Is November 17th this year. If you want to try to quit, (at least for the day), join us on the new Nicotine Forum.
Alright, alright! Count me in. I have tried and failed in the past month, but am willing to try it again.
C'mon everyone... lets do this as a joint effort!
We kicked pills, now lets try and kick this!
DeNae
C'mon everyone... lets do this as a joint effort!
We kicked pills, now lets try and kick this!
DeNae
I'm with you, Kathi! I figure at the very least I can make it one day! Thank you for letting us know about this.
How long have you smoked?
For me it's been over twenty years. It's the worst habit I've ever had. I really am tired of these things. I just wish they didn't have such a hold over me.
If you think of it, remind me when it gets close to the day so I won't forget. I really want to be a part of this.
Thanks!
Love, Kat
How long have you smoked?
For me it's been over twenty years. It's the worst habit I've ever had. I really am tired of these things. I just wish they didn't have such a hold over me.
If you think of it, remind me when it gets close to the day so I won't forget. I really want to be a part of this.
Thanks!
Love, Kat
I found this on the Maricopa County Public Health webpage.
Select a date to quit and stick to it!
Tell everyone you are going to quit.
Postpone your first tobacco use of the day by one hour each day.
Don't carry tobacco with you; make it inconvenient to use.
Create a Survival Pack:
Possible contents: sugarless gum, hard candy, cinnamon sticks, toothpicks, straws, pretzels, fruit, sunflower seeds, vegetable sticks, aspirin for headaches, tissues for sweaty palms, list of reasons you are quitting, and a picture of a loved one.
On the Day You Quit:
Throw away all tobacco, ashtrays, lighters, and spittoons.
Keep very busy.
Go places you can't smoke or chew (mall, movies, etc.)
Surround yourself with non-tobacco using people.
Clean your clothes to rid them of tobacco odor.
Handling Your Urges
Remember, urges only last 2 - 3 minutes.
Light an incense candle instead.
Exercise or go for a walk.
Keep your hands busy (do a puzzle, write a letter).
Take a shower.
Call a friend or family member for support.
Call the Arizona Smokers Hotline (ASH), 1-800- 556-6222, for the latest information about cessation aids and support.
Remember the four "D"s:
Delay (2-3 minutes)
Drink a glass of water
Deep breathing
Distraction
For Your Sucessful Tobacco-free Life
Celebrate your success; treat yourself to something nice with the money you would have spent on tobacco.
Ask a friend or spouse to quit with you or get a buddy to support you.
Don't think in terms of never using tobacco again - take it one day at time.
Find ways to handle trigger times and places (drinking coffee, driving, after meals).
Brush your teeth or use mouthwash after meals.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Good luck, everyone.
Gina
Select a date to quit and stick to it!
Tell everyone you are going to quit.
Postpone your first tobacco use of the day by one hour each day.
Don't carry tobacco with you; make it inconvenient to use.
Create a Survival Pack:
Possible contents: sugarless gum, hard candy, cinnamon sticks, toothpicks, straws, pretzels, fruit, sunflower seeds, vegetable sticks, aspirin for headaches, tissues for sweaty palms, list of reasons you are quitting, and a picture of a loved one.
On the Day You Quit:
Throw away all tobacco, ashtrays, lighters, and spittoons.
Keep very busy.
Go places you can't smoke or chew (mall, movies, etc.)
Surround yourself with non-tobacco using people.
Clean your clothes to rid them of tobacco odor.
Handling Your Urges
Remember, urges only last 2 - 3 minutes.
Light an incense candle instead.
Exercise or go for a walk.
Keep your hands busy (do a puzzle, write a letter).
Take a shower.
Call a friend or family member for support.
Call the Arizona Smokers Hotline (ASH), 1-800- 556-6222, for the latest information about cessation aids and support.
Remember the four "D"s:
Delay (2-3 minutes)
Drink a glass of water
Deep breathing
Distraction
For Your Sucessful Tobacco-free Life
Celebrate your success; treat yourself to something nice with the money you would have spent on tobacco.
Ask a friend or spouse to quit with you or get a buddy to support you.
Don't think in terms of never using tobacco again - take it one day at time.
Find ways to handle trigger times and places (drinking coffee, driving, after meals).
Brush your teeth or use mouthwash after meals.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Good luck, everyone.
Gina
excellent tips, Gina. I'm going to write them all down. I really want to do this. I'm a little worried about the computer, it seems that I smoke alot more while online. What a relief to imagine being rid of this monkey on my back.
Love, Kat
Love, Kat
Gina,& All Thank you.Ive picked a date.Nov 17.I figure if I can go 24 hr than why give in>?For me I know my time to quit HAS to be now.So if Im cranky starting than I want to say sorry now.Im really going to go for it ,,,mj
Thanks Gina for posting that.....My friend told me about drinking a glass of water...Said it worked better than anything else when was quitting......
Have a great night.....
Love,
Tina
Have a great night.....
Love,
Tina
I'm in with you, Molly! I'm sure I'll be a basket case but I'm in anyway. I think Rae said she's start when we did too.
The thought makes me nervous, but so does COPD. I can't imagine a good cigarette right after I eat.....but I'm sure I can learn.
I'd rather to it now then before it's too late. Let's buddy up for this!
Love, Kat
The thought makes me nervous, but so does COPD. I can't imagine a good cigarette right after I eat.....but I'm sure I can learn.
I'd rather to it now then before it's too late. Let's buddy up for this!
Love, Kat
Come on, Tina! try it with us too.
Love, Kat
Love, Kat
I am, I am.....
Or I surely will die from it, no two ways about that....
I should have done this months ago but I am about tired of giving up things.....
Even went out today and got cigarrettes today that I hate, and are not as strong in preparation.
Or I surely will die from it, no two ways about that....
I should have done this months ago but I am about tired of giving up things.....
Even went out today and got cigarrettes today that I hate, and are not as strong in preparation.
I think if I can JUST get past that first morning smoke,or the ones when Im having a bad night.But I know I MUST really apply myself this time.Im too young to say not try....Girls Im going get some sleep.I know that we can probaly do this & having the support from each other may just make the difference,Take care & goodnite...mj
Cool Tina!!
sleep well Molly.
Love, Kat
sleep well Molly.
Love, Kat
What about that after-sex smoke? Now that's the best!
Kat, I've been smoking for over 20 years, I quit for a year at one point, but was having a bad day and figured just 1 wouldn't hurt. HA! back on them for another 10 years.
I am so ready to give this a try!
Kat, I've been smoking for over 20 years, I quit for a year at one point, but was having a bad day and figured just 1 wouldn't hurt. HA! back on them for another 10 years.
I am so ready to give this a try!
Dear Kat,
Suck in lollipops while online! That's what my sister-in-law did!
Good luck!
Love,
Susan
Suck in lollipops while online! That's what my sister-in-law did!
Good luck!
Love,
Susan
Lmao, Kathi....oh no....not that too! Okay, I just won't have sex on that day, lol. I also light up when I'm on the phone.....but that's no biggee, I can stay off the phone.
Love, Kat
I'll try that too, Susan, and maybe sunflower seeds.....anything to keep my hands busy! lol
Love, Kat
Love, Kat
I'll try that too, Susan, and maybe sunflower seeds.....anything to keep my hands busy! lol
Love, Kat
