LisaH 0 #1 August 25, 2007 I think I need to break something. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #2 August 25, 2007 Take a deep breath, and smile; you are not a slave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #3 August 25, 2007 I'll go have one for you to save you the hassleI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #4 August 25, 2007 congrats. just think of the money you're saving that you can turn around and spend on jumps. quit 6 years ago myself. the first week or so is pretty tough because your body chemistry is adjusting to not being forced to deal with a poison (nicotine). hang in there, good luck, and blue skies!diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #5 August 25, 2007 Congrats Lisa. I'm posting from a hospital bed as I fight cancer(not from smoking,afaik) I've been in here for 3 weeks, and it's not something you want to sign up for by smoking... Keep it up!! "Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #6 August 25, 2007 Quote congrats. just think of the money you're saving that you can turn around and spend on jumps. quit 6 years ago myself. the first week or so is pretty tough because your body chemistry is adjusting to not being forced to deal with a poison (nicotine). hang in there, good luck, and blue skies! Thanks everyone. Damn! I'm cranky, eating everything in sight and coughing worse than I did when I smoked. I hope this passes quickly. Thinking I should go get the patch. It was a true friend the last time I quit.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #7 August 25, 2007 HOORAY!![/RED] Hey a couple things I did to stop my daily smoking: I bought some mint or cinnamon flavored toothpicks and stood outside chewing on them. My doctor told me to 'replace' the time I spent smoking with something else, so I started writing a novel. -It's about 300 pages long so far. I dragged around a water bottle with me EVERYWHERE. Helps again with the oral fixation of having to put something in your mouth over and over (awright, don't anybody get perverted on that one...), and it helps with the need of having something in your hand all the time, too. GOOD LUCK! KEEP IT UP!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 August 25, 2007 Quote HOORAY!![/RED] Hey a couple things I did to stop my daily smoking: I bought some mint or cinnamon flavored toothpicks and stood outside chewing on them. My doctor told me to 'replace' the time I spent smoking with something else, so I started writing a novel. -It's about 300 pages long so far. I dragged around a water bottle with me EVERYWHERE. Helps again with the oral fixation of having to put something in your mouth over and over (awright, don't anybody get perverted on that one...), and it helps with the need of having something in your hand all the time, too. GOOD LUCK! KEEP IT UP!! Thank you The water bottle does help with the hand to mouth thing. I'm trying to keep busy with the sewing machine. Making my costume for Chicks Rock. This is harder than kicking meth. But if I did that, I can do this.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 August 25, 2007 Woo Hoo!!! Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofly 0 #10 August 25, 2007 Congrats... I'm right there soon!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #11 August 25, 2007 EXCELLENT!!!!!!! Just keep telling yourself that you are stronger than those cravings. You can make it!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #12 August 26, 2007 **** STANDS UP AND CHEERS!!! ****She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #13 August 26, 2007 Congrats!! you go girl Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsam 0 #14 August 26, 2007 smoke a crack pipe to take your mid of it hope that helpsbut what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #15 August 26, 2007 Quote smoke a crack pipe to take your mid of it hope that helps Nahh, I gave up drugs 15 years ago. Thanks for the suggestion though. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinDawg 0 #16 August 26, 2007 That's good to have no cigarette! It's hard to fight to not smoke cigarette. I had hardest to fought to quit smoking cigarette. Lucky, I quit since July 3, 2004. Well, I haven't used patch or gum. I use my mind as "NO NO NO NO NO" and it's so easy for myself.Flyin' Dawg or SkyDog "To understand is to forgive, even oneself." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #17 August 26, 2007 Quote Congrats Lisa. I'm posting from a hospital bed as I fight cancer(not from smoking,afaik) I've been in here for 3 weeks, and it's not something you want to sign up for by smoking... Keep it up!! We kept my mother in law home with us while she died of throat cancer caused by smoking. By the end I was wheeling her out on the porch and lighting smokes for her as a comfort thing - not like it was going to give her cancer or anything at that point. You just hang in there and you'll be over the physical part soon. The HARDER part will be the mental part later, when your body doesn't need the nicotine anymore, but your mind will be looking for something to do. Seriously, I'd suggest you take up something that demands hard excercise and a lot of breathing. Maybe not marathon running, but are there any 10K races coming up where you live ? Or if running isn't your thing, find a local pool and start swimming laps. I'm not kidding. You need something that demands plenty of oxygen and keeps you busy. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #18 August 26, 2007 Quote I think I need to break something. When in doubt, picture yourself in a hospital bed with tubes and needles stuck in you on your way to a slow, painful death. There, that should take care of it. Chuck 25 year smoker, quit March 13th, 2000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #19 August 26, 2007 Learn to ride the cravings like a wave..Learn to realize that IF you smoke another one it will only delay the cravings for about 7 minutes and then you start over. 3 weeks is the magic point. after that, you will have whipped the nicotine monster's azz.... 7 minutes at a time.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #20 August 26, 2007 I'm really impressed. That's hard work and I think it's great that you're doing it. Hang in there!! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 August 26, 2007 Quote That's good to have no cigarette! It's hard to fight to not smoke cigarette. I had hardest to fought to quit smoking cigarette. Lucky, I quit since July 3, 2004. Well, I haven't used patch or gum. I use my mind as "NO NO NO NO NO" and it's so easy for myself. Congratulations!! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #22 August 26, 2007 Quote I'm really impressed. That's hard work and I think it's great that you're doing it. Hang in there!! Thank you! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #23 August 26, 2007 OK... If you're still smoke free when I get there in October, I'll give you a special surprise... Yup, that's right... I'm going to give you a big ol' hug!! "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #24 August 26, 2007 Quote OK... If you're still smoke free when I get there in October, I'll give you a special surprise... Yup, that's right... I'm going to give you a big ol' hug!! I'm smoke free from now on!! I hope. Thanks Shari!! Love you! And thanks to everyone else. Is it almost day 6??? Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #25 August 26, 2007 Proud of you! Not the only smell you eminate is pure Lisa-Smell (tm) and not cigarettes! Way to go, kiddo!_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
