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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/2/2008 11:30:53 AM
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Mrs.X
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Jimbo used the gum, Cloak. I bet he'll come post in here.
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/5/2008 6:06:51 PM
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firefighter38310
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Well I am trying to stop again. I did for 2 years but went to work in a place where they smoked. It isn’t there fault. I just took too many breaks with those who smoke.
The patches make me too anxious. I can go a day without smoking but the strangest things. I found a pack of cigarettes in my turn out coat and I always seem to want to smoke after a fire. I have removed them from my coat.
I try to use “little helpers”. I don’t smoke on the golf course. I try not to smoke while driving but that’s always been a biggie for me and I don’t smoke in the house especially when grandkids are around which seems to be all the time.
Anyway keep me in your prayers. I am trying to quit because I am just sick of the habit.
Have a blessed day dave
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/5/2008 7:17:12 PM
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bettymackII
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Yes, we will be praying for you ,firefighter38310!
Just remember, Dave just because you started again
you can quit again.
We will be here for you with our prayers and encouragement!
So thankful that you do want to quit!!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/6/2008 4:00:24 PM
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Silverstring
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firefighter:
Have you thought about substituting the cigarette with another treat/reward? Also, a poster mentioned earlier something about how the subconscious relearn trigger situations:
If you resist a particular trigger once, resisting it again will be much easier.
Anyway, hang in there!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/6/2008 6:42:19 PM
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firefighter38310
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thanks for the replies...thanks i am hanging in there
and i do want to quit
have a blessed day Dave
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/7/2008 6:05:23 PM
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bettymackII
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We are so glad to hear that you are trying!
Keep trying!
Don't give up!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/7/2008 7:52:59 PM
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Silverstring
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Fighter:
Have you browsed back through this thread? Very many good posts with good advice and links to good online resources.
When you get a crave: Sweat it out for 3 minutes. Then it's likely to be gone
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/14/2008 8:05:01 PM
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bettymackII
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Need some words of encouragement?
"You can do it!"
if you are discouraged and have failed again...
we are here for you too!
Try try again....you can do it!!
Let us hear from you!!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/18/2008 11:05:30 AM
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We need you to volunteer!
Someone who wants to quit smoking.
Volunteer would you like to post daily or weekly and share your good and bad days. Hopefully we can see your progress for all to rejoice with you
and to pick you up when you fail or fall.
WE who have quit or who have never smoked are wanting to encourage and pray for you.
I know there are those who don't want to be reminded about their struggle
but want us to pray for you and we will.
We welcome you on an adventure that will help you meet your goal----
to quit smoking!!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/18/2008 11:31:58 AM
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Roberta_
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Awesome Stella!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 6:54:19 AM
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Silverstring
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Updates all?
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 11:18:42 AM
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If this helps anybody I'm blessed to offer my 2 cents.
I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 years, and I'll tell you, the MOST important element is a DECISION that you are going to quit, no matter what.
I tried the patch, herbal help, etc, but nothing did any good, because I LOVED cigarettes. Even after bypass surgery and a heart attack, I continued to smoke. I did slow down a lot.....I quit smoking in the house and the car, etc....but I was still smoking....UNTIL
One afternoon I was sitting at the computer and I couldn't breathe.
To make a long story short, I had COPD.
If you want to know what that's like, run around the block and get REAL winded.....then pinch your nose and try to breathe thru a straw.....
That was all it took for me.......
I tossed my last pack in the trash while I was waiting for the ambulance.....
I haven't had a cigarette in my mouth since.....and that was over 4 years ago.
If you are trying to quit, God bless you.
Make the decision and DO IT!!!!
Don't wait until you get where I was. Once your lungs go bad, they don't heal.
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 11:52:52 AM
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Silverstring
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quote:
ORIGINAL: JimC
If this helps anybody I'm blessed to offer my 2 cents.
I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 years, and I'll tell you, the MOST important element is a DECISION that you are going to quit, no matter what.
I tried the patch, herbal help, etc, but nothing did any good, because I LOVED cigarettes. Even after bypass surgery and a heart attack, I continued to smoke. I did slow down a lot.....I quit smoking in the house and the car, etc....but I was still smoking....UNTIL
One afternoon I was sitting at the computer and I couldn't breathe.
To make a long story short, I had COPD.
If you want to know what that's like, run around the block and get REAL winded.....then pinch your nose and try to breathe thru a straw.....
That was all it took for me.......
I tossed my last pack in the trash while I was waiting for the ambulance.....
I haven't had a cigarette in my mouth since.....and that was over 4 years ago.
If you are trying to quit, God bless you.
Make the decision and DO IT!!!!
Don't wait until you get where I was. Once your lungs go bad, they don't heal.
Wow. That's quite a story, thank you for posting that. I'm glad I got out of it when I did, and hope I can remain quit. Your story give extra motivation.
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 11:57:10 AM
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JimC
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Silverstring
quote:
ORIGINAL: JimC
If this helps anybody I'm blessed to offer my 2 cents.
I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 years, and I'll tell you, the MOST important element is a DECISION that you are going to quit, no matter what.
I tried the patch, herbal help, etc, but nothing did any good, because I LOVED cigarettes. Even after bypass surgery and a heart attack, I continued to smoke. I did slow down a lot.....I quit smoking in the house and the car, etc....but I was still smoking....UNTIL
One afternoon I was sitting at the computer and I couldn't breathe.
To make a long story short, I had COPD.
If you want to know what that's like, run around the block and get REAL winded.....then pinch your nose and try to breathe thru a straw.....
That was all it took for me.......
I tossed my last pack in the trash while I was waiting for the ambulance.....
I haven't had a cigarette in my mouth since.....and that was over 4 years ago.
If you are trying to quit, God bless you.
Make the decision and DO IT!!!!
Don't wait until you get where I was. Once your lungs go bad, they don't heal.
Wow. That's quite a story, thank you for posting that. I'm glad I got out of it when I did, and hope I can remain quit. Your story give extra motivation.
I hope you can too, my friend. If my story helped you, I'm glad.
God bless you.
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 12:05:39 PM
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Silverstring
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And you.
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 11/28/2008 10:03:37 PM
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bettymackII
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JimC= WOW! What a powerful testimony!
May God bless you and we pray that a poster or even a lurker
will be encouraged to heed your warning!
Silverstring = We are so proud of you!
And what an encouraging testimony
to keep you strong as we read from poster Jim C!
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RE: Quitting smoking support thread - 12/21/2008 8:12:15 PM
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Silverstring
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Seven months, still quit. Find myself wanting a cig every now and then
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