Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 Just had to write in to say that I have never smoked either. My parents both did though growing up. LaVina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 <PRE>hang in there stacey, one craving at a time. you can do it!!! KATHY IN IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 <PRE>I JUST REMEMBERED, i used to cut a straw about cigarette legnth. it would give something for my hands to do. also i could put it in my mouth and inhale. no calories!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Thanks Kath I keep telling myself the same thing. Actually I am arguing with myself right now. But I am still home and not in the car so I guess that's good. Love ya Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Stacey, congratulations! You're doing great. Much love and support, Carol [ ] Smoking Ok. Here I am. I will be honest and admit that I had one cigarette at around 3:30 today. But that is it. I feel like I should be doing something. I did get to the store today and bought lots of fresh fruit and veggies. No, I did not buy a pack of cigarettes. I wanted to, but I didn't. Right now, I'm glad that I didn't, because I would be smoking one right now. I kind of feel like my left arm is missing or something. I know it sound funny. Heidi, How are you doing? Love and Hugs Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Stacey, Don't worry, you are doing a fabulous job! I'm glad you had the strength to avoid buying more cigarettes at the store. If you need a diversion, why don't you call up your nice policeman friend and neighbor and tell him that you are trying to quit smoking and that you were wondering if you and Wyatt could come over to play some video games as a distraction. (Well, this might not be the best idea if he smokes. Then again, you could agree to quit together and keep each other company!) Hugs to keep your will to quit strong, [ ] Smoking > Ok. Here I am. I will be honest and admit that I had one cigarette at > around 3:30 today. But that is it. I feel like I should be doing something. > I did get to the store today and bought lots of fresh fruit and veggies. > No, I did not buy a pack of cigarettes. I wanted to, but I didn't. Right > now, I'm glad that I didn't, because I would be smoking one right now. I > kind of feel like my left arm is missing or something. I know it sound > funny. > > Heidi, How are you doing? > Love and Hugs > Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Stacey, Hang in there! You can do it! If you need some mouth activity, chew some gum. It burns calories and also improves your memory, according to " The View. " And it's much easier on the lungs. My aunt is dying from inoperable lung cancer that has spread to both sides of her brain. Does this give you an incentive? Sue on 9/12/02 7:15 PM, bintherdunit@... at bintherdunit@... wrote: > Ok. Here I am. I will be honest and admit that I had one cigarette at > around 3:30 today. But that is it. I feel like I should be doing something. > I did get to the store today and bought lots of fresh fruit and veggies. > No, I did not buy a pack of cigarettes. I wanted to, but I didn't. Right > now, I'm glad that I didn't, because I would be smoking one right now. I > kind of feel like my left arm is missing or something. I know it sound > funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Dearest Stacey...even half a pack a day is still 3,650 cigarettes a year! Hang in there, kiddo. We all just want you to be healther. Super-duper hugs.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Great job Stacey. Did you get any celery? When my dad quit he always had a stalk of celery or carrot cut into a cigarette length. It gave him something to do with his hands. Plus that you can eat the celery. Celery is a diuretic, so it will help with both fluid retention and act as a ciggie. I pray for your strength to continue this good work. In a few days it will be over. Just a few days. Then the physical addiction is over. Hugs, a > Ok. Here I am. I will be honest and admit that I had one cigarette at > around 3:30 today. But that is it. I feel like I should be doing something. > I did get to the store today and bought lots of fresh fruit and veggies. > No, I did not buy a pack of cigarettes. I wanted to, but I didn't. Right > now, I'm glad that I didn't, because I would be smoking one right now. I > kind of feel like my left arm is missing or something. I know it sound > funny. > > Heidi, How are you doing? > Love and Hugs > Stacey in PA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Congratulations on being able to quit smoking after so many years, Colleen! Also, best of luck with your appointment on Wednesday. Please Let us know what happens. [ ] Smoking > Many hugs and congratulations to those who have recently " stopped " > smoking!! I quit Feb. 2002 after smoking for 38 years. I also > used " Zyban " but a generic called Bupropion Hydrochloride. It only > comes in 75 mg. so you need to adjust the dosage so it's the same as > Zyban. I was scheduled for surgery on the 20 of Feb. and decided 2 > months before that I would quit. Did a lot of research on the web. > Bupropion Hydrochloride is about 1/2 the price as Zyban, I began > taking it 2 weeks before I quit. I think that helped me as much as > anything else. It's an antidepressant itself so I don't think you > should take any other antidepressant, better to check with DR. > I used the " patch " , didn't help me much, bought the Nicorette gum, > ended up giving that away. I think just getting myself to believe I > could do it, I actually dreamed I had quit before I had, and the > Bupropion Hydrochloride as well as the surgery and being " out of it " > for a couple of days did it. Like someone said, just stay in bed for > the weekend. I certainly don't think it's that easy, it's something > you really have to want to do. I had tried to quit before without > sucess. Good continued luck to all who have quit or are thinking > about it. > I'm to see a RA for the first time this Wed. Thanks to all the emails > I've been inspired by, I think I'll know what is going on. Thanks to > all and you're in my prayers. > Colleen in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I agree! 38 years is a long time, and to just walk away! Big congrats indeed!! > Congratulations on being able to quit smoking after so many years, > Colleen! > > Also, best of luck with your appointment on Wednesday. Please Let us > know what happens. > > > > > [ ] Smoking > > > > Many hugs and congratulations to those who have recently " stopped " > > smoking!! I quit Feb. 2002 after smoking for 38 years. I also > > used " Zyban " but a generic called Bupropion Hydrochloride. It only > > comes in 75 mg. so you need to adjust the dosage so it's the same as > > Zyban. I was scheduled for surgery on the 20 of Feb. and decided 2 > > months before that I would quit. Did a lot of research on the web. > > Bupropion Hydrochloride is about 1/2 the price as Zyban, I began > > taking it 2 weeks before I quit. I think that helped me as much as > > anything else. It's an antidepressant itself so I don't think you > > should take any other antidepressant, better to check with DR. > > I used the " patch " , didn't help me much, bought the Nicorette gum, > > ended up giving that away. I think just getting myself to believe I > > could do it, I actually dreamed I had quit before I had, and the > > Bupropion Hydrochloride as well as the surgery and being " out of it " > > for a couple of days did it. Like someone said, just stay in bed for > > the weekend. I certainly don't think it's that easy, it's something > > you really have to want to do. I had tried to quit before without > > sucess. Good continued luck to all who have quit or are thinking > > about it. > > I'm to see a RA for the first time this Wed. Thanks to all the emails > > I've been inspired by, I think I'll know what is going on. Thanks to > > all and you're in my prayers. > > Colleen in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Colleen, I'm glad you were able to get an appointment sooner. I hope you find out what is going on. Congratulations on quitting. I quit in 1995 after 23 years of smoking. Some say I did it the easy way, I went into the hospital for a knee replacement and from there I was in rehab hospital for 3 weeks. It was the best thing I've ever done for myself. You're right that it isn't easy. It takes a great deal of determination. a > Many hugs and congratulations to those who have recently " stopped " > smoking!! I quit Feb. 2002 after smoking for 38 years. I also > used " Zyban " but a generic called Bupropion Hydrochloride. It only > comes in 75 mg. so you need to adjust the dosage so it's the same as > Zyban. I was scheduled for surgery on the 20 of Feb. and decided 2 > months before that I would quit. Did a lot of research on the web. > Bupropion Hydrochloride is about 1/2 the price as Zyban, I began > taking it 2 weeks before I quit. I think that helped me as much as > anything else. It's an antidepressant itself so I don't think you > should take any other antidepressant, better to check with DR. > I used the " patch " , didn't help me much, bought the Nicorette gum, > ended up giving that away. I think just getting myself to believe I > could do it, I actually dreamed I had quit before I had, and the > Bupropion Hydrochloride as well as the surgery and being " out of it " > for a couple of days did it. Like someone said, just stay in bed for > the weekend. I certainly don't think it's that easy, it's something > you really have to want to do. I had tried to quit before without > sucess. Good continued luck to all who have quit or are thinking > about it. > I'm to see a RA for the first time this Wed. Thanks to all the emails > I've been inspired by, I think I'll know what is going on. Thanks to > all and you're in my prayers. > Colleen in VA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 In a message dated 1/21/04 12:08:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, johnny_tesla@... writes: > Congrats on being able to quit Marlboros. I tried but failed. > Finally, on the advice of a friend, I switched to American Spirits, > smoked 'em for a few weeks, then quit cold turkey. After a few days > on the American Spirits, I sparked up a Marlboro just to see the > difference, and I copped a buzz off it. Well, I did make it through the physical withdrawals for the most part, but after 12 days decided I didn't actually *want* to quit smoking. After that I switched to American Spirits. I tried a Marlboro here and there, but it tasted like formaldehyde or something; I couldn't really taste the tobacco. When Winston's went " all-natural " I used Winston and AS, depending on availability, and quit cold turkey without a problem (after a year or so). Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 > Even though I'd been smoking longer, the physical withdrawal > symptoms I had when I quit American Spirits were at most 25% > of the physical withdrawal symptoms I experienced when I quit > Marlboros. Congrats on being able to quit Marlboros. I tried but failed. Finally, on the advice of a friend, I switched to American Spirits, smoked 'em for a few weeks, then quit cold turkey. After a few days on the American Spirits, I sparked up a Marlboro just to see the difference, and I copped a buzz off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 In a message dated 1/21/04 10:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, slethnobotanist@... writes: > I would agree with your suspicions. I have never had an issue with > cigars. Sometimes I smoke a lot and sometimes I will go months without > lighting up. Same goes for my pipe. Yet I have never had any physical > withdrawal symptoms. My guess is the tobacco companies not only sauce > the tobacco to make it milder but to make it addictive as well. And if > Sugar Blues is correct, then I would imagine that sugar smoked is no > less addictive than sugar eaten. Do you inhale? If you don't, that might account for the difference too. I'd asked in an earlier email-- I've heard cigar smokers don't inhale. I've only smoked a cigar once, and I *did* inhale, and contrary to the warnings I'd been given, I didn't puke. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 20:40:58 EST ChrisMasterjohn@... wrote: > >http://www.nascigs.com/sfntc_dhtml.htm > >American Spirits sells organic, additive-free cigarettes and rolling tobacco. > Some of their tobacco is organic and some of it is " Purity Residue Clean >Tobacco. " > >Under their organic tobacco section, they say, " Once harvested, organically >grown tobacco is cured in traditional curing barns before being placed in >warehouses to mature for two to three years. . . . Only fresh water is used to aid >reconditioning of our whole-leaf organic tobacco before it is cut. " > >Is this the air-curing referred to in Sugar Blues? For all the articles I have read about curing cigar tobacco I don't ever recall water used as an aid to reconditioning. But its been awhile so maybe I am totally clueless. > >By the way, after I quit smoking the first time, I'd smoked American Spirits >for another year or so before I quit again. Even though I'd been smoking >longer, the physical withdrawal symptoms I had when I quit American Spirits were >at most 25% of the physical withdrawal symptoms I experienced when I quit >Marlboros. So however addictive nicotine might be, it seems the additives are >primarily operative in the addictiveness. I suspect the same goes for diseases >related to smoking. I would agree with your suspicions. I have never had an issue with cigars. Sometimes I smoke a lot and sometimes I will go months without lighting up. Same goes for my pipe. Yet I have never had any physical withdrawal symptoms. My guess is the tobacco companies not only sauce the tobacco to make it milder but to make it addictive as well. And if Sugar Blues is correct, then I would imagine that sugar smoked is no less addictive than sugar eaten. Superhero Bush Rescues Marriage http://tinyurl.com/yvrn6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 22:03:20 EST ChrisMasterjohn@... wrote: >Do you inhale? If you don't, that might account for the difference too. I'd >asked in an earlier email-- I've heard cigar smokers don't inhale. I've only >smoked a cigar once, and I *did* inhale, and contrary to the warnings I'd >been given, I didn't puke. > >Chris Most cigar smokers do not inhale. Occasionally I meet one that does. I do not inhale. I am perfectly satisfied with the flavor, enjoyment and " buzz " I get without inhaling. Cigars are like wine, a plethora of flavors, sensations, tastes, whathaveyou, a whole world unto itself. One of my favorite events each year is The Big Smoke: http://tinyurl.com/2y83a Cigarettes for me are like smoking dirty air, there seems to be nothing to them but the smoke. And so unless one enjoys the sensation of smoke in their lungs, I see no reason to smoke them. But thats me. And I have been known to smoke an American Spirit when nothing else is readily available. To me its like choosing between a bottle of Boones Farm or Mad Dog or Thunderbird versus a bottle of 1978 Stags Leap Petit Sirah. From my vantage point, no contest. <g> Superhero Bush Rescues Marriage http://tinyurl.com/yvrn6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 But it is not the money but all the damage it has done and does. Toni, If you feel you can't go cold turkey right now at least get something to help with future damage. Last night I was reading The Food Revolution by Robbins. He said that the main vegetable that can protect smokers from extensive damage is the carrot. If you really want to do something for yourself (and you said you do!), get a juicer and start drinking 1-2 big glasses of carrot juice per day. You need to do this for yourself. No excuses on this one, lady!! ;-) Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 OH and how is Oreo today? Is the poor baby able to eat? Yes, he's eating. He ate pretty well this morning. He's perky in the morning but goes into a slump after I pour all those hersb and vites down his throat. Maybe I'll start waiting until later in the afternoon so I don't ruin his day for him. I'm sure some of the stuff doesn't feel too good in his tummy. Thanks for asking! My little food processor also has a long crack in the bowl but I use it anyway. I bought it many years ago for about $10 and it will probably outlive me! I use it constantly. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Here is how I quit (1983)... Every time I wanted one, I took deep breaths.....and then was better. Not too hard, and most of all, did not cost $$$$$. Sue Geez, the stuff out there! lol and if I see the word " cravings " one more time I will scream. I did not yet check out the price on this mouthwash. Figured I would throw it out there and see what ya'll think. Again, there has to be the will to find the way. I tried the gum many many years ago (I no longer chew) which literally burned out my throat and esophogus. I tried patches which I said earlier and I just pulled them off, smoked and then put them back. Of course the dreaded Zyban but I did end up quitting for 3 months and felt fantastic. I also started liking food lol I tried a mouth spray...nada Antidepressants make me depressed. They should be banned!! Anyway, enough saga just wanted to see what you thought of this for someone who smokes I sure can have alot of wind...hehe Hugs, Tone http://www.quit-smoking-stop.com/stop-smoking-program.html -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 36 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sue, I think the worse thing I do is light up a cigarette within 10 seconds of awakening. I generally will smoke one every 15 minutes. Disgusting! I'd probably smoke in the shower too if I could...lol I am not proud here please do not get me wrong. I just like to keep humor around me or times get too solemn. And to Dearest Gloria, I just bought a 2lb bag of carrots which by the way I cannot stand. Not sure I would spend the money on me to buy a juicer but will do something or other with the carrots. How come cooked carrots make me really ill but raw I am fine with? Thanks so much all for the support Love, Tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sue, I've seen that recommended,too....a proven method....by your confirmation, as well. Gets the lungs healthier, ta boot. Kit > Here is how I quit (1983)... > Every time I wanted one, I took deep breaths.....and then was better. > Not too hard, and most of all, did not cost $$$$$. > Sue > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hi Tone, I used to smoke for about 20 years. Very heavy, rolled my own with no filters etc. I quit several times and about 15 years ago for good! I guess I just was ready to do more exciting things in my life. Anyhow, there is a technique which might be helpful. Its called EFT and you can read all about it on www.emofree.com. Its quite amazing and can be extremely helpful for all kind of emotional things. Doesn't hurt to try christa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 " heavy duty withdrawal when I quit " It's all about detox. The more you learn about the toxins in you and how to safely detox out of YOU the better off you'll be. Kit > Hi Sue, > > Hope you are well today. Congrats on qutting! I guess everyone is > different. I went through some heavy duty withdrawal when I quit for a few > months years ago. I literally was on the floor in a fetal position for two > days feeling like someone was ripping my guts out. After 34 years of smoking > I do not know much else. I still think of my friend Kim when we were sitting > on a log by a river when I was 12 and she was yelling at me to " inhale it, > inhale it " while I choked my brains out. Funny cause my Mom always had me > dressed like a little girl and here I was with a white purse with a pack of > Marlboro in it. Cigs here cost 6 bucks a pack. Insane! But it is not the > money but all the damage it has done and does. > > Again, good for you on your willpower > Have a beautiful day Sue > Tone > > Here is how I quit (1983)... > Every time I wanted one, I took deep breaths.....and then was better. > Not too hard, and most of all, did not cost $$$$$. > Sue > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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