Anyone here who is quitting smoking? - Page 3

Liliara · 12-02-2001, 06:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
Best of luck Liliara. I managed to stop. I smoked for about two years, it became a habit, I'd just have a few every day, and didn't think much of it, until one day, I just woke up and thought 'this is bad'. It came to me so suddenly, and I just managed to stop, just like that. I didn't have any trouble with it, I found it very easy. So personally, I really don't know why people should see it as difficult. It's all a case of mind over matter. If you have enough willpower, you'll be able to stop, no trouble. It's fads like patches, sprays, gums etc. that keep reminding you of how badly you want a cigarette.

If you just think about other things, and put the whole topic of smoking out of your mind, you should be able to stop. Heck if I can do it, anyone can.

Again, best of luck [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thanks! I've only been smoking about 3 years, so I'm pretty confidant I can stop. Once I set my mind to something, I can do it. I've had one cig next to my comp all day. I see it as me in a war against this one cig. That aught to do it, I hate defeat. (The patch REALLY does work! Plus, you geet cool dreams!) LOL

Drake · 12-02-2001, 07:03 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Liliara:

Thanks! I've only been smoking about 3 years, so I'm pretty confidant I can stop. Once I set my mind to something, I can do it. I've had one cig next to my comp all day. I see it as me in a war against this one cig. That aught to do it, I hate defeat. (The patch REALLY does work! Plus, you geet cool dreams!) LOL

LOL I just gotta by one of those patch things. they sound fun [img]graemlins/1drool.gif[/img]
BTW I like your attitude!

Lord of Alcohol · 12-02-2001, 07:09 AM

Hey Liliara! How goes the battle? I need to quit too!!!! I tried the patch but it was summer and they kept falling off. I work outside so sweating just made them not work. But they are working for you then?

Drake · 12-02-2001, 07:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Lord of Alcohol:
Hey Liliara! How goes the battle? I need to quit too!!!! I tried the patch but it was summer and they kept falling off. I work outside so sweating just made them not work. But they are working for you then?

duck tape? it might work.

Madman-Rogovich · 12-02-2001, 01:11 PM

well done lil..
its on my to do list..sighs its veryhard ive tried good luck to you

Grand-Ranger · 12-02-2001, 04:01 PM

Well, I guess one more post wouldnt really help any.

But Good luck quiting Lilara.. Its kina odd, everyone says smoking is really hard to stop.

I know 2 people that quit easly. They just stoped. My StepBrother and His dad just threw the cig down and quit.

But anyway, best of luck too ya, Lilara!!

One Track Cat · 12-02-2001, 04:55 PM

Good luck. I quit in 88. It's worth the effort.
One Track Cat

Silver Cheetah · 12-02-2001, 05:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by One Track Cat:
Good luck. I quit in 88. It's worth the effort.
One Track Cat

Best of luck Lilliara!

I tried to stop four times, the first three times were hell, the last time was easy. I read this great book called 'Easy way to stop smoking' by a guy called Allen Carr, which had lots of useful things to say on the subject.

After I read it, I just stopped believing in all the myths, and LO, it was easy! That was three years ago, and I never looked back. The book doesn't work for everyone, but it did for me. One thing he says is to eliminate cigarettes from your life completely, don't substitute, and never ever say 'I've given up smoking' cos of the psychological thing (like its a sacrifice).

He says focus on the majorly positive thing you've done in giving up smoking, and just pat yourself on the back about it every time the idea of cigarettes come into your head!

Liliara · 12-03-2001, 03:49 AM

HEY!!! DAY 2, NO CIG!!!

Thank you everyone! Your post have really helped! (Buys support group a round of whatever they are drinking::

Lord of Alchohol, try putting the patch on your back insted of your arms. I am quitting with 3 other people and we are all on the patch (and gum), one of them lays tile and the other has a job with a lot of lifting. We all keep it on our back and it doesn't fall off, even in the shower. Also, put the patch on before you go to sleep and don't smoke the next morning. Get it all out of your system the night before you quit.

Silver, I'm going to try to find that book. My neighbor who is part of our 'quit smoking ring' said the same thing the book did, "Don't think of it as quitting, look at it as cutting back. That way, if you have a cig a yesar from now, you don't feel as if you have failed triggering the need to start again."

Drake, we need to stay in touch! (Watership Down was a book first then an animated movie.)

Madman Rogovich, today was easier than yesterday for me and I'm so happy I'm doing it. Just make up your mind to do it! It's a good feeling!

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!

Drake · 12-03-2001, 03:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Liliara:
HEY!!! DAY 2, NO CIG!!!

Thank you everyone! Your post have really helped! (Buys support group a round of whatever they are drinking::

Lord of Alchohol, try putting the patch on your back insted of your arms. I am quitting with 3 other people and we are all on the patch (and gum), one of them lays tile and the other has a job with a lot of lifting. We all keep it on our back and it doesn't fall off, even in the shower. Also, put the patch on before you go to sleep and don't smoke the next morning. Get it all out of your system the night before you quit.

Silver, I'm going to try to find that book. My neighbor who is part of our 'quit smoking ring' said the same thing the book did, "Don't think of it as quitting, look at it as cutting back. That way, if you have a cig a yesar from now, you don't feel as if you have failed triggering the need to start again."

Drake, we need to stay in touch! (Watership Down was a book first then an animated movie.)

Madman Rogovich, today was easier than yesterday for me and I'm so happy I'm doing it. Just make up your mind to do it! It's a good feeling!

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!

A BIG congrats to you so far!! I have a lot of faith you will do this.

Watership down is a book and a movie!?! well I'm so busy lately I bearly have enought time to post on IW let alone read. so looks like I'll be looking into the movie. just let me add it to my list of things to do *Drake polls out a piece of paper* right then, Watershi...hey Neil

don't bite that!! no it's my list Neil, not food! ARG!! *rip* oh great now I need to make a new list. stupid bunny...ouch! my ear!! ok ok sorry your not a stupid bunny. geesh

BTW if you are interested I'm also on icq and sms. my icq # is 130812418 and my sms name is bocaj, and this goes for every one else who's interested too.

12-02-2001, 06:57 AM	#21
Liliara Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 874	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: Best of luck Liliara. I managed to stop. I smoked for about two years, it became a habit, I'd just have a few every day, and didn't think much of it, until one day, I just woke up and thought 'this is bad'. It came to me so suddenly, and I just managed to stop, just like that. I didn't have any trouble with it, I found it very easy. So personally, I really don't know why people should see it as difficult. It's all a case of mind over matter. If you have enough willpower, you'll be able to stop, no trouble. It's fads like patches, sprays, gums etc. that keep reminding you of how badly you want a cigarette. If you just think about other things, and put the whole topic of smoking out of your mind, you should be able to stop. Heck if I can do it, anyone can. Again, best of luck [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks! I've only been smoking about 3 years, so I'm pretty confidant I can stop. Once I set my mind to something, I can do it. I've had one cig next to my comp all day. I see it as me in a war against this one cig. That aught to do it, I hate defeat. (The patch REALLY does work! Plus, you geet cool dreams!) LOL __________________ Proud member of the LH (Yorick?)<br />Captain of Bouncers, Boogre Bar<br /><br />\"I\'ve had it up to here, listening to a small segment of people try to put down America! America\'s the greatest land on Earth, and we oughta be proud of what we have! I\'m proud of America, I\'m proud of our people, and I\'m gonna prove it. We\'re American and DAMN proud of it! Frankly I\'m getting a little ticked off...go ta ****\"... Dink (if anyone knows who originally said this, please let me know!)

12-02-2001, 07:03 AM	#22
Drake Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: ? Age: 40 Posts: 729	quote: Originally posted by Liliara: Thanks! I've only been smoking about 3 years, so I'm pretty confidant I can stop. Once I set my mind to something, I can do it. I've had one cig next to my comp all day. I see it as me in a war against this one cig. That aught to do it, I hate defeat. (The patch REALLY does work! Plus, you geet cool dreams!) LOL LOL I just gotta by one of those patch things. they sound fun [img]graemlins/1drool.gif[/img] BTW I like your attitude! __________________ &Neil<br />Winner of both \'Arledrian\'s Weirdest Thread of 2003 Award\'<br />And the \'Most pointless thread Lavindathar Has Ever Seen Award 2002\'

12-02-2001, 07:09 AM	#23
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	Hey Liliara! How goes the battle? I need to quit too!!!! I tried the patch but it was summer and they kept falling off. I work outside so sweating just made them not work. But they are working for you then? __________________ No

12-02-2001, 07:12 AM	#24
Drake Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: ? Age: 40 Posts: 729	quote: Originally posted by Lord of Alcohol: Hey Liliara! How goes the battle? I need to quit too!!!! I tried the patch but it was summer and they kept falling off. I work outside so sweating just made them not work. But they are working for you then? duck tape? it might work. __________________ &Neil<br />Winner of both \'Arledrian\'s Weirdest Thread of 2003 Award\'<br />And the \'Most pointless thread Lavindathar Has Ever Seen Award 2002\'

12-02-2001, 01:11 PM	#25
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 1,918	well done lil.. its on my to do list..sighs its veryhard ive tried good luck to you __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

12-02-2001, 04:01 PM	#26
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	Well, I guess one more post wouldnt really help any. But Good luck quiting Lilara.. Its kina odd, everyone says smoking is really hard to stop. I know 2 people that quit easly. They just stoped. My StepBrother and His dad just threw the cig down and quit. But anyway, best of luck too ya, Lilara!! __________________ <br /><br />So if in the shaddows look behind you, because thats where the ranger will be.

12-02-2001, 04:55 PM	#27
One Track Cat Welcomed New User Join Date: November 29, 2001 Location: 1152 E. 120th Ave N, Belle Plaine, Ks Posts: 2	Good luck. I quit in 88. It's worth the effort. One Track Cat

12-02-2001, 05:26 PM	#28
Silver Cheetah Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 1,781	quote: Originally posted by One Track Cat: Good luck. I quit in 88. It's worth the effort. One Track Cat Best of luck Lilliara! I tried to stop four times, the first three times were hell, the last time was easy. I read this great book called 'Easy way to stop smoking' by a guy called Allen Carr, which had lots of useful things to say on the subject. After I read it, I just stopped believing in all the myths, and LO, it was easy! That was three years ago, and I never looked back. The book doesn't work for everyone, but it did for me. One thing he says is to eliminate cigarettes from your life completely, don't substitute, and never ever say 'I've given up smoking' cos of the psychological thing (like its a sacrifice). He says focus on the majorly positive thing you've done in giving up smoking, and just pat yourself on the back about it every time the idea of cigarettes come into your head! __________________

12-03-2001, 03:49 AM	#29
Liliara Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 874	HEY!!! DAY 2, NO CIG!!! Thank you everyone! Your post have really helped! (Buys support group a round of whatever they are drinking:: Lord of Alchohol, try putting the patch on your back insted of your arms. I am quitting with 3 other people and we are all on the patch (and gum), one of them lays tile and the other has a job with a lot of lifting. We all keep it on our back and it doesn't fall off, even in the shower. Also, put the patch on before you go to sleep and don't smoke the next morning. Get it all out of your system the night before you quit. Silver, I'm going to try to find that book. My neighbor who is part of our 'quit smoking ring' said the same thing the book did, "Don't think of it as quitting, look at it as cutting back. That way, if you have a cig a yesar from now, you don't feel as if you have failed triggering the need to start again." Drake, we need to stay in touch! (Watership Down was a book first then an animated movie.) Madman Rogovich, today was easier than yesterday for me and I'm so happy I'm doing it. Just make up your mind to do it! It's a good feeling! THANKS EVERYONE!!!! __________________ Proud member of the LH (Yorick?)<br />Captain of Bouncers, Boogre Bar<br /><br />\"I\'ve had it up to here, listening to a small segment of people try to put down America! America\'s the greatest land on Earth, and we oughta be proud of what we have! I\'m proud of America, I\'m proud of our people, and I\'m gonna prove it. We\'re American and DAMN proud of it! Frankly I\'m getting a little ticked off...go ta ****\"... Dink (if anyone knows who originally said this, please let me know!)

12-03-2001, 03:34 PM	#30
Drake Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: ? Age: 40 Posts: 729	quote: Originally posted by Liliara: HEY!!! DAY 2, NO CIG!!! Thank you everyone! Your post have really helped! (Buys support group a round of whatever they are drinking:: Lord of Alchohol, try putting the patch on your back insted of your arms. I am quitting with 3 other people and we are all on the patch (and gum), one of them lays tile and the other has a job with a lot of lifting. We all keep it on our back and it doesn't fall off, even in the shower. Also, put the patch on before you go to sleep and don't smoke the next morning. Get it all out of your system the night before you quit. Silver, I'm going to try to find that book. My neighbor who is part of our 'quit smoking ring' said the same thing the book did, "Don't think of it as quitting, look at it as cutting back. That way, if you have a cig a yesar from now, you don't feel as if you have failed triggering the need to start again." Drake, we need to stay in touch! (Watership Down was a book first then an animated movie.) Madman Rogovich, today was easier than yesterday for me and I'm so happy I'm doing it. Just make up your mind to do it! It's a good feeling! THANKS EVERYONE!!!! A BIG congrats to you so far!! I have a lot of faith you will do this. Watership down is a book and a movie!?! well I'm so busy lately I bearly have enought time to post on IW let alone read. so looks like I'll be looking into the movie. just let me add it to my list of things to do Drake polls out a piece of paper right then, Watershi...hey Neil don't bite that!! no it's my list Neil, not food! ARG!! rip oh great now I need to make a new list. stupid bunny...ouch! my ear!! ok ok sorry your not a stupid bunny. geesh BTW if you are interested I'm also on icq and sms. my icq # is 130812418 and my sms name is bocaj, and this goes for every one else who's interested too. __________________ &Neil<br />Winner of both \'Arledrian\'s Weirdest Thread of 2003 Award\'<br />And the \'Most pointless thread Lavindathar Has Ever Seen Award 2002\'

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