An EXTREME test of 'thriftiness' (PART 2)

t316

t316

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3237544
ok, You can do it, If I can. I have been smoke free since July 1st. I still have cravings, but they dont last long. I still chew nic gum, but only about 3 - 2mg pieces a day. (buy the walmart brand, 170 pieces for 33 bucks). a box lasts about 3 weeks.
I smoked for 32 yrs. I still would love to have a smoke, but know that if I have even one, I would have to start all over. Hang in there, it does get a little easier as time goes by.
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Thank you TQ.
This is the only reason I posted tonight....because I knew (hoped) somebody would have some magical word(s) of encouragement.
You did it. Thanks...
Right now is really rough. My current goal is to make it to Day 29. My previous record was 28 days (about a year ago).
The only thing I want to add tonight is that quiting SUCKS! It doesn't suck a little bit. It doesn't suck medium grade. It flat out SUCKS FULL BLOWN !!! But thanks to all of you for helping... T3
 
scotts

scotts

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Dude, gotta apologize. I have been so wrapped up in my situation that I have not thought to ask you how you are doing. So uh, how are you doing?
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by Scotts
http:///forum/post/3239799
Dude, gotta apologize. I have been so wrapped up in my situation that I have not thought to ask you how you are doing. So uh, how are you doing?

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3239801
Yeah....how ya doin???
It's still going. A little more irritable than normal the past several days, so laying low as to not bark unnesesarily at someone. But I'm still here...
STATUS
+ 150.00 (Days 1-25)
- 19.00 (gum, jerky & sunflower seeds (I got a lot) )
- 8.00 (ordered a sampler pack of the Smokey Mountain substitute)
- 51.00 (nicotine gum)

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Total = + $72.00
*Had a meeting last night with all of the leaders of this group that will be going on this trip. There was a lengthy discussion about possibly having a couple/few "fundraisers" later in the year, to offset some of the costs per person. If this happens, then my expected $3000 total will come slightly down, putting me back inside the window of completing this challenge "prior" to departing on the trip.
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by yoshii
http:///forum/post/3241283
How ya doing so far? :)
Can we get an update?
Still clean, but instead of getting easier, it seems like it's getting a little worse. Not sure if just all of the things I have had going on is causing the anxiety or what. If I can make it thru tomorrow night, I will have tied my record of 28 days, so either way I'm determined to do that. Still using the gum, but my mind is getting use to that trick and is starting to know that this is not the real thing. Regardless, this next week is a pivotal point. This is where I have failed most in the past. We shall see.
 
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yoshii

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3241381
Still clean, but instead of getting easier, it seems like it's getting a little worse. Not sure if just all of the things I have had going on is causing the anxiety or what. If I can make it thru tomorrow night, I will have tied my record of 28 days, so either way I'm determined to do that. Still using the gum, but my mind is getting use to that trick and is starting to know that this is not the real thing. Regardless, this next week is a pivotal point. This is where I have failed most in the past. We shall see.
Well, I'm glad you've made it this far!

We're all still here for you, and I haven't stop praying for you!
 
meowzer

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3241381
Still clean, but instead of getting easier, it seems like it's getting a little worse. Not sure if just all of the things I have had going on is causing the anxiety or what. If I can make it thru tomorrow night, I will have tied my record of 28 days, so either way I'm determined to do that. Still using the gum, but my mind is getting use to that trick and is starting to know that this is not the real thing. Regardless, this next week is a pivotal point. This is where I have failed most in the past. We shall see.
Stay strong...I know how hard this is, believe me, but I also know it can be done...it will be 5 years for me next month, and I smoked for over 30 years
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!
 
t316

t316

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30 Days people....

It ain't no pony ride but I'm still fighting.
STATUS
+ 180.00 (Days 1-30)
- 19.00 (gum, jerky & sunflower seeds (I got a lot) )
- 8.00 (ordered a sampler pack of the Smokey Mountain substitute)
- 51.00 (nicotine gum)
- 8.00 (ordered another sample pack...only allowed 2 per household)

[hr]
Total = + $94.00
Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3242288
Have you tried this
http://www.mintsnuff.com
keep saying --I can d0 this--
T
T...I have seen this before, somewhere, but never tried it. Sounds like it's pretty popular with athletes and works well.
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3243001
30 Days people....

It ain't no pony ride but I'm still fighting.
STATUS
+ 180.00 (Days 1-30)
- 19.00 (gum, jerky & sunflower seeds (I got a lot) )
- 8.00 (ordered a sampler pack of the Smokey Mountain substitute)
- 51.00 (nicotine gum)
- 8.00 (ordered another sample pack...only allowed 2 per household)

[hr]
Total = + $94.00
T...I have seen this before, somewhere, but never tried it. Sounds like it's pretty popular with athletes and works well.
I know this sounds corny, but at some point, you have to stop fighting it, and live like you don't want it or need it... Keep on friend!
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/3243002
I know this sounds corny, but at some point, you have to stop fighting it, and live like you don't want it or need it... Keep on friend!
I noticed that you used to dip as well. I'm sure it's the same for smokers, but I was going to ask you specifically, do you remember a time frame (ball park) when you realized "hey, I'm not even thinking about it anymore"? I know it's different for everyone, and it's not going to be a light bulb going off one day, but surely there is a pattern of when the brain gets over this...
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3243012
I noticed that you used to dip as well. I'm sure it's the same for smokers, but I was going to ask you specifically, do you remember a time frame (ball park) when you realized "hey, I'm not even thinking about it anymore"? I know it's different for everyone, and it's not going to be a light bulb going off one day, but surely there is a pattern of when the brain gets over this...

I quit for extended periods of time a couple times, the first time, i think it was God. I heard this idea in church that you'll quit when you don't want it anymore. And it just clicked in my head. Finished off the can, and didn't even want the stuff. No withdrawls nuthin. Then for various reasons a about a year later I thought one dip can't hurt...
Oh another time, I had to quit cold turkey because well it was overseas, and it was not sold. And that sucked the worst. But realistically, after 2 weeks i wasn't having withdrawl symptoms. Like irritation anger light headedness, and stuff. And after about 4 weeks I was ok. The next month I would have random cravings but nothing really uncomfortable. But it didn't take me long to go buy a can once I got back...
The next time I went out and got chantix, and that addressed the physical cravings that day. Followed their directions, and the main thing that bugged me was the ritual aspect of it. It was 2 months worth of p1lls, but I think I took about 6 weeks of them.
I would rarely go into a convenience store with a wallet, or more than enough money for a coke. And I wouldn't go near anything tobacco, like cigars. And I still have a recurring dream that I'm a pelican flying skimming the surface of a GIANT can of cope the size of a lake and filling my beak (you know how they have that pouch that can hold like a gallon of liquid or food...
But I found that saying no i will not think about dipping, is a lot harder than focusing on other things...
 
scotts

scotts

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Woo Hoo!!! Check out that big fat 3 in front of your number.

Asking when you are going to loves your cravings.... well that is a toughie. You will stop thinking about it less, believe it or not you already are thinking about it less than when you started quitting. That is one thing that worries me about using the tobacco substitutes, you know because you are still doing the same physical activity, so it is easy for you to think, what if I just this one time....... Then you are back. Have you gone an hour yet without thinking about it? Because that is a good milestone.
You are there man, you have successfully quit chewing, now you just have to tell your brain that.
You need to look at the big picture thing, you know, your life!
 
t316

t316

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stdred...thanks, good info. to have a reference point. I can't say that I'm at the point where I just don't want it, because honestly, I still do. But you answered my question and at least I know that point is out there...somewhere.
Scott...I'm really not too worried about the substitute stuff. I really only use a couple times a day, usually in my truck or at home at night. I like it, and it serves it's purpose, but my brain is not fooled into thinking it's the same thing. Not sure how exactly to put it, but it is not something addictive or something that I even have a desire to keep using. Just leaning on it right now as a crutch. My biggest help right now is the nicotine gum. It really works, instantly, both physically and as an oral fixation with having something in my mouth. I'm almost out of the 4mg so I'll be stepping down to the 2mg soon, but I'm not worried about being stuck on the gum right now. I would much rather chew this than go back to tobacco.
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3243516
stdred...thanks, good info. to have a reference point. I can't say that I'm at the point where I just don't want it, because honestly, I still do. But you answered my question and at least I know that point is out there...somewhere.
honestly I can't say that I ever stopped wanting it. The triggers never really went away. I just got used to saying no. Or avoiding most of the triggers.
 
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