Has been 3 Months Today
and still going strong
Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by starkers | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Well peoples, mrs starkers and I gave up smoking 3 months ago today and we're feeling so, soooo much better for it....it's a celebration....yippe. 
Having tried and failed so many times before, I'm actually very, very surprised at just how easy it was/has been for me this time. Not once have I resorted to nicotine gum, lozenges or patches to help me beat it. Nope, this time it's all my own effort/doing....now I'm free, free, free of the filthy addiction after 45 years plus of smoking. And no, I'm not suffering with impulses or cravings ....the smell of it now is quite repulsive and there's no way on earth I could bring myself to take up the filthy habit again.
Although I found it easy, mrs starkers had some difficulty to begin with and used the gum to help her to wean off 'em, but that was only for the first week or so and she has since been nicotine free.
Just thinking, with no smokes and no grog, were now addiction/habit free....oh, with the exception of WC and Stardock....and even if there were patches lozenges or gum for that, we wouldn't use 'em anyhow.
Having tried and failed so many times before, I'm actually very, very surprised at just how easy it was/has been for me this time. Not once have I resorted to nicotine gum, lozenges or patches to help me beat it. Nope, this time it's all my own effort/doing....now I'm free, free, free of the filthy addiction after 45 years plus of smoking. And no, I'm not suffering with impulses or cravings ....the smell of it now is quite repulsive and there's no way on earth I could bring myself to take up the filthy habit again.
Although I found it easy, mrs starkers had some difficulty to begin with and used the gum to help her to wean off 'em, but that was only for the first week or so and she has since been nicotine free.
Just thinking, with no smokes and no grog, were now addiction/habit free....oh, with the exception of WC and Stardock....and even if there were patches lozenges or gum for that, we wouldn't use 'em anyhow.
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bobbyhundreds
Reply #2 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:26 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:26 AM
That's great both of you.I gave up on Sunday and to say I'm feeling rather stressed out and agitated at the moment would be an understatement so well done indeed.
I'm just off to run through some solid objects now.
I'm just off to run through some solid objects now.
Vampothika
Reply #3 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:29 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:29 AM
I was wondering how that was going.....very proud of you both my dear........ i bet you've saved heaps of money from it all..... awsome indeed.......
sydneysiders
Reply #5 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:32 AM
how ya goin' with coffee & chocolate!!.....
congratulations both.......mighty achievement......
Reply #5 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:32 AM
we're now addiction/habit free
how ya goin' with coffee & chocolate!!.....
congratulations both.......mighty achievement......
RoseNell
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:18 AM
Reply #8 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:18 AM
Hello, Starkers'sssss ( both of you..) I am so happy to hear you gave up cigs.
That is wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS.....
I am so happy to hear you gave up cigs.That is wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS.....
REDstyler
Reply #11 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:30 AM
Reply #11 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:30 AM
Kittymalone wants me to make a cat smoking a cig for Xion - I'm not too sure if it's a serious one to do!!
starkers
Reply #13 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 10:27 AM
Orrighty then...and won't we have some bragging rights when we've reached that milestone ....good onya's.
I guess that I was lucky (everyone else around me, too ) cos I didn't go through the eeby-jeebies or screaming abdabs while I was quitting. You can beat it, too, Bobby, so keep up the good fight cos it's so, so worth it, both health-wise and financially.
yep, we're doing very well with it...and thanks muchly for your kind and supportive words. And oh yes, we're saving heaps thru quitting....been paying off a debt but we'll see the financial benefits soon enough....and the health benifits are becoming more and more apparent every day.
Dunno how many people said: "Oh, you'll put on weight and eats lots more...." yeah heaps of 'em, but my/our eating habits haven't changed a lot....oh, I lie there, I'm eating breakfast these days, but I/we certainly aren't eating more to compensate for the smokes. As for the chockie, well we might have some occasionally but it's not a must have....and coffee is and always has been once in a blue moon.
Thanks for the congrats. REDstyler.... ....and you'd have to have rocks in your head to ever start smoking, so best thing for you is to never take that first puff.....EVER!!!
And Thanks to everyone for the support, encouragement and congrats, our achievement feels all the better to know our WC family is right behind us all the way.
Reply #13 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 10:27 AM
Congratulations to both of you. Going on 4 years since my wife and I quit smoking.
Orrighty then...and won't we have some bragging rights when we've reached that milestone ....good onya's.
I gave up on Sunday and to say I'm feeling rather stressed out and agitated at the moment would be an understatement
I guess that I was lucky (everyone else around me, too
) cos I didn't go through the eeby-jeebies or screaming abdabs while I was quitting. You can beat it, too, Bobby, so keep up the good fight cos it's so, so worth it, both health-wise and financially. I was wondering how that was going.....very proud of you both my dear........ i bet you've saved heaps of money from it all..... awsome indeed.......
yep, we're doing very well with it...and thanks muchly for your kind and supportive words. And oh yes, we're saving heaps thru quitting....been paying off a debt but we'll see the financial benefits soon enough....and the health benifits are becoming more and more apparent every day.
how ya goin' with coffee & chocolate!!....
Dunno how many people said: "Oh, you'll put on weight and eats lots more...." yeah heaps of 'em, but my/our eating habits haven't changed a lot....oh, I lie there, I'm eating breakfast these days, but I/we certainly aren't eating more to compensate for the smokes. As for the chockie, well we might have some occasionally but it's not a must have....and coffee is and always has been once in a blue moon.
CONGRATS! It helps me not to even start!
Thanks for the congrats. REDstyler....
....and you'd have to have rocks in your head to ever start smoking, so best thing for you is to never take that first puff.....EVER!!! And Thanks to everyone for the support, encouragement and congrats, our achievement feels all the better to know our WC family is right behind us all the way.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #14 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 10:56 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 10:56 AM
Congrats!
I went on Zyban 2 weeks ago to help quit. Not doing as good as you.
I went on Zyban 2 weeks ago to help quit. Not doing as good as you.
starkers
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 12:14 PM
I went on Zyban 2 weeks ago to help quit. Not doing as good as you.
Just be careful of that, Craig, and watch out for anything unusual in your mood, eating habits, etc. It's just that tried Zyban twice (didn't click as to the cause first time) and it was not a pleasant experience for me. It can affect different people in different ways, and you may be one of the lucky ones who suffer no ill effects at all, but still watch for anything unusual just in case.....
Still, I wish you every success in stopping....it does get easier over time and is truly worth the effort, so here's hoping you find it gets that way/not too big of an ordeal to beat it.
Reply #15 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 12:14 PM
I went on Zyban 2 weeks ago to help quit. Not doing as good as you.
Just be careful of that, Craig, and watch out for anything unusual in your mood, eating habits, etc. It's just that tried Zyban twice (didn't click as to the cause first time) and it was not a pleasant experience for me. It can affect different people in different ways, and you may be one of the lucky ones who suffer no ill effects at all, but still watch for anything unusual just in case.....
Still, I wish you every success in stopping....it does get easier over time and is truly worth the effort, so here's hoping you find it gets that way/not too big of an ordeal to beat it.
Jeff T
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 12:40 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 12:40 PM
As of August 1, 2007
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Days = 942
Months = 31
Years = 2 and 7 Months
Hours = 22,608
Minutes = 1,356,480
Seconds = 81,388,800
Moments = 488,332,800
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It is good to be smoke free...
All the best to those who quit.
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Days = 942
Months = 31
Years = 2 and 7 Months
Hours = 22,608
Minutes = 1,356,480
Seconds = 81,388,800
Moments = 488,332,800
====================
It is good to be smoke free...
All the best to those who quit.
starkers
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:22 PM
It sure is good to be smoke free....and haven't you done exceptionally well. I'd also like to add....all the best to those thinking about/still trying to quit.
The tobacco tycoons are rich and getting richer from your ill health and considerably slimmer wallet/bank account, so fight back with a very decided 'NO THANKS' and feel healthier, happier....a fatter wallet in your hip pocket.
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:22 PM
It is good to be smoke free...
All the best to those who quit.
All the best to those who quit.
It sure is good to be smoke free....and haven't you done exceptionally well. I'd also like to add....all the best to those thinking about/still trying to quit.
The tobacco tycoons are rich and getting richer from your ill health and considerably slimmer wallet/bank account, so fight back with a very decided 'NO THANKS' and feel healthier, happier....a fatter wallet in your hip pocket.
Philly0381
Reply #18 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:29 PM
Reply #18 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:29 PM
Congrats to you and the wife Sir Starkers.
Interesting point to ponder, lots of well wishers when we finally give up a on a bad habit, don't remember people there when I decided on starting the bad habit!
Keep it up, it gets easier and easier as time goes by.
Interesting point to ponder, lots of well wishers when we finally give up a on a bad habit, don't remember people there when I decided on starting the bad habit!
Keep it up, it gets easier and easier as time goes by.
Jeff T
Reply #19 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:53 PM
I'd also like to add....all the best to those thinking about/still trying to quit.
Yes. My apologies.
It took me 7 or 8 tries over 6 years to get where I am today (here).
At one point I had 6 months.
It only takes one puff...and...
While you still live you can always quit again (and again).
Reply #19 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 1:53 PM
I'd also like to add....all the best to those thinking about/still trying to quit.
Yes. My apologies.
It took me 7 or 8 tries over 6 years to get where I am today (here).
At one point I had 6 months.
It only takes one puff...and...
While you still live you can always quit again (and again).
SirSmiley
Reply #20 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 2:40 PM
Reply #20 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 2:40 PM
Way to go guys.
Unfortunately, I should have added a negative feature into that Butt Out Widget.
I find quitting the easy part, it's the not starting again that always get's me. Quite for five years during college & early 20's. Trust me it gets harder to quit the older you get.
Unfortunately, I should have added a negative feature into that Butt Out Widget.
I find quitting the easy part, it's the not starting again that always get's me. Quite for five years during college & early 20's. Trust me it gets harder to quit the older you get.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:20 AM