I finally quit smoking - Page 3

Lisa · 2006-02-28, 06:36 AM

Way to go Pornrex...I feel for ya.

Tomorrow marks one week smoke free for me. Having tried unsuccessfully to quit via many ways in the past, I finally figured out what I 'thought' would work for me...and so far so good.

I got Zyban from my doc, then after taking it for 2 weeks, I went to a hypnotherapist.

I have to say this has been my most painless quit attempt ever. I'm not tempted at all, even when around smokers. My cravings have been minimal (and I know the Zyban is really helping there). I have a cd from the hypnotherapist that I'm listening to each night, she recommended I do so for 2 weeks, so another week to go.

I think the most important msg is in two parts...you cannot, and will not, quit until YOU are ready to do it for YOU. Attempting to quit for any other reason is doomed to failure from the beginning. Secondly, there are many many methods/aids/programs that people use to quit. Find what will work for you, and never give up on quitting.

pornrex · 2006-02-28, 08:01 PM

Well done Lisa.
I couldn't have said it better myself.

I went for another jog today and I am finding that my shins are starting to ache big fucking time. Oh and I am running out of gas to make it to the 3k mark.

I think I may be pushing a little harder than I should. Any runners or joggers in here that could offer me some good advice? I could really use some help here.

Lastly, I'm really likin' the amount of cash I've saved so far not to mention the fact that I smell better, sleep better, get up easier, work longer, don't hack, don't wheeze, don't sniffle and I don't sneeze either.

Anyhow, time to get back to the grind.

glowlite · 2006-03-01, 03:37 AM

Thumbs up to ya' pornrex, and to everyone here who has been able to exercise some self-discipline.

pornrex · 2006-03-01, 08:59 PM

Thanks glowlite, it has not been easy. I have basically had to turn my back on a few friends in order to stay smoke free. I knew I had to expect that because at the end of the day people will only do what is right for them regardless of what you ask of them - its human nature.

Case in point.

I've posted about an overweight friend in an earlier post. For quite sometime now he's been nothing if he's been disrespectful to me and to be honest I've grown tired of his condescension, his arrogance and his verbal abuse about my me and my take on life.

So I started to verbally shellack him back in the exact same manner that he had been ripping into me for almost a year now. He cannot for the life of him see the lesson I have tried to teach him out of this exercise. Its only been four maybe five days that I've given him his own medicine back and lo and behold he has not called me back in the past two days.

Making this decision was very tough because it wasn't just friends that I am prepared to let go of only. I have relatives that I have begun pulling away from too.

I knew what to expect and I prepared myself for it. If you are deciding to quit and really mean to do so, take it seriously. Real friends will support you while pretenders eventually show their true colors.

pornrex · 2006-03-02, 04:46 PM

Day 17 is just about written into the books. Although my body seems to be adjusting quite nicely, I find that my mind needs more time. Having smoked for 17 years non-stop and then stopping is making me fidgety but I know that's just my sub-conscious mind playing tricks with me. This too shall pass...

PersignupDustin · 2006-03-03, 08:56 PM

Did I give you a thumbs up already?

If not...

ronnie · 2006-03-03, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornrex

Day 17 is just about written into the books. Although my body seems to be adjusting quite nicely, I find that my mind needs more time. Having smoked for 17 years non-stop and then stopping is making me fidgety but I know that's just my sub-conscious mind playing tricks with me. This too shall pass...

Keep the faith.

ronnie

pornrex · 2006-03-06, 02:07 PM

Day 21 and all's well.

I think I'm trying to exercise too much too quickly because I managed to pull a muscle in my back from doing some weightlifting (nothing spectacular) and have been out of it the past 3 days because of the back meds.

Lesson learned *sigh* I guess.

Lisa · 2006-03-06, 07:07 PM

WTG Pornrex! Looks like I'm running a week behind you...day 14 here.

Feels kinda nice to see someone going just ahead of me and still surviving.

WebairGerard · 2006-03-07, 03:57 PM

congrats

pornrex · 2006-03-07, 04:16 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to give you an update.

Things are still going a-ok for me, even though I'm not constantly writing about it. I'm finding that I've settled into a bit of a groove now with the whole thing and boy oh boy can I smell it on other people. Yikes! It makes me wonder just how awful I must have smelled when I was smoking. I don't even want to think about it.
The running/jogging is taking time though, which is what I expected. Being as how I'm not a "spring chicken" anymore the whole recovery period is a little tough on me for now. I'll let you know how that's coming along.

I'm looking for tips from seasoned runners/joggers. Anything that could make shin splints 'disappear' completely plus tips on how to improve daily, weekly and so on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

...and still surviving.

WTG Lisa...keep it up. I found that once I started doing the opposite of smoking the results spoke for themselves and now I would not even consider ever going back. But try to train your mind to not think survival. It sounds so submissive to smoking. Your character is much stronger than that. Train your mind to believe that you can do this and you will!

tortus32 · 2006-03-09, 12:27 PM

God bless those who can quit.

I'm a non-smoker, but I can tell you that if I had ever started I don't think I would be able to quit.

Heck, I can't even stop cracking my damn nuckles.

VicD · 2006-03-09, 06:30 PM

I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking
One of my best moves ever!

Lisa · 2006-03-09, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornrex

WTG Lisa...keep it up. I found that once I started doing the opposite of smoking the results spoke for themselves and now I would not even consider ever going back. But try to train your mind to not think survival. It sounds so submissive to smoking. Your character is much stronger than that. Train your mind to believe that you can do this and you will!

You're right, it does! It's too late now for me to go back and edit, but if I could I'd change 'surviving' to VICTORIOUS.

pornrex · 2006-03-14, 06:59 PM

Just thought I would give you all an update. Today is the official one month mark and I am very happy about that.

Although today has been a very windy day here in toronto, I did manage to get my ass outside and go for a brisk walk a couple of times, so this day is not lost.

This is what I have learned so far. I smell better. Food tastes better and if I don't exercise, I will balloon as far as my weight is concerned so that is a guaranteed must. I've also realized that I really don't like smoke anymore and that certainly bodes well for me.

Got any anecdotes? Share them here! I will continue to post from time to time too!

glowlite · 2006-03-14, 07:12 PM

I have sat in the background watching your progress pornrex. More power to ya'. Congrats my friend

later .............................

By the way, I smoke and you've really got me thinking .....

Good luck, and again my congrats!

pornrex · 2006-03-15, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VicD

I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking
One of my best moves ever!

Congratulations VicD

Its stories just like Vic's that inspire someone like me to keep my personal little momentum going. Way to go!

HarryM · 2006-03-16, 12:32 AM

aye nice going. i quit just over 1 year ago after smoking for 10 years. the thing i found that helped the most is to try and avoid the areas of your lifestyle that you associate with smoking, for me it was drinking beer... only 1 year later i can drink beer again and not feel like a smoke :/
i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other.

pornrex · 2006-03-23, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryMuff

i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other.

exactly. There is no substitute for good old fashioned will power.

Still going strong well into my second month over. A little frustrated by this crappy weather though because its putting a dent into my efforts to run but judging from what I've seen as far as long range and short range forecasts its just a matter of time.

Lisa · 2006-03-23, 06:34 PM

I'm at one month and two days now. Still doing just fine.

I was a bit worried about last Friday night, as there was a game on at my boys footy club. And I've spent many nights down there drinking AND smoking.

It was fine tho...I was pissed as a parrot and didn't even want a smoke. It seems it's no longer part of my psyche.

pornrex · 2006-03-23, 06:54 PM

WTG Lisa...that's great to know.

I too was out recently with some friends and got really hammered. The booze and beer buzz was actually better - go figure.
Stil waiting on some good weather and I can't wait for saturday and sunday.

Lisa · 2006-04-21, 06:40 AM

Just a follow-up.

Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem.

I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

pornrex · 2006-04-21, 09:26 AM

Way to go Lisa - that is good news.

Until I blew out my appendix not too long ago, I was well on my way to getting right into the whole running and jogging thing I was talking about in earlier posts. I've had to modify my plan slightly and postpone it a bit due to the amount of time needed to recover from what happened but nonetheless I am still smoke free (2 months plus now) and I too am not looking back either.

Its strange though. All of my so-called 'smoking friends' have stopped calling!

And whenever I go anywhere for a walk or any social function, I can smell a smoker from a mile away and it makes me cringe now and in some cases I even struggle to breath!! I never expected that to happen.

ronnie · 2006-04-21, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Just a follow-up.

Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem.

I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

Great for you Lisa! You did it..

Maybe some day I'll be saying the same thing.

ronnie

explicit_027 · 2006-04-22, 05:41 AM

WOW!!! I think that's one hell of accomplishment. Keep it up dude. By the way, I am smoking right now. And it feels so fuckin good. Do you guys want some?

2006-02-28, 08:01 PM	#52
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Well done Lisa. I couldn't have said it better myself. I went for another jog today and I am finding that my shins are starting to ache big fucking time. Oh and I am running out of gas to make it to the 3k mark. I think I may be pushing a little harder than I should. Any runners or joggers in here that could offer me some good advice? I could really use some help here. Lastly, I'm really likin' the amount of cash I've saved so far not to mention the fact that I smell better, sleep better, get up easier, work longer, don't hack, don't wheeze, don't sniffle and I don't sneeze either. Anyhow, time to get back to the grind. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-01, 08:59 PM	#54
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Thanks glowlite, it has not been easy. I have basically had to turn my back on a few friends in order to stay smoke free. I knew I had to expect that because at the end of the day people will only do what is right for them regardless of what you ask of them - its human nature. Case in point. I've posted about an overweight friend in an earlier post. For quite sometime now he's been nothing if he's been disrespectful to me and to be honest I've grown tired of his condescension, his arrogance and his verbal abuse about my me and my take on life. So I started to verbally shellack him back in the exact same manner that he had been ripping into me for almost a year now. He cannot for the life of him see the lesson I have tried to teach him out of this exercise. Its only been four maybe five days that I've given him his own medicine back and lo and behold he has not called me back in the past two days. Making this decision was very tough because it wasn't just friends that I am prepared to let go of only. I have relatives that I have begun pulling away from too. I knew what to expect and I prepared myself for it. If you are deciding to quit and really mean to do so, take it seriously. Real friends will support you while pretenders eventually show their true colors. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-02, 04:46 PM	#55
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Day 17 is just about written into the books. Although my body seems to be adjusting quite nicely, I find that my mind needs more time. Having smoked for 17 years non-stop and then stopping is making me fidgety but I know that's just my sub-conscious mind playing tricks with me. This too shall pass... __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-06, 02:07 PM	#58
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Day 21 and all's well. I think I'm trying to exercise too much too quickly because I managed to pull a muscle in my back from doing some weightlifting (nothing spectacular) and have been out of it the past 3 days because of the back meds. Lesson learned sigh I guess. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-09, 12:27 PM	#62
tortus32 A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montague, NJ Posts: 628	God bless those who can quit. I'm a non-smoker, but I can tell you that if I had ever started I don't think I would be able to quit. Heck, I can't even stop cracking my damn nuckles. __________________ TrafficHolder.com - Buy/Sell Adult Traffic

2006-02-28, 06:36 AM	#51
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Way to go Pornrex...I feel for ya. Tomorrow marks one week smoke free for me. Having tried unsuccessfully to quit via many ways in the past, I finally figured out what I 'thought' would work for me...and so far so good. I got Zyban from my doc, then after taking it for 2 weeks, I went to a hypnotherapist. I have to say this has been my most painless quit attempt ever. I'm not tempted at all, even when around smokers. My cravings have been minimal (and I know the Zyban is really helping there). I have a cd from the hypnotherapist that I'm listening to each night, she recommended I do so for 2 weeks, so another week to go. I think the most important msg is in two parts...you cannot, and will not, quit until YOU are ready to do it for YOU. Attempting to quit for any other reason is doomed to failure from the beginning. Secondly, there are many many methods/aids/programs that people use to quit. Find what will work for you, and never give up on quitting.

2006-03-01, 03:37 AM	#53
glowlite Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ARIZONA - INDIANA Posts: 101	Thumbs up to ya' pornrex, and to everyone here who has been able to exercise some self-discipline.

2006-03-03, 08:56 PM	#56
PersignupDustin WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Did I give you a thumbs up already? If not...

2006-03-06, 07:07 PM	#59
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	WTG Pornrex! Looks like I'm running a week behind you...day 14 here. Feels kinda nice to see someone going just ahead of me and still surviving.

2006-03-07, 03:57 PM	#60
WebairGerard Aw, Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	congrats

2006-03-09, 06:30 PM	#63
VicD You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try' Join Date: May 2005 Location: Masterdam Posts: 162	I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking One of my best moves ever!

2006-03-14, 06:59 PM	#65
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Just thought I would give you all an update. Today is the official one month mark and I am very happy about that. Although today has been a very windy day here in toronto, I did manage to get my ass outside and go for a brisk walk a couple of times, so this day is not lost. This is what I have learned so far. I smell better. Food tastes better and if I don't exercise, I will balloon as far as my weight is concerned so that is a guaranteed must. I've also realized that I really don't like smoke anymore and that certainly bodes well for me. Got any anecdotes? Share them here! I will continue to post from time to time too! __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-14, 07:12 PM	#66
glowlite Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ARIZONA - INDIANA Posts: 101	I have sat in the background watching your progress pornrex. More power to ya'. Congrats my friend later ............................. By the way, I smoke and you've really got me thinking ..... Good luck, and again my congrats!

2006-03-16, 12:32 AM	#68
HarryM No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 285	aye nice going. i quit just over 1 year ago after smoking for 10 years. the thing i found that helped the most is to try and avoid the areas of your lifestyle that you associate with smoking, for me it was drinking beer... only 1 year later i can drink beer again and not feel like a smoke :/ i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other. __________________ Click here to make huge $$$

2006-03-23, 06:34 PM	#70
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	I'm at one month and two days now. Still doing just fine. I was a bit worried about last Friday night, as there was a game on at my boys footy club. And I've spent many nights down there drinking AND smoking. It was fine tho...I was pissed as a parrot and didn't even want a smoke. It seems it's no longer part of my psyche.

2006-03-23, 06:54 PM	#71
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	WTG Lisa...that's great to know. I too was out recently with some friends and got really hammered. The booze and beer buzz was actually better - go figure. Stil waiting on some good weather and I can't wait for saturday and sunday. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-04-21, 06:40 AM	#72
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Just a follow-up. Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem. I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

2006-04-21, 09:26 AM	#73
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Way to go Lisa - that is good news. Until I blew out my appendix not too long ago, I was well on my way to getting right into the whole running and jogging thing I was talking about in earlier posts. I've had to modify my plan slightly and postpone it a bit due to the amount of time needed to recover from what happened but nonetheless I am still smoke free (2 months plus now) and I too am not looking back either. Its strange though. All of my so-called 'smoking friends' have stopped calling! And whenever I go anywhere for a walk or any social function, I can smell a smoker from a mile away and it makes me cringe now and in some cases I even struggle to breath!! I never expected that to happen. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-04-22, 05:41 AM	#75
explicit_027 Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	WOW!!! I think that's one hell of accomplishment. Keep it up dude. By the way, I am smoking right now. And it feels so fuckin good. Do you guys want some? __________________ Extreme BDSM \| Severe SM Sex