Archive through November 10, 2001
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Archive through November 10, 2001
Willi | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 11:05 am     All you new non-smokers: I'm so glad you're checking in & letting us know how you're doing. Progress isn't always measured in a straight line. Keep up the great work everyone.
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Buttercup | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 02:21 pm     Not only is this thread encouraging to all of the new non-smokers, but I also think it is encouraging to others who struggle with other life changes. To me, the new non-smokers are a symbol and proof, that we as humans have the capacity to endure anything. Especially if we are strong enough, and have the courage to reach out and ask for help along the way. I admire you all!
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Franny | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 02:27 pm     Just finished turning in grades and have a twenty minute break before my last class. I was so antsy this morning when I got up...I went back to bed and felt much better when I got up even though I was almost late....That was just the worst attack I have had yet..but I made it!!!!!Goody for me...Thanks for all the support. |
Llkoolaid | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 02:55 pm     Good for you Franny, I have had a few of those and doesn't it make you feel great about yourself when you get past it. Hang in there we are almost at 3 weeks, can you believe it. |
Babyruth | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 06:46 pm     You guys get SO MUCH STRONGER with every hill you climb like that!! (Now I want to break into song: Climb every Mountain! LOL) |
Juju2bigdog | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 11:13 pm     <joins in, wailing, "Splash in every stream! Sniff every doorway, Until you find your dream! OwOwOwOoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!">
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Wargod | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 11:24 pm     Today was actually compared to the last four or five days. Cravings are coming less often. Once in awhile I get a pretty strong one. But, I am making it, and will continue to do so. |
Dilligaf | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 04:22 am     OK, now that I'm getting married to a man that doesn't smoke, (his 6 and 7 year old boys don't smoke either...), I am quitting!!! I started Zyban on Wednesday, November 7th. My quit date is next Wednesday, the 14th. I've been smoking off and on for about 25 years. I am now up to about a pack a day. I used to think that it wasn't a habit and I could quit anytime. Well.....it's not so easy to quit anymore. Soooooo......I got some help from my family physician and I'm going to do it. It's nice to know that I have this thread to come to and discuss my progress. I'll keep you posted. I can already see my cravings decreasing. I would normally smoke 1/2 pack at night when I got home from work. Last night, I only smoked TWO!! woooooohooooooooo |
Gail | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 07:31 am     Dilli - congrats on making this decision!! I quit using 1 zyban a day. By the time your quit day comes you should see a huge decrease in cravings. Go back and read the very beginning of this thread. I posted some things about the last day and the last cigarette. |
Juju2bigdog | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 09:34 am     Yay, Dilli! |
Moondance | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 10:01 am     Go Dilli!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Honey51 | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 10:42 am     I smoked for almost 30 years. In 1997, I decided to quit. I picked a day about a month away and when that day came I smoked my last cig. It was about the hardest thing I've ever done, but now 4 years later I very proud that I accomplished my goal. It took me about 3 years before my "smeller" returned. I just didn't realize how bad smoking smelled. I have been reading everyone's post and I just wish I'd had the support. It's wonderful to see how people really care. Congratulations to all! |
Llkoolaid | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 01:30 pm     Thanks Honey51, you have just joined the greatest bunch of people in the TVCH, they are the support that keeps us going. Welcome aboard Dilligaf, do go back and read this whole thread like Gail said, I go back all the time and work my way through it. My cousin started zyban a few weeks ahead of her quit date which was October 21, we started on the 22nd, she says she hardly has any cravings at all. All of us on here who are quitting just did it on the spur of the moment, I was thinking about it and decided to start this thread never imagining the support we would get. Wargod, Fruitbat and Franny joined me and we all started at mid-night on the 21st so that we would be smoke free on the 22nd. We have had some rough times but I think we are all going to be successful, I think the reason is the fantastic support on here. It really picks you up. If you do anything for yourself, make coming on here a habit, at least once a day, use it to vent, to whine, to brag, whatever you need, the support is always here. There are about 10 people who are regular supporters on here, you'll see who they are when you read through, I am not going to name them in case I leave one out, they are like angels to me. I am so glad that our team is now 5 strong, anyone else out there thinking about joining just hop on board. Today has been a piece of cake for me, I didn't come on here because I needed too, I came to say what a great day I have had. I haven't yet had one urge to smoke today. I know I will probably get one before the day is over but I can handle it. Thanks supporters, you are the best. |
Babyruth | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 01:45 pm     Wahoo! Another smokeless weekend is upon us!
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Lancecrossfire | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 01:46 pm     Dilli, congratulations on taking such a big step! Our new non-smokers have a lot to be proud of, and it will be great to have you join them in such a great endeavor. Kool, it's good to hear that your day is going so well. It must really help to have them, so that when a day with cravings comes around, you can remember that these are awaiting you as well. Kool, Franny, Bat, War and Dilli---keep up the efforts, and give yourselves big pats on the back for doing so well. |
Dilligaf | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 02:23 pm     WOW! I just spent the last hour reading this entire thread. I'm more scared after reading about the difficult days.....but I'm not crazy enough to think this is going to be easy!! I'm hoping the Zyban kicks in soon. I will have my LAST cigarette before I go to bed on Wednesday night the 14th. I leave the next day to visit David for 10 days. The funny thing is.....I don't ever smoke around him. So if I can go 10 days without smoking.....I can QUIT!!! The true test will be getting back home Sunday night the 25th. But I know I can do it. I will be a non smoker!! I'm excited about all the support here. Wink, Willi, Tess, Moondance, Juju, Gail.....you guys are GREAT cheerleaders. And to my fellow non-smokers Llkool, Franny, Wargod and MsBat....I wish you continued success and I appreciate all your honesty at the beginning of this thread. I'm jealous that you guys are a month ahead of me!! Hang in there.... |
Franny | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 02:25 pm     Welcome Dilli..It's been a good day! I hope it will be a good evening. I am doing some work tonight so I will be busy. Thanks to you all. |
Tess | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 03:32 pm     HOORAY FOR OUR FAVORITE DILLI PICKLE!!!! Just practicing my cheering Dilli!! We're ready when you are!! |
Wargod | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 05:18 pm     Welcome aboard Dilli! Tvch has the best cheering squad anywhere! There has been some rough days for all of us, but I think it's been worth it. I've had a good day today, and I noticed something new. Things (food and drinks) taste better since I stopped smoking. Today was the first day I noticed that! |
Buttercup | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 05:54 pm     A non-smoking Dilli! Woo hoo! The FAB FOUR are becoming the:
FAB FIVE!!!!
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Dahli | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 10:30 pm     Welcome Dilli, many congratulations on your wise decision to escape! I was at a meeting today, and just as I headed in to the conference room, I heard 2 of the support staff getting ready to go out to smoke, they had to bundle up (chilly outside) and walk ten minutes to an alley door. I just can't get over that slavery - being controlled by that ugly little monster (reminds me of the Alien movie) I was there once, and didn't see how sad it was. This is the best thing you could do for yourself and we are thrilled you're coming aboard!!!!! |
Franny | Saturday, November 10, 2001 - 08:31 am     Good morning!!!Have a smoke-free happy weekend. I'm going to clean the carpet and my closet. Hopefully I won't have the monster within rear his ugly head!!lol |
Llkoolaid | Saturday, November 10, 2001 - 11:02 am     Having a great day and hope that everyone else is, I have lots of housework to do today because I did nothing all week with my knee hurt. It is still sore but much better. I have to drive my daughter back on Remembrance Day so I hope I have a good one then, driving was one of my weaknesses, I went up to get her on Friday with my husband and he drove and I did alright but I have to drive on Monday. I'll be fine, I really don't know why I am worried, it is just another little test, and I have not had any problems at all in the last few days. Talk to everyone later. |
Juju2bigdog | Saturday, November 10, 2001 - 12:07 pm     We are almost at the end of three weeks here. Unbelievable! Way to go, everybody. Hey, Llkoolaid, I'm not sure you have milked that knee for enough sympathy. Better have the daughter do the housework while you just supervise and rest up for the big drive. |
Willsfan | Saturday, November 10, 2001 - 03:01 pm     Congrats to everybody that has quit :-) I quit smoking June 1999. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done! I used the patches, a real life-saver for me. Actually it was a New Year's Resolution-I had said I would quit before 2000 and I did...it took 6 months to work up the courage to do it. haha Two friends tried to quit the same time as me and one failed. She still smokes. The other one has turned into one of those people that can't be around smoke at all but I can sit beside someone smoking cigs or cigars and it doesn't bother me. It stinks but it doesn't make me sick. |
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