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Archive through January 19, 2005

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Mar. ~ 2005 May: Health Center (ARCHIVES): Who wants to quit smoking with me? (ARCHIVES): Archive through January 19, 2005 users admin

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Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 5:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yippee Kristydaughter! Way to go!
Congratulations! I am very proud of you.


Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Wednesday, January 05, 2005 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Kristy!!!

And if I recall, you had a real bad time in your family just before you quit. Double kudos to you.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Congratulations, Kristy! Way to go!

And, how are you doing, LL?

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
att 3 Months for Nimtu today, YAY!!!!!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, January 09, 2005 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Nimtuju!!!!

Kristylovesbb
Member

09-14-2000

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 6:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks everyone, and GO NIMTUJU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tashakinz
Member

11-13-2002

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Two years today. Many thanks to all who offered encouragement and support during those (very) rough first months.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
p Happy Second Anniversary, Tasha!!!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Nonsmokers!!!

Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 4:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Congrats to all! My 2 yr anniversary of not smoking came was 1/1/5. How much money have I saved? Over $5000.00 (dh quit too)

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
p Congratulations, Denecee and Mr. Denecee!!!d

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Way to go, Denecee!!!

Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thanks

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 2:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found this thread just in the nick of time. I have been smoking for close to 30 years and have tried the gum, patches, cold turkey, etc. The psychological part is what gets me every time. I know a few people who have tried hypnosis and have found it really works. So, I have an appointment for Monday at 4:00 pm to do it. I have figured it will cost me about 129 days of cigarettes, but after that, it's all profit.

Has anyone here tried this?

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 3:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry, Native, but I have neither info of nor experience with hypnosis. Glad to hear though that you are trying to find something that works for you.
They say that you save all this money when you quit smoking. Although temporary, I am sure, for me it has been at least as expensive so far. Between the patches, candy, gum, massages and Curves, smoking was actually cheaper, now that I start adding.LOL Good thing the massages and Curves also fall into another "health category" (back and weight), or I'd have to reconsider for financial reasons - Not!LOL
If hypnosis works for you, 6 months of ciggie costs would still be a very good investment in your health. Good luck! Let us know how it went for you.


Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Native, I had a friend who did the hypnosis and it worked for her but only cost her $40. She did start again months later but I think it had a lot to do with the fact that she still allowed people to smoke in her house!
I wish you success!


Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That is an interesting point, Denecee. What did everyone else do when they quit? Did you hang up the No Smoking sign or did you allow others to smoke in your house/car/etc?


Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 5:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm one of those smokers who HATES cigarette smoke. I hate the smell of it on my clothes or on my BF, but the absolute worst is walking into a house or getting into a car that reeks of smoke. I don't smoke in my house, I actually CAN'T smoke inside anywhere (BC has rules that doesn't allow any smoking indoors - no pubs, restaurants, bars, so it's pretty easy to get in the mind frame of not smoking inside.) I've also got two cats in a small apartment, and I worry about the smoke in their tiny innocent lungs.

I'm working up to quitting. AS soon as I start working again, I figure new job/new faces will be a good motivation -- get them all to know me as a non-smoker.

BIG congrats to all who have conquered this mountain. I'm terrified.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Native!!! You know the biggest thing you have going for you? You are going to keep trying until you succeed. And that's what it takes - a killer determination that is bigger than the bad-ass addiction.

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have been a non-smoker for 16 hrs. 53 minutes!!!

The hypnosis was a great experience. I have absolutely no desire to smoke. Since the physical withdrawal takes 72 hours, that is the most crucial time. The dr. even incorporated my weight loss into the session. If I do have any problems I can call him anytime and he also has group sessions once a week if I need some reinforcement.

I could see hypnosis itself becoming addictive. It was like a flashback to the 70's, only natural this time and I remember every second.

Tashakinz
Member

11-13-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Native - my sis-in-law quit smoking via hypnosis when she found out she was pregnant. It worked very well for her. Good luck!

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay, Native!!! Glad the hypnosis is working for you. My doc told me, too that it takes 3 days for the body to detox from the nicotine. I guess the rest is all in our heads.LOL Good luck and keep us posted on how things are working for you.

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
24 down, 48 to go

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay Native!!! So far, so good.

I don't know if you were around when Fruitbat succeeded in quitting, but it helped her to think that she didn't have to do anything pro-active. All she had to do was endure, and eventually she would have it beat. And she beat it!

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
41 down, 31 to go

My first goal is the 72-hour withdrawal period. I am having absolutely no cravings, but I do have small head rushes every once in a while. I guess guess my brain is getting some oxygen at last. I haven't obsessed about it which was my biggest fear and it was incorporated into the session. I have obsessed some about not obsessing.