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Trinity Serpentine · 10-08-2007, 03:54 PM

Smoking, that is. On Sunday. Not one drag. I'm going crazy!!!

Aimee Weber · 10-08-2007, 03:55 PM

But smoking made you look cool!

Congrats! It's going to be hard but it's SO worth it!

Polymorphous · 10-08-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity Serpentine

Smoking, that is. On Sunday. Not one drag. I'm going crazy!!!

Kristian · 10-08-2007, 03:58 PM

This is the hardest thing you will ever do. My advice, at least at the early stages, is to give in to whatever auxilliary cravings you're having. Sating them will give you less to fret about. And much

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and understand how bad it is -- I quit a 3 pack a day habit cold turkey in 2005 and have never regretted it, but it was the toughest thing I've ever done. I know former crackheads who can't quit tobacco.

Stick with it, it'll get easier. Promise.

Mourna Biziou · 10-08-2007, 04:02 PM

big, BIG congrats, Trin. I wish I had that much willpower.

Clancy Sullivan · 10-08-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity Serpentine

Smoking, that is. On Sunday. Not one drag. I'm going crazy!!!

You rock, Trin. I am very happy for you.

ruby tuesday · 10-08-2007, 04:10 PM

quitting is for quitters.

Ayu Sura · 10-08-2007, 04:13 PM

My coworker was a long-time smoker - absolutely loved loved loved the whole thing. But she quit cold turkey and never looked back. Her philosophy on it was that it's only difficult because people believe it is. She didn't believe it would be difficult to quit, and it wasn't, for her. She says she still craves it, but has not had a drag since. It's been three? Four? years.

Cindy Claveau · 10-08-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayu Sura

My coworker was a long-time smoker - absolutely loved loved loved the whole thing. But she quit cold turkey and never looked back. Her philosophy on it was that it's only difficult because people believe it is. She didn't believe it would be difficult to quit, and it wasn't, for her. She says she still craves it, but has not had a drag since. It's been three? Four? years.

I quit about 10 years ago. It wasn't easy, but I made myself remember all the nasty stuff whenever I wanted a puff -- like waking up in the morning hacking my lungs up, lack of stamina, can't taste food, and having my clothes and house reek of smoke.

It took about 3 solid months for me to finally get over the cravings, but it was more than worth it. Best thing I ever did for myself, bar none.

Don't waver, Trin. You'll look back on this one day and count it as a life-changing decision.

My secret? Peppermint candies

Trinity Serpentine · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

Thanks everyone for the stories, the support and the kindness. I have never been more determined to quit than I am now. I know the withdrawals are temporary. I'm fed up with getting bronchitis every year. I'm tired of coughing all the time. I'm sick of every aspect of it. I have a jar full of jelly bellies. I have cinnamon sticks for the drive to and from work. Now if I could just shake the heebie jeebies, I'd be a lot happier.

I'll keep everyone up to date on the progress in the weeks to come. Thank you for helping me to hold myself accountable.

Ayu Sura · 10-08-2007, 04:25 PM

I had a huge fight with my Dad over his smoking when I saw articles on emphysema, oral cancer... lung cancer was far from the worst that could happen as a result of smoking. It scared me shitless to think of my Dad having to go through that.

Sadly, the fight didn't really result in his quitting immediately - though I'm happy to say he's quit smoking since then.

Ten · 10-08-2007, 04:37 PM

Trin, MAJOR kudos to you. I'm impressed.

My fiance and I have tried to get his mother to quit for years, but she's so goddamn clingy to the habit - she takes every "maybe you should quit" as if we told her she should go crawl in a shallow grave and just die. She takes is SO personally, and she clings to the habit like its a safety net. I HATE IT. I wish she'd quit. She already has diabetes and is overweight, the smoking can't be helping.

Clancy Sullivan · 10-08-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity Serpentine

...Now if I could just shake the heebie jeebies, I'd be a lot happier.

Increase sexual activity, statistics show that this helps.

What are you all looking at? I'm just telling her a scientific fact! God!

Tyche Shepherd · 10-08-2007, 04:50 PM

Good luck Trinity ... I'm rooting for you , 4 years ago I gave up a 40 a day habit cold turkey (well I had boiled sweets) and the benefits are fantastic

Beebo Brink · 10-08-2007, 04:53 PM

My sister died of emphysema and/or lung cancer -- it was a toss-up as to which would get her first, and by the time she died, who was counting?

Stick with it. You'll never regret quitting.

Rose Karuna · 10-09-2007, 12:40 PM

Trin - I gave it up years ago and I don't regret it. Hang in there you won't either. I'm not saying you won't get cravings, you will but you will be so glad you quit.

When you feel like you want to light up, log in. Drop by Furu and talk with me if I'm in.

Trinity Serpentine · 10-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Thank you, everyone! It's day 3 and the cravings are the worst they've been yet.

Beebo. That's one of the main reasons I want to quit. I don't want to go through lung cancer/emphysma and I sure don't want to put my family through it. Smoking's just not worth it anymore.

I'll keep everyone posted on the progress. To date, not even one puff. Lord knows I've wanted to though. <3 everyone.

Mordos Yering · 10-09-2007, 02:48 PM

/me slips Trinity some Ketamine.

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-09-2007, 02:53 PM

Cold turkey is the way to go. Just hang in there. Food will start tasting better.

DaQbet Kish · 10-09-2007, 03:08 PM

Pack a day here. I admire your resolve and wish you the best. I keep putting it off like the stupid dumb ass I am. No good will become of my cowardness.

/continues pelting myself in the head

Trinity Serpentine · 10-09-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aodhan McDunnough

Cold turkey is the way to go. Just hang in there. Food will start tasting better.

Oh gawd, that's the last thing I need. I'm already a tried and true foodie. Guess I really will have to start exercising soon.

And Daq, you'll quit when you're ready. It took me 27 years and about a dozen tries to finally say enough is enough. I WILL make it this time. I've got a great support group in all of you and my family.

all ya'll. You're making this much easier on me than going it alone.

Cairo · 10-09-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity Serpentine

It's day 3 and the cravings are the worst they've been yet.

Day 3 was the worst for me.

It's been almost two years now and I still have mad cravings. 30 years of heavy smoking will do that to you. Fortunately the cravings pass quickly and you can learn to live with them.

Good luck. It took me 10 years and repeated efforts to finally quit. But you know what? People who smoke really smell bad. And if I offended any smokers, tough shit--you smell and there's no getting around it. So if you quit, chances are you won't smell bad any more.

Now if I could just learn to wipe my ass thoroughly....

Trinity Serpentine · 10-09-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cairo

Now if I could just learn to wipe my ass thoroughly....

Aodhan McDunnough · 10-09-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity Serpentine

Oh gawd, that's the last thing I need. I'm already a tried and true foodie. Guess I really will have to start exercising soon.

If you aren't exercising, do do do! I was pretty sedentary before my current job since I traveled mostly by car. But since now I commute (avoiding traffic and parking issues) I do a lot more walking and I'm lugging around a notebook (added weight). Result is I'm getting quite a bit of exercise, a good amount of sweat, and even if sometimes it gets me tired by day's end it's made me feel a lot more energetic on the whole and my body feels a lot better.

Find a way to incorporate exercise into your day without making it feel like you're forced to and it will become much easier.

Pendari · 10-10-2007, 09:59 AM

*HUGS Trin* Good for you girl!!

If you really honestly want to quit, you can do it!

Next month it will be a year that I have quit smoking. It *does* get easier in time.

10-08-2007, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trinity Serpentine Flippant Floozy Banana anyone? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the Radar Posts: 1,432 SL Join Date: May 2003 Business: RadioRadio My Mood: Awards: 1	I QUIT! Smoking, that is. On Sunday. Not one drag. I'm going crazy!!!

10-08-2007, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mourna Biziou N. Señora de la Sangre /reserved Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,997 SLShopper Ads: 2 My Mood:	big, BIG congrats, Trin. I wish I had that much willpower. __________________ Mah Flickah

10-08-2007, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ruby tuesday Banned Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,310 Blog Entries: 1 XBOX Leaderboard: 8^th My Mood:	quitting is for quitters. __________________

10-09-2007, 02:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mordos Yering What? Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,543 SL Join Date: October 24, 2006 Business: Cortech Enterprises SLShopper Ads: 1 My Mood:	/me slips Trinity some Ketamine. __________________ "We can no longer live as rats. We know too much." -- Nicodemus The Secret of Nimh <:3 )~~~~ Cortech Enterprises Alternate Location Cortech at Shop.OnRez

10-09-2007, 03:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
DaQbet Kish cautiously reckless Bad Ass Pumpkin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 649 My Mood:	Pack a day here. I admire your resolve and wish you the best. I keep putting it off like the stupid dumb ass I am. No good will become of my cowardness. /continues pelting myself in the head __________________ DK

10-08-2007, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aimee Weber Queen of the Metaverse Edit Status Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,706 My Mood:	But smoking made you look cool! Congrats! It's going to be hard but it's SO worth it!

10-08-2007, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kristian stored in the cloud busy, busy, busy Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,537 SL Join Date: 2/26/2005 My Mood:	This is the hardest thing you will ever do. My advice, at least at the early stages, is to give in to whatever auxilliary cravings you're having. Sating them will give you less to fret about. And much , and understand how bad it is -- I quit a 3 pack a day habit cold turkey in 2005 and have never regretted it, but it was the toughest thing I've ever done. I know former crackheads who can't quit tobacco. Stick with it, it'll get easier. Promise.

10-08-2007, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ayu Sura nom nom nom is about to num on some cherries Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: under the sea Posts: 2,950 My Mood:	My coworker was a long-time smoker - absolutely loved loved loved the whole thing. But she quit cold turkey and never looked back. Her philosophy on it was that it's only difficult because people believe it is. She didn't believe it would be difficult to quit, and it wasn't, for her. She says she still craves it, but has not had a drag since. It's been three? Four? years.

10-08-2007, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trinity Serpentine Flippant Floozy Banana anyone? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the Radar Posts: 1,432 SL Join Date: May 2003 Business: RadioRadio My Mood: Awards: 1	Thanks everyone for the stories, the support and the kindness. I have never been more determined to quit than I am now. I know the withdrawals are temporary. I'm fed up with getting bronchitis every year. I'm tired of coughing all the time. I'm sick of every aspect of it. I have a jar full of jelly bellies. I have cinnamon sticks for the drive to and from work. Now if I could just shake the heebie jeebies, I'd be a lot happier. I'll keep everyone up to date on the progress in the weeks to come. Thank you for helping me to hold myself accountable.

10-08-2007, 04:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ayu Sura nom nom nom is about to num on some cherries Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: under the sea Posts: 2,950 My Mood:	I had a huge fight with my Dad over his smoking when I saw articles on emphysema, oral cancer... lung cancer was far from the worst that could happen as a result of smoking. It scared me shitless to think of my Dad having to go through that. Sadly, the fight didn't really result in his quitting immediately - though I'm happy to say he's quit smoking since then.

10-08-2007, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ten Baby FIC WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,251 SL Join Date: 10/7/2006 My Mood: Awards: 1	Trin, MAJOR kudos to you. I'm impressed. My fiance and I have tried to get his mother to quit for years, but she's so goddamn clingy to the habit - she takes every "maybe you should quit" as if we told her she should go crawl in a shallow grave and just die. She takes is SO personally, and she clings to the habit like its a safety net. I HATE IT. I wish she'd quit. She already has diabetes and is overweight, the smoking can't be helping.

10-08-2007, 04:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tyche Shepherd Fortuna vitrea est Goats ?.. fuck'em .. Let them milk themselves Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,040 SL Join Date: 26th April 2007 My Mood:	Good luck Trinity ... I'm rooting for you , 4 years ago I gave up a 40 a day habit cold turkey (well I had boiled sweets) and the benefits are fantastic

10-08-2007, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beebo Brink Uppity Alt I'm the woman your mother warned you about. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,091 SL Join Date: October 2006 Business: Brazen Women Shapes and Skins SLShopper Ads: 20 My Mood:	My sister died of emphysema and/or lung cancer -- it was a toss-up as to which would get her first, and by the time she died, who was counting? Stick with it. You'll never regret quitting.

10-09-2007, 12:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rose Karuna Flori..duh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 45 My Mood:	Trin - I gave it up years ago and I don't regret it. Hang in there you won't either. I'm not saying you won't get cravings, you will but you will be so glad you quit. When you feel like you want to light up, log in. Drop by Furu and talk with me if I'm in.

10-09-2007, 01:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Trinity Serpentine Flippant Floozy Banana anyone? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the Radar Posts: 1,432 SL Join Date: May 2003 Business: RadioRadio My Mood: Awards: 1	Thank you, everyone! It's day 3 and the cravings are the worst they've been yet. Beebo. That's one of the main reasons I want to quit. I don't want to go through lung cancer/emphysma and I sure don't want to put my family through it. Smoking's just not worth it anymore. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress. To date, not even one puff. Lord knows I've wanted to though. <3 everyone.

10-09-2007, 02:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Aodhan McDunnough exp(ln(Gearhead)) lim as x->0 of Geek/x Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 3,714 Beer Tapper Gone Wild Champion! SL Join Date: March 28, 2006 Business: Aodhan's Forge SLShopper Ads: 2 My Mood:	Cold turkey is the way to go. Just hang in there. Food will start tasting better.

10-10-2007, 09:59 AM	#25 (permalink)
Pendari Born in SL Sept 9th 2003 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peach State Posts: 351 My Mood:	HUGS Trin Good for you girl!! If you really honestly want to quit, you can do it! Next month it will be a year that I have quit smoking. It does get easier in time. __________________ Pendari Lorentz "If at first you don't succeed.... skydiving is not for you."