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I need your comments. (Reply to this comment)
by babymeok2002
I have been very sick for eight days now. I have not had a smoke in 5 days. I don't have any nigaten in my system at all. Every now and then I want a cigeratte. Why? I also am eatting again for the first time in eight days too. Is this because I'm finally on my way to being better or is it cause I want that cigeratte? Do you have any comments for me to know what I should do to not have this cigeratte?
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Jan 11 '04
10:09 pm PST
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education (Reply to this comment)
by elwhiskey
It may seem silly for me, a 23-years-old to give you advice about your kid's education, but there it goes: don't bug them too much about not smoking, or if you find them smoking punish them or something; it will only make them to want more to smoke.
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Mar 02 '03
2:04 pm PST
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Re: You almost convinced me! (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
I quit for 5 months, and was miserable as the products of smoking were brought to the surface by the cilia in the mucous membranes. But as soon as a major stress hit, I succumbed to the habit again.
I have nothing but admiration for your milestone, and I will be thinking about your advice , and tips ...maybe I can quit. Thanks!
Hi Jude,
I do know exactly what you mean about feeling sick. I think I spent about a week with flu-like symptoms, and I didn't feel good, I felt cranky!!
It took some time to feel good, it's one of those cases of the end justifying the means I guess.
You will quit when you're ready, and I hope you have great success when you decide to do it!
=) Erin
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Apr 22 '02
9:25 am PDT
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You almost convinced me! (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
I know exactly how bad the habit is, I have seen smokers lungs from the inside. It doesn't help me, and I am ashamed of my habit, although I must say the more people tell me to quit, the longer I stubbornly want to hang on to the habit. It is a major flaw in my personality.
I quit for 5 months, and was miserable as the products of smoking were brought to the surface by the cilia in the mucous membranes. But as soon as a major stress hit, I succumbed to the habit again.
I have nothing but admiration for your milestone, and I will be thinking about your advice , and tips ...maybe I can quit. Thanks!
Jude
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Apr 21 '02
11:22 am PDT
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Re: Thanks, Erin! (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks Tammi,
I hope so.
=) Erin
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Apr 14 '02
9:17 am PDT
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Thanks, Erin! (Reply to this comment)
by tritter72
I'm sure that your story and tips are going to help motivate someone else! :)
Tammi
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Apr 14 '02
7:36 am PDT
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Re: Nice job on this review (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks Jo!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:55 pm PDT
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Re: Way to go! (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks Marytara!
Congrats to your hubby too!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:53 pm PDT
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Re: Quitting smoking was harder . . . (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Now how crazy and addictive is that?
I kept right on smoking through bronchitis, so I believe it. I am glad you made it through!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:51 pm PDT
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Re: First of all (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Hey Di,
You'll do it when you're ready. Good luck when you do!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:49 pm PDT
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Re: I am a . . . (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Each morning I tell myself that I am not going to have a smoke today. The days add up to weeks, the weeks to months, and the months to years.
Good tip, and good for you too!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:48 pm PDT
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Re: It's always helpful... (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Moderation indeed. If only I could with these. I am glad you can with cigars, my husband can too, just one once a month or so. More power to ya'!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:47 pm PDT
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Re: congratulations ... (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks for your comments Christine. Congrats to you too!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:44 pm PDT
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Re: Congrats! (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks,
It's hard to find the motivation. I still crave them sometimes and probably always will. I wish you good luck when you decide to give it a try!
=) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:42 pm PDT
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Re: Thanks for being part of the write-off. (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks for the invite Talia. It was loads of fun. =) Erin
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Apr 13 '02
10:40 pm PDT
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Nice job on this review (Reply to this comment)
by jo.com
My cousin's ex refused to have kids with her (This is going back 17 years) unless she quit smoking and she was a heavy smoker who had tried. But that was a motivator and she quit and never smoked again..good for you. And your kids - ps. my daughter works for the American Cancer Society in the anti-tobacco department!
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Apr 13 '02
2:07 pm PDT
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Way to go! (Reply to this comment)
by marytara
I recently helped my husband quit smoking :)
MaryTara
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Apr 13 '02
9:53 am PDT
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Quitting smoking was harder . . . (Reply to this comment)
by ed_grover
than quitting drinking. I only have about four years in on this one and used the prescription Zyban, which may not be for everyone. It sure helped me after 50-some years of puffing away, day by day. I even smoked through my oral cancer treatments. Now how crazy and addictive is that?
Great review and congratulations.
Ed
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Apr 13 '02
8:34 am PDT
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First of all (Reply to this comment)
by SurgRN911
Congratulations on your milestone. This is a very informative review, some great tips and ideas, now if I could just follow them.
Di
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Apr 13 '02
7:25 am PDT
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I am a . . . (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
. . . reforming smoker.
While I have not had a drag of the "noxious weed" in several years - I have not lost the urge.
Each morning I tell myself that I am not going to have a smoke today. The days add up to weeks, the weeks to months, and the months to years.
Not lighting up that next cigarette is probably the best present I have given myself.
Great posting.
Write On!
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Apr 13 '02
3:09 am PDT
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It's always helpful... (Reply to this comment)
by 4-1-1
when people share their smoking & quitting experiences.
I was never a cigarette smoker. Didn't like the taste. My dad smoked 2-packs a day and died at age 56.
I started smoking cigars when I was about 19. One a day for about five years. Then I quit smoking altogether. Lost interest in tobacco. Five years later, I slowly started again. For the past two years, I've been smoking about five or six cigars a week. Moderation in everything. That it the key.
Cheers,
Tom / 4-1-1
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Apr 13 '02
12:24 am PDT
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congratulations ... (Reply to this comment)
by hollynz
I have been smoke free for 4 years after being a confirmed smoker for about 25 years.
It really is a great milestone to achieve !!
I agree with the one smoke philosophy, treat smoking as seriously as alcoholics treat drinking... all it takes is one puff to keep the habit going.
Well done !!
Christine :)
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Apr 12 '02
10:14 pm PDT
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Congrats! (Reply to this comment)
by tchoate
On being smoke free. I still smoke but am looking for my motivation to quit. Thanks for a helpful reviews.
tchoate
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Apr 12 '02
9:46 pm PDT
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Thanks for being part of the write-off. (Reply to this comment)
by naphtalia
This is a great editorial and a wonderful milestone. I remember when my parents' stopped smoking what a big deal it was in our family.
I remember a comedian once saying, "Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. That's something to keep in mind if you're ever lonely."
Congrats on your achievement and may it give you the years to enjoy many more milestones with your family.
talia
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Apr 12 '02
9:45 pm PDT
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Re: Congratulations! (Reply to this comment)
by erinrounds
Thanks so much!
=) Erin
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Apr 12 '02
9:39 pm PDT
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Congratulations! (Reply to this comment)
by wordwalker
-- on your accomplishment, and on your review: these are terrific suggestions!
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Apr 12 '02
9:30 pm PDT
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