Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

I am just reading...... 

I am going with my orginal plan, once the kids are in school and I go to the gym, second week of September I am quiting.  I was suppose to quit on the day my g/f's and I were getting together for day (as they are non-smkoers) but that plan of getting together was cancelled.  I will be starting the Welbutrin in a week to prepare my self.   

Hope your new job is well Mario. 

Ann - hang in thier! 

Leasp - you are doing great with only one!  You should be proud! 

Hi Gang,  

I am a very bad friend.....things have been sooooooooooooo hectic for me here.  I started back to work about a month ago. I really like my new job. Here in Ontario, to become a police officer there are standard tests that one must go through prior to becoming a cop.....the company I work for has exclusive license to administer those tests. So my job is pretty interesting.  

I am still killing myself and beating myself up daily. But I think I have to go through that to quit again. I went through that prior to quitting last time so.......hopefully I will do it. I don't smoke all day long at work......because I don't want anyone to know I smoke. I don't even miss it. but As soon as my shift is over.....there I go.  

Any way I haven't had a chance to read everyone's posts, but I wanted to congratulate you Mario!!!!! You Rock!!!!! Way to keep your stick on the ice. I think about you all often and am always sending positive hopes and wishes your way!!!!  

Lots of Love   

Shelly  

I now have had a chance to read quite a few posts.....I am sensing everyone's desperation. I am very sorry for withdrawing again from our group.  

I know that no one wants to be constrained and feel forced to post......however....I now realize that all the friends that we have made on this board will not be here forever, unless we take drastic measures. I vow to post twice daily from now on. I took everyone for granted and for that I am very sorry. I feel partly to blame for people's anxiety. I have been so selfish and have forgotten everything that all of you have done for me.  

Starting tomorrow I will begin my at least twice daily posting! Anyone care to make the same promise and save this board? I know this sounds ballsy coming from me who has been gone from here for so long, but..... I need your help, and I think everyone else needs the help from our little family.  

Having said that....I don't care if I am talking to myself when I post....I am going to keep doing it until I go blue in the face.  

Shelly  

Hello Guys,  

I had a very good sleep and have mulled over my current situation. I am giving it another go right now. Had my last one 45 minutes ago. I really don't see the point in going all day without smoking only to light up after my shift. I also don't see the point in paying $10 a pack.  

We are taking my oldest boy to the movie theater today. We are going to see Valiant. I'll let everyone know how it was.  

In it for th long haul  

Shelly 52 minutes and 34 seconds. 0 cigarettes not smoked, saving $0.29. Life saved: 0 minutes.
  

it's so good to hear from you..please do not beat up on yourself..I try to imagine myself with your load, two small kids and now a job..I had no idea you were considering being a police officer..how cool..for about ten years when I worked for the government I was the in the Federal law enforcement field.  Although I was not an agent, I was their secretary and really respected their dedication and how hard they worked..I wish you well..I was thinking myself about taking a course at our local vo tech to get qualified to take the CLEET exam..it's an exam to qualify for security guard or private investigator..I've always had a 'little Nancy Drew" in me..I read her books as a child and I still prefer mysteries to anything else..I am so proud of you for trying to lay them down again..I'm still procrastinating..but will give it a whirl..please, do not call yourself a bad friend..you are a great friend and great friends do not have to constantly be in touch, we know where your heart is..love to you and to all our board roomies..love, Ann 

Hi Everyone. This is my first time posting a message. After smokeing for 34 years, I quit 9 days ago. This is probably at least my tenth time trying. Hopefully I can succeed this time. I have never quit for more than a day or two in the past.I have two of my grandchildren I have adopted, and I would like to be around to watch them grow. When I feel the urge, I look at them. Does anyone have any helpful hints, for the urges? I would appreciate hearing them Thanks Gina 

I think that I have managed to hook up to this board finally.  Really hope that I can post.  Nice to see you back Shelly and I hope that Ann is still hanging in with us.  Hope that Mario can find the time to still post, being busy with his new job abd all.  Welcome Gina and keep on keeping on.  Hope to read all you guys soon.  Hugs from up north.    

Aggie Six months, five days, 14 hours, 7 minutes and 50 seconds. 4664 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,865.47. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days, 4 hours, 40 minutes.
  

I think that I have managed to hook up to this board finally.  Really hope that I can post.  Nice to see you back Shelly and I hope that Ann is still hanging in with us.  Hope that Mario can find the time to still post, being busy with his new job abd all.  Welcome Gina and keep on keeping on.  Hope to read all you guys soon.  Hugs from up north.     

Aggie Six months, five days, 14 hours, 7 minutes and 50 seconds. 4664 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,865.47. Life saved: 2 weeks, 2 days, 4 hours, 40 minutes.