Late yesterday afternoon I was on the phone with a close friend who quit smoking a year ago.? Mid-way through the conversation I was laughing so hard at one of her jokes?I started coughing--one of those choking coughs that you can't control...it's just got to run its course...because no matter what excuse you come up with for it existing, you...and every other smoker in the universe...know it's caused by smoking.? Not?by a sinus infection, not by?a post nasal drip from sinusitis, not by?allergies, not by?the weather---but by?cigarettes, pure and simple. When the coughing fit passed, we got to talking seriously about my quitting.? My friend's words threw my mouth into automatic defensive overdrive mode and out came all the usual excuses for not quitting.? My friend cracked up, called me a number of names I won't repeat here, and summed up her lecture by screaming into my ear that she didn't want to lose me to lung cancer or emphysema.? ? I didn't light up again for 3 hours.? When I did put?a flame to?a coffin nail again, a little voice inside said:? "I really, really do want to quit."??Now, that was a shocker.??In the past?when I've?made up my mind to quit [or just thought about quitting as I do almost every day of my life], that little voice inside is the one that sabotages the efforts by saying things to me such as:? "Just one...it can't hurt," or "Geeze, I don't think I can do this....I'm going to lose my mind if I don't have a smoke," or "I'd really like to be a non-smoker, but I sure?don't want to go through the hell of getting there..." ? But this time the little voice inside was on my side.? So, I decided to formulate a sensible?"plan of attack."??Wash up all the ashtrays, throw out the trash with butts and ashes in them, get rid of all cigarette-related objects, and think?positively about how I'm going to get through the?worst of the quitting process.??I decided to make the following day--today, Tuesday--DAY 1.? I allowed myself 3 more smokes last night, then I went to bed knowing the next morning meant?the beginning of my life as a non-smoker. ? Here I am, now, up and dressed and getting on with the day, for 5 hours, and not one single smoke.? Naturally, I'm consumed with thinking about cigarettes and smoking,?and that's getting awfully wearing:? The impulse to light up?comes out of nowhere, strikes like a sledge hammer, and?for 2 or 3 seconds I'm?automatically looking for?a cigarette like a zombie?doing its ruler's will.? Then the little voice inside?speaks up, snaps me?out of the?needing-nicotine trance I'm in, and I listen to it telling me I?can do this.??It's very simple, really.? It IS a choice:? Yes, or No.? So, just say no to the impulse.? Just keep on saying NO to?the call of tobacco.? I am a lot stronger than the tobacco is!!!! ? So, folks, I've decided to start this blog as a way of helping to keep myself from ever lighting up another cigarette again.??I have friends? who will be very supportive of my efforts.? I have other people around me,?smokers, who will find it amusing to?offer me one of their cigarettes every time I have a "nicotine fit."? Consequently,?I'll tell only my closest, trusted friends?in real space and time that I've quit.? [Not trying to quit, mind you, but HAVE quit--attitude is everything.]??Now, getting back to?why I've decided to write this blog....? I figure?that by putting the news out here?into cyberspace where people all over the world can read it, I've pretty well insured myself of?not being able to go back to smoking.? If I did, I'd then have to admit to hundreds and hundreds of people on MM?that I'd failed.? And I would find that far too humilating to be endurable.??It will be easier to get through the next 3 or 4 weeks than it would?be to?go through admitting failure to so many people. ? And I would like to invite anyone with encouraging words to chime in here whenever they feel like it.? I can use all the help I can get.? And if anyone out there wants to partner with me in the struggle to be and stay smoke-free, jump on board.? Today is the first day of my new life as a non-smoker.? It could be yours too.? I sure could use the company. ? ....More to come as the withdrawal process progresses... ? Squirrelly ? Damn these stupid question marks!!!!? Can't anyone at MM figure out how to get rid of them????? [those were intentional....][if indeed they even show up properly....]? Come on MM, I'm convinced now that your failure to fix this issue is a matter of your simply not caring!!!!!? Nobody could have as complex and user friendly a site as you guys have and NOT be able to fix this one idiotic problem.? GET RID OF THE DAMN QUESTION MARKS THAT WE USERS DO NOT HIT ON.? COME ON!!!!!!!!? DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!!? NO FURTHER EXCUSES.? YOU CANADIANS ARE DEFINITELY NOT THIS DUMB.
Late yesterday afternoon I was on the phone with a close friend who quit smoking a year ago.? Mid-way through the conversation I was laughing so hard at one of her jokes?I started coughing--one of those choking coughs that you can't control...it's just got to run its course...because no matter what excuse you come up with for it existing, you...and every other smoker in the universe...know it's caused by smoking.? Not?by a sinus infection, not by?a post nasal drip from sinusitis, not by?allergies, not by?the weather---but by?cigarettes, pure and simple. When the coughing fit passed, we got to talking seriously about my quitting.? My friend's words threw my mouth into automatic defensive overdrive mode and out came all the usual excuses for not quitting.? My friend cracked up, called me a number of names I won't repeat here, and summed up her lecture by screaming into my ear that she didn't want to lose me to lung cancer or emphysema.? ? I didn't light up again for 3 hours.? When I did put?a flame to?a coffin nail again, a little voice inside said:? "I really, really do want to quit."??Now, that was a shocker.??In the past?when I've?made up my mind to quit [or just thought about quitting as I do almost every day of my life], that little voice inside is the one that sabotages the efforts by saying things to me such as:? "Just one...it can't hurt," or "Geeze, I don't think I can do this....I'm going to lose my mind if I don't have a smoke," or "I'd really like to be a non-smoker, but I sure?don't want to go through the hell of getting there..." ? But this time the little voice inside was on my side.? So, I decided to formulate a sensible?"plan of attack."??Wash up all the ashtrays, throw out the trash with butts and ashes in them, get rid of all cigarette-related objects, and think?positively about how I'm going to get through the?worst of the quitting process.??I decided to make the following day--today, Tuesday--DAY 1.? I allowed myself 3 more smokes last night, then I went to bed knowing the next morning meant?the beginning of my life as a non-smoker. ? Here I am, now, up and dressed and getting on with the day, for 5 hours, and not one single smoke.? Naturally, I'm consumed with thinking about cigarettes and smoking,?and that's getting awfully wearing:? The impulse to light up?comes out of nowhere, strikes like a sledge hammer, and?for 2 or 3 seconds I'm?automatically looking for?a cigarette like a zombie?doing its ruler's will.? Then the little voice inside?speaks up, snaps me?out of the?needing-nicotine trance I'm in, and I listen to it telling me I?can do this.??It's very simple, really.? It IS a choice:? Yes, or No.? So, just say no to the impulse.? Just keep on saying NO to?the call of tobacco.? I am a lot stronger than the tobacco is!!!! ? So, folks, I've decided to start this blog as a way of helping to keep myself from ever lighting up another cigarette again.??I have friends? who will be very supportive of my efforts.? I have other people around me,?smokers, who will find it amusing to?offer me one of their cigarettes every time I have a "nicotine fit."? Consequently,?I'll tell only my closest, trusted friends?in real space and time that I've quit.? [Not trying to quit, mind you, but HAVE quit--attitude is everything.]??Now, getting back to?why I've decided to write this blog....? I figure?that by putting the news out here?into cyberspace where people all over the world can read it, I've pretty well insured myself of?not being able to go back to smoking.? If I did, I'd then have to admit to hundreds and hundreds of people on MM?that I'd failed.? And I would find that far too humilating to be endurable.??It will be easier to get through the next 3 or 4 weeks than it would?be to?go through admitting failure to so many people. ? And I would like to invite anyone with encouraging words to chime in here whenever they feel like it.? I can use all the help I can get.? And if anyone out there wants to partner with me in the struggle to be and stay smoke-free, jump on board.? Today is the first day of my new life as a non-smoker.? It could be yours too.? I sure could use the company. ? ....More to come as the withdrawal process progresses... ? Squirrelly ? Damn these stupid question marks!!!!? Can't anyone at MM figure out how to get rid of them????? [those were intentional....][if indeed they even show up properly....]? Come on MM, I'm convinced now that your failure to fix this issue is a matter of your simply not caring!!!!!? Nobody could have as complex and user friendly a site as you guys have and NOT be able to fix this one idiotic problem.? GET RID OF THE DAMN QUESTION MARKS THAT WE USERS DO NOT HIT ON.? COME ON!!!!!!!!? DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!!? NO FURTHER EXCUSES.? YOU CANADIANS ARE DEFINITELY NOT THIS DUMB.
NEWMAN:¿ I've often been called a good sport.¿ Just another one of my many charms [LOL].¿ That, and a certain degree of gullability--even at my age!! ¿ All in good fun, NM, all in good fun...¿ ¿ Pat
NEWMAN:¿ I've often been called a good sport.¿ Just another one of my many charms [LOL].¿ That, and a certain degree of gullability--even at my age!! ¿ All in good fun, NM, all in good fun...¿ ¿ Pat
P.S:¿ NEWMAN:¿ You ain't no boy scout.¿ Keep trying that line, though.¿ The gal who finally falls for you is going to know you ain't no boy scout--she's gonna love that you try to present yourself as such...and she's gonna get over on you.....oh, is she ever going to "GET YOU."¿ ¿ She's going to be a gem and a half.¿ I can promise you that. ¿ Happy Turkey Day, buddy.¿ Don't eat too much stuffing--and don't drink and drive. ¿ Love, Pat
P.S:¿ NEWMAN:¿ You ain't no boy scout.¿ Keep trying that line, though.¿ The gal who finally falls for you is going to know you ain't no boy scout--she's gonna love that you try to present yourself as such...and she's gonna get over on you.....oh, is she ever going to "GET YOU."¿ ¿ She's going to be a gem and a half.¿ I can promise you that. ¿ Happy Turkey Day, buddy.¿ Don't eat too much stuffing--and don't drink and drive. ¿ Love, Pat
Every time you have sex you get laughted at???!!!????? ¿ Whose being Punk'd now????? ¿ And take those cigs and stuff em', pal.¿ You're being evil with that comment about cigs.¿ Fie on¿you!!!!!¿ Demon critter that you are.....¿ ¿ Plus, you know damn well what I meant about hitting on Willis on IMDb.¿¿ What a loon!!!!!¿ I refuse to play into that one¿by explaining it to you. ¿ You, brother, are truly nuts.¿ A bona fide perpetual comedian.¿¿I surely do hope¿you find someone out there in lala land on the west coast who "gets you" completely whom you can love back unconditionally. Whoever she turns out to be is in for a zillion laughs.¿ Hope she's ready for so much guffawing.¿ God bless her.¿ And you. ¿ Pat ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿
Quoting: Originally posted by thenewman Every time I have sex I get laughed at.¿ See my blog titled AAA Penis.¿ And I cannot figure it out.¿ I am like a boy scout.¿ Certainly the last boy scout on this site....Since I am hetero I have no desires to hit on Bruce¿Willis like you suggested to me...So laughter and sex do go hand in hand.¿ The bad thing about sex is the cigarette craving afterwards...No what I mean??¿ Oh it just hit me.¿ The name¿ of the movie is ¿ THE LAST BOY SCOUT..........lol....You've been Punk'd (Bruce's ex wifes new hubby; Ashton)¿ Bet you want a ciggy....DONT DO IT....Din din time...G
Quoting thenewman:
Every time I have sex I get laughed at.¿ See my blog titled AAA Penis.¿ And I cannot figure it out.¿ I am like a boy scout.¿ Certainly the last boy scout on this site....Since I am hetero I have no desires to hit on Bruce¿Willis like you suggested to me...So laughter and sex do go hand in hand.¿ The bad thing about sex is the cigarette craving afterwards...No what I mean??¿ Oh it just hit me.¿ The name¿ of the movie is ¿ THE LAST BOY SCOUT..........lol....You've been Punk'd (Bruce's ex wifes new hubby; Ashton)¿ Bet you want a ciggy....DONT DO IT....Din din time...G
Every time you have sex you get laughted at???!!!????? ¿ Whose being Punk'd now????? ¿ And take those cigs and stuff em', pal.¿ You're being evil with that comment about cigs.¿ Fie on¿you!!!!!¿ Demon critter that you are.....¿ ¿ Plus, you know damn well what I meant about hitting on Willis on IMDb.¿¿ What a loon!!!!!¿ I refuse to play into that one¿by explaining it to you. ¿ You, brother, are truly nuts.¿ A bona fide perpetual comedian.¿¿I surely do hope¿you find someone out there in lala land on the west coast who "gets you" completely whom you can love back unconditionally. Whoever she turns out to be is in for a zillion laughs.¿ Hope she's ready for so much guffawing.¿ God bless her.¿ And you. ¿ Pat ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿
You nut, Newman.¿ I'm talking about Sylvester Stallone and his "Rocky" movies.¿ You know, the intellectually challenged boxer married to "Adrian" played by whatshername, the sister of --oh, heck...what's his name....Francis Ford Coppola.¿ {sp?}¿ Those "Rocky" movies.¿ ¿ And...just occurred to me....sometimes I'm kinda slow about these things---are you just having fun here "pulling my leg?" ¿ You could hit on Bruce Willis on IMDb and pluck the movie your talking about out of the list....¿ ¿ Pat ¿ P.S.:¿ You surely make me laugh, Newman.¿ Pulling my leg or not--keep it up.¿ Laughter is right up there¿on my list of best things ever along with sex.¿ Sex, though, is sometimes not so good, especially¿in the aftermath.¿ Laughter is always good.
Quoting: Originally posted by thenewman Are you talking about the rock band, called Sly and the Family Stone??¿ He smoked to you know...just smoked the other stuff....he doesnt even¿resemble Bruce Willis??
Quoting thenewman:
Are you talking about the rock band, called Sly and the Family Stone??¿ He smoked to you know...just smoked the other stuff....he doesnt even¿resemble Bruce Willis??
You nut, Newman.¿ I'm talking about Sylvester Stallone and his "Rocky" movies.¿ You know, the intellectually challenged boxer married to "Adrian" played by whatshername, the sister of --oh, heck...what's his name....Francis Ford Coppola.¿ {sp?}¿ Those "Rocky" movies.¿ ¿ And...just occurred to me....sometimes I'm kinda slow about these things---are you just having fun here "pulling my leg?" ¿ You could hit on Bruce Willis on IMDb and pluck the movie your talking about out of the list....¿ ¿ Pat ¿ P.S.:¿ You surely make me laugh, Newman.¿ Pulling my leg or not--keep it up.¿ Laughter is right up there¿on my list of best things ever along with sex.¿ Sex, though, is sometimes not so good, especially¿in the aftermath.¿ Laughter is always good.
Quoting: Originally posted by thenewman noooo this is the only one where he pics a dirty cigarette up off the road....at least that i know of......oh it just hit me...the movie name is Rocky
Quoting thenewman:
noooo this is the only one where he pics a dirty cigarette up off the road....at least that i know of......oh it just hit me...the movie name is Rocky
It helps not much...LOL.¿ ¿ Sounds like every movie he's ever made.¿ Oh, well... ¿ Happy thanks giving... ¿ Squirrelly
Quoting: Originally posted by thenewman It's the one where against enormous odds¿he kills all of the bad guys, gets the good looking woman¿and picks up and smokes a used but still burning cigarette.¿ Does that help¿..lol...¿ I cant think of the name of it...G
Quoting thenewman:
It's the one where against enormous odds¿he kills all of the bad guys, gets the good looking woman¿and picks up and smokes a used but still burning cigarette.¿ Does that help¿..lol...¿ I cant think of the name of it...G
It helps not much...LOL.¿ ¿ Sounds like every movie he's ever made.¿ Oh, well... ¿ Happy thanks giving... ¿ Squirrelly
TO NEWMAN: ¿ Pride - and fear of disease - have kept me from sinking that low.¿ But I would LOL watching Bruce Willis do it on film.¿ Which movie are you referring to? ¿ Squirrelly
TO NEWMAN: ¿ Pride - and fear of disease - have kept me from sinking that low.¿ But I would LOL watching Bruce Willis do it on film.¿ Which movie are you referring to? ¿ Squirrelly
Hello, Ellie. ¿ Thanks for your thoughtfulness.¿ Yes, it's been one week.¿ One week and half a day.¿ In some ways it seems like a year, but I'm doing well.¿ This morning I took my dog for a 1-1/2 mile walk that included a trek through some woods, up and down some short hills, and along a seldom-used railroad track.¿ No shortness of breath!!!!¿ Now that's progress, eh what?¿ If I have time this afternoon, I go for a 2-mile walk without the dog along challenging trails where I can't take her.¿ ¿ Take care... ¿ Squirrelly ¿ ¿
Hello, Ellie. ¿ Thanks for your thoughtfulness.¿ Yes, it's been one week.¿ One week and half a day.¿ In some ways it seems like a year, but I'm doing well.¿ This morning I took my dog for a 1-1/2 mile walk that included a trek through some woods, up and down some short hills, and along a seldom-used railroad track.¿ No shortness of breath!!!!¿ Now that's progress, eh what?¿ If I have time this afternoon, I go for a 2-mile walk without the dog along challenging trails where I can't take her.¿ ¿ Take care... ¿ Squirrelly ¿ ¿
Hello, Rob. ¿ Nice to "meet" you.¿ ¿ Thanks so much for chiming in here.¿ I really do appreciate it.¿ So far, so good.¿ A couple of cheats so far, but none today--and I've removed to the dumpster all temptation to go rifling through waste baskets for old, still-smokable butts.¿ [Been there/done that, and even in the total privacy of your home with no one looking on--and the dog sound asleep so she can't watch you--that is a humilating low]¿ ¿ Okay, off to walk above-mentioned dog, take in the nighttime air--which lately is smelling so nice 'cause I'm starting to be able to actually detect scents less vibrant than diesel fumes.¿ ¿ Thanks again, ¿ Squirrelly/Curious 2078
Quoting: Originally posted by robtest Strength, courage and luck to you in this task!
Quoting robtest:
Strength, courage and luck to you in this task!
Hello, Rob. ¿ Nice to "meet" you.¿ ¿ Thanks so much for chiming in here.¿ I really do appreciate it.¿ So far, so good.¿ A couple of cheats so far, but none today--and I've removed to the dumpster all temptation to go rifling through waste baskets for old, still-smokable butts.¿ [Been there/done that, and even in the total privacy of your home with no one looking on--and the dog sound asleep so she can't watch you--that is a humilating low]¿ ¿ Okay, off to walk above-mentioned dog, take in the nighttime air--which lately is smelling so nice 'cause I'm starting to be able to actually detect scents less vibrant than diesel fumes.¿ ¿ Thanks again, ¿ Squirrelly/Curious 2078
If you want some more online support this is also a great place. Its a great community filled with super people and is a great support system. Theres a ton of people all at different stages of their quit. You write stuff and the next day you come back to a ton of responses and support. (And who doesn't need a personal cheer squad from time to time :) ) Hi, Amber.¿ Thanks so much for your input.¿ I'm going to give this stie a try.¿ Sounds like a good place to be right now. ¿ Squirrelly
If you want some more online support this is also a great place. Its a great community filled with super people and is a great support system. Theres a ton of people all at different stages of their quit. You write stuff and the next day you come back to a ton of responses and support. (And who doesn't need a personal cheer squad from time to time :) ) Hi, Amber.¿ Thanks so much for your input.¿ I'm going to give this stie a try.¿ Sounds like a good place to be right now. ¿ Squirrelly
Hello, Ellie, dear. ¿ Thanks so much.¿ Strength in numbers for sure.¿ Tonight's a rough one, after a fairly good day, but pretty soon I'll be sound asleep and have a guaranteed 8 hours with no cravings.¿ Tomorrow morning, I'll have 8 more smoke-free hours to my credit...just keep adding up the hours, and then the days...strength in those numbers too. ¿ Hugs right back "atcha." ¿ Squirrelly ¿ ¿
Quoting: Originally posted by elliesirisheyes I am soooo happy you're doing so well Squirrelly!!! Strength in numbers my friend!!
Hugs ellie
Quoting elliesirisheyes:
I am soooo happy you're doing so well Squirrelly!!! Strength in numbers my friend!!
Hugs ellie
Hello, Ellie, dear. ¿ Thanks so much.¿ Strength in numbers for sure.¿ Tonight's a rough one, after a fairly good day, but pretty soon I'll be sound asleep and have a guaranteed 8 hours with no cravings.¿ Tomorrow morning, I'll have 8 more smoke-free hours to my credit...just keep adding up the hours, and then the days...strength in those numbers too. ¿ Hugs right back "atcha." ¿ Squirrelly ¿ ¿
What really helped me get the right mindset was the book Alan Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking. I was really skeptical when I heard about it but it was well worth the time to read. Cheap book, easy read and there's nothing to lose by giving it a chance beside quite possibly a nasty addiction. I gave a copy to my mother after I had finally managed to quit myself. She said it was like a magic pill. She hasn't fully quit yet but she has gotten the closest she has ever gotten before and she defiantly has a different attitude about smoking in general.
Running also helped. Wonderful way to blow off steam to help cope with the stress and when I started training for races there was no way I could pick up a cigarette then.
Its been almost 2 years quit for me since I quit cold turkey. I grew up around cigarettes, I smoked for 10 years myself and greater part of those years was spent as a pack a day smoker. It still blows my mind sometimes how wonderful it is to be free of it. I don't think about them anymore. I can breath. I'm not irritable and preoccupied about getting my next fix every waking moment. I'm in control not the silly smelly cigarette stick.
The pain and the fear in the beginning when you finally take that final leap and cut yourself off completely is so short lived. Its like being sick for 3-5 days and then it starts getting better. In comparison to the years you could spend as a smoker keeping yourself in a cycle of constant craving its nothing.
Good Luck. Don't get down if you slip a couple times. Just keep going. You'll get there.
If you want some more online support this is also a great place. Its a great community filled with super people and is a great support system. Theres a ton of people all at different stages of their quit. You write stuff and the next day you come back to a ton of responses and support. (And who doesn't need a personal cheer squad from time to time :) )
http://www.stayquit.co.uk/uk/signup/index.php
Again best of luck!
What really helped me get the right mindset was the book Alan Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking. I was really skeptical when I heard about it but it was well worth the time to read. Cheap book, easy read and there's nothing to lose by giving it a chance beside quite possibly a nasty addiction. I gave a copy to my mother after I had finally managed to quit myself. She said it was like a magic pill. She hasn't fully quit yet but she has gotten the closest she has ever gotten before and she defiantly has a different attitude about smoking in general.
Running also helped. Wonderful way to blow off steam to help cope with the stress and when I started training for races there was no way I could pick up a cigarette then.
Its been almost 2 years quit for me since I quit cold turkey. I grew up around cigarettes, I smoked for 10 years myself and greater part of those years was spent as a pack a day smoker. It still blows my mind sometimes how wonderful it is to be free of it. I don't think about them anymore. I can breath. I'm not irritable and preoccupied about getting my next fix every waking moment. I'm in control not the silly smelly cigarette stick.
The pain and the fear in the beginning when you finally take that final leap and cut yourself off completely is so short lived. Its like being sick for 3-5 days and then it starts getting better. In comparison to the years you could spend as a smoker keeping yourself in a cycle of constant craving its nothing.
Good Luck. Don't get down if you slip a couple times. Just keep going. You'll get there.
If you want some more online support this is also a great place. Its a great community filled with super people and is a great support system. Theres a ton of people all at different stages of their quit. You write stuff and the next day you come back to a ton of responses and support. (And who doesn't need a personal cheer squad from time to time :) )
Hi, Sophia.¿ How're you doing today?¿ ¿ I'm "still strong" as you put it, even though I have cheated a bit.¿ I had about 8 smokes left in a pack when I decided to quit, so I stretched them out over the last 3 days.¿ Had the last one late last night after going through the entire day with none.¿ So I guess you could say my "method" is¿"Moderately Modified Cold Turkey."¿ ¿ ¿ Today, none; there are none left, and I'm in no danger of buying any as I'd have to travel 17 miles one way to get to the closest store that sells the brand I was smoking. ¿ So,¿I'm doing¿pretty well,¿except for a cramp up around my left shoulder blade.¿ I don't expect it take over my life, though... ¿ Have a terrific weekend... ¿ Squirrelly¿
Quoting: Originally posted by Sophia2048 Hi Girl!! How are you doing after few days? Are you still strong or are you cheating little bit? Which method is working the best for you?? I'm curious..wish you the best in this crazy time.. I believe in you.
Quoting Sophia2048:
Hi Girl!! How are you doing after few days? Are you still strong or are you cheating little bit? Which method is working the best for you?? I'm curious..wish you the best in this crazy time.. I believe in you.
Hi, Sophia.¿ How're you doing today?¿ ¿ I'm "still strong" as you put it, even though I have cheated a bit.¿ I had about 8 smokes left in a pack when I decided to quit, so I stretched them out over the last 3 days.¿ Had the last one late last night after going through the entire day with none.¿ So I guess you could say my "method" is¿"Moderately Modified Cold Turkey."¿ ¿ ¿ Today, none; there are none left, and I'm in no danger of buying any as I'd have to travel 17 miles one way to get to the closest store that sells the brand I was smoking. ¿ So,¿I'm doing¿pretty well,¿except for a cramp up around my left shoulder blade.¿ I don't expect it take over my life, though... ¿ Have a terrific weekend... ¿ Squirrelly¿
Slainte Indeed!!!!¿ Good morning.¿ And, yes, this blogging has been a big help.¿ Thanks for being part of that big help.¿ ¿ Squirrelly
Quoting: Originally posted by elliesirisheyes Glad to hear you're working through this life changing task with so much thought! Surely this blogging helps! Slainte!
Quoting elliesirisheyes:
Glad to hear you're working through this life changing task with so much thought! Surely this blogging helps! Slainte!
Slainte Indeed!!!!¿ Good morning.¿ And, yes, this blogging has been a big help.¿ Thanks for being part of that big help.¿ ¿ Squirrelly
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