Author Topic: nicotine withdrawls (Read 8329 times)

missioncontrol · « **on:** July 15, 2005, 05:29:51 pm »

I know this threads been done before by others, but

I've gone 5 days without a smoke

today has been the worst day yet.....

I can barely keep focused, everything seems like a blur and I've been breaking out in sweats......

If I can just make it through today I hope It'll get better...

just asking for some words of encouragement from those who been through this..................

AceTKK · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2005, 05:43:40 pm »

Hang in there brother. I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms. That's what I'm planning to use.

-Ace-

Shape D. · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2005, 05:44:45 pm »

Chewing chicklets rocks too. it helps remove the oral fixation.

tommy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2005, 07:24:57 pm »

In times like that i enjoy a good smoke.

Hang in there, if you want to quit bad enough you will.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2005, 07:35:52 pm »

Thanks guys..........

Quote from: AceTKK on July 15, 2005, 05:43:40 pm

I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms.

I'm going to do it without the patch this time........... Didn't work the last time

Quote from: tommy on July 15, 2005, 07:24:57 pm

Hang in there, if you want to quit bad enough you will.

I'm determined that this is it........ I'M BREAKING THE HABIT........

I'm not settling for any of my excuses justifying why it would be O.K. to light up.........

Quote from: Shape D. on July 15, 2005, 05:44:45 pm

Chewing chicklets rocks too. it helps remove the oral fixation.

I've been using Trident White Cinnamon gum........ It's not quite the same thing and I think the Cinnamon has actually burn my tongue.....

I've been going through fits of rage too, but the family is still supporting me...........

GameOver · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2005, 07:45:57 pm »

Tommy's right. If you're ready, you'll quit. It takes a lot of will power but is MUCH easier if you've convinced yourself it's a habit you're ready to walk away from.

I quit back in November after 20 years. Just put 'em down and that was it. It really wasn't tough cuz I was ready. My wife still smokes after 20 years, but she's not ready to quit. I don't bug her about it, I know she'll know when it's time (hopefully soon!). Good luck!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2005, 07:59:42 pm »

Quote from: GameOver on July 15, 2005, 07:45:57 pm

Tommy's right.

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2005, 08:55:03 pm »

It has been 3 years last September for me. Just hang in there. It gets better fairly soon. I will say though, I still get the urge but only once or twice a week in certain situations. But you have to tell yourself that you are stronger than that. I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me. Plus I have saved a ton of money. I bought a 50" Panasonic HDTV that I LOVE! Good luck.

J_K_M_A_N

P.S.
If you are in Minnesota, it may be easier starting August 1st because they are adding a 75

Generic Eric · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2005, 10:01:18 pm »

I haven't smoked since March 19th at 12:25 pm. It was a Saturday.

It has been rough, it really has. It was especially difficult after my daughter was born, because I passed on the "It's a girl" cigar tradition. I don't think I could smoke anything now without picking up smoking all together again.

Hang in there. Best of luck to ya.

tommy · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2005, 10:07:05 pm »

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 15, 2005, 08:55:03 pm

I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me.

That guy has an affect on all of us here at BYOAC.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2005, 10:44:48 pm »

Quote from: AceTKK on July 15, 2005, 05:43:40 pm

Hang in there brother. I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms. That's what I'm planning to use.

-Ace-

If you don't have one already, make sure to buy a Zippo before starting the patch. Those things are a PITA to keep lit!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2005, 08:57:07 am »

Well I made it through the day

wow that was a rough one thanks for all the support guys.......

I hope it gets easier yesterday was brutal, but in the end I won that day................

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 15, 2005, 08:55:03 pm

If you are in Minnesota, it may be easier starting August 1st because they are adding a 75

missioncontrol · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2005, 09:42:46 pm »

Another day just about done smoke free.............

Today was much easier than yesterday........

I guess day five was my breaking point.......

I did have a slight craving for one while outside with the weed eater but was able to blow that craving off.........

atari2600chick · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2005, 09:00:13 am »

Way to go missioncontrol

TheVengeance · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2005, 09:45:10 am »

Here's an interesting read for you, I've always been fascinated by this, even the first time I heard it a few years back.

Nice way to quit 'cold turkey'.

shmokes · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2005, 10:46:04 am »

Quote from: tommy on July 15, 2005, 10:07:05 pm

Quote from: J_K_M_A_N on July 15, 2005, 08:55:03 pm
I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me.

That guy has an affect on all of us here at BYOAC.

Arcadiac · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2005, 11:04:20 am »

Keep it up, nicotine use is an addiction, treat your addiction and recovery with respect and you will win. Asking for help and accepting support is the key.
And just don't smoke no matter f'n what!

Best wishes, ARCADIAC!

fredster · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:05:09 am »

Ah, one little cigarette can't hurt. Light one up

Bones · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:22:38 am »

I am on my last pack also. Smoked for 20 years. Time to stop. Time to get clean. Time to save 4K per year, time to get a better nights sleep.

I smoke a lot and stopping is really gunna hurt. I Should organise some patches.

I am going to a big biker porn & prawn party at the end of this month and I expect reefers to be freely passed around. This will be a BIG test, bones does enjoy the occasional chooff and the creative juices and wonder that flow-on afterwards....

Effayy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:25:36 am »

Congrats on quitting!

For a little added motivation, here's what helped me when I quit.. I realize that everyone is different, but ou may like some of the ideas here:

1. I started a new High-Interest bank account.

ChadTower · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:25:54 am »

Porn & Prawn... somehow, seafood and naked chicks are a bad match.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:44:45 pm »

Quote from: BrokenBones1 on July 18, 2005, 10:22:38 am

I am on my last pack also. Smoked for 20 years. Time to stop. Time to get clean. Time to save 4K per year, time to get a better nights sleep.

toss out that last pack and go for it.........

no time like the present to quit........

I've kept telling myself just one more pack for far too long.........

bite the bullet and just toss em out...............

WE CAN'T LET THEM BEAT US..............

I won't lie... It is rough

but like it was said in link TheVengeance posted:

Quote

"Who's stronger? You - me?"

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Quote from: TheVengeance on July 17, 2005, 09:45:10 am

Here's an interesting read for you, I've always been fascinated by this, even the first time I heard it a few years back.

Nice way to quit 'cold turkey'.

ChadTower · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:51:26 pm »

Cool. Look at it this way - 100 days smoke free = the cost of a really good cab.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:57:16 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 18, 2005, 02:51:26 pm

Cool. Look at it this way - 100 days smoke free = the cost of a really good cab.

well havn't seen much of a savings yet.... due to the extra gum I've been buying......

but one step at a time.........

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2005, 03:00:37 pm »

$5/day is a lot of gum... you may want to start saving up for dentures!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2005, 03:16:55 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 18, 2005, 03:00:37 pm

$5/day is a lot of gum... you may want to start saving up for dentures!

Stingray · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2005, 03:22:11 pm »

Well done on having the willpower to quit. It's been about 13 or 14 years since I quit. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel with the nicotine monkey off your back.

-S

shmokes · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2005, 07:07:50 pm »

You should move to Utah. They hate you here. I was chatting with a professor outside the library at my school when campus security came because someone had called and reported him for not being 20 feet away from the entrance. We were standing next to the permanent ashtray, and were about 17 feet from the entrance.

ChadTower · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:44:14 am »

Utah is all about hate. I've never met a person from Utah without some serious repression based hate.

tommy · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:54:05 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 19, 2005, 08:44:14 am

Utah is all about hate. I've never met a person from Utah without some serious repression based hate.

Sorry chad but you come up with some silly things to say.

ChadTower · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:55:18 am »

Ever been to Utah?

tommy · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:57:28 am »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 19, 2005, 08:55:18 am

Ever been to Utah?

There is hate everywhere, to say utah is anymore or less is retarded.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2005, 01:24:06 pm »

All the information I've seen said the withdrawawls peak 24-48 hours......

I'm beginning to think they are off by a little bit.......

It does seem that it's getting rougher by the day.

I'm hanging in there though.........

I'm beginning to have dreams about wanting a cigarette badly

how long did it take you all that succeeded for the withdrawals to die down

ChadTower · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2005, 02:00:57 pm »

Physical withdrawals (nicotine itself) is 48 hours... psychological withdrawals vary wildly from person to person.

GameOver · « **Reply #34 on:** July 19, 2005, 02:06:01 pm »

I still get cravings, but they've certainly grown weaker over time (I've quit 8 months now, almost no cravings anymore). Initially it was tough, especially during certain times - first wake up, after a meal, long drive to work. It wasn't until I decided I was in control of the habit that I really noticed a big difference.

Don't let it control you. You're stronger than a pack of smokes! Take control of the habit.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #35 on:** July 19, 2005, 02:15:12 pm »

I'm not really craving a cigarette as much as I'm having difficulty concentrating and dizziness........

I've made it this far.... I'm going to ride it out.......

don't want to start quitting all over again.............

Effayy · « **Reply #36 on:** July 19, 2005, 03:41:19 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on July 19, 2005, 02:15:12 pm

I'm not really craving a cigarette as much as I'm having difficulty concentrating and dizziness........

I've made it this far.... I'm going to ride it out.......

don't want to start quitting all over again.............

Yep. The lack of concentration started a couple of days after quitting, and lasted a week or so for me. But I didn't have any real issues with dizziness. I'm one of the lucky ones.

It does get better, but to be honest I'd expect to be dreaming about cigarettes for up to 2-3 weeks after quitting. I'd say you're hitting the worst of it now, though, so buckle up and you'll be through it soon!

- FA

lokki · « **Reply #37 on:** July 19, 2005, 05:13:33 pm »

ran into this yesterday and it troubled me greatly. Hang in there
(I quit smoking about 4 months ago)

http://www.momscancer.com/eisner.htm

J_K_M_A_N · « **Reply #38 on:** July 19, 2005, 06:33:17 pm »

I just got fairly burnt at this yesterday:

http://www.teeoffoncancer.org/

It is a thing my best friend started a couple of years ago after his dad died from lung cancer. A lot of good people were there. I gave a few of my old smoke dollars to them.

J_K_M_A_N

missioncontrol · « **Reply #39 on:** July 20, 2005, 12:57:55 pm »

I want to thank you all again for your support
The replies are very encouraging...........

feeling much better today.....

I found this yesterday:
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Nicotine and Caffeine
Recognizing the interaction of nicotine and caffeine addictions is essential to smoking cessation success. Nearly 86% of smokers report drinking coffee, a major source of caffeine. Smoking increases the metabolism of caffeine. When people stop smoking and don't change their caffeine intake, the caffeine levels in the blood increase by 50%-60%. Then they may suffer increased anxiety and restlessness due to the effect of caffeine intoxication. It's easy to attribute this overdose of caffeine to nicotine withdrawal. If this form of addiction interaction is not addressed, the smoker is likely to relapse with smoking, believing that only nicotine can relieve the distress while not recognizing this powerful interaction has occurred. When people stop smoking, research shows that they actually decrease their anxiety. It is important not to let the addiction interaction between nicotine and caffeine take away this wonderful benefit of smoking cessation!

--------------------------------------------------

I didn't really think about it, but I do drink alot of coffee.

I havn't cut down my coffee intake and that maybe why I thought the withdrawals were so bad.....

I could've been suffering from caffine intoxication

Stingray · « **Reply #40 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:02:10 pm »

Interesting about the caffine/ nicotine connection. Could be why my father in law has such a hard time giving up cigarettes. He's a real caffine junkie.

Anyway, hang in there buddy, you can do it.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:09:51 pm »

Goes with the addictive personality many hardcore smokers have... addicted to caffeine, addicted to nicotine... my mother is definitely both. Smokes too much, drinks several large cups of coffee a day. Often uses them both at the same time.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:11:23 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 01:02:10 pm

Interesting about the caffine/ nicotine connection. Could be why my father in law has such a hard time giving up cigarettes. He's a real caffine junkie.

Anyway, hang in there buddy, you can do it.

-S

here's the link I got it from........

no cracks on the URL it was found through google under nicotine withdrawals

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:56:08 pm »

Glad to see that you are still going. I have been watching this thread. Quiting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. You should feel very proud that you are so strong. I however am still a slave to the foggy goddess of ashes. Good luck my man.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2005, 03:42:24 pm »

one thing I am curious about is how bad the cravings are going to get when I try to enjoy a few beers $:-\$

Stingray · « **Reply #45 on:** July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on July 20, 2005, 03:42:24 pm

one thing I am curious about is how bad the cravings are going to get when I try to enjoy a few beers $:-\$

Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2005, 04:57:25 pm »

Now that will be the hardest part. I can smoke a pack while drinking a night. The one and only thing that will save you is the fact that you "don't smoke anymore". You are not taking a break from it. You are removing that part from your life. I mean you could say the same thing if stress gets too high, you had a bad day or It's been awhile and feel you deserve one. Do some pushups or something and don't stuff thy face with food.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:48:27 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm

Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

I was afraid of that..........

looks like I'll have to cut down the beers for a while

Quote from: Clonedsheep on July 20, 2005, 04:57:25 pm

Do some pushups or something and don't stuff thy face with food.

I constantly eat anyway but don't ever gain weight...(I know people hate me for this).....but it's true..

Stingray · « **Reply #48 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:52:01 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on July 21, 2005, 12:48:27 pm

Quote from: Stingray on July 20, 2005, 04:00:21 pm
Best to not drink for a while. The cravings get way, way worse when you do. I quit a good 14 years ago and still want a cigarette when I drink now & then.

-S

I was afraid of that..........

looks like I'll have to cut down the beers for a while

If you're serious about quitting, you really should avoid drinking. Almost everyone I've ever known who unsucessfully tried to stop smoking started again while drinking. I know it sucks, but that's pretty much the way it is. I didn't have so much as a beer for months after I quit.

-S

tommy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:55:47 pm »

Quote

If you're serious about quitting, you really should avoid drinking.

Quote

He said he wants to stop smoking not stop living.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2005, 12:59:49 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on July 21, 2005, 12:52:01 pm

I didn't have so much as a beer for months after I quit.

-S

sound advice..............

I haven't really drank that much in a while anyway so I'll give them up for while......

then retrain myself to drink without smoking.........

Quote from: tommy on July 21, 2005, 12:55:47 pm

He said he wants to stop smoking not stop living.

well If I want to win this battle I better take the advice of a successfull person......

Stingray · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2005, 01:19:53 pm »

Honestly I don't drink all that much anyway, so avoiding the beer for a while wasn't any big deal for me. However, I've seen it many times. If you're going to backslide, you'll almost certainly do so while drinking.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #52 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:13:33 pm »

****UPDATE********

still going strong........

since I cut my caffine intake down I havn't been as miserable......

anyone else who is going to quit I highly suggest cutting down on the caffine.... It almost broke me...........

DarkKobold · « **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:15:44 pm »

I don't have a good day unless I have two 20oz Pepsis. I can't tell if it is a physical addiction to the sugar + caffiene, or just the mental addiction to the double rush, i.e. sugar hits first, followed by the caffiene. I've tried kicking the habit.

IT DOESN'T WORK!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:21:26 pm »

I really had to cut down my caffine if I wanted to kick the smokes......

DrewKaree · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:47:33 pm »

The sugar definitely adds to the effects of soda. I can drink 2 cups of coffee and have less of an effect than a bottle of Dew. I can drink coffee and not have it keep me awake until 5-6-ish, but if I have a Coke or a Dew after 2, I notice I'm wired later

ChadTower · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:48:49 pm »

Note to self: Don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two.

Stingray · « **Reply #57 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:49:24 pm »

I am totally addicted to Mt. Dew. I have to have a couple every morning or I'm non-functional. I'd try to quit but I don't want to.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #58 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm »

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Stingray · « **Reply #59 on:** July 22, 2005, 03:54:50 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Oh sure you'll let me say it once for free just to get a taste, but next time it will cost me. Before you know it I'll be saying it every day.

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #60 on:** July 22, 2005, 04:10:20 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two. I can't stop saying it. Say it. You'll like it.

Dude, quit it! I can't stop it now!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #61 on:** July 22, 2005, 05:47:51 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on July 22, 2005, 03:50:34 pm

I keep saying don't let drew have a coke or a dew after two.

Stingray · « **Reply #62 on:** July 26, 2005, 09:33:27 am »

As loathe as I am to drag a thread back on topic, I have to ask how the nic-fits have been treating you lately.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #63 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:27:51 pm »

They have been getting much easier to deal with

I had a few moments today where I really craved one, but I let them pass by.......

I'm still going strong........ no smokes for me..........

thanks for asking...........

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #64 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:51:54 pm »

So how are the lungs feeling? No tightness in the chest when you wake up anymore? I remember hacking up scary things. Your doing great man. Good work.

Havok · « **Reply #65 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:53:33 pm »

Congrats on quitting so far - in the immortal words or Rob Schneider... You can do it! (read with a cajun accent).

P.S. Check my sig...

ChadTower · « **Reply #66 on:** July 26, 2005, 01:58:01 pm »

Cut his ---smurfing--- head off!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #67 on:** July 26, 2005, 02:01:13 pm »

Quote from: Clonedsheep on July 26, 2005, 01:51:54 pm

So how are the lungs feeling? No tightness in the chest when you wake up anymore? I remember hacking up scary things. Your doing great man. Good work.

I do find myself wanting more fresh air now while driving......

Insted of using the AC i've been running with the windows down......

tommy · « **Reply #68 on:** July 26, 2005, 02:55:10 pm »

If you keep this up very soon the very thought of a ciggy will make you sick and wonder why the hell you ever smoked in the first place.

Keep it up.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #69 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:03:26 pm »

I've often wondered why in the hell I started way before I decided I needed to quit..........

tommy · « **Reply #70 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:09:02 pm »

Unfortunatly for me and people around me i still smoke, but i enjoy it and am not ready to quit.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #71 on:** July 26, 2005, 03:28:27 pm »

only you can tell yourself when your ready...........

And I decided that it was time to quit be owned by the ciggs......

missioncontrol · « **Reply #72 on:** August 06, 2005, 09:50:48 pm »

update

still going strong.............

had quite a few beers ealier and didin't really have any cravings....

The funny thing is that when we came home today and checked the mail Marlboro had sent me a deck of cards for my birthday. THe wife thought it was funny and so did I.........

Tailgunner · « **Reply #73 on:** August 06, 2005, 11:00:11 pm »

Glad to hear it. Only time I seriously tried quitting I lasted about three months. I found the nicotine withdrawals weren't too bad, but by the three month mark the psychological addiction was seriously kicking ---my bottom---. I noticed absolutely everyone who was smoking, and it only served to remind me that i wanted a smoke and couldn't have one. Bottom line was I wanted to smoke, and forcing myself not to was pushing me into going postal.

That was '92, I've smoked since '79. I'll be 40 in 9 days, and my doctor has advised me to give up the habit if I want to see 50. I really don't want to, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not quite ready for that dirt nap yet and I'm going to quit.

Scott84 · « **Reply #74 on:** August 07, 2005, 01:26:12 am »

I never started smoking because i weighed the pros and cons.

PRO - NONE

CON - Health, Smell, Appearance, Parents Kicking Me Out of the House

Seriously, i dated a girl who smoked and it was like kissing an ashtray. It was GROSS.

When you quit. Take that money and have it automatically subtracted from your bank account into a high interest savings account. You could have a nice retirement fund, take a nice vacation, pay for your kids to go to college. You can do amazing things with it.

Bones · « **Reply #75 on:** August 07, 2005, 02:49:41 am »

Well done mate.

One day last week I picked up an empty pack of smokes and didn't realise until I got to work. After 3 hours I was going crazy and ended up having to go get a pack. Proved to me just how hard it will be to give up when my time comes.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #76 on:** August 07, 2005, 11:21:55 am »

Quote from: Tailgunner on August 06, 2005, 11:00:11 pm

That was '92, I've smoked since '79. I'll be 40 in 9 days, and my doctor has advised me to give up the habit if I want to see 50. I really don't want to, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm not quite ready for that dirt nap yet and I'm going to quit.

Stingray · « **Reply #77 on:** August 08, 2005, 08:48:39 am »

So you're still off the coffin nails?

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #78 on:** August 08, 2005, 09:08:29 am »

Quote from: Stingray on August 08, 2005, 08:48:39 am

So you're still off the coffin nails?

-S

yep

Stingray · « **Reply #79 on:** August 08, 2005, 09:09:55 am »

Good deal. After three weeks I'd bet that the worst of it is over.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #80 on:** August 08, 2005, 09:14:31 am »

I think the worst is over and as I stated earlier I even enjoyed beer without the cravings on Saturday........

DrewKaree · « **Reply #81 on:** August 08, 2005, 08:26:25 pm »

Well, yeah, the worst is over. Other than the raging desire to burn a few grits, duh

Way to just remind him of all th...e.....stu........woops!

Clonedsheep · « **Reply #82 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:46:30 pm »

It has been a month. Still not smoking? Time for an update.

Stingray · « **Reply #83 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:52:20 pm »

I'm pretty sure he's still not smoking. I hope he isn't, because I don't have time to drive to NC and give him a kick in the pants.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #84 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:54:02 pm »

You and I both know it won't be your foot that goes into his pants.

Stingray · « **Reply #85 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:58:43 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 07, 2005, 04:54:02 pm

You and I both know it won't be your foot that goes into his pants.

You'll be amazed at what the right tip will get you at The Sting Hole.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #86 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:00:43 pm »

The T Shirt mottos alone are a gold mine.

Get Stung at the Sting Hole
I Been Stung!
My BF Was Stung and all I got Was This Lousy Itch

etc etc

Stingray · « **Reply #87 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:04:03 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 07, 2005, 05:00:43 pm

My BF Was Stung and all I got Was This Lousy Itch

That one's a keeper!

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #88 on:** September 07, 2005, 10:46:16 pm »

Stink Hole?

That's a Shocker!

Stingray · « **Reply #89 on:** September 08, 2005, 09:23:14 am »

See, Drew knows the proper grip for putting change in the tip jar.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #90 on:** September 08, 2005, 09:25:04 am »

A good tipper doesn't stop at tip, he gives you the shaft too.

Stingray · « **Reply #91 on:** September 08, 2005, 09:29:57 am »

Welcome to the Sting Hole, where you can get tipped and stiffed all in the same night.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #92 on:** September 08, 2005, 09:30:56 am »

Between your sig, and your content, you are now screamingly homosexual.

Stingray · « **Reply #93 on:** September 08, 2005, 09:35:13 am »

I do it all for the benefit of BYOAC homophobic conservatives. If only I were really gay.

"We're not gay, but we are willing to learn. Would they have to send us someplace special?" --Stripes

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #94 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:07:42 am »

****UPDATE*****

And here I thought Drew was the only one interested in my post

I'm still smoke free and it's great. I havn't been getting cravings for them like I was at the begining. Now it's every once in a while.

I do go through quite a bit of gum, but at least I have fresh breath...

Stingray · « **Reply #95 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:12:38 am »

To help shore up this crippling loss to the tobbaco industry, I decided to start smoking to make up for MissionC. Took one puff, puked, changed my mind.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #96 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:16:41 am »

Taste the meat, not the heat.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #97 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:19:06 am »

Just don't tell Marlboro I quit....

I enjoyed the playing cards they sent me on my birthday.

can't wait to see what they send for Christmas.......

Stingray · « **Reply #98 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:27:52 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on September 08, 2005, 11:19:06 am

can't wait to see what they send for Christmas.......

The Official Marlboro Iron Lung.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #99 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:30:34 am »

WOW....

Can you mame^TM it?

Stingray · « **Reply #100 on:** September 08, 2005, 11:32:18 am »

It can MAME you.

-S

missioncontrol · « **Reply #101 on:** September 17, 2005, 09:11:25 am »

Still smoke free and proud..................

paigeoliver · « **Reply #102 on:** September 17, 2005, 11:56:01 am »

For me the first day was always really really hard, and after that it was fairly easy.

But I would still get strong cravings at odd times, even 6 and 8 months later. Like when I would get a cold or flu.

Stingray · « **Reply #103 on:** September 19, 2005, 09:11:48 am »

Oh yuck. Even when I was a serious smoker I could never smoke when I had a bad cold or the flu. It would make me feel about 10x sicker.

-S


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