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I wouldn't be at all surprised if someone painted one up to look like a joint... A la "Up In Smoke"...
Hey, that's a great decision!
I used to run some stop smoking groups...the basic idea was to address and approach the physiological addiction and psychological addiction separately. See this link:
https://www.quitsmart.com
My top advice is: Don't get discouraged. Find something to do to occupy your time when you get a craving (maybe build a rocket?), so you can endure those 20 or so minutes when you get an "urge."
Also remember, just because you may have a "lapse" doesn't mean you have to "re-lapse." Most smokers have to try a bunch of times before they finally quit, but, each try gives them new knowledge about how to better try again the next time.
Good luck!
Daniel, I wish you all the strength you can muster in quitting cigarettes. I quit cold turkey in 1997 after 37 years and many failed attempts. Had I quit sooner, I might not have developed the bladder tumors that have plagued me since they were first detected in 2008. Good on you, RocketN00b! Live longer and prosper!
Ok... Just smoked the last one in that pack. No point in buying another one. According to the app, I've got a lot more days smoke free to afford the M2000...
I'll give it a go...... after 30yrs.,actually didn't start smoking till I was 28, working in saloons.
Actually quit 6 weeks ago in prep for day 1 of 2017. Figured I needed some practice. LOl
Made it 3 weeks, slipped for a pack and 4 days. Have not had one in 3.6 weeks....think I can make it now.
No more craving, only the habit of desire after a meal, otherwise I'm good............so far......we shall see!
I had to quit .....or die. Couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without stopping and gasping for air.
Ok... Just smoked the last one in that pack. No point in buying another one. According to the app, I've got a lot more days smoke free to afford the M2000...
I'll give it a go...... after 30yrs.,actually didn't start smoking till I was 28, working in saloons.
Actually quit 6 weeks ago in prep for day 1 of 2017. Figured I needed some practice. LOl
Made it 3 weeks, slipped for a pack and 4 days. Have not had one in 3.6 weeks....think I can make it now.
No more craving, only the habit of desire after a meal, otherwise I'm good............so far......we shall see!
I had to quit .....or die. Couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without stopping and gasping for air.
Yes, but still feel the effects of smoking 30 some years. I'm thinking after a few months, I may feel human again.
Actually been walking up to our park ,and around it as weather permits. That has helped immensely.
Hoping this will make for being able to do rocket recovery again, this season.
Last year I was a mess.
one thing I noticed was the decline of wrinkles on my face.
Yes, but still feel the effects of smoking 30 some years. I'm thinking after a few months, I may feel human again.
Actually been walking up to our park ,and around it as weather permits. That has helped immensely.
Hoping this will make for being able to do rocket recovery again, this season.
Last year I was a mess.
one thing I noticed was the decline of wrinkles on my face.
Yes, but still feel the effects of smoking 30 some years. I'm thinking after a few months, I may feel human again.
Actually been walking up to our park ,and around it as weather permits. That has helped immensely.
Hoping this will make for being able to do rocket recovery again, this season.
Last year I was a mess.
one thing I noticed was the decline of wrinkles on my face.
Going out to smoke my last one, then throw the last 17 away, along with my lighters.
Happy New Year!
Woo hoo!
What app are you using?
Well, the first few hours of Day 1 (yesterday) weren't that bad. Then a cloud settled on my brain. "Ah, there it is," I thought.
Worked all day then came home, crossing the street before passing by my usual store. Felt really tired, which is normal. I tend to stay up late but have to work early.
Took a 2-hour nap, and had a hard time getting up. Side note: I'm also having some allergy thing which is making my skin itchy, and am taking Benadryl to try to reduce the itching. So, whether it was the Benadryl or the non-smoking, I went back to bed at 6pm with no dinner, and slept all night.
Got up at 3:15 (I normally set my Monday alarm for 3:30, get up at 3:45). Actually had time to shower and eat breakfast, before work. I work at 4:30 a.m. on Mondays. Usually smoke one on the way there, get there 10 minutes early and smoke another (I walk, and it's nearly 20 minutes).
This morning, I felt the pull of gravity towards my usual store, but made it past without buying. Got to work a full 20 minutes early and didnt' knwo what to do with myself.
("m a bit out of it, so from herer on, I'm not going to correct my typos. Sorry)
Was mostly OK for the first few hours, then got a seriously heavy feeling in the head, and my muscles tensed up. Oh, god, this is what they were talking about, I thought.
The day pretty much sucked, and I knew I could make it all better if I just went around teh corner and bought a pack. I knew that if I did that, however, I'd either give up, or I'd have to go through this again in a few days.
Had to stay late, as it was really busy and I was kind of losing my marbles. Wont' say where I work, but we serve coffee, and you've definitely heard of us, and it gets really, really busy. Managed not to lose my s#!% at anybody, made it home, slept for two hours, took a shower, and feel kind of OK, though I really want a cigarette.
I hear Day 3 is worse. Just gotta get through this. It's not the worst thing anyone's been through. But I would like it to stop soon.
OK, thgat's my update. Stay strong, guys.
Well, the first few hours of Day 1 (yesterday) weren't that bad. Then a cloud settled on my brain. "Ah, there it is," I thought.
Worked all day then came home, crossing the street before passing by my usual store. Felt really tired, which is normal. I tend to stay up late but have to work early.
Took a 2-hour nap, and had a hard time getting up. Side note: I'm also having some allergy thing which is making my skin itchy, and am taking Benadryl to try to reduce the itching. So, whether it was the Benadryl or the non-smoking, I went back to bed at 6pm with no dinner, and slept all night.
Got up at 3:15 (I normally set my Monday alarm for 3:30, get up at 3:45). Actually had time to shower and eat breakfast, before work. I work at 4:30 a.m. on Mondays. Usually smoke one on the way there, get there 10 minutes early and smoke another (I walk, and it's nearly 20 minutes).
This morning, I felt the pull of gravity towards my usual store, but made it past without buying. Got to work a full 20 minutes early and didnt' knwo what to do with myself.
("m a bit out of it, so from herer on, I'm not going to correct my typos. Sorry)
Was mostly OK for the first few hours, then got a seriously heavy feeling in the head, and my muscles tensed up. Oh, god, this is what they were talking about, I thought.
The day pretty much sucked, and I knew I could make it all better if I just went around teh corner and bought a pack. I knew that if I did that, however, I'd either give up, or I'd have to go through this again in a few days.
Had to stay late, as it was really busy and I was kind of losing my marbles. Wont' say where I work, but we serve coffee, and you've definitely heard of us, and it gets really, really busy. Managed not to lose my s#!% at anybody, made it home, slept for two hours, took a shower, and feel kind of OK, though I really want a cigarette.
I hear Day 3 is worse. Just gotta get through this. It's not the worst thing anyone's been through. But I would like it to stop soon.
OK, thgat's my update. Stay strong, guys.
Good for you Jim. Like Sharon and Wayne, I worried about you after seeing you at Airfest last year. You will stat to notice other changes like better taste buds and smells and the best part is your breathing will get so much better. I don't wake up hacking anymore. Two yrs later and I still get a wiff of one and think mmm that smells good. Hang in there, you can do it.Yes, but still feel the effects of smoking 30 some years. I'm thinking after a few months, I may feel human again.
Actually been walking up to our park ,and around it as weather permits. That has helped immensely.
Hoping this will make for being able to do rocket recovery again, this season.
Last year I was a mess.
one thing I noticed was the decline of wrinkles on my face.
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