Archive through October 24, 2001
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Archive through October 24, 2001
Twiggyish | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 07:05 am     wooohooo!! Way to go! |
Willi | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 09:45 am     You all are doing great! You CAN kick it!
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Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 12:28 pm     Yippeee! I was worried about Franny because she was missing last night, but looks like she made it okay. Don't see a folder up there for Franny, though. How is Tess supposed to do her cheerleading in proper fashion if there is no folder? Go nonsmokers, for day two!!! |
Llkoolaid | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 12:31 pm     Just popped back in for a little pick me up and sure enough I got it here. {{{{{{everybody}}}}}}}} |
Moondance | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 12:37 pm     I am so proud of you Llkoolaid, MsBat, Franny, Wargod!
You are doing GREAT! |
Franny | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 02:42 pm     A little nauseated today, but I know what Nicotine withdrawl can do...going to get gum in a little while. Another big meeting tonight so will be out of touch, hope you gals had a good day... |
Wargod | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 05:12 pm     Finally got the nicorette today. Was feeling pretty miserable this morning and afternoon, but feeling better now. Today has been a struggle, more so than yesterday. I think yesterday, I was so pumped up to finally quit, that it was hard, but not that bad. Today, the excitement is gone, and I see what a struggle this will be. |
Tess | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 05:21 pm     Juju--Franny has a folder. We would never forget Franny. All new non-smokers have their own member folders for even more words of encouragement and special banners.....or just casual visitors. Now clean off those glasses of yours, juju2snifferdog, and go take another look! It's spelled F R A N N Y. Congrats to all 4 of you. Your second day is almost behind you!!!! |
Sunshinemiss | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 05:36 pm     You are doing GREAT! We are all proud of you! Keep it up! |
Fruitbat | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 05:49 pm     I noticed the same thing Wargod. Today was worse than yesterday and I had a few sinkers knowing how long this process is. We will make it through. By Christmas we will be pretty solid, I would think. That is only 2 months away. |
Gail | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 06:15 pm     Here is something I found on the net - somethings to help during the first week. First week tips You Can Quit Smoking Tips for the First Week ----------------------------------------- Nicotine is a powerful addiction. If you have tried to quit, you know how hard it can be. People who are trying to quit smoking go through both physical and psychological withdrawal. Here are some tips for quitting. -------------------------------------------------- Cravings Drink a lot of liquids, especially water. Try herbal teas or fruit juices. Limit coffee, soft drinks, or alcohol—they can increase your urge to smoke. Avoid sugar and fatty food. Try low-calorie foods for snacking—carrots and other vegetables, sugarless gum, air-popped popcorn, or low-fat cottage cheese. Don’t skip meals. Exercise regularly and moderately. Regular exercise helps. Joining an exercise group provides a healthy activity and a new routine. Get more sleep. Try to go to sleep earlier and get more rest. Take deep breaths. Distract yourself. When cravings hit, do something else immediately, such as talking to someone, getting busy with a task, or taking deep breaths. Change your habits. Use a different route to work, eat breakfast in a different place, or get up from the table right away after eating. Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath or shower, read a book, or exercise. Psychological Needs Remind yourself every day why you are quitting. Avoid places you connect with smoking. Develop a plan for relieving stress. Listen to relaxing music. Watch a funny movie. Take your mind off a problem and come back to it later. Rely on your friends, family, and support group for help. Avoid alcohol. It lowers your chances for success. |
Gail | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 06:39 pm     To all of you new non-smokers, I don't know about you but some of the physical withdrawal symptoms I had were a horrible tightening in my cheeks and across my forhead. I was really tense and jittery and I couldn't stop pacing. My pacing was kind of like a lion and it was back and forth through the house, mostly in the kitchen in front of the pantry. You have made it through 2 agonizing days. I can't say if tomorrow will be better or not, it depends on each individual person. But, by Friday, physically you will be feeling much better. The agonizing cravings will be fading a lot more. Right now, the cravings seem unbearable - please hang in there!! In another day or 2 it will feel a lot better!! Those physical pains will start fading. Drink water, get lots of sleep, if you feel yourself getting tense, get up and walk away. Take deep breaths - lots of them. I just remembered a snack I enjoyed when I quit - mini shredded wheats - they taste like Trisket crackers without the salt. Put a bunch in a baggie and eat a few here and there. They are pretty healthy I think. When I quit it was hard! To this day, I consider that to be one of the most major accomplishments of my life. I just kept telling myself I would never smoke again. Not no way, not no how! Hang in there - Day three is about to begin!!! |
Llkoolaid | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 07:00 pm     Wow Fruitbat, I am not thinking about christmas, tomorrow is enough for me. I found today easier than yesterday I am still just as antsy but my resolve is even stronger. My mind set is not that " I am trying to quit", I don't know when it happened but it is "I have quit". I don't smoke anymore and I am not ever going to smoke again. It is a fact and I am not going to accept anything less. I refuse to let myself think that I am trying to quit an might slip up. I am not going to slip up, that is the only way it can be. I cannot allow myself to have any doubt. I think we all have to do what works best for ourselves and this is what I had to do to quit. I have a no smoking sign at my back door. I took all the ashtrays out of the car that I drive, I threw out the ashtrays in the house after I put them in a bag and hit them with a hammer to smash them. I sprayed the house and car with fabreeze. I took this on as a battle. My whole family is amazed that I am not cranky. I am shocked. They think I am insane because I can't sit still, and I keep babbling , at least they are getting something to laugh at. Anyway day 2 is over, I am taking a shower and going to bed. No lateral thinking for me for a few nights. Good luck Franny, Fruitbat and Wargod. Thanks supporters, You guys are keeping me phyched, Day three better look out because I am going to steamroll right through it. Sorry for my long posts but it helps me to rant about how strong I am going to be. Sorry, just ignore me I am going to do it anyway. |
Gail | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 07:12 pm     >>I refuse to let myself think that I am trying to quit and might slip up. I am not going to slip up, that is the only way it can be. I cannot allow myself to have any doubt. >> Like I said a few days ago - a lot of this is attitude!! Keep it up!! |
Zeyna | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 08:07 pm     You guys are doing great! Yesterday was not the right day for me to quit, but this thread has certainly given me a lot to think about. I really admire your determination and know you'll be successfull. Keep going! |
Babyruth | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 08:22 pm     Check this out, you former smokers! http://www.bluemountain.com/engx/daleb/HTH_beat.html |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 11:22 pm     Uh, if anybody wants to eat carrots for a snack, I promise not to lick them.
Way to go, Wargod, Llkoolaid, Franny and Fruitbat! |
Wargod | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:25 am     Haha, thanks Juju. That would be appreciated! Gail, thanks for all the wonderful advice. Day 2 is now over for me, and I had the physical symptoms of withdrawl pretty bad. Tommorrow will be better, and if its not, well, it can't be worse than today, so I can do that one too! Franny, Llkoolaid, and Fruitbat, congratulations for making it through day 2!!!! And thank you everyone for you support and encouragement. |
Tess | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:30 am     Welcome to day #3 as non-smokers!!!! |
Gail | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:41 am     Wargod, you are right, today can't be worse then yesterday. Good luck today for all of you!! |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 04:17 am     My resolve is strong, too, Kool. I have quit. I am not trying anything. I have definately felt irritable at times but for the most part I am thrilled that I have finally aquired the head set necessary for this task. I am going to throw myself into organizing all my clothes today. Busy hands, busy hands........ Thanks Babyruth, very cute. Juju, that is very thoughtful and generous. Sweet dog. |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 04:25 am     Good morning, hope everyone has a good day today, I know that am going to. Tonight is the first time I have to go somewhere that there is going to be some people smoking a little bit. This is my first test. When I went to my quilting group I usually sat at the end of the hall with the smokers. Guess I will have to go to the other end and get to know the non-smokers. They are a great bunch of women and if it bothers me they will go out to another room so it shouldn't be a problem. Talk to everyone later, I am going out for a walk to start this day of right, My job today is to build up my will power for tonight. |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 04:30 am     Fruitbat, don't you just feel great. I feel excited , I hope Franny and Wargod feel like this. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 05:03 am     You go, Kool. You will sail through this evening. It is empowering to be in the presence of smokers and obstain. You will feel very proud and stonger. I will be difficult at times but you will LOVE it after the fact. |
Christina | Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 05:56 am     Hi, I am a lurker, when I saw your quit smoking thread, I thought great ,I need all the help I can get. My quit day is Friday. I would love to join you. May I?? |
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