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druidess6308: any suggestions, anyone? And don't recommend pills, I'm not taking them, I'm wearing the patch, eating baby carrots, drinking lots of water. I put the chips away before I ate the whole bag.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
If i knew what and how i would give them up , good luck
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druidess6308: any suggestions, anyone? And don't recommend pills, I'm not taking them, I'm wearing the patch, eating baby carrots, drinking lots of water. I put the chips away before I ate the whole bag.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
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druidess6308: And thank you, bro. If I make it through today, I'll be proud of me, too.
Oh my God
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cristina: Oh my God
Thank you, Chris and Ken. I appreciate the support. And Chris, this one cracked me up.
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druidess6308: Thank you, Chris and Ken. I appreciate the support. And Chris, this one cracked me up.
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druidess6308: I know...and one hour at a time is exactly how I've been surviving so far. I was doing good until someone who smokes my brand showed up. It's a trigger...we take smoke breaks together. I'll make it. I want to bad enough this time.
Nobody said it would be easy.
Nobody said it would be easy.
Right, not easy...hang on...
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cristina: Right, not easy...hang on...
Thanks, Cris...I am. As always, starting a thread helped.
I keep trying to remember what it was like to watch my late father-in-law struggle for breath with oxygen at maximum. I don't want that. I have asthma, so I already have some trouble breathing...I know it will get better if I quit. And I've wanted to do this for some time.
It would be hypocritical to be a Naturopath and smoke as I advise others on living a healthier life. My profile has said "trying to quit" for some time. Now it says I never smoke, and that I quit. I'm making it stick this time. It's time.
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druidess6308: Thanks, Cris...I am. As always, starting a thread helped.
I keep trying to remember what it was like to watch my late father-in-law struggle for breath with oxygen at maximum. I don't want that. I have asthma, so I already have some trouble breathing...I know it will get better if I quit. And I've wanted to do this for some time.
It would be hypocritical to be a Naturopath and smoke as I advise others on living a healthier life. My profile has said "trying to quit" for some time. Now it says I never smoke, and that I quit. I'm making it stick this time. It's time.
I keep trying to remember what it was like to watch my late father-in-law struggle for breath with oxygen at maximum. I don't want that. I have asthma, so I already have some trouble breathing...I know it will get better if I quit. And I've wanted to do this for some time.
It would be hypocritical to be a Naturopath and smoke as I advise others on living a healthier life. My profile has said "trying to quit" for some time. Now it says I never smoke, and that I quit. I'm making it stick this time. It's time.
I didn't know you had problems breathing
Find a boyfriend soon to entretain you! A cigarette, while posting here, having fun feels good doesn't it? Get a portable boyfriend just for this starting difficult period
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cristina: I didn't know you had problems breathing
Find a boyfriend soon to entretain you! A cigarette, while posting here, having fun feels good doesn't it? Get a portable boyfriend just for this starting difficult period
Find a boyfriend soon to entretain you! A cigarette, while posting here, having fun feels good doesn't it? Get a portable boyfriend just for this starting difficult period
I'm working on the boyfriend part, actually. I've been introduced to someone through a mutual acquaintance locally. We've been in touch the past few evenings...by phone and IM. So far, it's going well, but we're taking our time to get to know each other first. I'd like to meet him soon. But, it's going to be a while before we get to the "entertaining" part of that to help me be too busy to think of a cigarette.
Good idea, though...very good idea. For now, I'll chew the gum and suck on a straw, I guess.
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Oh, and yes...I've had asthma for 14 years now. Very mild usually, but lately it's been getting worse.
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druidess6308: I'm working on the boyfriend part, actually. I've been introduced to someone through a mutual acquaintance locally. We've been in touch the past few evenings...by phone and IM. So far, it's going well, but we're taking our time to get to know each other first. I'd like to meet him soon. But, it's going to be a while before we get to the "entertaining" part of that to help me be too busy to think of a cigarette.
Good idea, though...very good idea. For now, I'll chew the gum and suck on a straw, I guess.
Trust me...if I met him now, I'd probably damage him.
Good idea, though...very good idea. For now, I'll chew the gum and suck on a straw, I guess.
Trust me...if I met him now, I'd probably damage him.
I cross my fingers for both of you. May you get started soon
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druidess6308: any suggestions, anyone? And don't recommend pills, I'm not taking them, I'm wearing the patch, eating baby carrots, drinking lots of water. I put the chips away before I ate the whole bag.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.
Dru, I gave up smoking in 1991 after many years of smoking.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way'
. I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we reist - persists.
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Dusty45: Dru, I gave up smoking in 1991 after many years of smoking.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we reist - persists.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we reist - persists.
What we resist - persists
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Dusty45: What we resist - persists
Same with love
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Dusty45: Dru, I gave up smoking in 1991 after many years of smoking.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we resist - persists.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we resist - persists.
Dusty, I don't know if I can do that, honestly. I'm afraid that if I go out in the smoking area right now I'll have one, and I don't want to do that. Very true about resistance and persisting though. I'm familiar with that one.
I've tried the "I can have one and it doesn't mean I'm smoking" thing before, too. I'm afraid that would be more my version of going with the flow, btw.
Deep breathing, that one I'm doing.
Kudos to you, btw. I have the greatest respect for those who have given them up successfully no matter how long they smoked. It's very addictive, and not an easy habit to break. It's finding what works for you, and being ready to actually do it, I guess.
Thank you for your support, my friend. It means a lot.
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cristina: Same with love
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Dusty45: Dru, I gave up smoking in 1991 after many years of smoking.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we reist - persists.
I decided to not fight the idea that other people were smoking
around me. I decided to go with the flow, breathe in deeply
when they were near each and every time I encountered smokers.
I didn't fight it. I even said 'blow the smoke this way' . I didn't buy any cigarettes, or smoke another.
I got rid of everything at home that reminded me of smoking.
I just didn't fight it when I was around others. I came to really
dislike the smell of smoking. That worked for me. Big time.
While giving up that habit, I didn't worry about what bad effects the smoke of others would do to me because I knew it would only be temporary.
What we reist - persists.
I did the same thing. I also told them to blow it my way. I never got the urge to buy another pack. I stayed smoke-free for 9 months & never would've started back if the cop who drove me around after my robbery hadn't lit up.
Since I did it before, I'm sure I can do it again. I just need will power. Doc, do you think you could help me there?
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--- A nice healthy mix of roasted nuts and dried fruit for those gnawing moments--- if you have time a sauna with plenty of filtered water
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I have phrehinite for detoxification and batswana agate to fight the cravings, and a prayer mala to play with, and a straw that I cut in half to fake it if it gets bad.
It's bad. Day one of not smoking was going great until the janitor that smokes my brand showed up. Now I want to gnaw through a wall. Or climb one.
Thanks...I needed to vent.