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I'm going to quit smoking & I need all the support I can get:D Needless to say, Mark smokes too & this makes it all the harder.
My last cigarette was last night at 11:30 and it's now 10:16, so there's a good start. Going to work is the next thing, almost everyone there smokes.
Please send good thoughts my way, I really want to quit.
And thanks to marysmerrycats for bringing it up, it's really prompted me to want to quit.
Anyways, please wish me luck:)
Good luck girl! I'm thinking of you and hoping that you want to be as successful as we all know you can be! Looking forward to hearing your progress as you go!
Good luck to you, Anna!!!
C'mon Anna!! You can do it! I think about all the things I can do so much better now. You may not really feel like it affects you, but it does. Think about how great you're going to feel. :D**Breathe in** AAAAHHHH!!
YAY for you!:D :D :D :D
I quit two years ago (Feb 23, 2001 at 3:30 pm!)
My husband quit about a month before me.
I am probably proudest of having quit smoking than just about anything else I have done -- and you will be too.
But it is hard....very, very hard.
My lungs are clear and I haven't had a serious asthma attack since. I rarely even use clarinex anymore. My teeth are whiter. My physical stamina is far greater than it was.
Do not be hesitant to use any and all aids --I used Zyban, my husband the gum.
Good luck....my thoughts are with you!
Anna, I'm so proud and happy that you made this decision! I will keep you in my thoughts and keep all my fingers crossed for you :) Best of luck to you!
Go, Anna, go! Sooo proud of you! If you get the urge to smoke, PM me, and I can give you disincentives one at a time!
Go Anna! Go Anna! :) :) :)
Anna
good for you, thats wonderful! I know you can do it!
it is well worth the struggle!
Things that helped me when I quit:
Gum, lots of chewing gum.
Raspberry Toaster Struedels (but try not to eat as many as I did.:eek: )
A "pacifier". Just take a strip of some plain white paper, roll it into the shape of a cigarette, and put some scotch tape on it. I made myself one of those, and as silly as it sounds, it did help.
The first few days are the hardest, so hang in there - you are doing great:D
Anna,
I'm so proud of you!! :) It will not be easy, I'm sure, just like quitting anything that you enjoy, but I'll bet you will be able to do it!!! Get out with those pups when you're at home and maybe you can get at least one person at work to support you in this and perhaps quit themselves!!!
I will keep you in my prayers and hope that your will power and strength to do this will carry you through!! :)
Logan
take the money you'd spend on ciggies and put it aside.....
wait a year and go have a party....
You go girl!!!! :D :D :D Just think how happy the pups will be that mom doesn't smell like a chiminey anymore. You know their sensitive noses can smell it a billionth more than humans can so there is another reason to quit! Best Wishes for a successful outcome!
Yay for you Anna! Stay strong because it will be a tough road. But you will be so happy!
And you've inspired me to cut the caffeine out of my life. I drink WAAAAAAAAYYYY too much and I think I am going to just stop cold turkey right now. Bring on the migraines!! :)
Anna, never having smoked, I can't sympathize with you since I've never experienced it, but, I know from talking to others that it is one of the most difficult addictions to break. I will be thinking of you. How about this...every time you want a cigarette and you don't take one, put a quarter in a jar and every time you smoke one then take a quarter out. Also, I've heard of people taking the amount of money the spend everyday on cigarettes and putting that money in a jar and after a week look and see how much you have in there and then after a month etc etc etc and then after a set length of time being smoke free, take the jar out and what ever money is there use it to buy yourself something nice (that might inspire Mark to quit too! lol)
Good luck and when the urge strikes jump on Pet Talk and read and post until the craving goes away!!
**Sorry Richard, I stole your idea!!**
Oh, Anna. that is wonderful, I am so proud of you! :) I know it is so hard to do, but you CAN, I know you can. Good luck!
This site has a sort of counter thing to put on your taskbar, I still have mine!:) So far I have NOT smoked 29123 cigarettes and NOT spent £4,951.56 (close to $7,000) on the things.
silkquit
And this site is like the site I went to when I was quitting (it might even be the actual site I used but its been a while and I lost the link)
quit smoking support
Once again, Good Luck!:)
Chris
Good Luck, we're with you all the way:) You CAN do this;)
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Anna, I am SO proud of you! You can count on us to support you in quitting the whole way! Whenever you get the desire to smoke, take a lolipop and stick it in your mouth instead. :p Hopefully the sweetness will make you "forget." Hopefully! I agree with putting the money you use for cigarettes aside. That way, you can see how much money is wasted on smoking, and at the end of the month, you'll really realize how much money is going for putting your health in danger. Not worth it is it? ;) After a month or two, buy yourself something nice with that money. Then you'll realize what good and useful things the cigarette money can buy. Things worth much more than a cigarette that's bad for your health. Good luck and keep us updated! Maybe your quitting will help my uncle quit someday too. I'll print this out for him when we see your progress! :p
I am very happy and proud of your decision. Now no matter how hard it becomes, at first, it will get easier and easier. And now that all of PT is watching, you can't turn back. hee hee. But seriously, it is the right thing to do. Best of luck in the will power department.
Go Anna!:D
I'm soo happy for you! I know you can do it!
Anyone who quits smoking is very strong. I've never had one, but I know it is very hard to quit.
Anyway, go beat those 'butts' Anna!:p
Coming home & seeing this really, really makes me feel good:)
And thanks for all the ideas for the $$ too!
Well, of course I had my first "real" urge around 3 pm today. I was coming home from the grocery and I always have one then, but I didn't:p
I'll have to do as Mugsy suggested, come to pet talk when I get those urges! I also thought everytime I want one, I'll get on the tread mill, or do some sit-ups or something like that. That way I can stay fit & trim!
I'll be updating you daily so get ready, I might get a little moodyhttp://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/screams.gifJ/K!
Anna,
Don't feel bad if you do get moody. I think it goes along with what you are doing. One of my friends who is doing this right now said that she had to quit watching tv and quit playing on the computer because those were her favorite times to smoke. She checks in periodically just to let her friends know how she is. I think she's down to 2 cigarettes per day, rather than quitting cold turkey.
You do what works for you!!! Just make sure to let us know how you are!!
Logan
aww anna, you are so doing the right thing. good luck! :)
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lol, that was dumb. well good luck anyways :D!
You are awesome Anna! I'm so proud of you!!!!! :) :D :)
I've never smoked, but, I have an idea. Go to the store and get "treats". Then...if you feel a craving coming, go to your treat drawer...as a reward for ignoring the craving, you can have a popcicle, a piece of candy, anything....something to satisfy you in another way. AND, come to PT while you are enjoying your treat. :)
I wish you lots of luck and I can't wait to hear you no longer want one! :)
Good Luck to you Anna!!!
I have that same horrible habit, and everyone I work with and my husband do too, so I can totally imagine how hard it is for you.
I really like the money idea--you will be amazed at how much you are saving!!! And, when my cousin quit, she got on the treadmill every time she got a craving. At first, she could hardly breathe on it, but now after 3 kids, she looks amazing!!!!
Good luck again!!!!
Anna, let me first congratulate you on reaching this decision. I am so proud of you and support your decision 100 percent. You will be a healthier person. I quit smoking on December 1, 1994, after smoking for 10 years. It was the last Christmas gift I gave my father before he passed away. My husband and I were supposed to quit together. Unfortunately he did not. He still smokes. He was kind enough to not smoke in the house. Hopefully Mark will be considerate and do the same. Beware though. After you have quit for a while you will find the smell of cigerattes disgusting. It will make it a little hard to "get close" with Mark at times. We go through so much toothpaste in this house because my husband brushes his teeth after every cigeratte when he's home. :D
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck!! Keep up your good will power and you'll do just fine!:D :)
O Anna ::hugs:: I'm so proud of you! I like the treadmill idea, good luck! I know you can do it! And if you ever need to talk just coem on here and talk about your 3 wonderful pups! We can never hear enough about them. Good luck!
Ash
Im proud that you want to give up smoking,as it seems to be a hard habit to break!I'm right there with you ,Anna!Good Luck!
it figures, last time i am supplying 'original' ideas for you:pQuote:
Originally posted by mugsy
**Sorry Richard, I stole your idea!!**
got a friend to quit by putting his fingers curled over the edge
of a drawer. i closed the door real fast on his hand. Voila'
can't use your finger to hold ciggie!!!
GOOD LUCK!
Yes, go for it! i know some people who decided to quit, and they did quit! i know its very hard, but you can do it! By the next few weeks, you'll be smoke free! don't be tempted by the people who do smoke tho! we know you could do it!:) Good Luck Anna!
yeah anna! :) You can do it! no more smoking for you! just think of the damage it can do to you! If you ever get the urge to smoke pop some food in your mouth that you love and then come here and reread the incouragement! and THEN ask us for more! you will be very happy and proud when you quit. Keep it up anna! you can do it!:)
Good luck!! Quitting is the best thing you can do for your body!!! It makes me so happy to hear that you are doing your best to quit!:)
Good for you!! I've never smoked so I don't know how it feels to quit, but you have all my support!
I never wanted to admit it, but I was developing a nasty smoker's cough before I quit. Once I quit, it vanished in less than a week!
I sure wish I had a treadmill back when I quit - I might not be having to use it as much now:p
Congratuations - we're all proud of you.
Good Luck Anna!!! Every time you want a cigarette, give one of the pups a belly rub :)
Still happy and excited for you! You can do it, and we will all help!
Tell ya what - next time you get a craving, read one of the classic threads - you know, like Fritos feet or something - you'll be so engrossed and laughing so hard, you won't need that cigarette!
Well here I am again, with a sucker in my mouth:rolleyes: Nighttime seems like the worst time for me. So after dinner (the time I really, really want one) I took Roxey for a bikeride, and then took Angus & Huney out for a walk, we all had a good time & I didn't even want a cigarette (well, until I got home:rolleyes: )
You all, your the GREATEST! Big http://www.cutefamilypets.com/graemlins/bighug.gif to all of you!!!!!
And Richard, I am NOT letting anyone close my fingers in a drawer;)
I did take some awesome pictures and will get those posted tonight or tomorrow. So be prepared, I have to find something to do with my time:D
Awwww. :(
Its ok, you did well for the first day! Reduce slowly until you take no more! My idea....................take all your cigarettes, and throw them in the trash. That way you won't have any to smoke! :p
Good for you Anna!! Keep up the good work. I'm with you....I wouldn't let Richard anywhere near you right now! lol PM me anytime if you want to vent and use language not appropriate for open forum!! hehehehe;) :D
That would be great, but my husband still smokes, so I can't really do that :)Quote:
Originally posted by popcornbird
My idea....................take all your cigarettes, and throw them in the trash. That way you won't have any to smoke! :p