SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

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...

06-06-2011, 05:53 PM

I'm going to assume you made it through the 21hrs and hit 2 months smoke-free gaea

Hopefully if I ever get to meet you the heels won't be dug in so deep and you'll be your proper height!

How're all you new non-smokers feeling/doing?

TxBelle · 06-06-2011, 08:10 PM

Just wanted to stop by and offer my encouragement to all the future non-smokers! Non-smokers are sssoooooo sexy.

gaea · 06-06-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

I'm going to assume you made it through the 21hrs and hit 2 months smoke-free gaea

Hopefully if I ever get to meet you the heels won't be dug in so deep and you'll be your proper height!

How're all you new non-smokers feeling/doing?

made it to 2 mo and then some 10 hours or so lol 2 mos i did it
Im gonna turn 41 and be a non smoker...wow happy birthday to me think this feels kinda weird...

5'5 barefooted lol a little or a lot taller depending on the heel

Diggen my

in

Please don't hesitate to ask Incubus for support or myself or lilith or a number of others here...

06-07-2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaea

made it to 2 mo and then some 10 hours or so lol 2 mos i did it
Im gonna turn 41 and be a non smoker...wow happy birthday to me think this feels kinda weird...

5'5 barefooted lol a little or a lot taller depending on the heel

Diggen my

in

Please don't hesitate to ask Incubus for support or myself or lilith or a number of others here...

2 months is a fab achievement

A big fat happy non smoking birthday to you!

Gaea is right, don't hestitate to ask for support...don't struggle in silence, come talk about it, there's loads of us who know the highs and lows of this journey.

gaea · 06-07-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

2 months is a fab achievement

A big fat happy non smoking birthday to you!

Gaea is right, don't hestitate to ask for support...don't struggle in silence, come talk about it, there's loads of us who know the highs and lows of this journey.

Doc,
you have no idea how incredibly happy i am today

I wish you could see the smile on my face...

Ms. Meander · 06-07-2011, 09:55 AM

This last week would have been challenging for me even if I was not quitting smoking. It has been touch and go, and I would not consider myself successful except that progress is evident. I am not back to my regular habit nor do I give up. Just trying to get a grip so Quitting does not = Nervous Breakdown.

06-07-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaea

Doc,
you have no idea how incredibly happy i am today

I wish you could see the smile on my face...

Wooohoooo for excesses of happiness. I'm so pleased you're having a great day... a great smoke free day no less. I wish I could see that smile too!

06-05-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
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: 21474855	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.

06-07-2011, 09:55 AM	#7
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Keep the Faith This last week would have been challenging for me even if I was not quitting smoking. It has been touch and go, and I would not consider myself successful except that progress is evident. I am not back to my regular habit nor do I give up. Just trying to get a grip so Quitting does not = Nervous Breakdown. __________________ My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart. - Maya Angelou

06-06-2011, 05:53 PM	#2
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I'm going to assume you made it through the 21hrs and hit 2 months smoke-free gaea Hopefully if I ever get to meet you the heels won't be dug in so deep and you'll be your proper height! How're all you new non-smokers feeling/doing?

06-06-2011, 08:10 PM	#3
TxBelle Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, etc Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Based in Austin area, TX. I travel a lot. Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 85 Thanked 133 Times in 45 Posts Rep Power: 197685	Just wanted to stop by and offer my encouragement to all the future non-smokers! Non-smokers are sssoooooo sexy.