I finally quit smoking

[Cleo]

Let me know what you get addicted to smoking cocaine and try to quit.

[digifan]

Originally Posted by Cleo

Let me know what you get addicted to smoking cocaine and try to quit.

But you did it, didn't you? Hats off

[pornrex]

Originally Posted by Cleo

Let me know what you get addicted to smoking cocaine and try to quit.

Never did 'smoke' cocaine. This is not a 'I quit smoking crack' thread, however, the basic principles are the same. If you are trying to quit smoking crack, I wish you the very best in your efforts. If I can offer you support in a manner that would help you quit, count me in. Nicotine is the MOST ADDICTIVE drug. It has not been the only drug I have been addicted to though.

Originally Posted by digifan

Goog going Pornrex!

Promise me something... you have been burying others into the unhealthy smog full of carcinogens yourself for 17 years, now you quit using a special and very emotional method (I just call it self hypnosis) but never hate those who are smoking still.. their time to quit may come anytime but don't push them
PS
My motto is to live and let live, that's all.

Duly (sp?) noted digifan and thanks for the great advice and reminding me to be humble too. I don't think that what I am doing here is anywhere near self-hypnosis though.

I don't harbor any ill will towards anyone that does smoke. Afterall, I used to smoke and that would be hypocritical of me. All I am saying is that if you are trying to quit, don't give up! If you are not ready to quit, that is your prerogative too. And if you are happy being a smoker, enjoy it - just don't blow any in my direction, ok?

The real reason I started this thread was to give you guys a daily update on my efforts to remain smoke-free. I am no Mr. Ex-Smoker chest thumping arrogant fucktard. I know that its still early for me and that it all could come crashing down. I also know that each and everyone of you comes to this message board to participate in some capacity to either help those that ask for it, or to be helped or to just generally be a part of a community, right?

I started this thread to re-inforce my efforts through the people that I communicate with on a daily and weekly basis here at |ggandj. Claire (my counsellor @ CCS) told me to get positive re-inforcement from my peers. So peers, positively re-inforce.

Anyhow, I gotta go stretch because its time for that jog/run I have been yip-yapping about. I will go easy. I don't feel like having a stroke or heart attack today.

[pornrex]

Well, I managed to go for that run that I spoke about earlier. It wasn't exactly a 'full out' run per say, it was more like sprints mixed in with some jogging. All in all, I managed to do about 5 km. Boy was I tired, winded and sore. But at the same time I am very relieved that I managed to survive the experience. I was moderately worried about that to be quite honest.

I'll keep you posted as to how the rest of the week goes, starting with Monday.

[digifan]

Originally Posted by pornrex

Duly (sp?) noted digifan and thanks for the great advice and reminding me to be humble too. I don't think that what I am doing here is anywhere near self-hypnosis though.

I mentioned it only because I've seen so many quitting then hating those who have been still smoking/drinking whatever applies. It involves a lot of emotions so excuse me the warning

And I do believe it is self-hypnosis and this visualizing method can be used for a lot more good purposes.. like you want to lose weight so you close your eyes and visualize yourself as a healthy and thin person several times a day or a lot of healthy food or it's opposite, junk food with a huge red X on them lol, I have a friend, a doctor who has been using this method for more than a decade now and with surprisingly good results.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated

Time to get some rest here...

[pornrex]

Originally Posted by digifan

I mentioned it only because I've seen so many quitting then hating those who have been still smoking/drinking whatever applies. It involves a lot of emotions so excuse me the warning

And I do believe it is self-hypnosis and this visualizing method can be used for a lot more good purposes.. like you want to lose weight so you close your eyes and visualize yourself as a healthy and thin person several times a day or a lot of healthy food or it's opposite, junk food with a huge red X on them lol, I have a friend, a doctor who has been using this method for more than a decade now and with surprisingly good results.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated

Time to get some rest here...

I have a friend that weighs about 300 lbs and has several health issues to contend with in addition to smoking 2 packs of cigarettes a day. This guy also has sciatic nerve problems in both legs, asthma, a heart condition plus he's had his gall bladder removed and has suffered through liver and kidney problems. He was very skeptical about my quitting smoking simply because he didn't see me prepare for it as I have explained to you all over here in this thread.

Yet, everyday he wakes up around 12-1PM, takes an hour to get ready to go to his office to work and complains about his 'health problems.' He says he's exhausted every possible avenue to improve his health and does not think that quitting smoking would do anything for him whatsoever. I really feel bad for the guy because he is in denial about the fact that smoking probably accounts for 50% of his health issues, if not more. He has been smoking since he was 15 (he's 41 this august) and cannot go two hours without lighting up. Before I quit we used to hang out all the time. NOW, since I've quit I don't want to be around him and his smoking especially at his place. I don't need the temptation nor do I need the second hand smoke and to be honest I should not have to put myself through that. Its for that same reason I won't ride with him in his car. And that goes for any and all other people I know. If I don't take this stand I will only fail.

Anyhow, enough said for one late night. I'll tell y'all how things work out for me tomorrow.

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by digifan

And I do believe it is self-hypnosis and this visualizing method can be used for a lot more good purposes.. like you want to lose weight so you close your eyes and visualize yourself as a healthy and thin person several times a day or a lot of healthy food or it's opposite, junk food with a huge red X on them lol, I have a friend, a doctor who has been using this method for more than a decade now and with surprisingly good results.

For making money too.. Course with anything, it's tough to really believe and see yourself as you would like.

ronnie

[pornrex]

Originally Posted by ronnie

... it's tough to really believe and see yourself as you would like. ronnie

Tough yes, but impossible, no.

I was at the grocery store earlier stocking up on apples, pears, and oranges and I ran into the bank teller I usually see where I bank. She asked how my efforts were going to stay smoke free and I told her that so far so good, knock on wood and all that jazz. She then told me that she 'wishes' she could quit too.

I've found out that wishing ain't gonna cut it because if it was that easy, we'd all wish for more money, the nicest cars, etc. Just like with work/business: you need a strong work ethic, discipline, the right guidance and perhaps a little luck and you can do great things. Wishing is great if I had a real genie in a bottle but unfortunately life is not like that.

I gotta 'run'.