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Your little teary eyed yellow person actually made me kind of sad.
I'm quitting smoking No, really. I'm serious.
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Posted 03 April 2010 - 05:32 PM
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Posted 03 April 2010 - 05:42 PM
Yellow huh?
I'll have you know I'm more almond than yellow. Kinda like visual cyanide.
I'll have you know I'm more almond than yellow. Kinda like visual cyanide.
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Posted 12 June 2010 - 02:35 AM
Ok.
I just had my first ciggiewiggie in however many days it has been since February 18th or whatever.
ABSOLUTELY DISFUCKINGUSTING. Almost threw up after two drags. Granted, I was also rather drunk at the time. But so so so so so terrible and nasty.
I just had my first ciggiewiggie in however many days it has been since February 18th or whatever.
ABSOLUTELY DISFUCKINGUSTING. Almost threw up after two drags. Granted, I was also rather drunk at the time. But so so so so so terrible and nasty.
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Posted 12 June 2010 - 02:52 AM
It's always the booze. I took a drag off of one after about 2 and a half years.... it was glorious.
Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....
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Posted 12 June 2010 - 03:09 AM
H.D., on 12 June 2010 - 02:52 AM, said:
It's always the booze. I took a drag off of one after about 2 and a half years.... it was glorious.
Got lit up Tuesday night and took a drag (well, maybe a half a cigarette is more than a drag, but still....!) for the first time in 5 weeks since i quit. Figured after 20 years of smoking (started when i was 12) that a few puffs wouldn't hurt! It was glorious indeed, until i went back in the bar and sat down and had a coughing fit. Must be a good thing though, as i think that means i'm well on the way to becoming a complete non-smoker. Haven't even had an urge since then!
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Posted 12 June 2010 - 08:47 AM
Stay strong, people. Hopefully none of your drunken indiscretions leads you back to smoking. Remember, you are non-smokers now. Non-smokers never smoke, even when drunk.
My one year quitting anniversary is coming up. Still going strong, zero cheating. It's honestly not even a struggle anymore. Every once in a while I'll get a craving, but for the most part, it's no sweat.
My one year quitting anniversary is coming up. Still going strong, zero cheating. It's honestly not even a struggle anymore. Every once in a while I'll get a craving, but for the most part, it's no sweat.
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Posted 13 June 2010 - 02:14 PM
I think I've posted at least a couple of times in this thread with my latest quitting effort. It has always ended badly after a maximum of about 2 months. Not sure why but the 8 week mark was always breaking point for me. This time however, I am pleased to report I haven't had a fag since mid february! So glad I finally got my ass in gear and actually took it seriously.
Well done RLY, your efforts are mighty impressive!
Well done RLY, your efforts are mighty impressive!
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Posted 13 June 2010 - 03:44 PM
Menandore, on 13 June 2010 - 02:14 PM, said:
I think I've posted at least a couple of times in this thread with my latest quitting effort. It has always ended badly after a maximum of about 2 months. Not sure why but the 8 week mark was always breaking point for me. This time however, I am pleased to report I haven't had a fag since mid february! So glad I finally got my ass in gear and actually took it seriously.
Well done RLY, your efforts are mighty impressive!
Well done RLY, your efforts are mighty impressive!
You're at about double the 8 weeks already! Keep it up!
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I kinda love it when D'rek unleashes her nerd wrath, as I knew she would here. Sorry innocent bystanders, but someone's gotta be the kindling.
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Posted 13 June 2010 - 07:55 PM
Good work Menadore. It' all mental from hear on out.
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Posted 23 August 2010 - 05:18 PM
Take #321414 starting tomorrow. Got to turn on my "stubborn bastard" mode for this. Why is it so easy to be stubborn in other situations but not this? I keep doubting my own resolve...
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 23 August 2010 - 05:41 PM
well past the year mark now.
Do it up gothos. Shit gets easy as pie after about a month or so.
I was just hanging out in the country at a barn party on the weekend. All the rednecks there were chain smoking and I didn't even get a craving.
You can totally pull it off if yer stubborn. It might help to figure out beforehand situations where you know you'll weaken...like at parties while drinking or while bored driving in the car or after work....or whatever gets you smoking normally. If you can predict when it will be at its worst, the craving won't catch you off guard.
Do it up gothos. Shit gets easy as pie after about a month or so.
I was just hanging out in the country at a barn party on the weekend. All the rednecks there were chain smoking and I didn't even get a craving.
You can totally pull it off if yer stubborn. It might help to figure out beforehand situations where you know you'll weaken...like at parties while drinking or while bored driving in the car or after work....or whatever gets you smoking normally. If you can predict when it will be at its worst, the craving won't catch you off guard.
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Posted 24 August 2010 - 08:31 AM
It's only been 14 hours, but I'm already starting to feel excess energy building up, the veins lighting up. I think the only thing that can carry me through this is one, gorgeous smile and a pair of bright, challenging eyes...
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 24 August 2010 - 08:46 AM
Gothos, on 24 August 2010 - 08:31 AM, said:
It's only been 14 hours, but I'm already starting to feel excess energy building up, the veins lighting up. I think the only thing that can carry me through this is one, gorgeous smile and a pair of bright, challenging eyes...
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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:12 AM
Ah, while that is indeed a beautiful damsel, sir, I meant a very specific one
Gotta find something interesting to do to not think about stuff. Tsk tsk. Munchies maybe? Excercise.
Gotta find something interesting to do to not think about stuff. Tsk tsk. Munchies maybe? Excercise.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:31 AM
Gothos, on 24 August 2010 - 09:12 AM, said:
Ah, while that is indeed a beautiful damsel, sir, I meant a very specific one
Gotta find something interesting to do to not think about stuff. Tsk tsk. Munchies maybe? Excercise.
Gotta find something interesting to do to not think about stuff. Tsk tsk. Munchies maybe? Excercise.
stress ball?
Or piano or guitar lessons.
What also helps, is making a loose fist/closing your hand and putting your thumb loosely on top.
It is apparently some weird kind of posture that stops people from fiddling with their hands, I do that all the time when I have to make a speech and can't be seen standing with my hands in my pockets
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Posted 24 August 2010 - 09:42 AM
Can do guitar, yeah. Get back to shape with the instrument. Just gonna need new strings sometime soon.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 25 August 2010 - 08:27 AM
Day 2. Slowly forcing myself to accept the fact that I don't smoke. I doubt I've had my final cigarette in my life, but I never want to be a regular smoker again.
I'm finding it very effective to tell myself that nicotine just plays with my subconscious, fucking with my brain, and I'll have none of that on a regular basis. That in fact the craving is a desperate death cry of a parasite.
I'm finding it very effective to tell myself that nicotine just plays with my subconscious, fucking with my brain, and I'll have none of that on a regular basis. That in fact the craving is a desperate death cry of a parasite.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 25 August 2010 - 08:44 AM
Good luck.
In the end, it is mind over matter. But, you have to realize that your mind is trying to trick you at the same time that your mind over matter is actually matter over matter.
It's better to do just about anything you can think of than to smoke in the first few days. I took sleeping pills to knock me out at night, so the massive night craves wouldn't kill me. Exercise is another fantastic supplement, as it both occupies your time and gives you a pick me up through its endocrine distribution.
Edit: By the by, very few person who have been addicted can be a "semi-casual" smoker. Maybe you are one, but I'd think it'd be best to discover whether or not you can actually quit, and remain being quit for a while. Otherwise, you are just an addict that can slow down.
In the end, it is mind over matter. But, you have to realize that your mind is trying to trick you at the same time that your mind over matter is actually matter over matter.
It's better to do just about anything you can think of than to smoke in the first few days. I took sleeping pills to knock me out at night, so the massive night craves wouldn't kill me. Exercise is another fantastic supplement, as it both occupies your time and gives you a pick me up through its endocrine distribution.
Edit: By the by, very few person who have been addicted can be a "semi-casual" smoker. Maybe you are one, but I'd think it'd be best to discover whether or not you can actually quit, and remain being quit for a while. Otherwise, you are just an addict that can slow down.
This post has been edited by H.D.: 25 August 2010 - 08:47 AM
Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....
