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Mee

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  1. 5 hours ago, sgt.barney said:

    The Sarge is into his 10th year quit and has never taken the NOPE pledge. 
    He doesn't believe in it. 

    Barney, Barney, Barney!  What works for some may be different than what works for others.  I found the Nope pledge very beneficial to my quit during the first year.  We are all addicts and have to realize that we will make the choice the rest of our lives.  Don't be critical of how someone addresses their addiction! 

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  2. If you do not accept the fact that you have an addiction, you will relapse. 

    I never thought I would be free of that ball and chain around my neck.   It controlled every aspect of of my.  Why would I want to be enslaved again.  I don't! 

    You need to become smarter than your crave.  You need to understand that any relapse just leads back to your addiction! 

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  3. I would also like to add why I joined this forum to quit smoking.

    I had tried every possible way to quit smoking.  Hypnosis, nicotine gum and lozenges and a smoking cessation program with the famous Cleveland Clinic.  Nothing worked and I continued to smoke.  I became very ashamed, more isolated and depressed.   The day I found this forum, I was desperately searching for someway to quit.  

    I started lurking and reading as much as I could.  The members here had a way of pulling you in.  They made me laugh, something I hadn't done in a long time.  They seemed to know me and my heart.  As I travelled the journey with them, they helped me peel away the layers of self hate and doubt and made sure I knew I was strong enough.  Let me tell you, I hung close and made new friendships that were all over the world.  Today, I am smoke free and so much a different person than the one that landed here two years ago.  I am strong and confident and loving life smoke free!  

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  4. Congrats, on getting married and finding a special man to spend your smoke free life with you.  You will be so grateful for having quit as you enjoy many years together.  Smoking does pay it's toll on the teeth and gums.  Many of us have endured lots of oral surgery and loss of teeth.  I hope yours goes well and you recover quick.

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  5.  Congratulations madturtle,  one month nicotine free is awesome.   Now that your feet  are soundly planted on the ground, the rest of this journey will be so much easier!  Just keep your mind on the prize - a life free of smoking.   

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  6. Thoughts of Winner is a great title.  That is what you are " a winner".  As you travel this journey you will become so powerful and learn who you really are.  Don't worry about being crabby, you have every right to do so.  It will all fall into place.  Keep that wonderful quit going!!!

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  7. Oh Darcy, I was a bitch too when I was quitting.  My husband loved me anyway and I was proud I was a non-smoking bitch.  Use that bitchiness to overcome the addiction!  Don't let those negative thoughts take over.  Concentrate on the positive.  I love gardening and working in the yard too.  Use that to keep yourself busy.  Stay close.  We want to pick you up and cheer you along the way.  We have been where you are.

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  8. hellkatbaby, Rotties can be such big lovable babies.  I bet he is the best medicine for you.  My son has a friend that owns a pet store and he grows them to him.  He does not sell them online.  

    I love the haircut.  I wear mine short and similar.  It cracks me up that gray is in now.  I have been coloring mine for a while.  Once I went short, I never went back. It is easy to take care of though.  I bet you would look beautiful with any style!

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  9. hellkatbaby, he is adorable.  Is he a Rottweiler?    Fish tanks are a great hobby.  There is one at my doctors' office and I find it to be so relaxing.  My son is also into them and actually grows the plants to sell.  Be prepared, that hair may come in curly.  My friend had that happen after treatments.  I am so glad to hear you are doing so well.  It is amazing the new medical treatments they have.  You are doing so great.  Stay strong and keep healing.

     

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  10. Oh Hellkat.   I have thought of you often and wondered how you were doing.  I have prayed that your health would improve.

    I am so thrilled to read this.   You are one brave soul and I am so proud of your butt kicking.  Isn't life wonderful without smokes!

    It is amazing what the medical field can do now a days.  I am confident you are in good hand. 

    I hope, now that you are feeling better you can visit us more often.

    Take care 

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  11. Oh Abby, I also was so ashamed of smoking.  I felt like such a weakling because I could not quit and knew that I was going to die of a smoking related illness.  I promise you that you will gain so much power as your quit keeps going and then one day, it is not even a thought.  You are doing great.  Keep that quit going.!

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  12. Vivianne, thanks for sharing your story.  

    I grew up in a nonsmoking home.  Smoking to me was just a "Hey look at me, I am an adult".  It should have been "Hey look at me, what an idiot".

    I continued to smoke for 42 years.  I even made my husband quit, after the kids were born, because he needed to be healthy to support us.  What a hypocrite I was because I couldn't quit.  I know he wanted me to but never shamed me.  He is thrilled that I have found the strength to quit through this forum.  Now I try not to look back.  I only want to look forward to the time I will, hopefully, recoup. 

    I am so glad I can be a part of your journey to freedom.  I look forward to celebrating your many smokeless, days, months and years!!!!!

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  13. Well, you two are not alone.  I have battled anxiety and depression my whole life.  There are many of us.  You are right mightyboosh, I am still depressed when smoking, so why smoke.  

    Depression is an illness and is treatable.  Sometimes it takes the right doctor and medication.  Viv, I am glad you choose life and have decided to quit smoking.  You will get more powerful with your quit.  If the depression becomes unmanageable, see your doctor.  

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  14. Vivian,  I have dealt with very abusive parents in my lifetime and over the last three years I have been taking care of them because they are old and have failing health.  I was so beat down and very depressed.  

    I then found this forum and started to quit smoking.  As I posted SOS's and my feelings, many people here noted that I was dealing with abuse.  They encouraged me and made sure I knew that I was gaining power with my quit.  It is now a year later and I have walked away from the burden and feel so powerful and in control of my life.  

    Yes the addiction is going to try and play on these emotions but you need to realize how strong you are.  I have been so impressed with the way you are pushing through your quit.

    I promise that as you keep powering through, you will become so strong.  You are an awesome woman and your new relationship sounds wonderful.  I know you are going to have a happy smoke free life!

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  15. I love your pictures and the best thing you are doing is staying on the forum.  I was addicted to the forum when I first quit.  I am still addicted to the forum and love watching quitters like you succeed.

    I am so grateful to have quit, I have no urge to go back.  I was so ashamed of smoking and was so afraid of getting a smoking related illness.  I am a little over a year quit and feel that I have been given a second chance at life.  Maybe that thought will pop into my head sometime and I will just redirect that thought.  

    Don't let that thought lead you back to smoking.  You just completed hell week.  You are on your way!!!!!

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  16. mrsguest seven days is huge.  You should feel so proud.  

    That nose running could really be allergies.  They have been saying the pollen has been awful and you live kind of close to me.  

    I drank a lot of water and sucked on ice cubes.  Maybe warm tea would be soothing.

    Remember you have made it through hell week and it will get easier every day.  Keep looking ahead and concentrate on that smoke free life!  

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  17. 1 hour ago, mrsguest said:

    I hope I gain confidence soon, because I don't have very much now. It's there, but not much. 

    I had very little confidence, when I started my quit.  I was so ashamed of smoking.  The forum really held me up through my quit.  Every day without that cigarette, gives you so much power.  Stay close and we will help you get there too!

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  18. A very sweet picture.  My father-in-law also died of smoking related lung cancer.  I thought it was a terrible death.  I still continued to smoke thinking it would not affect me, I am young and will quit, .........................42 years later and I was still smoking and making excuses.  I pinch myself everyday and can't believe I have finally quit and how powerful I feel.  You will get there too mrsguest.  

     

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  19. Hellkatbaby, it is so great to hear from you.  Cut yourself some slack on how you are feeling.  It is normal for your emotions to be all over place. 

    Try to start your day with the confidence that you are beating this battle.  Listen to your body each day.  It is letting you know what you need at the moment. 

    I do think you should try another therapist.  Sometimes it takes clicking with the right person.  Lean on that family.  Love is the best medicine.

    Know that I continue to pray for you and hope you can start seeing some positive results.

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    Linda

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