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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 7:38 am
Juju, luckily I had already quit by the time some areas in Germany started to ban smoking in public places. Sticking my head and hands out some holes in the wall would not have made me quit while still in the clutches of nicotine. However, I would have killed anyone who had attempted to provide proof.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 4:49 pm
I have never seen anything like that, Herckleperckle I'm surprised Nancy Pelosi doesn't install them in the Rayburn for anyone who wants to eat pizza. Still not smoking. Still not dieting either LOL. And leaving for the Keys in a couple of weeks, so I'm going to have to confront my weight gain here very shortly. Filled out my first questionnaire today in which I counted myself as a nonsmoker. That was weird. Congratulations to everyone who's still quit and everyone who's working on the their quit. It does get easier day by day.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 5:02 pm
Weird on that questionnaire thing, wasn't it? I can recall the first time I did it. It didn't seem quite like I was checking the right box.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 5:20 pm
Yay, it was weird. I filled out Colossus as a cigar smoker, though, so at least we threw a little something to the tobacco companies there.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 7:49 pm
LOL GAL!! I cant wait to ck the non smoker box, I cant wait to see my insurance premiums go down!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 6:25 am
Ok where are my buddies??? Oldtex Boberg???? how ya guys doing?? xoxoxox
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:13 am
Grannyg said in her folder that she fell off the wagon and her doctor said to wait a month before she tries again, but she is going to take another run at it. Go Grannyg! Later. Oh, and we have another secret quitter lurking around here ...
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:21 am
Granny, next time will be the charm. Just tackle it whenever you're ready. So there is someone else out there taking the plunge, eh? Well, come on out, don't be shy! We don't bite - often.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:49 am
It must be true. It was among 'Day in Pictures' news on the BBC (online) News. Here's the link, but no story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7151687.stm Well, I found the story. Very brief and published in a magazine called The New Republic--along with some reader comments. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/2fuq28
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:03 am
The story is on another link (from another source: Spiegel Online International) that is clickable: http://tinyurl.com/2davod
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:07 am
Granny, start again when you are ready. You can do it! 
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Slothkitten
Member
09-16-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 4:12 pm
I quit smoking in this thread last year about this time. Made it 3 months before starting puffing again. Did that cold turkey. Quit the 1st time using the patch and lasted over 6 months. This is my 3rd time trying and I mean to do it. I've smoked since I was 12 and I'm 48 now. I've totally loved it and for the last few years I've totally hated being ciggys slave. I'm the last hold out in my family . . . they all smoked, every one of them, and have all been quit for years . . . I'm lonely !lol. I want to be free and try to remember what life was like without sticking a cig in my piehole every 5 mins ( I smoke 2-3 packs a day ). I want my clothes and my hair to smell like hair and clothes. I'm sick of constantly washing my windows, curtains and linens to get rid of the smoke. My car, despite frequent cleanups smells awful. I'm planning on getting another set of wheels this summer and I don't wanna stink it up ! I'm sick and tired of going outside in freezing or boiling weather to suck down 2 smokes. I'm lucky to have good lungs, but poor things have a limit and I'm hacking and wheezing with the crud right now. I want the cash I spend on cigs for anything else at all. I want to be out with my family and friends and enjoy the movie, or show or whatever WITHOUT scheming and planning for the next smoke, ugh. The weird thoughts and feelings are strange . . . like . . . who will I be if I don't smoke ? Will I ever have fun or enjoy anything again ? I'm nervous about gaining wt ( I gained last time ). Scary, but I don't care, I will cope. I have Chantix, too !!!!! 108.00 $ at Walmart for the 1st month . . . . I'm on a bunch of meds to get rid of this crud, and will start the Chantix next week after I'm done with these. I lurk all over the board, but this thread is a favorite and by god, it's been red hot and exciting and so motivating . . . you all are so good to share all the ups and downs and great info. Not to forget all the warm support and understanding for good days and pissy days. I love this thread and I will see you all here next week. Pamy, You're posts about your experiences have been electric. I'm thrilled for you and so glad for you at how much better you feel. Gal, you have been so hardcore on your quit. I remember from your posts that you loved cigs , but you made the choice to stop. Your Christmas time visit with your family and finding out some other of your cousins had quit too ! That was so touching. And cool ! Twinkie, you've been my hero since last year, you're amazing. Your Florida trip without cigs, so great to read about. Meme blows me away, the cold turkey of it all. Oldtex, you were the straw ! I was so gonna get Chantix after you did. Granny, you inspired, too. And, still do. All you cheerleaders and exsmokers that were so kind and encouraging to me last year, when I had to come spill that I had started smoking again . . . . . Thank you Juju, Retired, Seamonkey, Lumbelle. This is the longest thing I've ever written.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 4:30 pm
YAAAAA!!!! Its so good to see you here, Skitten!! I'm excited for you!! You won't believe how much easier it is to quit with the Chantix. That stuff really is a miracle. And there's no pressure to quit any particular time. You quit when you feel like it. So easy. Of course, there is still the emotional attachment but that gets easier the longer you go without smoking. I know you are gonna do great this time!! YAAAAA!!!!
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Slothkitten
Member
09-16-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 4:41 pm
YAAAA Twinkie !!! I'm feeling excited. How often does it hit you that you are a non smoker ? You should be so proud.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 5:45 pm
I think the big turn of the corner for me was New Year's Eve. That's when I knew for sure that I'd rather NOT smoke than I would smoke. Now, I feel like a real non-smoker. And, heck yeah, I'm proud!! And you will be so proud of yourself when you are finally a non-smoker! Because this quitting business isn't for wimps. Its hard work and we have every right to be proud that we did it! Shows how strong we are!
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Slothkitten
Member
09-16-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 7:20 pm
New Years Eve, what a cool time for that realization, Twinkie. I'm ready to get tough and be strong and take Chantix, heh ( so thankful to have something that will help me ).
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:07 pm
JUJU...damn I wasnt gonna out her in this thread!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:13 pm
Slothkitten, I am so impressed at your post. I know how you are feeling, I totally understand. Your comments to me made my day!!! Now that I am a confident non smoker I am loving the cheerleader aspect that has come over me! I just want everyone here to feel as good as I do! The main thing is once ya quit(gone over 5 days) ya cant take a puff ever again. That is the best thing I learned from the book...of course I read book 4 yrs ago but thank God I did or I might have had 'just one' this weekend. Sloth, we are here for ya good or bad. Good luck and I will be rooting for ya!!! Granny, knows I love her and will cheer her on when she is ready to come back 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:20 pm
Sloth (and anyone else out there ) I think the best part is the power I feel. Its like there isnt anything I cant do now! I want all of you here to feel this power! It's like when you really believe God is in your heart, I dont know, sometimes I cant really explain it but it feels great!! ps Chantix takes the work out of it, imo! I couldnt have done this without it (and prayer). My friend said I could have but there is no way..I wouldnt have even tried, I was too scared. Chantix took my fear away. Thank God for GAL!! cuz she did it I did it! and you will too!!!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:31 pm
Hi everyone, Slothkitten, it matters not how many times we fall as long as we get up one more time than we fall, we are successful. Glad to see you here! Day 9 of Chantix. STill not smoking in the computer room. Plan to make myself another rule to lessen the smoking in the next few days. A change I have noticed....big reason I smoke- BOREDOM- even when I don't really want one I will pick it up out of boredom, something to do. Tonight we went out for dinner, after dinner I noticed I did NOT have that anxious feeling of wanting to hurry and get outside so I could have my cig. I was perfectly comfortable sitting there and talking. That was a very different feeling for me. I actually waited without any difficulty till I got back home. I have also noticed I don't seem to get as much pleasure out of the cig as I use to. I feel it happening, maybe not as fast as others, but I feel a change coming. Pamy you are always a big pick me up to read...so positive and cheerful...thank you! Those of you who call yourselves cheerleaders and those who have been non smokers for a while now...you inspire me...thank you!
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Slothkitten
Member
09-16-2003
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:08 pm
Pamy, that's it . . . the understanding. The power you are feeling has been jumping off the page in your posts ! It's wonderful and been a joy to read and see ! I'm gonna try and get me some power ! Boberg, I've been keeping up with your progress too, I knew I forgot somebody ! Thank you for posting what little things you are noticing on the Chantix. I eat that kind of stuff up and am so curious about how it's going to work with me.
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Meme9
Member
07-30-2001
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:22 pm
Boberg, I can hardly believe it's day 9. Time has gone fast!!! Your going to be a non-smoker in no time!!! You're doing well, not smoking in computer room and not running for the cig after eating! YAY! Sloth, when you're ready, your going to do great!!! I only smoked about a pack a day. If I smoked 2-3 packs a day I would have needed the Chantix for sure. I've quit before and have lasted as long as five months. The only reason I would start back is I've gotten pissy and think 'why not'!!! Not a good decision. This time I know what to watch out for...I will be more aware this time. Oldtex gets a YAY!!! just because!!! Grannyg, it's ok...come back in here...we can get you ready again! 
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:25 pm
Sloth you are right this is scary! I am beginning to have moments now where I feel like just throwing them all out and announce that I have quit...but I am afraid. I think I am testing this stuff out (Chantix) and examining how it will help me while removing the smoking a little at a time. It is probably a matter of trust, will this really help, will it lessen the anxiety, will I really be able to become a happy non-smoker? And then also it seems Chantix is the last best hope and I don't want it to fail cause what will I do then? So for now when I have that feeling that I am ready to quit...I hold off out of fear...but I will get there, one step at a time. I agree about Pamy...her posts do impower me! Goddesslaw that must have been a great feeling, a little weird, but great.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:30 pm
I am thrilled to see more posts here tonite!!! I gotta run for a bit but cant wait to come back and read them all!!!! YAH!!! xoxoxoxoxooxo
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 9:41 pm
Just rely on the Chantix. Let it do it's job. Take it as long as you need it. You'll know when you are ready to give it up. I used it for 2 months and I needed it that long. You may need it longer or not as long. Everyone's quit is different and it doesn't matter how we get there as long as we get there. I'm so proud of all of you guys!!
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