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  1. It was some long forgotten spat at The Other Place when The MQ proclaimed (paraphrased, of course) : "Oh yeah?!? Well when you have *A Six Year Quit* then maybe we can talk. Until then, bugger the hell off..." Sarge is traveling on Friday and won't have a chance to post on the actual six-year but he's here to say, with gusto: "Neener-neener ... Sarge got his Six ... Howdaya like dem apples ?" EZPZ (But he can't remember, for the life of him, what the quibbling was about at the time).
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  3. So hello and stuff. I quit smoking Oct 6th. There were a few reasons - Money was NOT a reason. You see, i am swimming around in cash and have no clue really how to spend it. OK in reality, it was only about $10 a week cause i rolled my own. Well, a machine crammed the tobacco into a tube, all I had to do was smoke them. Stupid tobacco was so weak though it probably wasn't even doing anything. I went from like 30 to 3 a day and just said, "ehh, might as well drop it this Friday". Plus I figured what if I someday had to quit on rough terms like being in the hospital (for whatever) or flat broke or whatever. So I dropped in here to offer my valuable wisdom. Who knows, i might even read the rules someday.
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  4. Every quit is different. Well some might be the same but anyways... check this out. Here is how I managed to quit. First i need to mention that I had an "easy" way out compared to others. I used to smoke about 30 cigarettes a day, the cheapo "roll your own" kind. those things are pretty weak anyways. Like drinking a lukewarm glass of water on a nasty hot summer day when all you REALLY want is a gallon of liquid nitrogen to drink. So... I was sick for the first week of October and could barely breathe. I couldn't smoke much so I thought "Tomorrow (Monday Oct 2nd) I quit!" HA! About four hours into Monday, there I was, lighting up. Basically though just a couple hits to curb the crave. then later when it hit, another few hits. So by the end of Monday i had only put away three cigarettes. THAT is when I knew I had a plan, oh yes... I figured if I could make it through a day on only three (down from about 30) then Friday I will quit quit. I would allow myself three a day on Tuesday, Wed, and Thursday. Friday was THE quit day. Since it would be the weekend, no stress at work. Didn't know how it would play out. Thursday night I took the last hits off the last stub of a cancer stick. Oh boy.... here we go... SO, now I was a "quitter". threw away the ash trays, started laundering everything, cleaning everything I could, cleaned the interior of my car, put away the cigarette machine, removed the "tobacco" section of my spending records, gave away my remaining smokes, told people I was quitting.... 38 days later, not so much as a puff. I "stepped down". people think that is a bad idea but G.D. it worked for me. 30 to 3 to none. Some might say, "You have to just drop it! No excuses! No reasons to light up!" OK so what if "just quit like that" isn't working for someone? I sure as hell did not have the willpower to do that. I believe this - Before you can run you must learn to walk. But before you can walk you must learn to stand. There needs to be a plan surrounding the "quit". How will you try to avoid temptation? Try to clean up any evidence of being a smoker. if you need to decrease before quit because going from a pack a day to NOTHING is too rough, then try to cut back first then drop the habit. though there may never be a "Good" day, try to plan a quit date where there will be the least stress for two or three days (those are the worst). Also, once quit, try not to allow substitutes in like dip, no smoking drugs, patches, gums etc. They may or may not help if you are trying the "decrease" method but the ultimate goal is to be tobacco and nicotine free. THEN you can pick up another bad habit like junk food
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  5. I have always had a keen sense of smell, even when I smoked. But now since I quit, it's ten fold. And let me tell you its not always pleasant. People stink!! The worst smell by far is stale cigarette smoke covered by cheap perfume. Makes me gag every time. I smell burps and body odor. Hair spray and lotion. Coffee and garbage. Once I swear I even smelt a bees fart. Gasoline and burnt rubber. Rainbows and horse sh%t. It goes on and on. And yet I am very greatful for this new sense of smell. But good God you greasy hippie, take a freaking shower!! Oh and let me tell you first hand, being a bar tender, that alcohol induced gas is damned near toxic.
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  6. -2 Cheating? No. Overlooking an error that served my purpose? Yep.
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  7. First month sucked the most and I feel amazing now ---- really. I too chewed cinnamon gum for the first couple of months.
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  8. Welcome aboard Jetblack. It really is that simple. The only "tough" days I had in my quit was when I was still complicating the issue. Once I realized the simplicity of it all, it was smooth sailing after that. Congratulations on 38 days. And congratulations on not complicating the issue.
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  9. Yeah Joe I have 38 days under my belt Haven;t had an overly strong crave. Seems simple enough - do not light up. I figured like this - If a couple of my family members can quit their jobs, one of my friends can quit crashing her cars, and my neighbors down the street at the crack house can quit getting arrested, than surely i can quit tobacco.
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  10. That clown from Poltergeist didn't help me sleep. I guess that was the closest to "horror movie" back then. I guess the REAL first was the 1976 movie "Bugs" but that was just, ummm, whatever. I cannot believe no one has mentioned one of the truest hardcore horror flicks of the 80's - the original Ghostbusters. I was horrified, even as a kid, at just how corny it was. After seeing that stupid marshmallow man walk down the street, I was embarrassed for weeks!
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  11. I slept like a rock. I was tired for like a week straight when I first quit. I didn't have any tantrums etc but just constant tired. So I guess that helped.
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  12. I got through the early days with my trusty punching pillow..I would send it flying through the air... I chew extra white..... When I was a kid many moons ago..I loved a penny bubbly....wow the size of them bubbles was unreal...then splatter all over my face...they don't make them today.. Dam shame !!!!
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  13. Dentyne Fire Once in a while, I like to put 5 sticks of Juicy Fruit in my mouth and take a trip back to childhood.
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  14. The first week of my quit I spent about 25 hrs a day sleeping! I had just retired, and before,I could,go back to work, I had to take two months off..(rules,of my pension)... So I thought that would be a good time to quit, since just about every aspect of my life was going to change...like everyone, I struggled, and thought the best way to avoid smoking was by doing things that I would be unable to smoke doing....sooo...sleeping it was...wake up, eat too much, ...go back to sleep...repeat.... in the mean time, I spent a lot of time here among these people and credit this support for being successful. I read everything here...knowledge wins the war!! I think being active here was key to keeping my mind busy.....
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  15. I just ate a nice, med-rare steak... garlic butter sauce, steamed broccoli, loaded baked potato. Thanks so much to the cravings induced Halloween candy binge I've been on for the last 2 weeks I feel like I better go put some pajama pants on (basically, buffet pants) -- these jeans are going to cut off the circulation to the entire lower half of my body. It isn't even 7 p.m. my time and I want to go lay in bed and binge watch "Top 10" on YouTube. I hope that when one day I am feeling awesome about my quit, I can go back and look at all the dumb shit I said and how I felt.
    1 point
  16. Please, please . I know we sticks are superior in the counting game but such demonstrations of your praise are almost embarrassing ...........
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  18. Great stuff! Enjoy and cherish every moment you can cuz those years go by in a flash.
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  20. Cost my daughter a lot of $$ a couple of years ago when her cat ate some tinsel or something from the tree then couldn't "process it"
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  21. It's the Chatbox button at the top of the page. Click on that. Sorry you are feeling down. Increased anxiety can play havoc with our emotions because our entire bodies and minds are being thrown for a loop as we learn to become comfortable as non smokers. Deep breathing can help to relieve the anxiety and keeping yourself busy and distracted will help take your mind off the craving to smoke. Try to focus on positives you are starting to experience as a non smoker. Even small things like not having to but cigarettes every day. Money saved, you don't smell like stale cigarettes anymore. You are giving your lungs a huge break and a chance to start healing, There's lots of positive things you are doing for yourself now that you have stopped smoking.
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  22. Just saw this Bev... I'm sorry you're having a hard time but please remember that whatever you're feeling now is a transient feeling that WILL pass. These feelings of vulnerability can happen. I think of it as the addiction whispering (or yelling) in your ear, trying to lure you back into the grips of the addiction. You've got to stay strong and counter that junkie thinking with thoughts that are actually true like: Smoking will NOT solve this problem. This tension from the conversation will not be eased by smoking as a matter of fact, I'll feel worse if I do smoke. Picking up a cigarette now will blow all the work I've done over the last 10 days. I'll be back at square one again. If I smoke, there's no guarantee I'll be able to quit again. I may be subjecting myself to a future of continually fighting this deadly addiction I've already been victorious these last 10 days. Nothing can keep me from success except myself. I can do this! i AM doing this! Or simply reminding yourself of all the compelling reasons you decided to quit to begin with. How are you doing now, Bev???
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  23. Sorry to learn your plate is so full right now dear friend. Hope the future brings comfort instead of more turmoil for you but know this: You have quit smoking and that is an absolute good thing. If you can deal with that, you can deal with anything life throws at you. As always, we are here if you need us and not just for the quitting thing
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  24. My very first concert... well, *show* -- when I was 15 I think lol
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  25. Hi sweetheart... Sending you a cyber ((((hug )))) Come here anytime you need a friend....new layout ...old friends xxxxx
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  26. Nope. Me and smarti drank a few at mousetown bar one night. Bet Nancy still takes off her clothes with a shot or two.
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  27. Yes, I'm talking to you Bev, Thik4Sho, JKPK & LisaMK Congrats to all of you for deciding to take back your life and quit this horrible addiction. We know it's really difficult in the early days because we have all been there. Whether you are going cold turkey or using some NRT assistance, those early days are tough. I remember feeling like every day was one long, disorienting marathon that always ended in exhaustion ....... kind of like this......... The good news is, it does get better and easier as long as you just maintain your NOPE! It does for all of us and you are no exception. It's a slow process but providing you don't smoke, you WILL find freedom and take back your life
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  28. Welcome Newbies. Prepare for hazing!
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  29. Lol..great post...it's the ride of your life !!!
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  30. A lolcat made just for you Colleeen <3
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  31. Happy Birthday, Ginger... forever 39.... Looking great!
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