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posted October 07, 2004 12:31 PM         

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How's the quitting going? Hubby and I are trying once again to quit. We're chewing on straws!
Good Luck!

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posted October 07, 2004 07:53 PM         

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Hiya!
Yup.. still mid-quit. I am done with those horrid smelling life suckers and am looking forward to my first post-smoke kiss, with the freshest breath (without listerine help) I will have shared in years. I'm sure my hubby will be happy, as he has never smoked. I was always considerate with my use of breathmints, etc.. but really.. smoke is hard to mask, so I know I will be elated to share a big juicy one.
I have a cold too, so no kisses for me.
There have been really hard moments.. really hard. I have been compulsively, addictively, habitually doing certain things for years, so to break myself of the silly things is hard. Walking to work, walking the kids to school, I light up immediately ( I don't smoke indoors, unless it is in my garage) So doing these things smoke-less makes me a little jittery but I have held up. I don't know what to do with myself, when I have 'completed' something.. you know.. when I finish this last post, oh, I will go on in the garage and smoke... oh yeah, I don't do that anymore.... little things like that. planning my day.. oh, after this, I will go smoke. oh yeah.. I don't smoke. It is strange to not do something that had such power over me. But this time I am doing it, and I am committed.
I am actually really proud of myself.
Since Tuesday at noon.
The patch really helps.
I will most certainly gain a few pounds though. It is worth it, and I will be so busy, I just might not anyway.
I find I have alot more time than I used to.. and already, I have saved money.
Too many reasons to look back now.

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posted October 07, 2004 08:11 PM         

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YAY! GOOD JOB!!

Keep up the good work!

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posted October 07, 2004 08:40 PM         

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Hey!!! Pix, That's exactly when I re quit!! Tuesday at noon! I got pretty pi**ed when I couldn't find chocolate or sugar in the house. Salad didn't quite do it!

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posted October 07, 2004 09:17 PM         

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PIXIE & PHILBIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))

Congatulations to the both of you!!!! I didn't realize you guys were doing this until earlier today, where have I been? geez.....Weight gain? Nah, I didn't, not everyone does....and Pix, you don't seem to have the body type or style that will gain....does that make sense? hope so.

Now, I hope I don't offend anyone here, but...smoking more often than not, ages people. You're in your twenties, by the time you reach my age, forties, man-o-man, you really can see the difference in some people and I know you are always commenting on your skin and appearance.......so, this should be a major consideration for ya!

Boy, all this inspiration, maybe I should go on a diet! It too, takes the right mind-set, haha.

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posted October 08, 2004 12:16 PM         

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Today, hubby has two patches on!

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posted October 08, 2004 04:46 PM         

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Oh my! Good luck to both you birds!!!
Still truckin, here.

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posted October 09, 2004 07:37 PM         

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Hi Pixie,
My dad (an Aries) who I recently reunited with after a 5-year gap, decided to quit smoking last year; just said, one day, that enough was enough and quit. He must have tried about 50 times over the years. His first smoke was when he was 6. He is now 64. Perhaps the woman he currently lives with relaxes him more, so maybe he doesn't feel the need to light up. At any rate, he's succeeded in giving up. He is really pleased with himself.
Good for him, I say.
Keep up the good work!

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posted October 10, 2004 10:42 AM         

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It just goes to show that you have to be ready.
Good for him!!
That's what I need today, inspirational stories. I am feeling stressed.. my first reaction? Guess... But I am still not smoking, I am resisting. It sis getting easier to resist, as I have proven I can. I am really proud of me, I can't believe I am doing it. But I am certainly not ready to breathe a sigh of relief ( although I am breathing better) I am not over the hump yet.

Good luck to Philly and Hubby-bird!!!

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posted October 13, 2004 05:52 PM         

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How's it hanging Pix?
We are still hanging in! It's been a week and two days right? The chewing on straws thing works for hubby and I... have you tried them?
Mary

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posted October 13, 2004 06:14 PM         

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Hang in there, Pix, it gets easier.

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posted October 13, 2004 07:14 PM         

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For real ...

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posted October 14, 2004 12:08 AM         

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ssssssh... I had a smoke tonight.
BUT
I am on the wagon.. I am sorry.
It sucked, Philly, so don't even think about it!!!
I'm sorry.
*bends over, exposes bottom..... Do what you must.....

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posted October 14, 2004 12:32 AM         

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Well, if you INSIST

Take some of this

AND some of this

Why not some of this too

This is the best I can do. Just know in your heart of hearts that *if* I were there, I would totally spank your booty.

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posted October 14, 2004 12:50 AM         

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Ladies and Gentlemen ... it is not every day that PixelPixie asks to be punished ... it's too good to pass up ...

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posted October 14, 2004 03:38 PM         

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Keep trying Pix! I know it sucks, but try to find something to do with your hands and mouth...I can't post the censored smilie I found, well the many...
I will be the type to gain weight! I've been grazing!

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posted October 14, 2004 04:56 PM         

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HA! HA! HA!!!!!

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posted October 14, 2004 06:16 PM         

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*grazing on some mint girlguide cookies...
While my ego thanks you, Noreenz, for saying I probably won't gain, my hips say... "We'll see about that!!!"

I am fine today with not smoking.. I don't know where my head was yesterday.. my body was vibrating with NEED.. of every kind.. I was insatiable in my wants/needs, and unfortunately, there was a cigarette around to make me want it.
And yes, my hand/mouth co-ordination is still being practised. Alot.
I am okay today. Just fine, actually. *shakes head at herself*
And Baked Lay's are fabulous! I never knew I enjoyed salt.. crunch is nice!
(Haven't gained yet, but I am surely pushing my luck)
Keep at it Philly!!!!!!
Just for fun, the next time I am drunk, I will post too, okay? I will be your 'day-after- regret' buddy!

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posted October 15, 2004 11:25 AM         

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*sniff sniff*
Strange that the woman with all the resolve yesterday can become the needy-smoke-wanting-machine of today.
But I am ready. I am.
If only I could.. But.. Um...
*sigh*
*waaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

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posted October 15, 2004 11:32 AM         

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http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/dontsmoke.htm

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posted October 15, 2004 11:32 AM         

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Hang tough, Pix. You can do this. Who knows? Perhaps you will give me the inspiration to quit again myslef.

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posted October 15, 2004 11:44 AM         

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Pix,

Maybe Jamaican Dogwood, or Valarian might be helpful. If those are too strong, Black Cohosh (unless you intend on becoming pregnant) is good, and more mild... maybe a little stronger than Chamomile. Increasing your daily intake of Calcium can also have a calming effect.

Are you drinking loads of water? Gotta get that icky Nicotine out of your body.

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posted October 15, 2004 12:19 PM         

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{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}
Thank you.
It is raining and dreary. It is Friday. The time I usually go out and have fun, but I am not looking forward to being confidently smoke free, I am looking forward to being in an environment where can bum smokes.
This is the beginning of the end.
I have such an addictive personality. If I am ever in a situation where I am offered something reaaaaaallllyy bad.. Just say NO!!!!!!
I am having such a battle. NOW!! Last week? It sucked, but I was resolved. I am such a scattered person.

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posted October 15, 2004 03:54 PM         

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If you cannot figure out what the cigarrettes are a substitute for in your life, try hypnotherapy to quit. If not, try Ibogain.

I usually know better than to tell a smoker how to quit ... so ... see ya!

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posted October 19, 2004 06:59 PM         

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Hello!
How are you getting along? It's been a few days since your last post... I'm finding the cravings are far and few between, but when they hit, man! I keep trying to remind myself the craving only lasts 9 minutes.
But...
Keep in touch!
Mary

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