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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Thanks, all for the warm welcome and advice. I've been gathering an arsenal of projects, setting up things to do with my non-smoking sis-in-law, getting research papers in order, and stocking up on mini tootsie pops -- gotta have some chocolate!

I figured this was the best time of year to start, or should I say QUIT. With starting into the warm weather, I won't be cooped up in the house. It's not going to be easy, and I'm sure I'll have a few fits and starts, but I know the end will be worth it.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

Rhinette,

Welcome to the boards and congratulations on making the decision to become a non-smoker!

You have already received a lot of great advice from other members here. Take your time going through the site and reading the resources available here. Many members report these to be useful in their quit.

Post as often as you'd like and keep us updated on your quit.

Good luck Rhinette, you can do this!

Sarah, Health Educator

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Welcome. You have taken the first step and putting your quit date out there. It always helped me to let people know. Look forward to getting to know you.

Keep the Quit

Sparky

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 2
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 20
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 9 Mins: 2 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 567

Hi & Welcome Rhinette!

Congrats on your awesome decision to quit the nicodemon! You've come to a great place to get support and tips from people who have learned to live life (and happily!) without nicotine.

We all have made plenty of excuses and took most of us more than one try to quit. I used Chantix my first quit (lasted 1 month)--it did help--but also upset my stomach. I had a few quits in between (cold turkey--lasting 1--2 weeks) & this quit I used wellbutrin fo about 2 weeks. It definitely took the edge off for me. So did--plenty of cold water, deep breaths and daily visits to this site.

Please spend some time reading the old threads and you'll be amazed at the number of folks who have beat this addiction with such humor and wisdom & then shared it with us!

So welcome--post if you need us, we'll be here:)

Deb

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 393
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,720
Amount Saved: $3,537.00
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 3 Mins: 46 Seconds: 12

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Rhinette, welcome to SSC! We're so glad you're here! Bob gave you some wonderful advice! Preparation is key to a successful quit, and you have a plan in place! Read, read, and read some more here! Use the search feature to look up prior posts on topics affecting you and your quit. You're right, this quit is all about YOU! But you don't have to go it alone. Post as often as you need, somebody is always here! I'm wishing you success that this will be your final quit! We're all rooting for your success!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 221
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,840
Amount Saved: $1,768.00
Life Gained:
Days: 33 Hrs: 0 Mins: 40 Seconds: 35

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Hi Rhinette and welcome! I think the support you'll find here is just what you need, you seem to have worked out all the right reasons for choosing this time as your time to quit, and with our support and help I am sure you will succeed.

I think the more you come here and read and post, then then easier you'll find your journey- so good luck and welcome again!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 323
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,075
Amount Saved: $4,845.00
Life Gained:
Days: 38 Hrs: 3 Mins: 22 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 855

Hi Rhinette, and welcome to SSC, this is the best place for the quit, the support here is wonderful we all ride the same roller coasters and Paddle the same boats, ive been here a long time now but without this site i would not have made my quit, good luck to you, Put you big girl Panties on and hang tough, you can do this :) Tresa
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2425
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 58,200
Amount Saved: $10,185.00
Life Gained:
Days: 314 Hrs: 23 Mins: 59 Seconds: 45

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Thanks!

I've already gone through the majority of the site; personal goals, etc. Looking forward to seeing that Quit counter add the days. I have done half-hearted quit attempts in the past 7 years, but this time I'm determined. And I realized after rereading my post, how many excuses I've always used to re-start.

My neighbor, a die-hard "they can have my smokes when they pry them from my cold dead hands" smoker, quit cold turkey 3 years ago. He's also part of my inspiration.

I appreciate the support. It's much different coming from people who've been there and know that it's not an over-night thing.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

Hi and welcome Rhinette.......GREAT attitude about doing it for yourself....and this being IT.........you need that!!

Glad to have you here. If you are new here you want to read through "My Program" and get yourself ready for your Quit date. You can also download your Quit-Meter from Tools and Resources and then have it show in your posts under My Profile. It helps to see how you are doing. Put in your Quit date and it takes it from there.

Many here used NRT's and will chime in about them.....My Quit was Cold Turkey so I can't help much there. I see Chantix as one of the popular NRT's discussed a lot.

Post here often and Read, Read, Read..........It will help you through the tough spots.......Post and wait for 5 responses when you have a crave and that will get you through it. We all did it.......posted....yelled....ranted......whatever we needed. The help is here.

Lets Do It!!!.........

huggggg

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 61
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,830
Amount Saved: $256.20
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 20 Mins: 13 Seconds: 36

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

I'm done. After 35 years and many attempts to quit, I'm done. I'm not doing this for anyone else but myself. My last attempt was 7 years ago, right after Dad passed away. I also found out a month later, I had started menopause! But all was good, because of the Zyban, the stress of taking care of Dad was gone (although I miss him terribly and would give anything to have him back), and the hormones were still at a "good" level. Actually quit for 6 months with only one slip during that time -- dealing with the bank about my Dad's account. Had I been tall enough to reach over the counter, I'd have dragged that woman across it and....well, suffice it to say I was ticked!

Got home, the neighbors were having a sidewalk party, and I bummed one...just one! Then the holidays came. I have no problem with someone asking if I quit, answering Yes, and then moving on; or discussing it with someone who's been there. But my Mom, God Love her, doesn't know when to shut up sometimes. Hormones had also dropped to where the better-half was apparently lucky to still be here (according to him!), and the 'scrip for the Zyban had long run out, and well, I picked it back up again. Slow at first, then back to full smokin'.

I know that by quitting I will feel more like doing things again. The ability to breath better and the energy alone gained will be the best benefit. So far I've been able to stay off all meds that my family has been subjected to, except cholesterol drugs. I want to continue that record. My biggest fear is the weight gain. Until menopause, I weighed 105 lbs...the same as when I graduated high school. I'm now at 130 (part metabolism, part age, part reduced activity). My family has a tendency to be heavy and I vowed as a child to never, ever let myself gain that same weight. My favorite Aunt had emphysema. Although she lived to 82, managed to stay fairly healthy and off oxygen until her last year, I know how she struggled. My best friend's mother died from COPD. I was there her last day. Yes, those things do scare me and has helped me come to this decision.

I have set my quit date as 8 Apr. This is one week after I quit my part-time job (there are people at that place that if I was a drinker, I could become an alcoholic; a beer/wine distributor, and I order the beer!), and my appt with the doc for my check-up. Haven't decided whether or not use NRTs or Zyban again. The Zyban actually did work for decreasing my cravings. I was sitting at the 'puter after two weeks and realized I hadn't even reached for or thought about a smoke. It was a good feeling!

Sorry this is so long, but just having written all this down makes me feel much more confident about my success in quitting.

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