Quitting smokling

  • derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    November 2, 2005 at 3:33 am #393505

    I think thats something do to with the Mrs

    If Zyban doesnt work for me. I’m getting Nicotrel.

    eyejacker
    Hudson, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1890
    November 2, 2005 at 12:00 pm #393538

    Quote:

    What the hell is a “night romp”


    My guess: A “day romp” in the dark!

    2Fishy4U
    Posts: 973
    November 2, 2005 at 6:54 pm #393679

    I had the patch years ago and my blood pressure dropped so low the Doc took me off it. Finally, the nicotine gum ended up working best for me.

    crappiechaser
    Clear Lake WI
    Posts: 431
    November 3, 2005 at 1:54 am #393829

    JAN 1 2006 WILL BE 1YR FOR ME SINCE I QUIT . I JUST DECIDED I HAD ENOUGH , HAVENT PICKED ONE UP SINCE OR NEVER EVEN CARED TO .. DONT GET ME WRONG IT WAS HARD ! THE FIRST 60 DAYS IS THE TRUE TEST AFTER THAT YOUR GOOD … BUT I FEEL YOU REALLY HAVE TO WANNA QUIT OR NOTHING YOU DO WILL WORK PATHCHES, GUM , HYPNOSIS NOTHING WILL WORK UNLESS YOU REALLY WANNA QUIT ….. JUS A THOUGHT

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    November 3, 2005 at 2:57 pm #393960

    4 days and going strong. I even hit the bar tues. Its not easy but the patch definately takes the edge off. I don’t get very good sleep at night but I’ve already had some crazy dreams to brag about….holy crap! You guys were right about that! Can’t wait to fall asleep tonight.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    November 15, 2005 at 7:19 pm #396849

    Two weeks guys, I can hardly beleive it. I just saw the quitting chewing thread. I just want to be an inspiration. there aren’t many people who want to conitinue to smoke or chew. I actually quit using the patch. It really took the edge off but now theres no edge. If it ever gets bad, I’m sure I’ll throw one on.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    November 15, 2005 at 7:25 pm #396850

    Keep it going Matt!!!

    I talked to my Doc the other day about stopping…told her the patch doesn’t work for me…instead of a patch…I need a blanket!!!!!

    danwi
    westby wi
    Posts: 864
    November 15, 2005 at 7:45 pm #396860

    keep it up Mat
    4 yrs here

    eyejacker
    Hudson, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1890
    November 15, 2005 at 7:56 pm #396863

    You can DOOOOOOOOO IT! 27 years last October 14th for me!

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    November 15, 2005 at 8:36 pm #396874

    Heading towards year number 3. It does get easier when you stop thinking about it so much.

    eyejacker
    Hudson, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1890
    November 15, 2005 at 8:50 pm #396882

    The true acid test is to see if you can have a few and not smoke! I check my resolve every night!

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    November 22, 2005 at 11:07 pm #398069

    Man o Man,… 3 weeks gone by so fast. I eat as much as 3 marines. I actually used up my 2 weeks worth of patches and haven’t been using any. I will say that the patch really took the edge off. Now that I’m out of em, I get a little edgy. NOw that I’ve made it this far it would be a shame to start again. I feel better, have more energy, I can taste and smell better. The things I’m realy proud of are maing it through deer season, and I still go the bars. The thing that really helped me is my mints. I like altoid mints. And for some reason altoids go well with johnny walker and captain morgan. You would think that would be an awful combo but I like it. Amazing I went from 1.5 packs per day for 10yrs to nothing. I don’t even realize the money I’m saving. But I just figured if I spent $40. per week on smokes. Thats like 10 more drinks on the weekend. Man I might have to switch to crown royal.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    November 22, 2005 at 11:14 pm #398619

    Congrats man!

    GEEMAN
    Fort Atkinson , WI
    Posts: 281
    November 23, 2005 at 2:07 pm #398741

    WAY TO GO DUDE ! I just quit 5 weeks ago after almost 26 years of smoking. My motivation was whne my girlfriend was diagnosed with Emphazima sp ?. Prior to that I had tried to seriously quit 3 times and it was hell !
    This time was pretty easy actualy considering I was pushing 2 1/2 packs a day.
    Anyways , I thought I’d try quitting just to see if I could. It’s going GREAT so far. I could be around smokers the day I quit no problem and still can.
    I used/use the Nicotine gum as a crutch. Tho it’s not a cig it does cut the edge.
    Here’s a tip on the gum. It tastes like crap ! What I do is wrap a piece of sugarless gum around it when I pop it in my mouth. So far it’s worked great. I also use the cheaper K-Mart brand over Nicorette. It’s almost half the price.

    I feel great , have more energy and rarely crave a grit. Unfortunately I’m gaining weight but compared to the risks from smoking I can live with that … for now.

    I REALLY did’nt think I had it in me to quit but I did. Just lucky I guess.

    As for $ saved I’m WAY ahead of the game so far. So much so I’m going to order a new bow mount for my boat and a new Tourney Legend IF Santa don’t come through for me. LOL

    GOOD LUCK and CONGRATS to all you folks who have quit or are thinking about quitting !!!!!!

    eyejacker
    Hudson, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1890
    November 23, 2005 at 2:25 pm #398750

    Matt and Geeman, way to go! Cravings will haunt you for awhile but should diminish in frequency and intensity! You Can DOOOOOOO It!

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