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Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Lawrie, wouldnt that be cool??? I just hope that the lurkers unlurk so we know we helped :-)

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
What? Like Boberg and Oldtex are not enough?? Just kidding, but they are both proof that just having this thread and seeing other people succeed (and sometimes fail, but what the hell) is encouraging others to make the plunge and try.

Every last one of us knew when we smoked that we were doing just about the most stupid thing possible and yet we were all so terrified to give it up. What if there really WAS no life after smoking?? Hahahahahaha, easy for the non-smokers to laugh now.

Meme9
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07-30-2001

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
It has been a crazy busy weekend. I've got to hang my head in shame...instead of this being 2 months ...today will be my new start date. That is ssooooooo crazy!!! I'm trying not to look at it as a failure but more of a hick-up in my journey. I'm disappointed, but I'm not going to waste my time beating myself up. It's done and over. Today is a new day.

oh Juju, when I read your post it was like you knew...lol

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
That's the spirit, Meme! Get right back on that horse! It was just a minor bump in the road.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 5:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Juju2bigdog sees all!!!

LOL, Meme, yep, I was onto you. Sorry you slipped. BUT, you are doing it the very hardest way of anybody here, which is cold turkey. There there, just try again.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Meme, like Lum said its just a bump in the road. I don't know what state you are in but here in NY you can get free gum, patches, and info through the state. You might want to check it out in your state. Cold turkey is just so hard. That's what I did last year and it was miserable and I went back to smoking. If you can't get Chantix maybe try something else?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 6:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
((Meme))) I am proud of you for comming here and telling us. I like that you called it a bump in your journey. I also agree you have done this the hardest way possible, there is no way I could have done it.

I cant remember if you said you read Carr's book. if not maybe get that....he explains it so well and it makes such sense..esp the never take a puff part. I just think if I had to go cold turkey the book would help me. I wish you could do Chantix but I know you cant.

We are here for you, to support you, hug you, and celebrate your victories!!
xxoxoo

lol at Juju seeing all :-)

Dogrivergirl
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06-24-2005

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 6:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogrivergirl a private message Print Post    
I need to join the band wagon...can't afford to smoke anymore! What seem's to be the best way to quit from your experience?

Halfunit
Moderator

09-02-2001

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 7:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    
YAY new meat Dogrivergirl!!

If you'll take a gander at the handy dandy chart up top, you'll notice the Chantix craze that has swept this thread as of late. Some Chantixers will be along soon to tell you all about it.

Which ever method you choose, good luck! You can do it!!!

I can't keep track any longer on who's the quitting newbie. That's a good thing!!


Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Welcome, Dogrivergirl!

Everyone is different in what works for them, but there have been several new quitters doing it on Chantix. That sounds like quite the miracle drug.
Pamy should be by any moment, singing its praises.

But there are other ways, too if Chantix is not one of your options, like the patch, gum etc. If you scroll up to Seamonkey's chart you can see what different methods we all used.

Glad to have you aboard, Dogrivergirl!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Welcome, Dogrivergirl! Chantix makes quitting sooo much easier! I highly recommend it! Its the best money you'll ever spend.

Lawrie
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08-03-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lawrie a private message Print Post    
Nice to see you DogRiverGirl! Half is right; the Chantix folk will give you a different perspective! A year ago the word seemed to be that people started to smoke for different reasons and the supports that work for some may be different for others. I think that I needed both www.quitnet.com and patches. The TVCH quit smoking thread was also a resource. I hope to see you around. I hope that you will check in here whether or not you are quite ready to take the next step.

Meme - Practise makes perfect! Glad you are planning to get back on the program!

Slothkitten
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09-16-2003

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 8:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slothkitten a private message Print Post    
Hey Dogrivergirl !
Welcome and good luck ! This thread is packed with advice goodness and great ideas and support.

Meme, you have 2 months under your belt and it was just a slip, you are human ! I'm beyond impressed you put those cigs down . One of the reasons I love this thread is the support, nobody judges in here, everybody knows how this addiction is . . . freakin Whammy. Take care and give yourself major love for the 2 months cold turkey.

Tomorrow will make a week on the Chatix for me . . . oh yeah, I'm definately withdrawling from nicotine, but, it doesn't feel painful, because altho my brain is not getting it's nicotine fix, my psychological need (re: addiction ) to smoke is being fed, cause I'm still smoking ! It's kinda weird,lol.

Actually, I find myself smoking MORE the last 2 days ( I guess because my body is yelling for some nicotine and not getting it, I find myself lighting another one to get my fix ? ) Well, it's pretty fab, because no matter how much I smoke, I'm not getting the fix. Hope this makes sense.

I will get Allen Carrs book this week, from all your posts about it, I really think it will help too. I want to finally " get " it . . . I need to move on from cigs and put them in the past.
Twinkie, I may be like you and continue to take the Chantix for 2nd month or even more. Whatever it takes !

Yesterday I was all emo,lol ( kids speak for emotional ). Today was better ! Wooty, I know the Chantix is working. Now, I have to take steps to fix and free my mind.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Dogriver..Chantix rules!!! I dont think..I KNOW! I couldnt have quit without it. It takes the scary out of the quit!!


Sloth's post is great!! I can feel her excitement!!! YAH!!!!

Lawrie is right about the support, this thread was a lifeline for me. Chantix also has a support thing online but i didnt use it

I will type more tomarrow..gotta have 4 teeth pulled (one is absesing right now) and my meds are wearing off...my DH said line too long at CVS to fill the rx!! he is going back to get them in a few..because he values his life LOL

Slothkitten
Member

09-16-2003

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slothkitten a private message Print Post    
Pamy, thank you ! I know that I love the posts that share the symtoms and whatnot, too ! Everybodys experience is different and I feel comfortable telling mine here, thanks you guys

Nodding my head at the abcess and dental work, Pamy. Take care and lol at your DH valueing his life ! Tooth pain is the pits. Yay for antibiotics and pain meds !

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 9:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone! The last 4 days have been sooooo busy. That is the way it is when we are making money...lol

My story of how it happened is long but I'll tell a short version in case it may help others. Saturday I needed to make a run for equipment parts, made the call, the vendor I needed to pick up from said he would meet me at a certain location and it would save me time. DH was rushing me. I grabbed my things and off I went. I took a short cut(shhhh where I could speed..lol). Very hilly and curvy roads with no where to pull off the side if needed, I'm about a forth of the way there when I noticed I was completely out of gas. I have ran out of gas before and know going up hills will cause the gas in the tank to shift. I prayed I could make it to the next little town, I made it. NO GAS STATION!!! went through the town and pulled off into a driveway. I thought about calling a friend to bring me gas(but was to embarrassed to). I couldn't call DH. At this point I chanced it and thought the next little town would have gas. I was running on fumes at this point. It was getting to the point I knew I wasn't going to make it. Prayed really hard before each hill. Then, out in the middle of nowhere a little country store that sold gas!!!! I pulled in, and was so relieved I couldn't even get out for a few moments(believe me I was thanking GOD). That is when I got the cigs. Checked the miles to the next little town that I would have had to get to, it was 6 more miles, I could not have make it...even with prayer!!! Between the stress of running out of gas, stress of trying to hurry and the pain of driving...I caved.

LOL, I noticed I used hick-up lol. That is a little joke between me and my sister. I know it is hiccup. LOL

As far as the book goes, I bought it along time ago, my son bought me one for a gift about a year ago too. So I have two! For me the whammy..monster thing doesn't help. For some reason I can't blame my problem on some 'thing'. I know it works for others(even helps people with cancer)...but not me. I take responsibility for my chooses and live with them. I wish it did work for me. That is the trick...to find what works for each of us.

I can't use the patches, gum or chantix because of the meds I have to take. I know I can do without the cigs....I've done it many times...

What is funny is if they hadn't had my brand, I wouldn't have bought any! I miss the menthol.
Hope my bump in the journey helps someone else.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 10:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Meme, I take about 20 different drugs everyday and I can take Chantix. I couldn't take Zyban because of the drugs I take but Chantix is a whole different kind of drug. Its made not to react with other meds.

Slothkitten
Member

09-16-2003

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slothkitten a private message Print Post    
Meme, thank's for sharing your story !

I'm starving ! Not really . . . just the physical withdrawl is doing what it always does, makes me want to stuff my face every 5 mins. I'm not getting the physical kick from the nicotine and my mind wants me to believe I'm hungry, I guess. Couldn't sleep last night, which is unusual for me. Feel fine though, just noting the changes.

I have a addictive mind and whatever I like, I do it almost to death . . . always have to completely STOP whatever I do too much of, never can do the big loves in moderation, have to quit them completely. Food is one and always has been. And, you HAVE to have that. Anyway, I'm very grateful that I started eating better and exercising a few months ago, my habits have changed and I have a routine that is saving my ass right now. Otherwise, I'd be at Wally's bakery,buying out the eclairs and bread.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
(((Meme))) Did the cig taste good? after 2 mo I think it would choke me at this point. Could you inhale like normal? I am just curious cuz I was thinking if I took one drag I dont think it would be the same as it was.

Reason #21 for quitting....I dont have to worry about getting dry socket when my teeth are pulled Fri.....I got that before cuz I smoked after the surgery and it is the worst pain ever!!

I also think I will heal faster cuz I dont smoke :-) I am not looking forward to Fri. on bright side I should lose some weight since I wont be able to chew for a few days :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Dogrivergirl, did you get the answers you needed? DO you have any other questions? Please let us know, we are happy to help you.

Oldtex, how's it going? still keepin you in my thoughts!

Boberg...cking in on you too. How are you doing?

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Hahahahaha, Pamy, I have to admit I wanted to ask Meme the same question but I was afraid to ask. Bet the first one made her dizzy.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 9:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I also wondered if it would taste different for Meme because she quit cold turkey than it would for me as a 'Channy' LOL

Meme, I also wondered if ya just had a few cigs or if ya did the whole pack. You said its a hiccup so i take that to mean that you are not smoking anymore. Either way you are in my thoughts, I know your quit is way harder than mine. You always have my admiration :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 10:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, posted to you in my foler :-)

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Thanks Pamy - I hope this year is a better one...

There's more to the book than the whammy/nicotine monster idea. The entire brainwashing issue is very well laid out, and to me if someone really wants to quit and reads it entirely, maybe once maybe twice with an open mind it will make a difference.

There is also no question that smoking interferes and impedes healing ESPECIALLY of the mouth. Dry socket is hell!!! Many docs and surgeons refuse to operate if someone smokes for that very reason.

ps Dogrivergirl - are you a fan of Corner Gas??

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 6:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
LOL Pamy, YES, they tasted just as good. I smoked about 4 before I got home...dumb! Then, I smoked a couple half cigs later that day and Sunday, DH saw me smoke and was disappointed in me. I couldn't tell him the reason I caved. After Saturday and Sunday, I put the cigs away and didn't smoke the rest of the pack. I've been smoke free again since Sunday afternoon. Smoking didn't change anything for the better. I can't change the fact that I did smoke, all I can do is keep trying. One day at a time. I have noticed I'm not wishing for a cig at this point so maybe I didn't do to much damage to my progress.

I don't want anyone to follow my detour, just sharing for you all to see where you may be tempted with bumps in your journey.

Pamy you have to be the happiest quit EVER!!!!