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Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:24 am  |
 hi everybody  i missed all of you's.. still not smoking... OK,,,, just this past week i had a couple  havin some tough times aound here. boy i missed reading all the stuff on this fourm. my face looks like my butt  im now picking myself up and trying to get back on track. but of course i still am trying everything under the sun, and still red as hell.  well i hope to hear from some my gal pals from awhile ago and let me know whats all the goodies these days... happy holidays.. take care
 lassie 1234 |
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Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:51 pm |
Hey hey hey Lassie  Where'd ya go to??? And you are still a non-smoker--well for the most part  Yea!!!!
Are you still doing the inhalers???
Why is your face so red??? Hope it gets better!! Maybe some people ont he forum can give you some suggestions  I'm still puffin away..uggh. But might give it a change very soon. Anyways.........
Take care and talk soon |
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Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:16 am |
lassie (and lifeplyr01 if u want to quit!) i did recommend to you Alan Carr's book on Easyway to stop smoking. I am STILL not smoking. I don't even think about it, I don't care, I'm a non-smoker. I don't even remember that I use to be a smoker.
i know you said you don't like reading, maybe try getting it on audio CD. it isn't a difficult book to read and it deals with simple concepts of human emotion etc. it's really easy to understand i'm sure you won't get lost. and once you read it you'll really wonder why you didn't read it before! |
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Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:27 am |
...you can't stop if you don't want to...
Last week I was feeling a little bit pregnant (not knowing what it feels like in reality) but it turned out I was just up for one of those menstruating periods when my stomach and breasts swell to double size (boobs were painful).
Anyways, what I want to share with this little anecdote is that the mere thought of having a baby in my belly made me not want to smoke. And that's the first time I have experienced that complete feeling of not being interested in cigarettes. I've thought of quitting, and want to quit soon - but I don't want it enough to actually stop - yet. All things in good time.
The awful thing I suppose is not feeling that my own health is important enough to make me want to quit. Cause as I see it, that is what it after all boils down to - and most probably not only for me...
Smoking is a very very strange thing... |
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Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
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Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:53 pm |
I have Alen Carr's book and got about 2/3rds of the way done and put it down...for reasons unknown. I also have a great hypnotic tape by a collegue of Andrew Weil ( I listened to that a few times and also put that down.) Smoking does not fit my personality at all! In fact I really try and promote health otherwise! I am 150% addicted to nicotine and I know the only way I will ever quit is to just lay them down..period! I am inching closer everyday and will someday soon, WANT TO QUIT and then my days as a smoker will be over! I know me, once I make my mind up to do something..it's done. My only hope and prayer is that an illness doesn't strike me and that be the motivator.  Thanks to all for understanding and being helpful! |
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Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:06 am |
you have to read the book all the way through! if you put it down then maybe you didn't want to give up enough. you have to want to give up enough and then go through the book. did you make sure you were smoking while reading the book and didn't give up before?
don't worry guys whatever happens! i tried to give up MANY MANY times before it actually happened. Don't let it get you down, but know that it rarely happens the first time you quit. but as long as you want to fight for your health then you will do it one day! don't be hard on yourself for smoking. feel awful that you live in a society where it has been perfectly acceptable to have cigrettes available legally when they contain one of the worst drugs around - profiting on the back of tabacco companies for ages etc.
and know that one day you will beat it! |
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Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:30 am |
My SO's nana smoked all her life and tried many times to quit, what finally did it was when she started coughing up blood. She was so shocked she never smoked from that day on.
You are right Nicotine is one of the worse drugs |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:31 am |
| another sick thing about cigarettes is the amount of money the state makes on them, at least in Scandinavia - the taxes are so high! |
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Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
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Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:14 pm |
| There is no easy way to quit smoking. I quit smoking cold turkey one day when I really sat and thought about why I do this and is it worth the end results, how awful and damaging it is to the body. I recently lost a dear friend to cancer who was fairly young. She suffered so horribly and was in so much pain it made me sick to think I am healthy, have a good figure and nice skin, how could I damge what I have one more day. So I quit. When I crave a smoke, Which I do I tell myself as much as you want a cigarette You Don't do that anymore, it is not an option and I pick up a jump rope and jump as long as it would take me to smoke a cig. I also reward myself with nice skin care products. Little rewards really help and if feels so good not to be hurting myself anymore. I look so much better and feel so much better. |
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Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:49 pm |
Lifeplyr01 - I'm just like you -- otherwise so health conscious. It's ironic. But actually, smoking motivates me in that direction in order to make up for the damage I'm doing to myself. My husband's pressuring me to quit (again) and I'm going to buy some patches soon  Nicotine is a devil of a drug. I don't want to wait until I cough up blood to finally quit  |
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Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:58 am |
Well I've decided to start riding my bike (inside on my bike trainer) to aid in my quitting these damn cigs. My logic is that I will huff and puff and because I am motivated to ride this will help me at the very least taper off cigs. Seems logical, but crap I'm NOT logical when it comes to smokes  My boyfriend thinks its' a great idea. I used to be an exercise fanatic many years ago so hopefully the exercising will help. At the very least my legs will get toned
M.April--any ideas of "how" you might quit? I'd love to know! Me, I think cold turkey is the only way. Thanks. |
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Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:11 am |
True story of a closet smoker....
I have a good friend who is somewhat of a "celebrity" in our city. She's a socialite, a philanthropist, very beautiful, but as sincerely nice and down to earth as beautiful. Everyone loved "Lynn." She had the perfect husband, perfect children, she does lots of radio/tv work, hosts fund-raising benefits, etc....She would do anything for anyone and expect nothing in return....as beautiful on the inside and she was on the outside....you get the picture. She was also a closet smoker. I ran around with Lynn on a nearly daily basis when she was asked by the local American Cancer Society to be a "poster mom" with two of her children for a stop smoking campaign. No one but a few close girlfriends knew about Lynn's secret habit, and we did have a few laughs about it. Lynn could not say no to the American Cancer Society. The photo shoot was scheduled one month in advance, which gave Lynn plenty of time and incentive to quit smoking for good. She didn't quit, she did the shoot and the posters of her with her kids, that stated they were the reasons why she didn't smoke, were plastered everywhere. I had to laugh whenever I saw her poster, but only because of the irony of sweet Lynn, closet smoker, and poster-Mom for a Stop Smoking campaign, which ended up being the incentive she needed to finally quit smoking. That was it for her. That was nearly 10 years ago and she's never smoked since.
It is so hard to quit smoking. I quit using the patch several years ago. I really didn't want to quit, because I enjoyed smoking. But the benefits of not smoking were far greater for me that the small, immediate, short-lived satisfaction I got from it. |
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Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:16 pm |
Well, like I said, I'm going to buy a box of Nicoderm patches. I've used these in the past when I've "quit", and they really help. They were also handy for long flights, parties, etc. But my main problem with quitting permanently is the psychological aspect of smoking -- whenever I started up again, it was because of some stressful event and I had to have my pacifiers. * spam alert * to nicotine can be overcome in days, but the habit of relying on a crutch is tough to break.
Lifeplyr01 -- you're wise to substitute exercise. I'm also going to exercise more as part of the program because it's such a stress reliever. It also helps to have a supportive spouse/loved one encouraging quitting. My husband has only recently started pushing me. And the social stigma is compelling as well.
I hope we can succeed this time!!! |
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Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:28 pm |
This is the 16th year since I quit smoking.
I smoked for 9 years, 1 pack /day, or 1.5 pack /day when I had finals or had project due. (I was a computer programmer back then.) My boyfriend (now my husband) gave me so many “health concerned” articles and pictures but it did not touch me at all. One day I watched a TV program about how smoking affects a woman’s face. Twin sisters, one smokes, on does not. By age 45, they look about 10~15 years different in age. I thought about it but did not do anything. I was 28.
I quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant but picked it up right away after I stop breast feeding my daughter. When my daughter was about 18 months, I saw her picked up a pen and pretending she was smoking. Few weeks later I saw her picked up my cigarette and put it in her little tiny mouth, pretending smoking and puffing out the air. I was shocked and realized it’s time for me to quit. 12/31/1990 my husband asked me what’s my new year resolution and I told him quit smoking. I was joking and he took it as a joke too. After we count down to 0 and celebrate for the new year my husband looked at me and I threw away my newly opened cigarette pack.
It was hard for the first few weeks. Luckily I was pregnant again after 6 months quit smoking. I did not pick up a cigarette ever. I still have cravings for cigarette especially after a big meal. What do I do with it? If I had friends around me who smoke I’ll stand next to them and be a second hand smoker. I know it’s bad but it satisfied my cravings. It happens about once or twice a year.
The right side of my face has more and deeper wrinkles then the left side. I DO believe the difference is from smoking. Ladies, when you are young it won’t show but when you hit 40 everything you did bad for your skin will show all over your face. I wish I never picked up my first cigarette 22 years ago. |
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Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:39 am |
| I started smoking regularly when I was 16, tried it a few times before that. I quick smoking after 28 years of habit. I picked August 6, 2004, which was the anniversary of the death of my mother so I knew I would never forget the date. I originally quick cold turkey and then didn't know what to do with my nerves so took up the nicotine gum. That seemed to relieve the jitters. It is nice to join the crowd of non-smokers, just wish I did it sooner. My skin now pays for it. Wrinkles around the eyes and mouth will always remind me of my bad habit. Now instead of paying large amounts of money on cigs--I get to spend it on wrinkle repair creams |
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Mon May 01, 2006 8:24 am |
I quit smoking 5 years ago after smoking for 12. I didn't do cold turkey but gave myself a two month deadline to quit. I started with a half pack a day (10), and dropped one off each week. I used regular chewing gum after meals to help & by the end of the two months I didn't crave any longer. I also avoided going to bars, drinking, or being around my smoker friends while quitting (they were all informed why I couldn't see them for a while & they understood).
I don't want this to sound arrogant, but it was easy for me because I'm stubborn & if I set my mind to do something, I do it. So it really comes down to will-power. Any one can tell you why to quit and tips on how, but it's individual determination that is necessary. Good luck. |
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Mon May 22, 2006 11:38 am |
I am reading the Alan Carr book right now! I'm 39, have been smoking since I was 18 with two breaks (one year and another time, six months). Lately, I've been feeling a tremendous, presssing need to quit--as if my body is trying its best to communicate with me. I keep telling myself that it will feel very difficult at first but that by stopping, I'll be showing myself that I can, in fact, love myself.
How are you doing now? |
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Tue May 23, 2006 7:30 pm |
| Lifeplyr01 wrote: |
M.April--any ideas of "how" you might quit? I'd love to know! Me, I think cold turkey is the only way. Thanks. |
Well guys I don't need any ideas on how to quit because I am now a NON SMOKER!! My last smoke was on April 28th. Let me explain briefly how I managed to quit cold turkey.
It was actually very simple, very painless and believe it or not, I didn't have any withdrawls..can you stand it!!! What I did get from my last cigarette was severe tachycardia and an ambulance ride to the ER! Actually this was my 3rd trip to the ER since March, yes I know I have been silent about all of this At this point you might be wondering what the heck is wrong with me,  ..I'd like to know too. It took my almost 6 weeks to see a cardiologist and he isn't even an arrythmia specialist, but he thinks I might have Supraventrical Tachycardia. I can't even begin to explain the anguish I have been through and the anxiety, nevermind the expense of hospitals and doctor visits and meds, all without, yes without, insurance ( I was in between jobs when this started and quit paying COBRA a few months ago like a dummy). 
So, I say this very whole heartedly, I am so glad I am a nonsmoker, and I hate the fact that getting ill caused me to quit, but, I had a rotten feeling that would be how I would be motivated to quit. I do hope to find out soon if I have what the doctor thinks I have (which will require an operation to fix) or if it is something less severe.
Please don't wait to get hit over the head with a 2 x 4 to realize you'll get an awfully big bump and headache! Peace to all of you and thanks so much for being here!
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Tue May 23, 2006 10:54 pm |
Congrats on being a non smoker!
I am sorry how it came about for you and hope that everything comes about swiftly so that you are well and back to yourself, but healthier without that nasty habit!
I am a reformed smoker... I quit about 12 years ago after smoking for 10 - stupid teenager I was!
Now that I realize that smoking not only gives internal problems but also makes the skin age faster and heal slower I am sooo glad that I quit when I did! |
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Wed May 24, 2006 10:37 am |
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Congrats on being a non smoker!
I am sorry how it came about for you and hope that everything comes about swiftly so that you are well and back to yourself, but healthier without that nasty habit!
I am a reformed smoker... I quit about 12 years ago after smoking for 10 - stupid teenager I was!
Now that I realize that smoking not only gives internal problems but also makes the skin age faster and heal slower I am sooo glad that I quit when I did! |
Thanks for your kind words and Congrats to you as well!!!!!! I will try and keep this thread abreast of my health condition. My hope is to be well very soon!!!!! |
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Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:03 pm |
| Thank goodness I don't need an operation!!! I don't have SVT just sinus tachycardia..which in itself is a HUGE drag!! I still have not smoked and hope I NEVER WILL AGAIN! This whole heart ordeal has really had a profound affect on me!! I hope all of you smokers who want to quit never lose your desire to quit--until yo suceed of course Desire is half the battle, a battle that can be won!! I only wish I could have quit without getting ill~~ but what's done is done and I'm greatful nonetheless. |
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Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:25 pm |
That is great news about the operation! You have come a long way. From one ex smoker to another I'm feeling sorta....well....*sniffle*...proud of you! 
Quitting happens alot like that. I remember apart of my reason to quit was not being able to breathe during a bout of bronchitis - scarey as sh*t!
Way to go, Lifeplyr01, you are a great inspiration! |
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Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:27 pm |
AWWWWW Shucks Pnw..your words are so kind, thank you
I'm also going to add that prayer and desire were the way I was able to stop smoking. I used to pray that the Lord would help me to quit. I might add,that I would kindly ask the Lord that I not get sick in order to quit...eeek, guess that wasn't in His plan.
I'm still alittle ill but getting better these days! I was able to start working again, which is wonderful--now I can buy skincare products again!! LOL |
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Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:15 pm |
Ya know what worked for me??? Before I had a facelift about 13yr ago, my surgeon told me I had to quit in order to heal better. At the same time, I met my (now)husband who has never smoked. There's 2 BIG incentives to quit!! What keeps me from going back? Actually, I tried it again once or twice, and almost puked! The SMELL! The TASTE! I can feel the blood vessels clamping down everywhere! I just isn't any good for me! Why spend all that $$$ and pain and time on surgery and then go and RUIN your skin again? Oh, and those little lines above your lip?? Smokers all have them - DEEP ONES. YUK!  |
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Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:01 pm |
I've quit twice. The first time was the day I found out I was pregnant with our first child- we tried for years to get pregnant, so it was the best incentive in the world. A few years after having our second child, I smoked a few with friends at a party. Within a week, I was sneaking ( my DH never smoked, and once I quit the first time, he became beyond intolerant of smoking) at least a pack a day. I planned a long weekend trip to visit my mom. I told her I had to quit ( besides DH not happy with me, my father had died of lung cancer a few years previous). So, when I came, I had no cigs with me, no hiding places. I was in a different environment. We kept very busy- shopping, walking, etc. By the end of the visit, I was smoke free. That was about 18 years ago. I still miss it, but know I have the personality type that I can't just have one here and there. I'm not the moderation type. Good luck!!!
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