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Post by Don on Jan 1, 2023 10:59:03 GMT -5
A new year comes!
Still happy to see this old board running. It may not have the life blood running like it once had, but it and the (Just4U) board it came from, gave hope and encouragement in the tough battle to quit smoking. The pages on this site may have some goodies and useful nuggets tucked away in its archives.
If you are reading this, I assume you may have found it from searching the web as part of a resolution to end your addiction. That's a good thing as you will need help to keep your determination going. Long ago when the Internet was something new, I eventually found a small board with people all sharing the same struggle. It helped, immensely. You should continue to seek out that support and also use any and all information out there to keep up the fight.
At some point you should keep your quit date as your milestone. Sometimes that date will get reset, several times, especially around the 3's (3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months). I used to say that I had quit each night, but had to reset that counter each morning. Don't give up. We all learned to walk from early infanthood by falling often, getting up and wobbling repeating the process until we could run.
Some people even used 'quit counters' to demonstrate a count of cigarettes unsmoked and money not spent on such a filthy addiction. That alone provides motivation and a startling slap in the face of the impact smoking has us.
A support group is one way to help you stay quit, long after any other quit aids used in your battle (patches, gum, pills, etc.). Find support, you will not be fighting this battle alone!
-Don still quit: 10/27/99
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Post by slim on Feb 6, 2023 23:08:24 GMT -5
Hi Don,
Its been a while since I cruised this site. I do wonder where all the folks go these days for online support. It was such a huge reason why we all made it through the quit process. I actually get very nostalgic when coming here. So many emotions come flooding back into my head. How has it been that over 21 years have passed since i last took a puff. Seems like yesterday we were stalking this board for support, advise, encouragement, laughter and friendship! Honestly, Don, you were a big help to me in my early quit days. Thank you! and if anyone else pops in, Thank you for everything. Happy 2023 to all and Keep the quit!
Still quit 6/11/01
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Post by slim on Feb 6, 2023 23:53:53 GMT -5
Do you want to Quit Smoking: 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.
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.
just4u -- Bubb
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