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Quitting smoking!!

amamas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:22:05 GMT

I know I'm sure you all think I'm as crazy as I think I am!

Who tries to quit cigarettes at a time as triggering as this? Me it seems.

24 hours, feels like a year!

It's because I started smoking when I was living in hell and I want to do something to show myself that hell is well and truly over.

One thing on the positive side it's certainly not as bad as coming off meds, at least so far.

I'm sure I'll possibly be posting some crazy messages for a little while - nicotine withdrawals suck!

Cheers

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Beetle — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 03:10:43 GMT

WhooHoooo good on ya!!!

Yeah buy chocolate icecream and coffee instead. Its an okay substitute I guess:)

Put all the moola u save in a big jar and look at it. Imagine you save 7000 bucks a year when quitting!!!!

Go go go go!!!

Beetle

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Neil_1 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:07:28 GMT

Hi Amamas

Bloody awesome effort and good on you for getting this started. I have no personal experience to share on this subject as I've never smoked in my life. Ok ok, that's not entirely true, I did try a cigarette at a party when I was at school and felt really sick after it ...

Post away crazily all you want ... (I always do) 🙂 🙂

Hang in there Amamas and keep it going. That first step you take is the longest stride.

Cheers

Neil

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amamas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 05:05:27 GMT

Thanks for your support guys! Yes to the coffee!

So far my poor stress ball is getting a hell of a work out. I'm going to put Popeye's forearms to shame at this rate, no need for the spinach can!!

Cheers Amamas

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Jason_T1 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 07:40:14 GMT

Hey Amamas, good on ya for taking the first step, been a smoker for 25 years and havnt really given it a good go yet.

My wife and I are about to try Green Smoke (electronic cigis) for the first time, will let you know how it goes.

Best of luck and hang in there,

Jason

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amamas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:48:00 GMT

Hey Jason

Good luck to you and your wife! I've heard those Green Smokes are very very effective!!

I don't know if you've read my posts but I'm having a Rambo movie marathon at the moment. I'm thinking if Rambo can fight those hundreds of people by himself and rescue POW's at the same time I'm thinking a little nicotine withdrawal is nothing!!

I look forward to hearing how you guys go! They say the first three days are the hardest. I hope their right.

Hanging in there, Amamas

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geoff — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:02:21 GMT

dear Amamas, my eldest son is doing the same as you are, and he's a bit edgie, but his wife doesn't want any smoke to around Marcie and the little one that is due early next year.

I remember as kids we used to smoke bamboo sticks, but I'm not a smoker at all, and if I was my life insurance premiums would be atrocious.

I wonder what's worse overcoming depression or to give up smoking, which you may do because of the illness, so they are tarred with the same brush. L Geoff. x

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Jo3 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:02:53 GMT

Hey Amamas

Congratulations on making the first huge step in stopping to smoke. Well done.

It takes a lot of courage and strength to do this. Thinking of you and take it one day at a time. Keep going you can do it!!!

Keep in touch,

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amamas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:35:06 GMT

Good Morning!

Thank you all so incredibly much for your support!

I'm finding the repeated daily moments that included a cigarette the hardest. Like right now I'm having my post brekky coffee which usually, in the past, included smoking.

I thought I'd get on BB instead to try and change my habit.

Aside from the nicotine withdrawals and cravings it's a beautiful morning this morning! I usually sit outside to have my brekky. Any of you do that? It's wonderful!

I agree with you Geoff about the smoking/depression. I find at least for myself the smoking easier because (besides the withdrawals) it's external something I can physically see and change. The part of depression that I find hardest is that it's inside, I can't see it.

Thanks for your support Jo, I'll definitely be posting a lot while the withdrawals are so full on - keeps my hands busy and my mind distracted!

44 hours down, the rest of my life to go

Cheers Amamas

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Neil_1 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:49:28 GMT

Hi Amamas

We're all riding this with you ... and according to my records, it's now 45 hours! Brilliant stuff.

I'm heaps proud of you and do all you can to try and find other things to occupy yourself if you feel the going is getting tough.

Did you finish the Rambo-athon?

And no, I don't sit outside with brekkie, although it would be a nice thing to do, it's just that the flies around here are extremely friendly and would want to have their share of it as well.

Cheers

Neil

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amamas — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:23:08 GMT

Hey thanks Neil!!

Yep Rambo-a-thon brilliant!

I may have to try DVD's today as well as so far, gardening, reading, cleaning,washing just aren't working. It's I WANT A SMOKE!!!! DAMN I WANT A SMOKE!!!

I read somewhere that today is the hardest for a lot of people so hopefully withdrawals maybe a little easier tomorrow. We'll see!

You're right Neil I've made it through another hour smoke free Yay!!

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amamas — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:17:09 GMT

OVER 50 HOURS!!!!!! YAY!!!

Thanks Avatar one of the greatest movies ever! Gave me some more time away from my cravings.

SMOKE FREE THE WAY TO BE!!

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Jo3 — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:39:04 GMT

Well done, Amamas

You deserve to be congratulated, 50 hrs. **** on you.

I wish I had half the positive attitude like you to start something for myself.

Keep going, looking forward to seeing how far you go and stay.

I'll be checking in on you

Go Girl!!!!

Jo xx

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Pixie15 — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:06:43 GMT

Hi amamas,

I hope you stick it out. The cheese will taste better on Christmas day.

I was a pack and a half a day smoker in my earlier life. Sad to say I used to dream about smoking years after I stopped.

You could try putting the money you save away for a holiday. I would love to travel more.

Peace.

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amamas — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:46:33 GMT

Thanks guys

Still sticking it out but finding it really hard tonight. I am hanging out!

Thanks for reminding me about the taste of cheese Daisy. Any motivation helps at the mo! Travel is AWESOME isn't it!! Where are you planning on going to next?

and Jo you are started something - you are getting in there with the fitness thing - rock on you!!

Thanks to everyone for all of your support and well wishes!!

It all helps!

Cheers Amamas

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geoff — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:17:32 GMT

dear Amamas, great work, clean palate, clean kisses,no Ron Barassi mouth in the morning yeh, beauty. L Geoff. x

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amamas — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:04:49 GMT

Gday Geoff!

Thanks for your reminders - everything helps!

I think I'm now at 66 hours - yay!! I better start counting in days, working out the hours is becoming a strain for my PTSD brain.

How's your son coping with the withdrawals Geoff? They really are CRAP!!

What's your baby (oh so cute!) getting for xmas this year? My last baby was obsessed with squeaky toys. So I used to get him one at xmas. Used to wrap it up and put it under the tree. He's go absolutely berserk squeak the thing constantly until it was destroyed - lucky for my sanity those things have a short shelf life!

Have a great day!

Cheers Amamas

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Neil_1 — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:00:28 GMT

Hey Amamas

My daughter has got a stocking up for “Jack” our dog. He’s a 9yo kelpie/jack Russell cross, but has a good portion of kelpie in him … and is absolutely adored by the family but none moreso than my daughter, who loves to get down on the floor with him and pretend she’s another dog and they kind of mouth at each other … well, she doesn’t but he does … and we know how strong his jaws are, but he just lightly does it with her. It is so incredibly cute to watch.

But what I was going to say was, that in his stocking, apparently there are TWO squeaky toys for him. We discussed this and we’re going to make them his outside toys.

Cheers

Neil

ps: congrats on your brilliant will power ... keep going.

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geoff — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:36:17 GMT

dear Amamas, my son's finding it rather difficult, but hw=e knows that it is the option, as his wife doesn't want Marcie to be intoxicated with a smokie breath.

Well I gave her some colouring pencils those that can be washed off easily, but that was a couple of week ends ago, as my son hadn't been told if he and his work mates would have Xmas eve off, so they were all up in the air.

My ex and I always share presents, so she was buying the main present which I don't know what is as yet, but I will miss not seeing them all, especially Marcie, who grabs my finger when we go for a walk, it must be so big for her.

It's amazing what the older people buy for their grand kids, noisy toys just to get back at their kids, because I remember all the noise our children made at Xmas. L Geoff. x

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amamas — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:59:39 GMT

Awwwww Neil that is just too cute!! I'd be interested to hear how long those squeaky toys last. Sunshine (my last Jack Russel) completely destroyed his in an hour or two.

Yep still no smokes. Hanging out big time but haven't given in yet.

Cheers Amamas