^^ Jee runs out of Cigs today!
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^^ Jee runs out of Cigs today!
Jagger | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 08:54 am     I'm wondering if BB only allows them to take so many cigs with them. I seem to remember in previous years they were only allowed to take certain things and certain amounts of items. I'm also wondering if BB will supply him with more cigarettees. |
Bbfanatic | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 09:01 am     i have always thought that trying to quit a habit when you are in a game to win money is really bad timing. they really need to focus on the end prize, not quitting smoking. do that after you win. working out more is a little different because it might actually make you feel better. |
Alinthehouse | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 09:12 am     Yesterday when watching the feeds, Jee commented that he was out of cigerettes. He said he might light a butt. The other houseguest told him to throw them away. The panic feeling has set in. As a smoker, when you run out, all you can think about is getting cigarettes. It is a horrible feeling. All consuming. Jee should of planned better. It is a dirty, dirty habit I wish I could break. But, I enjoy it. I know this doesn't make since, but so true. |
Bbfanatic | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 09:22 am     i have never smoked, but i am sure it would be difficult to stop. i switched from caffeine sodas to no caffeine pepsi. that was bad enough. i had a migraine for a whole weekend. i layed in bed the whole time. |
Mzcruella | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 11:54 am     <<Gotta hand it to Rob. He know he can't be a "social" drinker. >> I agree, Cinder. And when he was telling Jee he would have to just quit all together I knew exactly what he was talking about. Long ago when I quit smoking (the first time), I'd be in a bar and think "Well, I'll just have one while I'm drinking." Before you knew it, back full time. I think smoking, for a real smoker, is like any other addiction...just have to stop and then find the will and courage inside you never to touch it again. And Jagger, I don't think they will. Was it Kent that ran out while there? They did give him some patches ot tranks or something, but no ciggys. Alinthehouse, I'm with you. I hate doing it, but I love it. |
Jagger | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 12:09 pm     I wonder how bad Jee's cravings will get, maybe to the point that he volunteers to leave on Wednesday night? When I have attempted to quit smoking the first few days have always been the worst, and I usally make it through them, but for some strange reason I always start up again. Hopefully he has enough will power to make it through this. |
Pirate | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 10:38 pm     Kent got patches and I think he did quit altogether. They were able to by cigs in BB1 with their grocery money. There seemed to be a lot more smokers in previous BBs. Did anyone else smoke besides Jee this season? |
Woofy | Monday, August 25, 2003 - 11:12 pm     Both Scott and Amanda smoked. |
Kiari | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 05:44 am     I wish he woulda been smart enough to bring a box of patches along....forget "enough cigarettes" He wanted to quit. He deliberately did not bring enough. At least the patch or gum would help with the cravings. |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 06:22 am     Sorry, double post :-( |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 06:22 am     Gum isn't on prescription either, although it's horrible stuff, so he could have had the forethought to bring that without too much trouble, Kiari, so you're quite right! But then we know he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, don't we?  |
Kaili | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 06:39 am     Well, if you're planning on bringing gum or the patch... I think most smokers would end up last minute saying forget the gum and spending the money on another carton. When my pack just starts to get low I begin mentally planning when to go to the store (gotta make sure I have one for the drive there- that's my special cigarette- the driving cigarette). Also, no matter how bad I wanted to quit, the middle of a cut throat TV reality show is not the place I would choose. Maybe he just didn't think he would last so long on the show (or thought he's smoke less). |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 06:50 am     LOL! Kaili! I agree with you too That's what I do, and I wouldn't try to quit on national television either, but then, he's not the sharpest.... etc. |
Dogdoc | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 08:21 am     After reading the posts of you smokers, I have to say I didn't realize how much time and thought is put into being sure you don't run out.I have never smoked.Is it really that enjoyable that it is worth so much attention in every day life? |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:08 am     Dogdoc, it's like reminding yourself not to run out of milk or bread. You keep track and make sure that you have enough until the next shopping trip. It's not on one's mind every minute of the day, unless, like Jee, one doesn't have any, that is! Okay, filelock, so if this double posts agin, it wasn't my fault! |
Gina8642 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:22 am     I don't think BB limits the amount of cigs someone can bring. Remember Monica? She smoked like a chimmney. I swear she had to be going through 2 packs a day. Toward the end, she said she still had enough to make it the end without rationing. I do believe the HGs need to think ahead, and bring enough to last them until mid-September. Perhaps there's a limit to the total amount of stuff a HG can bring in, but if a HG wants to devote an entire suitcase to cigs, they can. From everything Jee has said, he planned to run out because he WANTS to quit. Good for Jee! I think after the Kent experience (BB2), BB decided to help them out with the patch. I remember that at first BB was like 'too bad Kent'. But after many harangs BB gave in and provided Kent with the patch. I think offering the patch if requested is a good idea. They are supposed to provide these HGs with medical care and personally I think the patches fall under that umbrella. My brother smoked. He tried quitting many times, but it wasn't until he used the nicotine gum that he suceeded. |
Gina8642 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 09:25 am     I have a diet Coke addiction. Do you think BB would allow me to bring in cases and cases of diet Coke? |
Kaili | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 10:55 am     What if someone had a heroin addiction- would BB let them bring...well, I don't really know what heroin comes in, probably not cases though I don't think about my cigarettes all day, but I do feel uncomfortable when I know I am out. Even if I don't want one, I want the availability. No, it's not that it's oh-so enjoyable (although at times it is). I don't like every cigarette I smoke- some I put out without finishing. Then there are other ones that are "the best cigarette I ever had in my life". And even if Jee is a light smoker- that feeling is still there. There are days when I smoke three and other days when I smoke ten. I would consider myself light to moderate (more on the moderate side socially) and I feel that way about being without. If I'm somewhere where I can't have one (long flight or whatever) I don't even think about it. I sit in the non-smoking area at resturants. But if I am able to have one, and I start thinking about it- that's all it takes. Once you start to think about having one, you tend to want one. I won't be having one for a bit because I have to catch up on the board and I don't smoke in my apartment |
Crossfire | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:04 am     Good posts, being out of darts is a lot like having a virus. It steals brain cycles, it is a distraction that needs to be dealt with, even if you have no intention of smoking. When in possession, I can put them out of mind for hours and hours on end, but being out is a problem that nags at you. No doubt a sign of addiction. |
Molz | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:30 am     i stopped smoking 51/2 weeks ago.i love smoking. I have cigarettes all over the house,pocket book, freezer...everywhere..and i haven't touched them. just knowing they are there helps me alot. knowing i can have one at anytime. it's tough but i wish jee had planned a little better. well, i quess i'll stop reading this thread now, im getting a craving. |
Missy2 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:38 am     I smoked for 7 years and I thought it was a dirty habit that I enjoyed but after I quit I was AMAZED by how great I felt. I could workout with ease. No more Phlegm when I sat up in the morning! (gross I know) I didn't even cough - just breathed and there it was! No dirty smell. A wonderful sense of freedom and accomplishment! When I quit I knew I would NEVER smoke again it was my plan. I used the patch and when I quit I was a two pack a day girl! Never missing my hourly butt! I remember on my break at work in 10 minutes I would manage 2.5 smokes! Hopefully Jee will stop smoking -for real- because its so worth it!! |
Kaili | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 11:51 am     Good job Missy!!! |
Jag2000 | Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 12:33 pm     I think that I remember on BB1 when they had to win money and that was used to buy food and I do believe cigarettes and there were times they did no have enough to buy cigarettes and alcoholic drinks. I could be wrong. |
Angelsluv | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 11:59 am     I've been smoking for over 1/2 my life. I know that I should quit for health reasons and all, but I swear I'll be creamated with a ciggie in my mouth. I've been saying for years that I will quit smoking when all the non-smokers get off my back for smoking *LOL* |
Earthmother | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 12:07 pm     hahahahaha...I hope he is miserable, and I'm sure the non-eating HGs don't have much pity for him either. "HEY JEE, the hgs will be able to eat starting tonight but you still won't have smokes..." hahahahahaha |
Beruthiel | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 03:19 pm     What Angelsluv said. |
Beruthiel | Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 03:20 pm      |
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