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Quitting smokeless: A journal
Yep, let's see.. I've worn out any welcome I've ever had at Quitsmokeless.org, thrown away cans and then dug through the trash can like a homeless person searching for a nibblet to eat.
I've even started a few quit dynasties here at FOFC. I need to be held accoutable or any chance I have of succeeding will be unsuccessful. So, I "officially" quit on 03/24/06 - the first day quit group July 2006 was born over at QS.org... (that's the date I would reach 100 days). Now, I'm not going to show my asshat self yet once again over there, but I am going to do it here so.... 03/24 - Day 1 - here we go again Today is Day 2 - weekends are tough, but I have gum and no alcohol is present in the house. I'm also going to stop the beer drinking for a bit as that's my crutch to start back up again. I pray I can beat this nasty habit and I only have faith that I will do so. |
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03-25-2006, 12:26 PM | #2 |
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Day 2
Mouth is exremely sore and my gums hurt. Like smoking, but you can see the damage first hand. |
03-25-2006, 04:18 PM | #3 |
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Good luck, Todd. I'll be pulling for you to be very successful in quitting.
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03-25-2006, 04:35 PM | #4 |
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Good luck man. I really hope you are able to do this!
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03-25-2006, 05:21 PM | #5 |
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I won't let you guys down this time, Marines honor. I do appreciate the support.
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03-25-2006, 05:47 PM | #6 |
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Good luck, hang in there. Hope you're able to kick the habit.
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03-25-2006, 08:08 PM | #7 |
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Smoking = EVIL!!!!
Good luck. If you really want to quit you can, and will. Just stay strong. Last edited by tanglewood : 03-25-2006 at 08:08 PM. |
03-25-2006, 09:39 PM | #8 |
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Todd, best of luck. I hope you can break it.
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03-25-2006, 10:09 PM | #9 |
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Good Luck with this. I quit on august 20, 2005 after about 20 years of chewing. its hard but remember why you are doing it and take it one day at a time. If you need any help PM me or heck i live 1hr away you can call me if need be
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03-25-2006, 10:34 PM | #10 |
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Thanks again all of you.
Tarcone, yes I might need your help and it's nice to have someone close who has been through it and been successful. Thanks and Congratulations!! |
03-25-2006, 11:51 PM | #11 |
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If you want to quit then I wish you complete success.
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03-26-2006, 01:02 AM | #12 |
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be successful in quitting, or we will all mock you completely
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03-26-2006, 09:50 AM | #13 |
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Day 3 gentlemen!
It's amazing how much better my gums already feel. Beautiful day, BBQ at sister-in-laws house - no alcohol. Edit: scratch that, I'm going out to play 9 this afternoon Last edited by MizzouRah : 03-26-2006 at 12:19 PM. |
03-26-2006, 01:46 PM | #14 |
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Good luck, Todd - rooting for you!
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03-27-2006, 11:47 AM | #15 |
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Day 4
Yesterday was rough, but here we are. |
03-27-2006, 03:00 PM | #16 |
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Keep up the good work, Todd.
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03-27-2006, 04:39 PM | #17 | |
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03-28-2006, 09:14 AM | #18 |
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It takes 30 days for every year of this habit to overcome
not trying to hamper you but just wanted you to know that it is a long slow process. Keep in mind why you quit when you have that urge (i.e. my reason is my daughters and my health). My urges are less frequent but i still get them. i then try and focus on something else. 4 days down.....great job |
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Thanks. My longest quit was like 62 days and I still had that "urge". Day 5 today and I feel better this morning than last night. |
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03-28-2006, 12:00 PM | #20 |
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One day at a time, Todd. We are rooting for you.
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03-28-2006, 12:06 PM | #21 |
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Your thread is making me want to quit.. I believe I will try.. Good Luck..
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03-28-2006, 12:40 PM | #22 |
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03-28-2006, 02:29 PM | #23 |
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GM - you can do it!!
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03-29-2006, 11:43 AM | #24 |
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Hey, Mizzourah. You can do it man. Coach Anderson's going to turn the b-ball program around and you're going to get rid of the nasty habit. Win-win situation.
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03-29-2006, 12:14 PM | #25 |
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I've wanted to post in here for the last few days so here I am: you can do it!
Good luck! FM
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03-29-2006, 12:15 PM | #26 |
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Tobacco is a bitch to quit. I haven't smoked in nearly 2 years, but I still get very bad cravings from time to time. Mine seem to last for a few days at a time, and then go away. I know its not the same thing as smokeless, however. I quit cold-turkey, one thing i would suggest, and it helped me, was to try to remove yourself from some of the normal "tobacco" situations, places where you used to chew, routines, etc. Anyways, good luck.
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03-29-2006, 01:23 PM | #29 |
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I really appreciate all the support. Thanks.
Day 6 and it sucks. It's baseball season, a warm day, and a lipper is commonplace for me. |
03-29-2006, 01:34 PM | #30 |
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Good luck man.
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03-30-2006, 11:50 AM | #32 |
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Day 7 baby!
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Kepp it up buddy, im rooting for ya!!!
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03-30-2006, 01:36 PM | #34 |
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Keep up the good work, Todd. It's eventually going to get easier. Keep taking it one day at a time.
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03-30-2006, 02:13 PM | #35 |
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Hopefully, in a few more months, the worst we will see is this:
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03-30-2006, 03:03 PM | #36 |
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i hope you dont pull a diaz on this one...
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03-31-2006, 07:58 AM | #37 |
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Day 8 and 78 degrees outside soon... |
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Way to go, Todd! Keep it going!
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Thanks kind sir! Heading to the Lake of the Ozarks around noon today - this time chew free!! |
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04-01-2006, 10:22 AM | #40 |
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Day 9
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great job
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04-03-2006, 09:10 AM | #43 |
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Day 11 - no it's smokeLESS, so no smells. Well, except the peach smell when I had a dip in.
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04-03-2006, 10:10 AM | #44 |
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Remain strong, Todd.
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04-03-2006, 12:48 PM | #45 |
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Great job..I am following as I am personaly on 28 hrs smoke free.
I am kinda cheating as I am using the patch but it is still the toughest thing I have ever done. Stay strong brother as your journal really inspired me to try again and this is the longest I have gone with out a smoke in 7 years ( i quit fr a month). |
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04-04-2006, 11:56 AM | #48 |
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Day 12
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04-04-2006, 12:09 PM | #49 |
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I am at 51 hrs smoke free. I even had lunch today with one of my "smoking buddys" and sat in the smoking section. It was tough but I never caved in
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04-04-2006, 12:58 PM | #50 |
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I suppose I'm quite lucky as most of my friends are non-smokers, and I work in an office where I am (or should say was - PMA: Positive Mental Attitude!) the only smoker.
So far no major probs with the patches - I go through this regularly: last year was probably 2/3 smoking, 1/3 patches. Hopefully this time it will stick - same for both of you guys as well. PS - 'PMA' & 'Oh no! My sandwiches!' (last word pronounced 'sammidges') Prizes for anyone who knows the source
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