SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

OS Butch · 06-05-2011, 08:13 AM

The beginning of smoke free day #6. I am waiting for that magic time that is suppose to happen after 7 days...Wondering if there is really something different about day 7...One day at a time, I will make it through this day, smoke free.

Have a great smoke free day!

gaea · 06-05-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OS Butch

The beginning of smoke free day #6. I am waiting for that magic time that is suppose to happen after 7 days...Wondering if there is really something different about day 7...One day at a time, I will make it through this day, smoke free.

Have a great smoke free day!

The magic comes from within you, so if you wanted that magic today you can have it....today and everyday hereafter...it really is in how you choose to spend your day.

Last Night at Dyke Night,

I bumped into an old friend i hadn't seen in nearly a year, i mentioned i quit smoking, hy said so your out here because let me guess you want a cigarette, i simply replied oh gosh no, i came out here to show off my shoes as its a bit crowded in there...

there were a ton of folks smoking and then some....a great deal i knew i used to smoke with them...i didn't and still do not want to smoke..

Diggin my

in

OS Butch · 06-05-2011, 08:46 AM

What a fantastic reply.

I am fortunate that so many of my friends are non smokers, I don't have to leave a room to go chat with them outside. At my age, I don't find much fun in the bar scene...Though an occasional Dyke Night would be fun.

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Originally Posted by gaea

The magic comes from within you, so if you wanted that magic today you can have it....today and everyday hereafter...it really is in how you choose to spend your day.

Last Night at Dyke Night,

I bumped into an old friend i hadn't seen in nearly a year, i mentioned i quit smoking, hy said so your out here because let me guess you want a cigarette, i simply replied oh gosh no, i came out here to show off my shoes as its a bit crowded in there...

there were a ton of folks smoking and then some....a great deal i knew i used to smoke with them...i didn't and still do not want to smoke..

Diggin my

in

LadyPhoenix · 06-05-2011, 09:32 AM

My daughter, her boyfriend, and I quit smoking "analog" (or regular) cigarettes about 6 months ago. At first I experimented with the e-cigs you can get at the 7-11 ... called N-Joy. I knew then, that if I found the right one, I'd never pick up another "tobacco cigarette"again. A couple of months later my daughters boyfriend, after a great deal of research and some personal experimentation, introduced us to the Joye eGo systems. It's been 6 months! I love the caramel flavors, although there are countless flavors more!, and I get to puff to my hearts content. The nicotine is delivered in a "PG", (propelyne glycol) base which is FDA approved for inhalation. As Strappie mentioned in hys first post, the nicotine "juice"comes in different doses, usually 36/24/18/12/0 Mg's which allow users to cut back on the nicotine dosage as they desire. They are flavored with food grade quality flavoring.
Having said all of this, no distributor is allowed to claim that e-cigarettes are an effective method of quitting smoking. E-cigarettes are no more than a different delivery system for the highly addictive drug, nicotine. They are, however, an effective way to reduce the health risks associated with partaking this particular drug.
Of the 4000 known chemicals in smoke, 50 are known to be cancer causing. No one I know would intentionally introduce acetone, or ammonia into their lungs, nor would they intentionally breathe in more carbon monoxide than they had to. But plenty of people I know, smoke cigarettes, doing everything I just mentioned.
I have become quite a fan of my e-cigs and am "vaping" as I sit and type this. My breathing has improved over the past months, as has my energy level. I know that I am still putting my heart at risk by using nicotine, however, I also know that a couple of e-cigs per day isn't going to do more harm than a half pot of coffee!
I'm a huge advocate of e-cigs and even more so of those of you who have quit cold turkey! Way to go everyone! That's quite an amazing accomplishment considering that nicotine is more addictive than heroine!

** cheers***

W

gaea · 06-05-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OS Butch

What a fantastic reply.

I am fortunate that so many of my friends are non smokers, I don't have to leave a room to go chat with them outside. At my age, I don't find much fun in the bar scene...Though an occasional Dyke Night would be fun.

It was a fun time for sure that is the first time i have been dancing without taking a "smoke break" when i needed a break i would sit and have water instead.

I had more energy dancing at last nights event over the last one in February.

besides it was pride night so all the eye "candy" was suppose to be out...sadly enough i dint see any...

lillith · 06-05-2011, 02:11 PM

OK so it has been 14 weeks since I quit. Today, is a little difficult. I am struggling with with boredom, or better yet, lack of work, and that leads to wanting to smoke. The day is half way over, and I am going to find something to do now. Hope everyone has a good day.

Glenn · 06-05-2011, 02:58 PM

Folks and All; I will try the Joy eGo system advised by the previous poster.

gaea · 06-05-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillith

OK so it has been 14 weeks since I quit. Today, is a little difficult. I am struggling with with boredom, or better yet, lack of work, and that leads to wanting to smoke. The day is half way over, and I am going to find something to do now. Hope everyone has a good day.

moving forward with what we talked about.

diggin my

in

gaea · 06-05-2011, 04:18 PM

Ok So i was talking to lillith and we decided we are gonna pull in everyone else here who has quit and we are all obviously at different stages have used different methods have shared stories and what have you.....

Story telling...not the same...

"What can I expect when I quit smoking?" this seems to be a big question...

So let put together this what to expect thing so our sisters n brothers who come across this thread will eventually see all we are compiling in our journeys to stay smoke free....

So I will start..

Method - Patch (expired patches i might add, cause im a cheap twit and had no desire to spend money on these things...(even though i would purchase cigarettes ) )

Currently 21 hours from 8 weeks so we will just call it 8 weeks...

The first 5 days mentally were a breeze, i was emotionally and mentally ready for this by a long shot so it seemed this was gonna be easy. Now the heartburn intense heartburn for about three weeks kept me stockpiled in antacids and i think this is a side affect of the patch not sure.

the first 5 weeks were amazing...for me my state of mind and knowing where i want to be. physically not so much my body is wrecked, i cant sleep and yet im tired, im energetic and sleepy all at the same time. and i physically feel starved and full at the same time.

the last 2 weeks---im drained and tired and being that makes for breaking down my guarded self..i also am having trouble breathing and spent those 2 weeks "ten minutes from buying a pack", everything seemed to get on my nerves....

THIS community saved my arse, everyone rallied around me and for that i currently have a tear in my eye, when my own family turned their back on me i had this family to say "dont smoke" "dig your heels in (thank you Doc)"

today i am not having any breathing issues...i feel good physically however im having issues concentrating...this is where im at at 8 weeks...however the point being im at 8 weeks.

diggin my

in
btw incubus, if i ever get to meet you i will be the one wearing a cute pair of blue heels for sure...

OS Butch · 06-05-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillith

OK so it has been 14 weeks since I quit. Today, is a little difficult. I am struggling with with boredom, or better yet, lack of work, and that leads to wanting to smoke. The day is half way over, and I am going to find something to do now. Hope everyone has a good day.

That is great! The boredom part often was my undoing. I am grateful that this week has been too busy to be bored. I hope you find something to keep you going!

Tommi · 06-05-2011, 04:01 PM

Way to go all of you; doing well, still struggling, and /or even thinking about quitting. I heard from my Mom, it was the biggest struggle of her life. Cheeeers 2 u.

RIP Mom

06-05-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
LadyPhoenix Junior Member How Do You Identify?: high femme/transsensual woman Preferred Pronoun?: Ms Willow Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Quitters Rock! My daughter, her boyfriend, and I quit smoking "analog" (or regular) cigarettes about 6 months ago. At first I experimented with the e-cigs you can get at the 7-11 ... called N-Joy. I knew then, that if I found the right one, I'd never pick up another "tobacco cigarette"again. A couple of months later my daughters boyfriend, after a great deal of research and some personal experimentation, introduced us to the Joye eGo systems. It's been 6 months! I love the caramel flavors, although there are countless flavors more!, and I get to puff to my hearts content. The nicotine is delivered in a "PG", (propelyne glycol) base which is FDA approved for inhalation. As Strappie mentioned in hys first post, the nicotine "juice"comes in different doses, usually 36/24/18/12/0 Mg's which allow users to cut back on the nicotine dosage as they desire. They are flavored with food grade quality flavoring. Having said all of this, no distributor is allowed to claim that e-cigarettes are an effective method of quitting smoking. E-cigarettes are no more than a different delivery system for the highly addictive drug, nicotine. They are, however, an effective way to reduce the health risks associated with partaking this particular drug. Of the 4000 known chemicals in smoke, 50 are known to be cancer causing. No one I know would intentionally introduce acetone, or ammonia into their lungs, nor would they intentionally breathe in more carbon monoxide than they had to. But plenty of people I know, smoke cigarettes, doing everything I just mentioned. I have become quite a fan of my e-cigs and am "vaping" as I sit and type this. My breathing has improved over the past months, as has my energy level. I know that I am still putting my heart at risk by using nicotine, however, I also know that a couple of e-cigs per day isn't going to do more harm than a half pot of coffee! I'm a huge advocate of e-cigs and even more so of those of you who have quit cold turkey! Way to go everyone! That's quite an amazing accomplishment considering that nicotine is more addictive than heroine! cheers* W

06-05-2011, 02:58 PM	#7
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Folks and All; I will try the Joy eGo system advised by the previous poster. __________________ 1 Kings 19:12

06-05-2011, 04:18 PM	#9
gaea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west coast Posts: 3,910 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,630 Thanked 14,363 Times in 3,381 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	What to Expect When you quit or at diferent stages Ok So i was talking to lillith and we decided we are gonna pull in everyone else here who has quit and we are all obviously at different stages have used different methods have shared stories and what have you..... Story telling...not the same... "What can I expect when I quit smoking?" this seems to be a big question... So let put together this what to expect thing so our sisters n brothers who come across this thread will eventually see all we are compiling in our journeys to stay smoke free.... So I will start.. Method - Patch (expired patches i might add, cause im a cheap twit and had no desire to spend money on these things...(even though i would purchase cigarettes ) ) Currently 21 hours from 8 weeks so we will just call it 8 weeks... The first 5 days mentally were a breeze, i was emotionally and mentally ready for this by a long shot so it seemed this was gonna be easy. Now the heartburn intense heartburn for about three weeks kept me stockpiled in antacids and i think this is a side affect of the patch not sure. the first 5 weeks were amazing...for me my state of mind and knowing where i want to be. physically not so much my body is wrecked, i cant sleep and yet im tired, im energetic and sleepy all at the same time. and i physically feel starved and full at the same time. the last 2 weeks---im drained and tired and being that makes for breaking down my guarded self..i also am having trouble breathing and spent those 2 weeks "ten minutes from buying a pack", everything seemed to get on my nerves.... THIS community saved my arse, everyone rallied around me and for that i currently have a tear in my eye, when my own family turned their back on me i had this family to say "dont smoke" "dig your heels in (thank you Doc)" today i am not having any breathing issues...i feel good physically however im having issues concentrating...this is where im at at 8 weeks...however the point being im at 8 weeks. diggin my in btw incubus, if i ever get to meet you i will be the one wearing a cute pair of blue heels for sure... __________________ Gaea "Building a lifetime together one day at a time" Courage: the willingness to risk who you are for who you want to be and what you have for what you want You're not who your past says you are, you are who you choose to be today moving forward.

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06-05-2011, 08:13 AM	#1
OS Butch Member How Do You Identify?: Butch-BLW Preferred Pronoun?: Default-She Relationship Status: Closed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 636 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 488 Thanked 1,378 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 12988704	The beginning of smoke free day #6. I am waiting for that magic time that is suppose to happen after 7 days...Wondering if there is really something different about day 7...One day at a time, I will make it through this day, smoke free. Have a great smoke free day!

06-05-2011, 02:11 PM	#6
lillith Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her, hey you! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 514 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 204 Thanked 688 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 5173242	OK so it has been 14 weeks since I quit. Today, is a little difficult. I am struggling with with boredom, or better yet, lack of work, and that leads to wanting to smoke. The day is half way over, and I am going to find something to do now. Hope everyone has a good day. __________________ now how can you ignore a dancing pink elephant? and how i so wish it would rain here.

06-05-2011, 04:01 PM	#11
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,338 Times in 5,970 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Way to go all of you; doing well, still struggling, and /or even thinking about quitting. I heard from my Mom, it was the biggest struggle of her life. Cheeeers 2 u. RIP Mom