Ready to quit smoking? or Have you already Quit?

[LVT25]

Hate to admit this to you guys, but I caved. As a matter of fact, I barely tried. I almost bought cigars when I bought my beer for the bbq, the cashier talked me out of it. When I got around my friends and watched them enjoy their ciggies, I just had to have one. And I did, and then 3 more during the evening. STUPID!! I hope it doesn't trigger me to start in again. I really don't think so. Please stay stronger than I am. I absolutely hated the shitty taste in my mouth this morning, and I pretty much felt like crap today.

Sorry, I feel like I've let you down.


Maybe next time I have such an event (will be 4th of July) I will wear mittens! I'm calling this a slip, still going to be 90 days NF on June 1.

[boozehag]

Hey LVT25 - you certainly havent let us down now way. It is not your fault I totally blame your friends! Mine would refuse to give me any now even if I begged!
Do you think it was the nicotine or the mental habit that called you?
Maybe next time plan ahead and get some nicorette gum or get one of those plastic cigarettes with the nicotene and puff on that instead might get you over the hump.
Yep keep counting.
BH

[Accountable for Me]

Originally Posted by boozehag

Hey LVT25 - you certainly havent let us down now way. It is not your fault I totally blame your friends! Mine would refuse to give me any now even if I begged!
Do you think it was the nicotine or the mental habit that called you?
Maybe next time plan ahead and get some nicorette gum or get one of those plastic cigarettes with the nicotene and puff on that instead might get you over the hump.
Yep keep counting.
BH

boozehag took the words right out of my mouth. Nicorette Gum works wonders in a pinch! You definitely did not let us down. My gosh, a slip is just that - a slip!

[barebones]

i cant say anything more than whats been said.
hope to see u carry on no smoking.

I have been quit for 4 Weeks, 7 hours, 22 minutes and 17 seconds (28 days). I have saved £280.23 by not smoking 1,132 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Days, 22 hours and 20 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 28/04/2008 00:00

[LVT25]

Thanks guys. With me it's pretty much totally a mental issue. I smoked when I drank forever, and the need to do both at the same time now is still very strong. That's the main reason I don't drink much, it's just not as enjoyable. Sounds so stupid! How can smoking those filthy things be enjoyable?
I could have planned better, but I was lazy basically. If I would have drank something besides beer would have probably helped alot.
Oh, well, I'm not going to dwell on it. The next test will be 4th of July when we have our family reunion. My brother smokes like a chimney. I'll definately have a plan for that week.

[Accountable for Me]

LVT, when I drank, I smoked like a chimney. I chained smoked actually. I KNOW that if I were to have a drink, I would be smoking again. Beer and wine - I smoked double what I usually do. It seemed to go hand in hand.

So, I think your minimal smoking that day is nothing to sweat over at all!

A lot of it is mental. I completely agree. I also don't think you will resume smoking regularly as I believe your mindset says otherwise.

[livingfree]

I'm late getting to this party Mimi - sorry! Don't worry about the slip. You have a desire like non I've seen!! That ciggie went up in smoke and you won't be tempted with those big mitties on!! Love to you
Liv

[barebones]

hi everyone how is u all? sry i havent been around ive been ill and also been bz.

i have now cut down the level in my patches im the next step which is 14mg patch, ive been fine, i think i had fleeting thought about missing a cig but really ive been doing not to bad. here is my stats.

I have been quit for 1 Month, 1 Week, 5 Days, 15 hours, 2 minutes and 37 seconds (43 days). I have saved £431.90 by not smoking 1,745 cigarettes. I have saved 6 Days, 1 hour and 25 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 28/04/2008 00:00

[LVT25]

There you are barebones!! I was a little worried about you--but no fears--looks like you're doing great! I have been super busy too, gone for a week, now trying to catch up around hone among other commitments! I had a pretty big f-up 10 days ago--drunk and smoked--but decided to give up the sauce for a long while--just can't control myself in social settings yet!
Later!

[Accountable for Me]

I am still here too! Been super busy being back at work, with kids; you know, life in general.

Still not smoking or drinking. I don't have exact numbers, (probably a good thing!) I am guessing around 2ish months now or getting darn close to it! My lungs are horrid though. Almost like bronchitis - but we have had so much rain and cold temps here, that I am thinking it is from that. Loosening up the crud. You should see the shit I hack up in the shower in the morning! (It's God awful - I sound like an old man who has been smoking for years! )

So happy we all are plugging along! Keep up the good work guys!