Author Topic: Cigarettes are about to go away... (Read 465 times)

NightMare77 · « **on:** January 08, 2012, 08:00:42 AM »

After 17 years of smoking, I will be quitting tomorrow. I'm scared and nervous, but I can't wait to get rid of these things. I think my hardest time is going to be at work when I get stressed. Here's hoping for a strong will and some good luck! :)

Amberjake12 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:03:22 PM »

Congratulations... How is going so far??? I'm hoping to quit soon myself, but am afraid of withdrawal and everything else that is going on with me... Keep me updated!!!

NightMare77 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:25:48 PM »

I haven't quit yet. Today is my last day. I'm a little nervous about tomorrow (a Monday with no smoking) but I know I can do it. Thanks for the congrats! :)

Amberjake12 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:32:17 PM »

Awesome... But, I do want to say something about the "Monday Quitting"... I always start "new" things on Monday's... it's the beginning of a new week, so it seems perfect. In reality, Monday's SUCK!!! So, I think, for me anyway, I'm going to start doing new things on a Wednesday (half-way through the week is always exciting), or Friday (even better... the week is almost over!!!). Just a thought... but I am really proud of you... I've been smoking for 7-8 years... I hate it, it's disgusting... but I also love those D*** things!!! Good luck and please let me know...

NightMare77 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:35:22 PM »

LOL! I figure, Mondays already suck, so its the best day to quit (plus, I will be busy at work instead of sitting at home thinking about cigarettes). Thanks so much for the support, and yes, I will post about my progress. :)

mantooth · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:51:21 PM »

Good luck man, everyone quits, but how long is the tough part.

NightMare77 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:53:32 PM »

Thanks! Yes, you're right...let's hope it's for good! LOL

anxiouskathie · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:54:51 PM »

Here's some encouragement and a success story: I had been a smoker for 30 years of my life. Before going to bed one evening, I thought to myself, "heck, I do everything I can to stay healthy, why am I still smoking". So, I asked my husband that once I went to bed would he please go outside and get rid of my ashtray, lighter and any evidence that I was a smoker (I've never smoked inside my home). Well, he did just that, and the next morning I woke up feeling great, telling myself I was a non-smoker! I quit cold turkey and have been smoke free now for 1 year and 5 months!!!! Prior to quitting, do yourselves a favor and read "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by Allen Carr. It's a quick read and I think must do something within your subconcious, because I haven't picked up a cig since! There have been times when I think "gosh, would be nice to have a cig" and then I stop and remind myself that I don't smoke and then go on to thinking of other things.

It can be done! You can do it and you'll feel soooo much better once you have! It's amazing how my sense of smell has changed!!!! I continued to take money out of my checking each week to "Act" as if I was using it to spend on cigs and after a year I had enough money to take myself to Vegas and enjoy a great weekend! What a reward!!!!!

Good luck, and let me know how it goes!!!!

MindGames · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2012, 07:03:00 PM »

Hi Nightmare! I use to be a smoker also. Been quit 3 years this April. It wasn't really hard to do since I wanted to quit so bad I think that made it easier. If you want to quit bad enough you shouldn't have a really hard time. I went from smoking in the house to smoking outside only. Then just got me these seven day patches from Wally World and used them and havn't smoked since. But I always kept 4 cigs and a lighter in my bookcase. But never touched them. I think it helped me with knowing they were there and I didn't get all panicky and if It got to bad that I couldnt' stand it then I'd have them to smoke. I kept them in that bookcase for prolly bout 5 or 6 months. But I quit and It's one of the best things I've done. Such a huge difference in my life. And Kathie is not kidding when you quit smoking your sense of smell changes alot. Now the smell of pickles almost make me vomit.

And be sure come back here let us know how your doin or if you need some pep talk. I know you can do it. Good Luck!

NightMare77 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2012, 06:54:50 AM »

Ok, first day as a nonsmoker! I'm missing my morning cigarette right now, but I know that this is the beginning of kicking a habit/addiction. I can do this!

NightMare77 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:53:06 PM »

In about one hour, it will have been a full day since my last cigarette! (My last one was at 10pm last night). It's been a little rough, but I am so proud to have made it this far. Here's hoping tomorrow is even better. :)

Amberjake12 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:56:44 PM »

Congratulations!!! So proud of you!!!

NightMare77 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:43:22 PM »

Thanks, Amberjake! :)

MindGames · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2012, 06:40:55 AM »

Hi Nightmare! Congrats on first day as a non-smoker :)

NightMare77 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:44:48 AM »

Thanks! :)

Well, I took the patch off last night before I went to bed (never had a craving for a smoke when I was sleeping LOL), and put another one on this morning. Now, I'm feeling all shaky and nervous. I checked a drug information reference (not Google) and it says that some side effects are dizziness and hypertension. I'm so not checking my BP right now, because I'm finally over that obsession. Any patch users experienced this?

MindGames · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:44:09 PM »

Hi Nightmare! I'd say the shaky and nervous feelings are part of the withdrawl symptoms. I wore the patches and I don't remember them doing that to me, I don't think I took mine off at night though either. I believe I changed mine everymorning when I got up. But it's been three years and my memory stinks lol. Hope you doing well today and hang in there.

NightMare77 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:48:30 PM »

The shakiness and nervousness wore off about 30 minutes after I posted this morning, so I'm thinking that it was the nicotine surge. I really want a cig right now, but it's just boredom. Good thing I don't have any in the house and that I don't feel like going anywhere! LOL

Amberjake12 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:15:05 PM »

Way to go Nightmare!!! Still... very, very, very proud of you!!! Keep it up...

NightMare77 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2012, 09:32:45 PM »

Thanks, Amberjake! I really appreciate your support! I appreciate everyone's support! :)

MindGames · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:40:56 PM »

Just wanted to check see how everythings going for ya Nightmare. Hope your doing good

NightMare77 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2012, 04:54:08 PM »

Thanks, MindGames! Today is a little tougher than the others, but I'm still quit! :) I've made it to day 4, so I am going to keep going! :)

MindGames · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2012, 06:39:50 PM »

WooHoo! That's great news!

Wish I could get my mom and sis to quit. I'll just have to keep at em. Maybe soon. :)

Amberjake12 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:43:35 PM »

Way to go NightMare!!! :) :) :)

anxiouskathie · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2012, 09:43:16 AM »

Congratulations nightmare! I've been smoke free now for a year and 5 months. I found the best thing I did for myself was to stay proud of myself with each day I was smoke free! It's kind of like losing weight...you see the pounds come off and you want to continue! Well, picture all those nasty smells going away, your lungs clearing up, and all the money you'll save by becoming a non smoker!

You are doing a fabulous job!!

NightMare77 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2012, 09:48:47 AM »

Thanks everyone! Today is tough...its my first weekend as a nonsmoker. There's a lot of downtime which means I'm thinking about cigs more. But I'm on day 6....hell week is almost over!

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