June 1st is the start of my diet/exercise program. my doctor didn't want me doing too much at once.

i wish you the best of luck, and also everyone else is doing this battle. you can beat it!

landi


Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great job Landi!! 6 months is doing very well!

And what a good job you are doing following your doctor's suggestions for time frames. Enjoy a success and let it build another. No use pushing too quickly--you will make those improvements soon. You are already miles ahead of where you were!