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Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 4:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Good job, Nick! Everyone is doing great!! Keep up the good work, folks!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 5:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
YAH Nick!!!!! glad to hear that it is getting easier!

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Guess this is no big surprise...I "fell off the wagon".

Had to go to the doctor Thurs. because of a bacterial infection...got meds, and Dr does not want me taking Chantix and meds he prescribed at the same time. He said neither med would work as well together.

Of course, I had already "fallen" before getting sick.

This is actually the first day since Friday that I've been on the computer! A record for me.

But NOW I do know that the Chantix works for me in highly curbing my cravings. So in a few days, I'll try, try again.

Sorry I haven't responded sooner. Not feeling well and, you know, kind of embarassed because I'm finding quitting much harder that many of you.

But, I'll be back!

Great job everyone. Did catch up tonight on all the posts and you guys are grrreeeat.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, don't be hard on yourself. Most of us have fallen off the wagon at some point. The important thing is to pick yourself up and try again. You'll do it!

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 11:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Thanks Twinkie. Really do appreciate your encouraging words (and everyone else's too).

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, don't beat up on yourself. It only adds to the pressure. And never be too embarrassed to come in here if you slip. We've all done it to varying degrees and understand what it feels like.

You'll get there when you are ready, don't worry. Just dust yourself off, and try again.

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 8:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
((((Oldtex))))) Great to see you back. What Twinkie and Lumbele said is exactly true. Do not beat yourself up over a temporary slip! This is a nasty and difficult beast we are fighting. He has kept us in the dark and deluded for many many years.

You my friend are a success in that you are battling the beast. So you lost a battle....the war is not over my friend and the fact that you are here means you have not given up or given in!

Oldtex soon as you get to feeling 100%, start back on the Chantix and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get you a copy of Allen Carr's book to read. Buy it, borrow it from the library, whatever....but PLEASE get it an read it....it has helped many of us here....why not use every tool you can get...if it doesn't help you, what have you lost...only a little bit of time reading it....but if you do find it helpful you have gained another tool in this war.

So glad to see you back and hope you get to feeling better soon!

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Geri glad you are enjoying the fruits of your labors and determination with beautiful new earrings. Wish we could see them.

I have used some of the money I have saved to buy something to help whiten my teeth and so far I am very pleased with it. I may, in the future have it done professionally by a dentist as one of my treats.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Nick, great news, Oldtex - hang in there and start again. I am still hanging in, just don't drop in here to often. I have found that not thinking about it helps me "not think about it", so I don't come by this thread to much, LOL.

Geri
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07-08-2003

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, hang in there. This is my fourth time quitting and it usually does take several efforts.

Get the book. The most helpful thing about it is realizing that YOU can control the smoking, you don't have to let it control you.

Yesterday when I was hit by a bus in my car, I noticed afterwards that having a cigarette was not going to change the situation for better or worse so don't even think about it. That was a big plus for me cuz I would formerly have thought-hey, that was a nerve-wracking situation, have a cigarette to calm down.

(a bus backed into my car while we were leaving the port of miami. why he thought he could back up on a road is beyond me. No car damage and it is kind of fun to say ...when I was hit by a bus... and be able to laugh about it.)

Working on my second pair of earrings this week!!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, my buddy, dont you get down on yourself!!! None of us are disappointed in you, we are all here for you, to support and encourage you!!

You are smoking less so that is a plus!! I think going off of the Chantix showed you it was wking so going back on it this time may make the difference. Either way we are here for you :-)

I am just glad ya cked in, I have become quite fond of you and I was getting worried.

YAH Dipo and I understand what ya are saying :-)

Geri LOL love your hit by the bus story!! and its true smoking wouldnt have changed anything or made ya feel any better...good for you!!!

Geri
Member

07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 9:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
Bo, here is the website for the earrings I am getting--www.derujinskydesign.com

they are called up your ears. you only need one hole in your ear and the earrings go up the side of your ear. I have really short hair so my earrings are easily seen. It is a nice change from stud earrings or dangles. And if you like the look of multiple piercings without the pain, people think you have more than one hole. I have the 0.3 design. She makes a lot more but they aren't on her website.

Reward yourself!!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'm working on the chart.. SO impressed by all of you as a group!!

Nick: YAY

Geri: Welcome!!! You are rocking this!

Oldtex: Just come back and you'll have all the support in the world.. you have to do what your doctor says and get well and you already know the power of the Chantix.

All of you with anniversaries!!



Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 9:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Seattlemom, welcome! If you want to give us actual dates, I'll crank them in too.

Slothkitten, you'll be back!! Let us know how the new prescription is going..

Geri
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
where is everyone?

the past few days have been hell. I am not as nervous as I have been in the past but I am snacking way too much.

I keep telling myself I am not a smoker but it isn't as easy as Allen Carr made it seem.

I am pretty much doing this mentally since allen carr said to give up the gum. I just keep telling myself I am stronger than the beast.

I picture the beast like the one that jumps out of the toe on that drug commercial for nail fungus.

10 days down, working on number 11 today.

thanks seamonkey for adding me to the chart.

hope everyone else is doing ok.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
GERI!!!! YOU go girl!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL, that nail fungus beast is a good one! You could even name it Allen Carr, just for fun ...

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 6:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Geri, thanks for posting..you let us know anytime you are having a bad day and we will come in here and listen!!!!

I am so proud of you for controlling that beast!!! dont let him live!!! kill him!! you can do it!!!

You rock so hard for doing this on your own!!! I am super proud of you!!

I love the nail fungus beast!! do ya have a pic of it??? I was google but forgot name of product!

Congrats Geri!!! keep it up!!! xxoxoxoxooxo

Geri
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
The product is lamisil but i don't know how to capture the little monster. he is tobacco colored and he is standing there with an evil look in his eyes and his arms folded as if to say--who do you think you are to stop smoking!!

he may be a perfect mascot for this board.

If anyone is missing the, now how do i say this--sucking sensation from smoking, I have been making smoothies and drinking them through straws. After sucking up a thick smoothie, you don't need to even think about inhaling.

I'm using fruit, ice and water so they are not super fattening except for the natural sugars in the fruit. (tonite is pineapple)

thanks for all the encouragement. I already apologized to my husband for my bitchiness tonite.

Tomorrow is a better day.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Geri, I will try and get you a pic

LOVE!! that smoothie idea!!! I used to make them with a scoop of frozen yogurt, fruit, ice. I am gonna start making them again....better drink those than eating chocolate!! :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
got some good ones!!! LOL he is perfect!

2

3

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I adore the 2nd pic!! it is sooooo perfect for the image in our head....it will be fun to kill that little guy, wont it??? LOL

Geri
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
Thanks Pamy, I knew you would know how to download the pics.

he certainly is an ugly creature. the perfect mascot for an ugly habit.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
still going strong here.

My body is rejecting me and soon I may have to amputate.

But I'm making it.

Keep up the good work evvybuddy!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
YAH Nick!! you will kill that beast!!!