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Post by jbabies on Aug 26, 2004 9:49:34 GMT -5
Hello all, I'm on my 46th hour without a cigarette. 35 year old wife, and mother of a one year old girl, and a three year old boy. I quit through the pregnancies, but disappointedly started up again. I'm doing this for MYSELF finally. Every other attempt seemed to go nowhere, because I wasn't ready. I want to be around for my kids...I want to make my wonderful husband proud...I want to get rid of my nasty habit. I've been smoking almost half of my life. I am currently using the Nicoderm CQ patch, and also taking a series of "vitamins" I got while attending a hypnosis seminar...(which didn't work). Anyway, the "vitamins" seem to be taking the edge off. I really want to smoke, but the fact that I'm doing okay physically, and haven't ripped someones head off means something may be working! I'm a little irritable, but nowhere near how bad I was with past attempts. Wish me luck, because it can be a pretty lonely journey when you don't have someone to go through it with you. My husband can only offer so much support, because he doesn't understand the addiction. Hope to get to know you all better. J
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Post by judyb on Aug 26, 2004 10:58:43 GMT -5
Welcome, Jbabies and kudo's for the wonderful decision to reclaim your life from nicotine.
It's a nasty habit and a difficult one to break, but the results are worth it. Hold on, for the next week or two could be nail-biting, head-ripping off moments. But you WILL survive.
Explain to your hubby that he shouldn't take any thing personally, but to be open to your moods. Everything evens out over time.
Come here often, read and rant. Questions are always welcome and no question is "stupid". We all got where we are in our quits through knowledge of the insidious nicobeast....let us share it with you.
Lookin' forward to watching you grow in your quit!!!
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Post by jbabies on Aug 26, 2004 11:32:57 GMT -5
Thanks JudyB for the warm welcome. I'm thinking of giving the cinnamon sticks a try! I think I read something from you saying you "smoked" them! My poor kids are going to think I've lost my mind! My son thinks I have a different "ouchy" every day because of the patch looking like a bandaid, then if I do the cinnamon stick, he'll really think I'm nuts! J
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Post by Graciedonovan on Aug 26, 2004 11:57:16 GMT -5
Welcome Jbabies. You are quitting for all the right reasons this time, FOR YOU. You have to want to not smoke more than you want to smoke. The notion takes a little getting used to, but make it a litany in your head. Judy posts a lot of very good advice. Check out Ann's posts also. She always amazes me by digging up things that I'm thinking or feeling. She's the glue on this bb. Read, post, rant, rave, whatever. Just think, when your children get older, they won't even remember mommy smelling like those nasty stink sticks. They'll only remember you as sweet smelling. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't be a stranger.
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Post by Bubb on Aug 26, 2004 12:49:59 GMT -5
Welcome to our merry group jbabies….you’ve done the very best thing you could ever do for yourself. You’re on your way to ‘getting a grip on your life’. It’s a tough road and one you must carefully navigate but so much worth the effort. Quitting must be your number one priority for the next few days/weeks. With two munchkins in tow, you all ready have your hands full so avoid the triggers, turn your back on stress (well, do the best you can), get as much rest as you can, stay focused. POST! Let us know how you’re doing…let us know what you’re thinking, feeling.
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Post by Don on Aug 26, 2004 13:06:23 GMT -5
* waves * Always a pleasure to see another person join the battle! Better for your children to remember a boo-boo patch than a burning stick in your mouth. Oh the crap we do to get our fix!! We somehow even manage to parent our kids in between our "homage to the smoking devil". But no more of that for you Jbabies! Just keep yourself from puffing....no matter what! I used to pretend to smoke when I needed to...lots of deep breathing. You gotta do whatever it takes to keep yourself away from the smokes, especially that first week or so when the physical withdrawal is paired up with the mental addiction.
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Post by jupitersmoons on Aug 26, 2004 13:17:00 GMT -5
Hi Jbabies! I'm new, too. I quit last Sunday. I have a 4 month old daughter, and I too want to be around to see her have children someday. It sounds like you're really ready this time. Way to go! It makes it easier when you really want to quit. I quit before for a year and a half, through my pregnancy, but for some reason I decided to start again. It made me sick, but I worked through that until I became a full blown smoker again. Just shows how addictive it really is. Now I'm ready again, and I'm doing well. I use the gum. It works pretty well. It's what I used last time, and it works for me. Well, welcome this is a great board and the internet is a great resource for quitters! Take care and "see" you around. Jess
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Post by MK on Aug 26, 2004 19:46:51 GMT -5
;DWelcome new members. Please stick with this board. It was the one piece I was missing to successfully quit. I came on this board the first year I quit nightly. I am still on after 4 years because I know what makes it work. Listen to what people are saying and you will stay quit.
I feel like I have my life back. No more being a slave to those nasty cancer sticks. But it is a process one day at a time. No matter, what is going on in your life do not pick up a cigarette.
Keep the Quit!!!
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Post by slim on Aug 26, 2004 22:08:57 GMT -5
Every hour is a victory Quitting isn't easy but can be done! Having support from people who understand and care can be a great help! We welcome you J and look forward to reading your posts.
Maybe you and Jess can be quit buddies!
Keep the quit!
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Post by dorothy on Aug 31, 2004 10:25:49 GMT -5
;DWelcome glad to have ya join us. Love Dorothy: Seven months, three weeks, three days, 2 hours, 56 minutes and 33 seconds. 3556 cigarettes not smoked, saving $711.24. Life saved: 1 week, 5 days, 8 hours, 20 minutes. Roger:: Two years, eight months, one week, six days, 26 minutes and 38 seconds. 14790 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,960.93. Life saved: 7 weeks, 2 days, 8 hours, 30 minutes.
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