OT No more cigarettes

We are SO HERE for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~~ Sooz

------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links

You have all the good vibes I can send. Good luck and stay strong.

I quit two years ago in June. You CAN do it :)

Cinnamon sticks are wonderful. They're the right size and take care of that habit of putting your hand up to your mouth. And best of all ---- no calories!

I know you asked for private email but I hope that someone who is at the "thinking about it" stage will see these posts and decide to give it a try. It isn't easy. It doesn't happen the first time (at least, not for most people). But it is do-able.

Dorothy

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "Linda2" :

]I'm going to do it this time. I have to. I *have* to. I can't breathe. Any ]supportive vibes that can be sent would be greatly appreciated. Any ]non-smokers who have some helpful hints on overcoming the urge, please share ]them with me in private e-mail. ariel at gate dot net

i'll be keeping you in my prayers, too!

----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)

newest creations: ----------- I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples, promising liberty and justice for all.

You can do it Linda, I know you can.

Several of my friends have given up smoking because of my heart problems. The Monday night class I go to had quite a few smokers in it. DH said I reeked of smoke when I got home. One by one they have given it up apart from one and she goes outside. Since I have taught them may crafts they did not want to lose me.

Another close friend as been a non-smoker now for 10 months. I have another friend who has made it through her first 3 months of not smoking.

I am urging you on your way to being a non smoker. Vibes winging across the pond to you. Love Shirley

In message , Linda2 writes

Congratulations! I wish you every success in your endeavors to cleanse your body. On a TV show recently, it was advised to drink fruit juice, especially cranberry, as the acidity helps wash nicotine from the body. HTH

Woo Hoo, Linda! You go, girl! You can do it!

Linda,

Good for you!

I have never smoked, but as far as tempting things go... one idea might be to have someone to call when you are REALLY tempted to do it, who can talk you out of it (just saying that you are feeling that way to someone might help you get through the moment?)

So, you could come in here and say when you really feel tempted, especially if there is some contributing factor. Although you are happy about your new job, the first two weeks or so are bound to be tiring and stressful, for instance!

If you would like someone to email or even call, let me know (and I bet there are others who would be willing too!)

marisa2

L> I know I said I was going to quit last year, but I wan't ready to give up my > habit.

My uncle is a minister. When he quit smoking, he kept a New Testament in his shirt pocket where he used to keep his cigs. When, by habit, he'd reach for a cig, he'd instead touch his source of faith and strength. He said that's what got him through it.

If you are not a christian, maybe something else could work as a touchstone for you - something to remind you of faith and hope - that you'd keep as a token where you used to store cigs.

I've never smoked, but I'm cheering you on! I think there's nothing better you can do for your body (not to mention anyone who breathes around you) than to quit smoking.

Linda,

PS after my grandfather stopped smoking he started chewing on toothpicks. He was always chewing a toothpick for as long as I can remember.

marisa2

Marisa2 wrote:

Good Luck Linda! Mike (mostly) quit February a year ago. He has "social smokes" with friends but that's all. And I'm incredibly proud of him. He smoked for many years, with a short break. I smoked from 15 til 26 and haven't had a single ciggie since the day I quit. You CAN do it!!!!!!

Hugs, KarenK

I'm rooting for you Linda. You can do it!

I will be sending support waves with all my might. Drinking water is very very good, keep it up. Reward yourself; put the money you would have spent on smokes in a jar and buy beads.

All the best Linda.. My DH gave up cold turkey last October. You will need all the support you can get... It's the best thing he ever did. I love it :))

I'll send you an e-mail with some tips we have here...

Mavis

LINDA GOOD FOR YOU! Take it ONE day at a time... you can do it!

Cheryl DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

Hey Linda...

The private e-mail bounced right back at me.. Not a known addie..

Can you send me the correct one to mavis at quicksilver dot net dot nz

Cheers,

Mavis

Cheryl,

Congrats on your graduation! I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration to us all!

I am on Day Two without a smoke. Smoking the hell out of my sugar-free Twizzlers, though. Drinking at least 52 oz of water daily. Already breathing easier.

I *am* a non-smoker!

Linda2

Hi Linda -

One of the things that will help you is your new job. You'll have a new daily routine that won't have quite so many habit 'cues' as you did before. I tried quitting three times before I was finally able to do so in 1995. And what helped me immensely was having a new job and people who didn't know me a smoker. Took me four months to finally be successful, but I haven't had one since 1995 and can't imagine ever wanting another cigarette - EVER!!

Congrats on Day Two!

Mj