my best advice is to set aside one day sitting with the entire book. its not huge, i am a fast reader and did it one evening but my mum took most of the day. there are people who i recommended it to who read it over a few days, and after a few months they started smoking again, however the ones of us who set aside a day to read it (and it advises to smoke while reading!) gave up and stayed cig free! its the best thing i ever did! good luck PETPNTR!
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I got yelled at by my Doctor!!
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Chris gave up smoking (20/day) in January this year - he used nicotine gum, a nicorette inhalator, and...dum dums!!! Yes, he really found lollipops helpful in quitting; OK he's put on a little weight (that's 2009's new year's resolution taken care of!), but feels so much better overall.
Good luck to ALL of you trying to quit!
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Wow
How do I say thank you?? I love you all!
To Karen
You are my roll model so don't screw it up! Also the chantrix is expensive(Thank God my insurance covered it!)
For Ccm
Let's go buddy tomorrow is our last cigarette! We can do it!And to all the rest of you! Join us in the healthy New year!
Peace
DoriePosted 3 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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Way to go 3Kits, Karenopa, CCM and petpntr! Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for yourself and the people you love. As for cholesterol, olive oil, nuts and red wine (or purple grape juice) are good ways to increase your "good" cholesterol. (When my doctor told me to drink more red wine, I looked him in the eye and said, "I don't know if that's possible.") I also second the whole grains. Good luck everybody and have a happy new year!
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See Here is my problem! I do eat healthy! Both my parents had high cholesterol and my sister and 1 brother are on the meds for it! So the doctor put me on the meds also! My niece said when I told her " what are you going to give up eating? You eat healthy" I just have to give up my 1/2 and 1/2 in my coffee :(
and of course cigarettes!Posted 3 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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It's so hard Dorie...I was saying the same thing to Jeff. We really have been eating pretty darn healthy for a couple of years now...it scares me to think of how bad off I might have been if I were still hitting up McDonalds and Jack In The Box every day! Looks like we're in the same boat! Just read that Garlic helps disolve plaque in the arteries so I'm gonna really start eating alot of it. Guess I just can't sautee it in butter like I used to....Whaaaaaaaaaa!!!! =(
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Dorie and Karen, my doctor told me that cigarette smoking raises your cholestrol. He did give me a prescription for Chantix but my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Schield) won't cover it. Some doctors will give free samples of it though. Good luck to both of you with the quitting smoking. I need to do it myself since I have a history of bronchitis.
Posted 3 years ago by BoogerMercurysMama #
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*prays for Dorie, Karen, and the others who are quitting smoking.. also prays for Dorie's and Karen's health*
I am so glad I never got into smoking. You guys can do this - there is no try to it - have the mind set that it is time and you are going to do this. I may never have had to break an addiction to cigarettes, but I was addicted to methamphetamine for nearly 10 years. One day, just over 10 years ago, I looked into the mirror and said to myself, "please, no more... just stop... no more speed." I weened myself off of the stuff, and while I cannot say I have never looked back, I can say that I have stayed clean. Although I did get into the energy drinks and over the counter energy pills for a while.
I know that meth isn't the same as nicotine, but I do know that a person can free themselves from addiction. You can do this. You have your TDK family behind you cheering you on and offering support.
*hugs*
Posted 3 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #
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Thanks everyone day 1 and smoke free, sucking on tootsie pops!!
Posted 3 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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Dorie! I am so proud of you! Let me tell you the first--oh 7-10 years are hell! But after that it is all downhill! You are taking on an awesome task. It may not seem like it now but you will enjoy life better! Keep at it and know you have a mountain of support in me--I figure if I can do it anyone can!
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Thanks SM!! Love Ya!
Posted 3 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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Best wishes Dorie, this is an enormous challenge, but I KNOW that you CAN do it!
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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Here are some random thoughts:
1. Smoking
I did it for 12 years, 4 packs a day. Then three people came into my office over a four hour period concerning cancer diagnoses, and other cigarette-related tragedies. I stubbed out my cigarette and that was it. I was also hell on wheels for about six weeks, tore up the inside of my mouth with hard candies, and gained 20 lbs.
You can do this, honey. We are going to pray you through it and you will do it.
2) Addictions
Everyone has them. Now let's deal with them. Mine are food and inertia. Those will be addressed THIS YEAR and the weight will go, the body will be better, and I will start living more actively.
3) Swim suits
I would get a new one, but if I just mend the knee of my old one, it will be perfectly fine.
Love,
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Dorie, Karen I believe that you both can quit...I hate to say this, but take it one day at a time. Both nicotine replacement and Chantix are effective -- I worked with a hospital-based smoking cessation program and participated in the research. You just have to take the steps and follow through. I know you will, it's your life that is at stake.
Dorie, I am glad your Dr. yelled at you :) Elizabeth
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Oh no Petpntr, does this mean that now we need to nag you also young lady??
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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Well I don't know about nagging Tigerlilly I much prefer the hug you left me on the other post :) that was really sweet and appreciated. My father always said you get more flies with honey than vinegar.
I don't smoke much so I always thought it would be easy for me to quit. For instance if I am in meetings or any place for a whole day and can't smoke. I don't and it doesn't bother me. Sooooooo you would think that it should be easy for me but the truth is I am having a devil of a time kicking the habit. I can have a package of cigarettes last me 3 or 4 days but as soon as I get down to the last 1 or 2 I panic and have to go to the store to get another package. It may sit for a day or two before I open it but I need to know it is there. I don't smoke in my livingroom or bedroom. Come to think of it the only time I really smoke is when I am on the computer which is a lot. I leave the computer and cigarettes like they are a package deal. I think I am a little coocoo (how do you spell coocoo?)
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LIL SIS Dorie!!!!!!!! Congratulations on taking the bull by the horns. I am with you in spirit. Never had the smoking problem, but the FOOD - yes indeed.
My resolution this year is to WALK, WALK, WALK - every day - even if it is for 5 minutes.
Good luck to you and Chuck! Sending positive energy that you all make it just fine.
Peace, hugs and purrs.Posted 3 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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((((Petpntr)))) #2!!! I have never smoked, but have seen how difficult it is for so many. Unfortunately , it is an addictive substance and it is a physiological issue, not just a mental one. I certainly don't have the answer, but hope that you can maybe consult your doctor adn find what may work best for you. So many benefits, better health, money saved for treats etc. Best wishes.
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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Thanks again Tigerlilly. I am going to see my doctor this week and ask about some of the aid mentioned above as well as pick up the book that was discussed. I think this is the first time I have ever really seriously wanted to quit so hopefully it won't be too bad. I actually quit for 6 months a few years ago. I can't believe I was that stupid and went back to it. I have always thought I was a very strong woman. It was when the patch first came out and I quit like it was nothing and started back as easily. I was thinking I didn't suffer enough I think and it shouldn't have been that easy.
Hmmmmmm checking dictionary for coocoo.
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Good luck with the Chantrix, please be careful with it. One of my co-workers used it and he had the side effect of contemplating suicide and deep depression. He had never experienced either of those before using it, it did help him quit smoking eventually (thank goodness). He didn't think it was working at first because he was smoking just as much for the first couple of weeks, then the doctor told him that it basically shuts off the desire for the nicotine but it doesn't stop the habit at first. So his body wasn't getting the nicotine it had craved before and his body/brain didn't realize it yet. So he would end up with a pile of butts in his smoking spot and he wasn't getting the nicotine high. He was also in one of the company's study groups on Chantrix and it was prescribed by the military hospital.
Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Petpnr, Zyban is an antidepressant that does lesson the desire for cigarettes, but it is unknown how. At the clinic I worked for Zyban was used along with nicotine replacement. It is not the same as Chantix, it is a fancy name for Wellbutrin.
Elizabeth
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