and this 
for you, Mike!
Its My Time To Quit
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Bubble2Bubble
, Mar 10 2009 07:11 PM
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 09:58 PM
I don't have any testimonies, questions or answers and ideas, but I do have plenty of this and this for you, Mike!
and this for you, Mike!
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 04:03 AM
Keep ypur chin up! It's worth it... just for the smell factor alone 
...12 years under my belt now so like Bob said, If I can do it anyone can! Sounds like you have a good plan. Don't be shy about telling on yourself when it gets tough. Make it a great day, Zach
...12 years under my belt now so like Bob said, If I can do it anyone can! Sounds like you have a good plan. Don't be shy about telling on yourself when it gets tough. Make it a great day, Zach
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 07:03 AM
WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job Bubski!!
It is a tough job to quit smoking. Do not give in to the temptation, it will pass. The longer you go, the easier it gets. Not that it is easy! I have made it 10 years smoke free, those first few weeks were the hardest. I used the patch and Zyban (I don't think they are using this particular medication for smoking anymore), it still took 3 attempts. So even if you give in, keep trying. I will say that not giving in was the key though.
Keith
Good job Bubski!!
It is a tough job to quit smoking. Do not give in to the temptation, it will pass. The longer you go, the easier it gets. Not that it is easy! I have made it 10 years smoke free, those first few weeks were the hardest. I used the patch and Zyban (I don't think they are using this particular medication for smoking anymore), it still took 3 attempts. So even if you give in, keep trying. I will say that not giving in was the key though.
Keith
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 07:10 AM
Day 1
Urges x 2
Reaching for Ghost Packs x 6
Didn't sleep at all that night.
Day 2
Urges x 1 Big One. while working on my broken Jeep.
Reaching for Ghost Packs x 4
Went to the Doc and got a 7 day free trial of Ambian Cr. Had some Wild Dreams
Morning of Day 3
Urges x 1 Big One. To give Big Kisses to all the SD Ladies and shake the hands of the SD Guys for your support
Bubski
Urges x 2
Reaching for Ghost Packs x 6
Didn't sleep at all that night.
Day 2
Urges x 1 Big One. while working on my broken Jeep.
Reaching for Ghost Packs x 4
Went to the Doc and got a 7 day free trial of Ambian Cr. Had some Wild Dreams
Morning of Day 3
Urges x 1 Big One. To give Big Kisses to all the SD Ladies and shake the hands of the SD Guys for your support
Bubski
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 08:25 AM
Well did you enjoy the dreams??? 
Handle every stresssful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 08:30 AM
Yeah, be careful with that Ambien CR, you can do things and not remember-which can be good or bad!!! My Dad told me today that he quit smoking on Sunday!! I have soooo much respect for those who make that change. Keep up the great work!!
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 08:41 AM
Three days...YEAAAAAA!!! Keep it up!
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 08:47 AM
Awesome job bro'! Way to go Bubski!!!!! Keep up the great work bud, I am always happy to hear when one of my friends quits! Hang in there and soon enough it will all be just a bad memory behind you. Absolutely awesome news!
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 09:14 AM
the first week is the hardest hang in there .. when the urge strikes do something to occupy your hands and it will pass in a few minutes ...... It's been almost 3 yrs since I touched a smoke and yup the urge still hits once in a while
Congrats and good luck it does get better
Congrats and good luck it does get better
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 09:27 AM
ScubaSis
Ya... I was on an Aircraft Carrier in the middle of a small mexican village about 100 miles from the coast
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I dont want to replace one addiction with another, but the 1st step 21mg patch seems to be a magic bullet for me. My Doc also said that Chantex has been sucessful for other people trying to quit. Good point Marie, Ambian CR has some side affects and also can become addicting. I think after the seventh day I will not need this sleeping aid. I would break down my quiting experiance so far as..
30% patch.
40% mind over matter.
30% support from others.
Bubski
Well did you enjoy the dreams???
Ya... I was on an Aircraft Carrier in the middle of a small mexican village about 100 miles from the coast
?I dont want to replace one addiction with another, but the 1st step 21mg patch seems to be a magic bullet for me. My Doc also said that Chantex has been sucessful for other people trying to quit. Good point Marie, Ambian CR has some side affects and also can become addicting. I think after the seventh day I will not need this sleeping aid. I would break down my quiting experiance so far as..
30% patch.
40% mind over matter.
30% support from others.
Bubski
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 09:31 AM
Congratulations on taking this huge, positive step Bubski!! You won't regret it!!
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 10:29 AM
Nice going!! Remember that those "urges" will only last 15 minutes. Try timing one. Have a good day
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 12:42 PM
WTG Bubski!!! I once knew a hypnotherapist who used to use this post-hypnotic suggestion to get his patients to quit smoking: With every breath I take, I'll come to love clean air so much that I'll never want to foul it with cigarettes again. It's a good, positive point and if you like, you can use it to remind yourself of the greater good of what you're doing. Congrats!
Rick
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 12:42 PM
I like the name of your plan "Operation Odorless"....Keep reminding yourself WHY you want to quit. It will do wonders for those times you get the urge!! It will give you a great feeling of accomplishment and keep you on the right track. I have quit before for about 4 years....don't ask why I picked them up again. I need to get back to that place I was then so I can do it again for good!!!!
Handle every stresssful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
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Posted 11 March 2009 - 01:17 PM
Great News... take it one day at a time..
Resist the urges.. I think you did wisely having things in place before you stated..
Can't wait to see you again.. and have you be "oderless"..
Resist the urges.. I think you did wisely having things in place before you stated..
Can't wait to see you again.. and have you be "oderless"..
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