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Post by countryblocks on May 5, 2004 21:00:12 GMT -5
Hi I did quit for a short period last year and am thinking about it again.My hubby said there is a new pill on the market that helps you quit.Has anyone heard about it and if so what is it called.Thanks for any help you may have.
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Post by slim on May 5, 2004 21:52:46 GMT -5
Hi Country
Glad you found the new board. I am not sure what the new pill is called; however, I did here about something recently. I am sure we can find out soon. Is it "smokeaway" by chance? Set that quit date soon and welcome back. _slim
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Post by Dot on May 5, 2004 21:54:11 GMT -5
Hi, cb....Glad you found the board, and hope your quit goes really well. As for a "new" pill, I'm not so sure about that. The newest thing on the market is probably the lozenges. And of course there's Zyban and Wellbutron, for which you need a prescription and need to start taking those a couple of weeks before you actually quit. As for all the "magic" pills that guarantee you'll be smokefree in a week, don't count on it! All of these things are just aids....the real stuff gotta come from inside ourselves.
Anyway, have you set a date yet? It helps to make a plan and get your stuff ready....maybe get yourself in the right frame of mind! We'll all be here to help.
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Post by countryblocks on May 6, 2004 7:40:12 GMT -5
Dee gave me this information about the new board.Yes I know I have to be in the right frame of mind and I am working on it. I am on antidepdressants so I can't take Zyban or Welbutron.But I will check in here everyday for tips and help anyone is willing to offfer.
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Post by judyb on May 6, 2004 11:02:23 GMT -5
Welcome back!!! Yup, stick around here and soak up all of the quitters wisdom you can.
Here's some advice from our missing in action quitter friend, Bubb: Larry (Bubb) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 01:57 pm:
If you are interested in quitting smoking, there is something you should know. The first few days, weeks, even months after quitting, nicotine withdrawal may seriously challenge your determination and commitment. Even with the help of smoking cessation aids, minute to minute living can be quite difficult. Do not kid yourself, quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult things you may ever attempt. Anyone suggesting the contrary was never really addicted to cigarettes.
Someone contemplating quitting may have two immediate questions; ‘How do I make it through the first few days and weeks and secondly, how long does my recovery take?’ The answer to part one of the question is difficult but there is one certainty. You must have a plan. You are not going to be able to just toss your cigarettes aside and just forget about them. If smoking cessation aids are available, use them. If you have one or more in mind but aren’t sure how to use them, put your question on the board. You’ll be surprised at all the things you’ll learn. You must also have an attitude. You must be serious about this. Few people are able to quit on the first attempt. You must have the mind set that dictates nothing and no one is going to get in your way. You must have a support network. Forget about short-cuts, magic and voodoo. There are no easy solutions to breaking this habit, particularly a habit that is so ingrained in your being that it has become part of you, part of your existence. Make no mistake, the nico-beast is a tough hombre and your job is to kick him out of your life. Problem is, he isn’t going peacefully. You happen to have an addiction and the sooner you accept this idea, the sooner you will be able to understand the problem and take action to resolve it.
How long will this process take? Who knows. Everyone is different, but a common thread of the successful quitters is having ample support. We always suggest you visit this site as long and as often as you can. You’ll never be short of support. You’ll find people at all different stages of quitting and are quite willing to share their experiences. We have lots of attitude. We hate the beast.
The following are a few tidbits which may help you along the way.
1) Decide to avoid (at any cost) any kind of argument, confrontation, heated discussion. These types of stress are real quit busters. 2) Get physical – work out, begin a new hobby or pursue a new interest, go for a walk 3) Don’t sit around and mope feeling sorry for yourself. Boredom and pity can take its toll on new quitters. Don’t let the ‘junkie thinkin’ syndrome take over. 4) Go to bed early – nicotine withdrawal will play havoc with your body, mind, and spirit. If you are tired, go to sleep, don’t fight it. The more you sleep, the better. 5) Stay away from other smokers for the time being. Why tempt yourself. If you are having cravings (which you will), have an idea of what you are going to do to get your mind on other things. 6) Stay away from booze, limit fried foods and sweets. It’s okay to treat yourself to a few goodies because you should reward yourself. Just don’t get carried away.
7) Keep your eye on the prize. You have to recreate your own image. Your new image is a person who no longer smells, who no longer walks around in a cloud of smoke. You must visualize yourself as a non-smoker because you no longer smoke.
8) Watch other non-smokers. You’ll be wondering what to do with yourself after a meal. You’ll wonder what to do with your hands while sitting in your favorite chair watching TV. Somehow, some way, millions of other non-smokers are able to do it. Watch them. If you get anxious, get up, walk around and spend that nervous energy. You may as well get some exercise since you are not smoking. 9) You must have support. If family isn’t an option, try a friend or stay close to the support group at this site…You won’t find a site with more caring people and more prepared to lend a helping hand. 10) Keep the faith. Have faith in your God, have faith in yourself. Do what you have to do to stay the course. The beginning stage of your quit will provide a few not so pleasant days. However, the faith you hold and your determination to quit will pull you into the sunlight and a new world will suddenly present itself. Experience this new world, embrace it, enjoy it. Do it while you still have the choice.
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Post by Graciedonovan on May 6, 2004 12:12:00 GMT -5
Welcome back Country. No, I haven't heard of a new pill either. Is it prescription? Stick around, and watch, listen and participate. It really makes a difference. We don't have the history of old posts to fall back on, but Ann and Judy are actively working to fill that void. Thanks to those two ladies who had the presence of mind to keep those wonderful old posts.
I really miss Bubb. I wish I knew how to reach him. Thanks Judyb.
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Post by Dee on May 11, 2004 13:57:21 GMT -5
Hi Country, Glad to see you made it here. I sent you an email yesterday, but my computer has been acting up (very badly I might add) and the email actually didn't go out until today. Sometimes I hate computers. I haven't heard of anything new. Just try to get yourself in the right frame of mind. You have to want to NOT smoke more than you want TO smoke. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers...as usual.
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Post by countryblocks on May 11, 2004 21:09:51 GMT -5
I misunderstood what hubby said about the new pill.It's still being tested and won't be on the market for quite awhile yet. Yes. I have to be in the right frame of mind and I'm not there yet,but I will continue to read the post here daily.
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Post by Dee on May 13, 2004 19:03:20 GMT -5
Hi again. It's good to see you coming here trying to get yourself in the right mindset. You will get there one of these days. I know it's hard when you are the only one at home with the desire to kick the habit. Hang in there though, maybe it will come about yet.
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Post by Graciedonovan on May 13, 2004 19:58:54 GMT -5
Know that we're all behind you Country. Never hesitate to post here and tell us how you feel. Our ears are always open.
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Post by countryblocks on May 13, 2004 20:31:23 GMT -5
thanks for the encouragement.just want to let you know I'm here.One of the things I'm grateful for is that everyone knows that I smoke and still lets me visit.maybe someday I can find the strength to quit again and make it stick.I am surprised that Troy has cut back alot. He says he is enjoying it less.
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Post by Dee on May 15, 2004 10:53:16 GMT -5
Country, of course we let you come back. You don't have to be quit to come here, you only have to want to quit. If you aren't ready yet, that's okay too. This place helps you get ready. I hung out here before I quit and if I hadn't I probably wouldn't be quit today. Just knowing that people CAN quit smoking helped me tremendously. I'm glad hubby is cutting back . Who knows, he may quit too!
Good luck and God Bless both of you! Love, Dee
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Post by ncpops on May 16, 2004 12:50:23 GMT -5
:Hi Country When you decide, use everything available. Then slowly eliminate pills or gum or patches, etc. Don't forget a doctor. Mind doc can help a lot. People here have been thru the pipe, use their experience. A new world awaits. Jimpops
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