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on 16 Aug 2006 at 7:53 pm 1.quitter34 said …
Help me!! I don’t want to smoke anymore! This is the first day. My trigger is everytime I come home after work. Which I am about to do now. I will go for some walks when I get home, hopefully that will put an end to my craving.
on 06 Sep 2006 at 2:35 pm 2.dano said …
Decided to quit yesterday, it has been 32 hours without a cig….I feel different already. I feel like I had a whole pot of coffee or something. I am very attentive and almost to the point of being paranoid…wierd!! but I am breathing, tasting and smelling better. I guess that would be both the way I smell to others and the way things smell to me…i need some help!! anyone care to chat let me know!
Dano
on 07 Oct 2006 at 2:10 pm 3.marie said …
This is the first time (apart from pregnancy when cigarettes fortunately lost their amazingly great taste, probably hormonal!) that I,ve made an informed and active decision to stop. Finally forced myself to look at all the gruesome pictures and admit responsibility.
Before this, the worst 14 hours of my life were during a flight from the Netherlands where we live, via Philadelphia to Ottawa to meet my new in-laws for the first time. Appalling. And arriving in Canada where, unlike Europe, smoking feels like the 8th deadly sin.
This is day 6 of abstinence for me. Even with Zyban and the occasional nicotine lozenge I’m finding it harder than I ever imagined, but a 30 a day habit for 24 years is bound to be I suppose…. self-pity strikes every so often but when all is said and done I did this myself. Woe is me!
Got a lot out of reading the blogs - finally found something I could identify with, WAITING struck a definite chord…..
Glad I’ve found this site, wishing all of you and myself the strength and determination to keep it going and remain smoke free.
on 10 Oct 2006 at 4:59 pm 4.lijale said …
Hi,
I am in the process of quitting. It’s hard to break up with a ‘friend’ thats been with me for 51 years.
I am using the new med Chantix and having good results from it.
I do have a problem. I do great at home but when I get to work I get the biggest urges to smoke.
I have looked for a No Smoking site that is based here in the U.S.
A friend of mine and I have started a site and I put all the info I had there, helpful hints and such,.
Feel free to look. I’m not looking for members yet since I’m not through with the site but wont put anyone out either.http://groups.msn.com/SmokinUSA
on 10 Oct 2006 at 5:14 pm 5.robbbster said …
Hi everyone - so nice to see you all quitting! I know how tough it can be, but with time and patience you can rid yourself of this addiction. Be a sponge for quit smoking information! You can find tons of links and news at our:Ciggyfree Main Site
Our blog admin zzyzx should be by here in a few hours - with more information and help for all of you.
Hugs,
robbbster
on 10 Oct 2006 at 5:19 pm 6.robbbster said …
Dear lijale,
Please email me about chantix - I am very curious to ask you more questions in regards to this particular medication.
I have approved your link - I can’t wait to see your site when it is open!
Hugs
robbbster
51 years is a very long time!
on 10 Oct 2006 at 5:21 pm 7.robbbster said …
Dear quitter34 and Dano - how are you both doing???
Marie!
Making an “informed and active decision to stop” is awesome. I was tickled to read your post! Hang in here
Hugs,
robbbster
on 11 Oct 2006 at 3:34 am 8.marie said …
“Informed and active decision” sounds very important, doesn’t it! At the time it made me feel sooo RIGHT. Lasted about 2 hours…
Day 10 (I think?) It’s my day off which I find a lot harder than being at work, few constraints on my time so it’s up to me to fill the day. Can’t seem to complete even the simplest tasks sometimes, concentration is a problem.
BUT - the last couple of days the intensity of the cravings has eased somewhat. Take heart everyone!Being able to log on to this site in particular, and receiving the personal words of support is helping enormously, thank you all for that.
A lot of support at work too - I work with recovering heroin and cocaine addicts in a halfway house. They’ve been great - learn a lot from their personal experiences every day.
Would love to chat via the site now and again, perhaps because of the time difference with the Netherlands, you’re all at work when I get home. Oh well, I’ll keep trying..
Funny thing is (or perhaps not..), my colleagues and also my parents who smoke aren’t 100% pleased with my decision to stop. I seem to be letting the side down, at least that’s the message I’m getting. Be interested to know if anyone else has experienced this reaction?
All the best,Marie
on 11 Oct 2006 at 9:50 am 9.robbbster said …
Marie,
You are 6 hours ahead of us. I can pop into chat around 2PM EDT time as that would be 8PM your time! Also you should go get a quit smoking meter, QuitKeeper is my favorite.
Mind fog is rough!!! I have ideas for that too -
Most people know that smoking is bad for you but it is hard to stop smoking. Perhaps it is one of the hardest things in life you will ever do. I can assure you that it is all worth it. I am 2 years and 8 months quit and I love every moment of smokefree living!
I can’t wait to speak with you or feel free to email me too - the contact link is on the menu above.
hugs,
robbbster
on 11 Oct 2006 at 10:35 am 10.lijale said …
hi robbbster,
i clicked on the email link but it wouldnt pull it up for me.
could be because i’m not logged in. I didnt get a password in my email so cant log in.
you can find out about Chantix by typing it into a search engine. the one here on the right side would probably bring it up.
i am so glad to find this site. i work long hours and cant get online much when i work. i hope to be able to look around here on this site today. i need all the help i can get.
on 11 Oct 2006 at 10:51 am 11.robbbster said …
Hi lijale! Welcome back
The contact form works now (it was broken!)
I can reset your password - just fill out the contact form and tell me what your login name is.
I have loads of information on chantix but I wanted to get some human feedback too!
You might want to check out our main site - we have newbie pages that have tons of information. Hang in here - it will be the best thing you ever did for yourself!
hugs,
robbbster
on 11 Oct 2006 at 2:03 pm 12.Estelle said …
Thank You for helping me. Good Housekeeping magazine had you web site. Today is my 6th day of not smoking. It is hard sometimes, very hard reading everything here is very helpful to me. I know I am not alone with quitting, but somtimes I feel like I am THANK YOU SO MUCH! Estelle
on 12 Oct 2006 at 8:31 pm 13.robbster said …
Hi Estelle,
I hope you are on day 7 today! Nice to meet you - take care of your quit. zzyzx should be back on the blog in a few weeks - stick around!
hugs,
robbbster
on 13 Oct 2006 at 8:54 am 14.Estelle said …
Hi Thanks it was nice to get your email. Today is day 8 Talking about it at work with people gives me so much help. Everyone says CONGRATULATIONS One Day at a time. After 30 yrs of smoking I am amazing myself also. Thanks again:)
on 15 Oct 2006 at 1:32 pm 15.lijale said …
Hi All, I hope you all are hanging in there. I am, and feeling so much better I cant believe it.
on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:45 am 16.Estelle said …
Hi All, I am doing all I can not to smoke. Today 11 days free of cigs. I feel better, do not smell of smoke.I still do not believe I stopped. Good Luck Everyone. Estelle:)
on 16 Oct 2006 at 1:11 pm 17.robbster said …
hi Lijale and Estelle! So nice to see you both hanging in here! Keep up the great work - will be in chat from 7-8 PM EDT time if you want to stop by!
hugs,
robbbster
on 16 Oct 2006 at 1:50 pm 18.marie said …
Glad to hear everyone is still keeping it up - well done!
Seem to be ok at work, but being really hateful at home, feel so ashamed sometimes…. what about others? coping with the irritation factor? HOW? I NEED TO KNOW!
keep it up everyone,
greetings
Marie
on 16 Oct 2006 at 3:23 pm 19.robbster said …
Dear Marie,
Home is hard because you may have too many routines connected to smoking. Don’t ever give up trying to quit - you can quit!
Coping with the irritation factor is one of the most difficult processes of quitting. I am currently working on a Questionnaire - let me know if any of you are interested in participating.
Hang in here!
Hugs,
robbbster
on 17 Oct 2006 at 3:08 am 20.lijale said …
I will participate in your questionare.
I told some friends in another that if i can get through this i will become one of the mose aggrivating advocates for quit smoking that anyone has ever seen.
Yesterday was bad as I had some pretty bad craves on up in the day.
I had planned on going to the grocery store but I wouldnt go because of the cravings. I woke up craving too which is why i am up at 2oclock in the morning.
I go back to work wednesday night and that will be a very difficult time for me. I work in a psych/detox unit and most of the patients smoke. a lot of them are repeats and they have always sat and talked to me while we have our cigarettes.
The smoking porch is a favorite place.
Y’all, please give me some suggestions on how to keep from smoking. The patients will give me cigs if i dont have any because i have always gave them cigs.
on 17 Oct 2006 at 11:13 am 21.Estelle said …
I will also participate in your questionaire let me know when. lijale I have many cravings myself I just say NO CIGARETTES today. Try using what you tell people in detox to stop their habit. I look in my mirror and tell myself I will not smoke today. After 30 yrs of smoking it is extremly hard for me, but I do it for myself. If I do not take care of me, I cannot help anyone else. I also pop those mints that look like tic tacks candy. Just look in a mirror and tell yourself NO SMOKING TODAY. I wish all of us the best of luck fighting this HORRIBLE HABIT. Estelle
on 17 Oct 2006 at 1:40 pm 22.marie said …
hallo -
love to participate in the questionnaire too, bring it on.
Lijale - it’s SO difficult at first, but your clients are going to understand you better than anyone, honestly!
What helps me is to try and keep the feeling in the moment, suck on a nicotine lozenge, breathe deeply, walk and walk and walk, go cycling, go to the gym and do the whole steps class without difficulty and most importantly TELL SOMEBODY I’m having a hard time.
Today at work, I told one of the visiting addiction psychiatrists (many echelons above me!) I’d stopped smoking. The man was DESPERATE for help and advice! Funny old world…
Thanks for sharing all your stuff everyone, I look forward to checking for comments every day!
Marie
on 17 Oct 2006 at 3:44 pm 23.lijale said …
I cant believe what I just did.
My daughter came over to bring me some meds. She sat not 3 feet away from me and smoked a cigarette and I didnt even want one.
It smelled so bad.At first I thought she wasnt going to smoke and I wanted her to do it. I needed to know how I would react.
Now I am confused about what I call craves.For the past 2 days I have been thinking about how much I would love to smoke a cig. Then when I had the chance i didnt want to at all.Maybe its something else. Maybe i’m just hungry because I’m not eating right. I dont really have much of an appetite. The Chantix is supposed to cut down on that too.
lijale
on 17 Oct 2006 at 8:36 pm 24.robbster said …
Hi Girls!
Hang in here, you are all doing excellent!
lijale awesome that you were so strong today and did not smoke!!! When you go back to the detox unit go armed with help. Cut yourself a straw the size of a cigarette and stuff it with cotton. Get yourself a bottle of lavender oil from your local health food store and sniff it on a ball of cotton when you get a craving. While you are at it - pick up a small bottle (from health food store) of Bach’s Rescue Remedy. This is very calming when you start to panic. Also pick up some cinnamon or tea tree oil toothpics and use them! Drink tons of water and orange juice. Try not to eat any sugar, white flour, or processed or junk foods.
>>The man was DESPERATE for help and advice!
Marie you can send that man to ciggyfree anytime!
Estelle I love the look in the mirror routine that you have suggested! It sounds like some positive reinforcement
Please let me know how it works for anyone else here ok?!?
The questionaire will be ready in a few more weeks. I’ll let you girls do it first
hugs,
robbster
on 18 Oct 2006 at 10:21 am 25.Estelle said …
Thanks robbster, talking about our problem helps so very much. When I am near someone who is smoking I cannot stand the smell & do not want to smoke. When no one is smoking thats when I sometimes think about it. When I am home my mirror helps me. At work I go into the bathroom thank God there are mirrors there!
Estelle
on 18 Oct 2006 at 5:33 pm 26.robbster said …
Hey Estelle - even if there was not a mirror there you could carry a mid sized one in your purse! I work at a Psy hospital so we do not have real mirrors (they look more like funny mirrors) so I always carry one in my purse.
I’m really quite exhausted tonight - went to med tech training all day and I can barely hold my eyelids up tonight!
on 19 Oct 2006 at 9:04 am 27.Estelle said …
Thanks no matter what you are doing, you always get back to us. Thanks So Much robbster you have no idea how much it helps me not smoke HUGS Estelle
on 19 Oct 2006 at 9:48 am 28.robbster said …
If any of you ladies have good spelling and are fairly good writers you could possibly blog here. It sometimes is very helpful to you and to other people to read about quit smoking experiences in the raw. At the same time it can be a healing experience. Please let us know!
Glad to be of help Estelle - we are also hoping that this place will grow
hugs,
robbster!
on 19 Oct 2006 at 7:47 pm 29.robbster said …
If you are conversing via email with an administrator, please consider posting here in order to benefit other people attempting to quit smoking. Many people lurk and read here. If it is of a private nature – by all means continue to email.
Thank you,
robbster
on 20 Oct 2006 at 9:25 am 30.lijale said …
Hi All,
So far, so good at work this week.
I do crave a smoke but havent done it.
Sometimes I forget that I have quit ans I start to get up to go outside to smoke. Then I remember. I dont even have any cigs,lol.
the feeling goes away quickly.
I am feeling physically better already.
So how is everyone else doing?
Just keep on hanging in there and we can lick this thing together.
Ok, Its to bed wirh me now.
I am an ole lady and it really wipes me out to work long hours.
I check my email everyday and get the messages from here. Its good to see y’all determined to beat the nicodemon.
lijale
on 20 Oct 2006 at 12:56 pm 31.marie said …
Hallo to all of us abstinees,
I think I qualified for the rage award today! went absolutely ballistic at the end of the working day when I stayed an hour later at work(ok, my own decision) and got dragged into dealing with an aggression incident. Absolutely had ENOUGH! and let the world and his dog know about it, extremely unprofessional…
Did I feel like this all the time underneath? Was I just masking my real feelings with the dopamine rush from nicotine? God help me if that was so, I think I need locking up sometimes!
Got to find a way to channel these feelings differently. Any suggestions?
Robbster - wouldn’t mind joining the blog if you think my spelling’s up to par (of course I spell stuff a bit differently being unamerican), wouldn’t be as prolific as you two but I’ll have a go, what do you think??? (could perhaps help the rage….
greetings
Marie
on 21 Oct 2006 at 10:23 am 32.robbster said …
Lijale - good on you for hanging in here! I remember the early days too - I felt as if I was constantly turning in circles lol.
(((Marie)))
Dealing with aggression incidents can be volatile at this stage in your quit. Email me robb ciggyfree com to discuss writing at the blog. I seem to have lost blogger zzyzx who fell off the face of the blog lately so am seeking a few good bloggers
Hugs,
robbster
on 23 Oct 2006 at 8:54 am 33.Estelle said …
Hi everyone I am at day 18 I cannot beleive it. Somtimes, when I think about a cigarette, I tell myself it will not make me feel any better than I do now so stop, erase these thoughts think about the money I am saving for Christmas:) I like that. Estelle
on 23 Oct 2006 at 9:35 am 34.lijale said …
i cant believe how i feel.
my lungs have cleared up so much. of course i know that i still have emphysema and i still only have 30% of my lung function. but it is a pleasure to not be doing the deep, hard coughing i have been doing for so long. And the wheezing has stopped for the most part. i dont do much of that anymore either.
I am amazed.
I do still want to smoke at times but what actually stops me is when i think about how good i feel and how bad i need to show some others that it can be done.
hang in there folks, lijale
on 23 Oct 2006 at 8:38 pm 35.zzyzx said …
Hello everybody. It is good to see you guys doing so well. I have just gotten through a rough spot in the road, so to speak, and am back on track.
I didn’t smoke, though at times I wanted to. I am so glad I didn’t. It would be tough to get started on yet another quit.
Marie, good to see you hanging in there. As far as blogging, yeah - you can spell good enough. Robbbster is a former spelling bee champ - but I am not.
Lijale, it’s good to see you doing well also. You can do this, you have the power within you to quit.
Estelle, you are doing great too - keep up the good work.
It does get oh so much better. Stay with it! See you around.
Paul (Zzyzx)
on 24 Oct 2006 at 6:52 am 36.robbster said …
It is October 24 - Marie where are you!?! Hi Zz!!! You girls hang in here again today ok
I am going to be in chat from 1-2 pm EST today. Please feel free to visit and chat. Would be nice to get us all together sometime!
hugzzz
robbster
on 27 Oct 2006 at 7:02 am 37.lijale said …
Hi,
I hope all is well with all of you.
I have tried to catch up on my sleep for the past few days.
I have developed a hoarseness in my throat and gravel in my voice. I read somewhere that it will happen when the body clears itself of nicotine and will last for a few days.
I dont think everyone has the same problems when withdrawing from nicotine. I was pretty well nicotine logged after smoking for so many years.
Hi ZZYZX. It’s good to see you. I am glad you got through the rough times without smoking.
Estelle and Marie……how are you girls doing?
This is day 22 for you Estelle. keep on hanging in there.
dj
on 27 Oct 2006 at 9:00 am 38.Estelle said …
Yes today is day 22. Thanks for remembering lijale:) I was having trouble with aol. Could not read or send mail. I find it getting better, I still think about smoking, but will not. People ask how can I do it, I say its hard at times, but I do it. I see people smoke, and I want to tell them to stop I shut my mouth real quick remembering I did not listen!! Have a good day all. Estelle:)
on 30 Oct 2006 at 12:22 pm 39.robbster said …
You girls are doing great - just love viewing your progress. Things have been hectic here!
hugs,
~robbster
on 30 Oct 2006 at 6:11 pm 40.lijale said …
Things are kind of hectic here too Robb.
My sis is visiting for a few days. She will leave tomorrow and I have to go to the eye doc and get some new glasses. I am long overdue.
I went to my doc today and he listened to my lungs. He said,”this is the first time i havent heard you wheeze.”
I feel so much better. Sometimes when I am alone i just sit and grin about how good i feel not smoking.
I hope no one ever catched me sitting with a silly grin on my face like that. They may have me committed, lol.
lijale
on 31 Oct 2006 at 12:02 pm 41.Estelle said …
Hi everyone, I hope all is going well. I have alot of good days, but last night I had my first REAL CRAVING for a cig. Did not go out to buy any, Thank God!!The feeling that I needed a cigarette was so very strong. This is the first time I had such a strong urge for a cig. I feel so much better. I guess carefree is a good word to use. HAPPY HALOWEEN:}I hope good treats come your way. Estelle
on 31 Oct 2006 at 8:44 pm 42.zzyzx said …
Way to go Estelle! Those cravings can be viscious, and resisting that first real one is a big deal. I still get some craves, but early on they were much stronger. Sometimes, all I could do was just hols myself back from going to the store to buy some cigarettes. Getting through the first few of those intense cravings is what gave me confidence to stay quit. You are doing great - keep it up!
Happy Haloween to you too, and everyone else!
Paul (Zyzx)
on 03 Nov 2006 at 11:51 am 43.robbster said …
Hope that you are all still happy quitters! I have a long stretch of working until November 13 so I probably won’t be around much. Hang in here and take care of *you*
hugssss
robbster
on 07 Nov 2006 at 11:41 pm 44.robbster said …
Just an FYI that I am thinking of closing down the blog and main site in 2007. Traffic has gone way down here and hardly anyone participates anymore and I am running out of energy to contribute.
I am sure there are plenty of other places that will suffice.
hugs,
robb
on 08 Nov 2006 at 10:36 am 45.lijale said …
hi all,
sorry i dont come in more. I work 7 nights on and 7 nights off and its 12 hour shifts. thats pretty hard on this old woman with only 30% lung function left.
my quit is going good and i hope yours is too.
i,ve even been neglecting my groups lately.
i dont blame you if you do shut the site down robb. the main page is very good and loaded with info. its hard to keep up a site when you feel that its not active enough.
But, i took a site once that wasnt active at all and it did pick up later. i am glad i kept it open. i have benefitted greatly from it as have some of the other members have. it is a pulmonary support group for people with lung problems.
it is my hope that everyone that comes this way will quit smoking right now and will never need the support of a group like that one.
lijale
on 08 Nov 2006 at 11:26 am 46.Estelle said …
Hi Everyone, I hope all is going well for everyone. I am so happy I gave cigarettes up. I am feeling better each day. I have so much more energy now, I put it to good use instead of picking up a cig. Robb, I hope you keep this open. It is nice to know we are not alone with the different feelings we are going through. If I can do anything to help, please let me know. Thanks Estelle:}
on 09 Nov 2006 at 7:49 am 47.zzyzx said …
Hi Lijale and Estelle. It’s good to see you doing so well. Quitting smoking is a tough job of work. I know what you are going through, and I admire your determination.
You are both right that us quitters can use all the support we can get. But I also know what an effort it takes to maitain the site, and robbster has done it all for so long. I know I have not been much help lately.
After this long, I find it hard to think of clever or important things to say in the blog. I am not a natural writer, so I have to work real hard at it. Other distractions have made it hard for me to be creative lately. I will keep trying as long as I am able.
Good luck to you guys, stay strong and stay quit!
on 09 Nov 2006 at 9:57 am 48.Estelle said …
Hi Paul, I beleive you do not have to say clever or important things, just speak your true feelings that is what helps. Being able to express my frustrations at times on this site helps me feel better. Thanks for being here:} Estelle
on 09 Nov 2006 at 11:14 am 49.robbster said …
I agree without having to plan what you say. The site and blog was initially meant to help other quitters and to help current quitters maintain their quits.
I think I am just simply tired lately and feel in advance (from past history with seasonal affective disorder) that I may not be contributing much in early 2007. Maybe I did not clarify that all current information will remain intact and that there might be a possibility that new information would not be added in early 2007.
It has been difficult lately maintaining communication here (and I am the type of person who must always have good communication channels) or I just give up out of frustration. I will see how the next few months go
Hi Lijale – 7 nights on and 7 nights off is rough indeed my dear. I try to work only 40-hour weekends (aside from this week) and find it rough. Bless your little heart.
Hi Estelle –
I am pleased for the success of your quit too! Thanks for wanting to help. If you ever have anything that you want to contribute to this blog feel free to email us.
I am sure I will get past this funk. Recently I seem to have lost all online friends and have not a clue as to why since I have always been a genuine and kind person. Maybe it is just the right season for my SAD to be kicking in.
SOB
robb
on 09 Nov 2006 at 12:12 pm 50.lijale said …
robb, turn on some lights,lol.
i do hope the site will stay open.
i’m not thru reading everything here yet..
dont feel as if you have to come in and spoon feed us (so to speak).
just having a place to come to and vent is good enough.
take some time for yourself. A good hot bubble bath, a glass of wine or tea, a date with a good looking guy.
thanks for all your hard work here.
dj
on 09 Nov 2006 at 12:16 pm 51.lijale said …
zzyzx,
what kind of clever things do you want to say,lol.
how about: “If you smoke, you choke.”
I kind of like the things you have said so far.
the info you have given is very helpful and i thank you for it.
lijale
on 09 Nov 2006 at 12:17 pm 52.lijale said …
oops, sorry i used the wrong name above in the post to robb.
its really me…
lijale
on 10 Nov 2006 at 10:05 am 53.Estelle said …
Robb when you give up, you can pick up! Please hang in there. We all go through funky times you are not alone. I go through different things each day. I know picking up a cigarette will not make things either better or will make them go away. I enjoy all the things written here. Estelle:}
on 10 Nov 2006 at 10:08 am 54.robbster said …
Thanks Estelle!
I am sure next week is going to be better - I appreciate you girls as you have been a huge help and a comfort. Thanks for being here.
hugs,
robb
on 11 Nov 2006 at 9:45 am 55.Estelle said …
Hi All, I hope everyone has a good weekend. The weather here in Florida has been nice, I’m happy I moved here, no more snow to shovel that is a good thing. Robb I must say you have been a huge help to me. I am sure lijale agrees she seems like a nice lady!too. Have a good Day Estelle:}
on 14 Nov 2006 at 1:09 am 56.robbster said …
Dear Estelle and Lijale - did we lose Marie? If we did I sure hope that she will give her quit another toss - hey (((MARIE))) - we will help hold you up now get your bunns back here pronto! ermmmm or else - so there.
You TWO are da’best! Thank you so much for helping me through this dark time in my life - I can see some light at the end of the tunnel now. You both are AWESOME indeed. BIG hugs to both of you -
~robb happy now
x0×0x0
on 14 Nov 2006 at 12:11 pm 57.Estelle said …
Hi GIRLS, Even though we are Ladies, girls sounds cute to me! Robb I am so HAPPPPPPPY you are feeling good. I want to tell a little story I hope no one minds. One day at work I said good morning to a man, he looked at me and said “what is so good about it” I was shocked to hear him say that. I looked at him and said be glad you are alive, someone, somewhere did not wake up today. I have learned to be grateful for every minute God gives me. There is ALWAYS someone who is having it much harder than we are. So not picking up a cig. realy is not that hard for me today:}:}HUGS GIRLS:}:}Estelle (Robb I hope you do not ming I used hugs)
on 14 Nov 2006 at 12:19 pm 58.robbster said …
Estelle - you are such a sweetie - you can use an entire page of hugs if you want to!!! I also often wondered about that question as most times people will answer “fine” even though they are not really feeling fine. He was rude! Even when I am having a crap day if someone (anyone) says good morning to me I return the gesture. Just saying “I hope you have a good morning too!” can set a good mood for the day. Perhaps it is all about learning to redirect negative emotions? Thanks for being here
((((hugs)))))
robb
on 15 Nov 2006 at 12:11 pm 59.Estelle said …
Hi! I hope everyone is having a good day. Does anyone understand why some days I do not think of a cig. other days I have been thinking about them? I will not get them, I made a promise to myself I will not buy another pack and I will not. I tell myself it is old behavior. They just keep popping up in my mind. One more thing, my sense of smell has got so much stronger. Sometimes it bothers me, because all things,. people included do not smell nice. I hope that was not a bad thing to write here, but its true! Thanks for letting me ramble on. Estelle:):)
on 15 Nov 2006 at 8:44 pm 60.zzyzx said …
Hi Estelle,
I don’t really know why it works that way, but I know it does go better some days and not others. It was that way with me too. Some days I would hardly think of them, other days I could hardly think of anything else.
Good to see you hanging in there. Old behavior is right. You don’t need it anymore.
And some people do smell bad - no reason not to mention it.
Good luck!
Paul (Zzyzx)
on 16 Nov 2006 at 9:53 am 61.Estelle said …
Thanks Paul:) Estelle
on 17 Nov 2006 at 12:57 pm 62.robbster said …
Everybody have a Great Weekend! I’ll check back on Tuesday.
Cheerios,
Robb
on 17 Nov 2006 at 5:29 pm 63.lijale said …
Hi All,
Sorry I dont get in much when I work.
I work nights and sleep during the day. Or toss and turn a lot,lol.
I dont sleep very good in the daytime and get kind of zombified.
My health continues to improve and it does feel so good.
My doc gave me another 3 months of Chantix. I am weak in my quit.
He said given the numbers of years I smoked and the amount I smoked my craves might still get the best of me.
I do have such strong craves some days. the only thing that will keep me from smoking is not to have access to them.
I am looking forward to the day when I dont even think about them at all.
lijale
on 17 Nov 2006 at 5:33 pm 64.lijale said …
Oh Yes, I wanted to mention this.
Today was the Great american Smokeout day.
I didnt see hardly and advertisements about it.
I did read thet the number of smokers had not decreased in the U.S.
i think that someone need to do more advertising on the smokeout day. i remember a lot of people joining it when it came around each year.i do know a couple of people who quit smoking at that time.
lijale
on 17 Nov 2006 at 7:06 pm 65.zzyzx said …
lijale,
Yes the craving can be very strong early on. You just hang in there - it will get better. Some days, all I could do is lay down and not move at all - if I did I would go right to a store and buy cigartettes. It will relent, just don’t get imatient or lose hope.
You are right about the GASO - I never heard a word in advance. Hey, maybe we can do some stuff on Ciggyfree next year for it. Good idea!
Paul
on 18 Nov 2006 at 10:08 am 66.lijale said …
Maybe we could start with encouraging others to make it a new years resolution to quit.
lijale
on 24 Nov 2006 at 8:33 am 67.lijale said …
Hi All,
Ok so I smoked.
It was as i suspected it would be. My health immediately begin to go bad again.Not to mention the awful way I felt about myself.
How could i tell others not to smoke and I am doing it.
That was a few days ago and I am on the way to better health now. I can absolutely see that smoking was killing me.
Now I will go on and pray that I dont slip again.
lijale
on 24 Nov 2006 at 9:30 am 68.robbster said …
(((Lijale)))
Don’t be too hard on yourself hon. You will get to where you want to be with this quit sooner then you think. Just don’t ever forget why you wanted to quit in the first place! Health is everything and is a vital part of living - with that in mind, welcome back to the Ciggyfree fold m’dear!
PS - we do not judge, but we do encourage and offer comfort. Look for a new post (probably midweek) about breaking quits.
hugggggz
robbity
x0×0x
on 25 Nov 2006 at 7:58 am 69.lijale said …
I dont know what makes me do things like that.
There have been times when I used smoking to calm a patient and myself at work.
Maybe, quitting smoking is going to be like quitting my drinking was. I never was a bad drinker but I decided I didnt want to drink anymore at all.
I did crave alcohol at times and thought that was bad and meant i was addicted.
So I quit going to the place where it was served and started skipping more days drinking a beer.
When I go to the grocery store sometimes I still buy a 12 pack of beer if theres none at home. It stays in my frige for months and usually someone else drinks it
and sometimes I drink one.
Its not as good as it used to be and i may not finish it.
It was the same with the cigs. they were not as good as they used to be and i would take a few puffs and throw it away.
lijale
on 25 Nov 2006 at 10:05 am 70.Estelle said …
Hi Everyone, Hope everyone enjoyed THANKSGIVING. I did, even though I had to work. Please do not be hard on yourself lijale. You admitted you had a cig. That was the first step. I am a recovering alcoholic for 12 years Nov. 6. So I know what I am speaking about. That helps me not pick up. I also Tell God each morning I will not drink alcohol or pick up a cigarette( I PROMISE HIM) I will NEVER break a promise with God. Have a Good Day. Estelle
on 27 Nov 2006 at 1:17 am 71.robbster said …
gag what a rough 40-hour weekend. Hard to think about Thanksgiving right now. So much to do I feel as though I can barely breathe, and I just noticed there has not been a blog posted in almost a week here. I feel like I just cannot keep up. Group hugs I have to run - hang in here girls.
Hugs,
robb
on 27 Nov 2006 at 6:11 am 72.lijale said …
Its ok Robb. we have all been busy and will probably be busy until the holidays are over.i will have my Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner on Dec 10th so i still have to plan and do for that.
I;m not doing too well with my COPD. I am beginning to get congested and cough some. I will start on some prednisone and antibiotics i have here and see what happens. If it doesnt get any better i’ll have to go to the doc for more meds. Sometimes i can call and he will call me in something, i like that cause i dont have to go to his office.
lijale
on 27 Nov 2006 at 7:54 am 73.zzyzx said …
Hi everybody. I am back in town now from spending Thanksgiving with family. I had a great weekend - since my team won - and hope you all did too.
lijale, I know what it’s like to slip on a quit. Just don’t quit on the quit. There were times this past weekend I could have done the same thing. I got through it, but dang, it’s maddening that after this long I can still be so close to smoking. But…….better to be nuts than to smoke.
I hope you start doing better with the COPD right quick. The main thing is - take care of yourself.
If we can do anything to help you, just ask.
Paul
on 29 Nov 2006 at 11:44 am 74.robbster said …
I hope you are all hanging in here - I still want to post about breaking a quit but wanted Allen Carr’s death to take the top blog spot today.
hugs,
~robb
on 29 Nov 2006 at 12:37 pm 75.Estelle said …
We have another Angel, who can help us with the frustrations we go through not picking up a cigarette. Alan Carr Rest In Peace! Estelle
on 29 Nov 2006 at 5:00 pm 76.lijale said …
I’ve heard the name Alan Carr but dont know much about him.
However I am sorry to hear about his death.
My sympathies are with his family and friends.
lijale
on 06 Dec 2006 at 7:36 am 77.robbster said …
Hey Girls how is everybody doing???
on 06 Dec 2006 at 11:08 am 78.Estelle said …
Hi Robb I am doing okay. Work and shopping for Christmas, only 2 more presents to buy! I am feeling sooo much better not smoking. Every once in a while when the phone rings, I look for my cigs. none here life is going on without them. I hope you are doing well:) Have a good day Estelle
on 06 Dec 2006 at 11:01 pm 79.zzyzx said …
Hi ya ladies - I ain’t one of the girls…….but I am still doing fine. Glad to see you doing well, Estelle.
This is the first Christmas without smokes - and not the last!
Hope you guys have a great Christmans!
on 06 Dec 2006 at 11:40 pm 80.robbster said …
I am trying to figure out what happened to ciggyfree chat at starchat - it is all gone - so sad…
on 07 Dec 2006 at 5:47 am 81.lijale said …
Hi All,
I’m back on track with my quit.
I will admit it is hard to leave the cigs alone when I am at work.
I have had some kind of virus for the past few days. Its going around. Sometimes I think they go around time and time again.
Glad to see you hanging in Estelle. Thats great.
This is a busy week. I’m making preparations for my family dinner and we will celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Wish you could all come.
hugs, lijale
on 07 Dec 2006 at 8:14 am 82.zzyzx said …
Starchat must have deleted the channel. We’ll have to re-register it. I’ll get right on it.
lijale, glad to see you back on the quit. It was also very hard for me to stay away from them while at work too. I had to really work at avoiding anything to do with smoking for a long time. But after some time, it gets so much easier.
What are you haveing for dinner? It’s better to know what we are missing!
Paul
on 07 Dec 2006 at 9:58 am 83.Estelle said …
Hi everyone, It is nice to see our crew back online:)Thanks lijale for the invatation, I would love to come. I hope you have a terific dinner with your family. I wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & a HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR. This will be my first Christmas without smoking also Paul. Have a Happy Day!! Estelle
on 08 Dec 2006 at 5:08 pm 84.robbster said …
Girls and Man I won’t be around this weekend but ZZYZX hit nine months quit - I am sure he will appreciate your comments here
hugs
on 09 Dec 2006 at 9:49 am 85.Estelle said …
CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS Paul, 9 months free of cigarettes is wonderful. I know you must be VERY HAPPY. Keep up the good work. Lots Of Hugs Estelle
on 09 Dec 2006 at 1:09 pm 86.lijale said …
Congratulations Paul.
9 months is great. If you were a baby you would be ready to be born. a new life. aint it great?
Tomorrow we will have ham, turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffed eggs, yeast rolls, cornbread, -english peas, mashed potatoes and the family traditions, collards and black-eyed peas. lemon pie (made from scratch), sweet potato pie, egg custard and whatever anyone else brings.
we try to have something that everyone likes.
the family is coming and some more people i dont know,lol. but this is the south and they will be welcome.
on 09 Dec 2006 at 1:16 pm 87.lijale said …
Somebody!! Help!!
Talk to me about junkie thinking and attitude adjustment or whatever this is.
I still think like a smoker a lot of the time.
It seems like its nothing for me to be driving alone and think,”oh, i need to stop and get a pack of cigarettes”.
like its something i’m supposed to do before i get to work or home.
maybe i need to read allen carrs book. didnt someone say that it had something about changing the way we think of smoking?
scare tactics dont bother me. i have worked in hospitals since 1978 and have seen plenty. i just didnt acquaint it with me.
lijale
on 09 Dec 2006 at 1:19 pm 88.lijale said …
i guess one of my posts just flew into cyberspace.
i had losted everything we were having for dinner tomorrow.
anyway.
em>Congratulations Paul.
on 09 Dec 2006 at 1:57 pm 89.zzyzx said …
lijale, I can identify with what you said. I had the same problem with quitting in all my quits. I git through it this time, and thats the difference in lasting this long.
I had to make myself stop thinking like a junkie. Recognizing the inner junkie when it talks to you is the first step. The junkie lies, and if you think it is your calm, clear, reasonable self thinking that way, you can rationalize yourself right back to a pack or two a day. When the junkie lies, make yourself identify the truth and make the right decisions.
The cycle of dosing yourself with nicotine, and waiting a while to do it again has to stop. It’s so senseless.
Every cigarette does it’s damage. You need to heal the damage you already did by smoking all that time. You can’t pause in your quit to smoke, nor can you reward yourself with a smoke. The only way to heal the hurt of all that smoking is to stop.
You have stopped, and I really, really hope you stay stopped. It is important, because you are important. And you deserve to feel better. You go girl!
Paul
on 09 Dec 2006 at 1:59 pm 90.zzyzx said …
Oh, by the way ladies, thank you for your messages about my milestone. Now, on to ten months!
Paul
on 09 Dec 2006 at 3:39 pm 91.robbster said …
Lijale -
I am working mental health all weekend so do not have much time to write here - hang in here x0×0x
on 10 Dec 2006 at 9:46 am 92.Estelle said …
Hi Everyone, lijale try looking in a mirror telling yourself you will not smoke today! It works for me. I know my inner voices tell me alot of strange things. I learned to listen to voices myself and others can hear. Enjoy your dinner with family it sounds SOOO GOOD. :):):):)Estelle
on 24 Dec 2006 at 7:55 am 93.lijale said …
Merry Christmas All.
I know you all have been busy as I have been also.
I’m trying to help my daughter get ready for Christmas and have been working also.
Tomorrow I have to cook another big dinner and I think I am going to fix all I can today.
The smoking is on/off.
lijale
on 24 Dec 2006 at 9:39 am 94.Estelle said …
MERRY CHRISTMAS, I wish everyone a Healthy, Happy New Year also. With work and shopping, cooking and all the good things the holidays bring, I am glad I am off Mon,Tue & Wed. Happy Holidays
Estelle
on 25 Dec 2006 at 7:19 pm 95.robbster said …
Happy Holidays Lijale & Estele! Nice to see you girls again - cheerios
hugs
x0×0xx
on 19 Jan 2007 at 1:50 am 96.robbster said …
I hope that you are all still smoke-free.
lub yas
robbster x0×0x0
on 19 Jan 2007 at 9:55 am 97.Estelle said …
Hi Robb, It was so nice to hear from you:) Yes I am still smoke free. I feel so good. I still get some urges, but they are small ones. The best part of not smoking for me is not smelling of cig. smoke. Also having the extra money to spend on good things. Have a Good Day Estelle
on 22 Feb 2007 at 1:52 pm 98.Herv said …
Before robbster starts beating up on me I had better post.
I am on day 19 of stopping smoking.
Yes robbster tried to convince me to say I have quit for 19 days, but after smoking for 30 years and the last 10 at about 2 packs a day, I will wait until the 30 day aniversary to say I have quit.
I started using the patch when I quit but as of last Sat. (Feb 17th) I am no longer putting nicotine into my body at all. So I say I am 19-5 stopped.
on 23 Feb 2007 at 9:59 am 99.Estelle said …
Hi all, Congrats Herv, Nicotine free is the way to go. I read there is more nicotine in the patches & gum, I hope that is wrong. We are trying to get rid of nicotine not add more. Have a Good Day! How are you Robb? Estelle
on 23 Feb 2007 at 10:47 pm 100.robbster said …
Woo Whooooooooo Hes is now 20-6 and working on a blog post (I think.) Estelle, as always, you have been around the blog since the beginning and you are appreciated. I would not know how to deal with the new accounts page without you
I am doing great - extreme busy at times (like this weekend) but otherwise life has much to offer. I hope you are happy, healthy, and stay connected to us.
Lubya
robbster
on 24 Feb 2007 at 9:41 am 101.Estelle said …
Robb this blog has helped me, so you will not get rid of me:) You are so correct, Life Has So Much to offer. Enjoy it today everyone, it may be gone tommorrow! I am enjoying every minute I have. I am Happy,Healthy as far as I know. Enjoy your weekend:) HUGS Estelle
on 06 Mar 2007 at 10:48 am 102.Estelle said …
Hi Robb, I hope everything is going well. Day off today..beautiful warm weather…no smoke to add to the beautiful sky:) This blog has been quiet?? Come on people, this blog is here for all who get antsy (the word I use when I think about smoking) It is 5 months for me not smoking. There are times I see someone smoking, and it looks GOOD…then I smell the smoke..the feeling goes away. Good Day All Estelle
on 08 Mar 2007 at 1:35 am 103.robbster said …
Hi huny!
Congrats on 5 months - we have to celebrate your 6th month!!!
The traffic has been up on the blog but many still lurk. Perhaps this is a lurkers blog!!!
We are all on the main site of the blog now. Zz just celebrated one year of smobriety! http://www.ciggyfree.com/cigblog/2007/03/06/one-year-anniversary-woooo-hoooo-now-back-to-work/
We have a new blogger = Garek, –> you would enjoy her bloggings!
Good day to you too!
Hugs, robbster
on 30 Apr 2007 at 8:41 pm 104.robbster said …
Hi Estelle!
And everybody else who still hangs these parts
Hope all of you are doing ok - I’m slowly getting my energy back - posting a bit more too.
Cheerios and hugs to all,
~robbster
on 03 May 2007 at 8:50 am 105.Estelle said …
Hi Robb, It is so nice to hear from you. Still smoke free YAH YAH, feels good..extra money is nice also. I am happy you are feeling better. Only you can help yourself feel good think positive, it works. Blue Skies and Sunshine to All…Estelle
on 10 May 2007 at 6:40 am 106.Terabanitoss said …
Hi
You are The Best!!!
Bye
on 04 Jun 2007 at 8:53 am 107.Estelle said …
Hi All, I hope everyone is having a good day. I have been having cravings for a cig. I have not smoked, and do not intend to, but it is hard no matter how long you have not had a cig. Thanks for letting me vent. Estelle:)
on 04 Jun 2007 at 7:52 pm 108.robbster said …
Estelle!!!
You can vent any old time you want, just don’t smoke! I can assure you that as the years go on that craves become mere whispers in the wind. I can’t remember the last crave that I had! LOL.
I am ecstatic to see you here
You will get there too Estelle. Keep in touch and love seeing you here.
Big Hugs,
robbster
on 04 Jun 2007 at 8:06 pm 109.hes said …
Estelle,
robbster will most likely slap me for not posting for a while in the Blogs, but hang in there
I just made 4 months and am going a strong as I can.
Cravings some,
Temptations H*LL yes go to a NASCAR race and tell me you are not tempted.
Passed the test at 2 so far
You are farther along than me but if you want to chat let me know.
robbster,
I will post to celebrate my 4 months
on 17 Jul 2007 at 8:12 am 110.Estelle said …
Hi everyone, Hope we are all still smoke free!!!!!!!!I am feeling good, smelling good also. 7/4 9 months, I still cannot believe I am doing it. Robb I have tried everything to change my email, nothing has worked.
Hugs,Hugs to All. Estelle
on 17 Jul 2007 at 6:14 pm 111.robbster said …
Hi Estelle,
Congrats on 9 months sweetie!!!!
You never created an account on the blog so you can’t edit any information. I did change your email address on the last few posts - so you are covered.
So busy here - I can hardly breathe.
As always, wonderful to see you.
Keep up the great work.
hugs,
robbster
on 24 Jul 2007 at 10:48 am 112.Estelle said …
Hi Robb, Thanks for the help in changing my email. It still says Snowyland, not mom.rappo@gmail. I hope the change will take place. Way too many problems with AOL. I hope you get time to relax, and enjoy yourself. HUGS TO YOU!!!Estelle
on 10 Aug 2007 at 6:23 am 113.robbster said …
Hi Estelle,
The old posts will still have your old email address until you clear your browser cache. You never created an account here so you always have to input your email address manually. Just delete the AOL account from the email box and enter your new address when you post.
Hugs,
robbster!
on 13 Aug 2007 at 9:08 am 114.Estelle said …
Hi Robb, Thanks for letting me know, but I have no idea how to do that. Still smoke free…feels better each and every day. Is there another place on this web that has people who connect with each other like this site used to be? Have a Good day:) Estelle
on 13 Aug 2007 at 9:14 am 115.robbster said …
Dear Estelle,
There is a place called AS3 = alt.support.stop-smoking
- they do a lot of chatting and even attend radio shows while chatting. I checked in yesterday and they are a very chatty and cohesive group. Just an FYI that there is strong language, occasional flame wars, and some who do the gossipy stuff. But outside of that there are some really fine people there.
Keep up the great quit.
hugs,
robbster
on 16 Aug 2007 at 12:02 pm 116.Estelle said …
Thank you Robb:) I will check it out. Huggs, Sweet Lady!Estelle
on 07 Apr 2008 at 11:43 am 117.Laura said …
Hello everyone,
Last Monday, on March 31, I started taking Chantix. I have been nothing short of amazed at how immediate the effects of the drug were, and as I’ve been reading through these blogs, I’ve taken great comfort in knowing that I am one among many struggling to be free of this insanely addictive drug. I had read one blog of a man whose cigarettes he referred to as an old friend, and I was incredibly grateful to know I wasn’t alone in perceving these pesky little things the same way… I feel as though I am in mourning somehow. I lost a friend. Chantix - from day one - changed the flavor of the smokes and as ridicuous as it may seem, I somehow figured I’d be able to say goodbye to my old friend in a much different way, but the joy of smoking is already gone. I am very grateful for this, but as I previously mentioned, it is still very sad. I keep reminding myself of all the benefits of being free of this nasty little habit, and it’s exciting to think of it, but equally heartbreaking. I’ve enjoyed reading through the blogs today - best wishes to everyone in their success becoming smokefree… and congratulations for taking the dive! I’m very proud of you
on 09 Apr 2008 at 8:12 am 118.lijale said …
OMG has it been so long since anyone posted here?
Hi laura.
its good to see you.
I took Chantix too and it worked great.
BUT I did start back smoking and it has been a battle the last year. I quit, then smoke, then quit, then smoke.
I want to think its because i live alone and I do it out of loneliness.
Everything will be going good for me and then I will get an urge to smoke. I search my purse for packs of cigs and the truck ashtray for butts. Even through the trash can and even when no one has been here smoking. Its so strange. its like I forget that i have quit smoking and am obcessed with finding a cigarette.
I did recently see where Chantix has a number you can call for support. When i used it all there was was a website where you go in and say you havent smoked.
I may check into that and try Chantix again.
I was going to start a support group but it didnt go anywhere, mostly i guess because i didnt push it. There are some tips there that may help you. you can go in and look if you want to.
http://groups.msn.com/SmokinUSA
There is also lots of info here to help.
Please stay with it and quit smoking.
Feel free to email me anytime. just put your name in the subject so i’ll know its from you.
hello to everyone else.
leejack@graceba.net
bamagal_yall@yahoo.com
on 09 Apr 2008 at 8:54 am 119.lijale said …
Hi Laura,
I came in here and wrote a long post but it didnt go in.
chantix is good. I took it and did quit for a while.
I am obcessed with cigarettes and started back.
i am thinking about asking my doc for some more and trying again.
when i took it the chantix site only had aplace where you went in and said that you were not smoking. i think they now have a support number you can call a real person and ask for help.
i have retired now and i guess i started back smoking out of loneliness.
it was so strange. i would search my purse for cigs and the truck ashtray, not to mention the trash can. even when i knew that no one had been here smoking.if someone came here smoking i would take their butts and wet them and cram them in the trash can or flush them down the commode. but i would still look through the trash hunting butts.when i would go to the store i would buy a pack of cigs and it was as if i was in a trance.it was so normal to pay for gas and ask for a pack of cigs. it wouldnt even occur to me that i had them at times till i got home and they were laying on the seat.
i think that a person needs to make a lot of changes in their life because the norm is to buy cigs and smoke.i have worked smoking into my life.
for instance, when i go to walmart and i get to a certain spot in the road or to a certain redlight, i will light up a cig, even when i dont want one.
that way i can shop for a while without wanting a cig.
i do have a storage site with lots of helpful tips and you are welcome to look and see if anything will help you.
http://groups.msn.com/SmokinUSA
there is an active link at the top of this page in message #4.
look through this site. there is a lot of good info here.
please feel free to email me and i will help you all i can.
leejack@graceba.net
bamagal_yall@yahoo.com
on 09 Apr 2008 at 9:37 am 120.lijale said …
how come my posts aint showing up?
on 11 Apr 2008 at 1:33 am 121.robbster said …
They are now! I am running into some submission problems - checking into it this week!
on 30 May 2008 at 7:10 pm 122.robbster said …
Estelle, Lijale?
Are you both still quit?
Hugs,
robbster
on 30 May 2008 at 7:32 pm 123.hes said …
Wow, almost a year has passed since I last posted
109.hes said …on 04 Jun 2007 at 8:06 pm
I am still cig free. Finished a 10k last month. Didn’t run it but finished in 1:30 (actually it was 01:29:56
)
I still have those weird moments where I will be working on a program at home late at night and I will reach for that non-existing pack ,out of habit.
Anybody reading this and trying to quit, hang in there you can do it. If I can anyone can. Read my posts from last year (Herv & hes) I was not a light smoker.
Herv
on 31 May 2008 at 5:02 am 124.lijale said …
hi robbster,
i am smoking.
i got my doc to give me another Rx for chantix.i will pick it up monday and start taking it.
i’m going to try again.
i am retired from work now and trying to live on social security and its not easy. money is tight. my emphysema has progressed till i can no longer work.not to mention my arthritis.and also old age,lol.
even though i am smoking i will tell anyone that they will never regret quitting smoking at any time.
but - dont wait too late to quit.
lijale
on 02 Jun 2008 at 10:47 pm 125.robbster said …
Hi Hes - hi again Lijale - I will be looking forward to the new quit because I know you can do it - post back here soon x0×0x0x