MDW005
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I am trying to quit smoking. hardest thing i have
ever done(besides living in pain). today is day one!
I know its no good for me, putting more toxins in the
body.Defeating my purpose of getting toxins out!
I dont need added stress. Hey I have a new obsession!!
Might help take my mind off Lyme
anyone else?
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MDW005
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thanks Keebler. You have given me lots of links
I will check them out. Music inst. never thought
of that! great idea.
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Congratulations!!! I quit 6 weeks ago using the patch. It IS so hard but just keep thinking about how much better you will feel. One thing that worked for me after stopping the patch was walking. I read online that walking (even a short walk) will reduce your cravings when they occurred. I found it very helpful and thought it might be useful information for you. Take care.
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WildCondor
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Have you tried those electronic cigarettes?
Look on YouTube for them, might help.
You will never recover from Lyme if you do not quit smoking.
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The electronic cigarette was no good for me. All it did was to aggrevate my lungs and make me cough.
Whatever was in the filter was causing irritation.
I sent mine back.
In January all cigarettes MUST have self extingushig paper to prevent fires. I think a lot of people will quit since the paper also irritates the lungs and causes a bad cough. More so than the cigarettes do.
Just my opinion
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MDW005
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I think im just going cold turkey. Ive tried all things in past. just wasnt ready at that time in
my life.This time i think im ready. My granndson has
a key board i might try keebler.
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When it is bad, chug a huge glass of water. I used this often. You will not want to smoke with a stomach full of water.
Also, (not after the water) just stand in place and do a bunch of jumping jacks. Or jog in place until your heartrate is up a bit. This also is a "quick fix" when you want to smoke.
I also used Xanax to help take the edge off the anxiety, and I chewed the heck out of nicorette gum. You can do it. You really can.
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Congrats! You're right, it IS the hardest thing! And cold turkey, no less. That's impressive.
It'll take a while but it does get easier. Just making it through Day +1 can give you the confidence to succeed.
If you are doing well without the use of any cessation products, that is fantastic!
In the event that it seems too difficult to continue there is this little thing called a nicotrol inhaler. Without it, I'd never have been able to quit smoking. I owe it a debt of gratitude! That and Chantax!
The nicotrol inhaler is this little plastic puffer (like a plastic cigar tip) that has a small cartridge dispensing a little nicotine each time you puff on it.
A couple of puffs would trick my throat, mind,& lungs into feeling like I had just smoked a cigarette. Plus, it gives your hands the same sensation as holding a cigarette. Helpful, since the habit of smoking was a bigger hurdle for me than the nicotine withdrawal.
After a while, I was only keeping it in my purse "just in case" and after three months I was able to put it away back in the box.
Something to keep in mind if you find yourself needing a little extra help.
Good luck and keep it up! Keep us posted on how you are doing!
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Lauralyme
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Read the book The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently by Allan Carr
Worked for me 12 years ago. I had quit many times prior with various methods, reading this book made quitting the easiest. After three days there were no cigarette cravings, if there are it's purely psychological. You have to want to quit though.
Agree with Wildcondor recovery and smoking don't really go together.
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MDW005
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Ive been smoking almost 30yrs. I think i will
have to retrain my mind, habit with a smoke is
worse than not having the nicotine. thanks everyone.
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This is a very hard thing to do, I am telling you first hand. I have quit a few times over the years..........this time it was a year ago in August and I did do it cold turkey.
I have tried using cessation products in the past, but that just continued feeding the nicotine addiction (for me). From the research I have done on the e-cigs, they are not regulated and can be quite dangerous in some instances.......but, as we all know, so is smoking.
You HAVE to want to quit first and foremost..........you have to take it one day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time, sometimes even one minute at a time.
Have confidence in yourself and really commend yourself for even deciding to make this positive change in your life.
We are all here to support you in this; don't forget that in your hard times.
Congratulations!
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