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Posted by Deb R on May 30, 2003, at 9:27:01
bleah!
Posted by zenhussy on May 30, 2003, at 9:35:02
In reply to Have given up smoking and feel like shite (nm), posted by Deb R on May 30, 2003, at 9:27:01
Deb,
Sorry you're feeling so bleck over the quitting but I'm proud you're taking that step.
I won't go into anti smoking tirade here but when you lose a parent at a young age and smoking is a major factor in their death one tends to be anti tobacco.
So I am proud of you and know what a difficult thing it is to kick. I wish you all the best and wish I had suggestions as to helpful things to get you through this roughest part of the quitting.
You CAN do it and just reach out for cheerleaders here whenever you need to.
I really am proud of that step you've taken. Give yourself a huge pat on the back and know a total stranger thinks you're the bee's knees right now!
Good luck Deb.
zenhussy
Posted by kalyb on May 30, 2003, at 13:34:37
In reply to Have given up smoking and feel like shite (nm), posted by Deb R on May 30, 2003, at 9:27:01
Wow.... the penny just dropped!
Wellbutrin is the same drug called Zyban in the UK, which is prescribed to people free on the NHS who want to kick smoking. They are given a 2-month course of it.
I tried to give up last year but was told (by the smoking counsellor) because I was taking an AD (Imipramine) I couldn't have it.
But I'm now on Effexor and from reading about it, it seems a combo of the two is okay. I'll have to speak to my doctor about this.... it's almost too good to be true, a combination which might make me feel even better, and give up smoking too?!
Not to mention the feeling of accomplishment if I *do* manage to kick.... :))
Might this be something you could talk to your pdoc about, Deb R? Assuming you're not already taking Wellbutrin....
Kalyb xx
Posted by Greg on May 30, 2003, at 14:16:14
In reply to Have given up smoking and feel like shite (nm), posted by Deb R on May 30, 2003, at 9:27:01
Way to go Surfer Chick! I know you can do it if you just hang in for a bit. I haven't wanted to jinx myself by saying anything, but I haven't had one in 10 days. I came down with the flu/bronchitis about 12 days ago, and after a couple of days I couldn't take a hit off one without trying to cough up a lung. I'm thinking about making it permanent. I will if you will? How long has it been?
Love ya Deb,
Greg
Posted by noa on May 30, 2003, at 19:39:25
In reply to Have given up smoking and feel like shite (nm), posted by Deb R on May 30, 2003, at 9:27:01
Hey, my brave down-under friend! I hear giving up the smokes is one of the hardest challenges. I admire you for it! Hang in there, Deb.
Posted by Rach on May 31, 2003, at 0:32:56
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like shite, posted by noa on May 30, 2003, at 19:39:25
It'll pass, and the benefits you will feel will be better than any hit you can take!
Hang in there. I'm so proud of you for deciding to give up. Let us know how you feel when you've gotten past the yucky stage and are enjoying the benefits.
x
Posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:35:02
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like bleck » Deb R, posted by zenhussy on May 30, 2003, at 9:35:02
Hi Zenhussy and thanks for your support, you know its kinda cool to think that strangers such as we are can support each other in this way. My husband and kids are delighted I have stopped smoking - it has been nearly three months now - and I think they think that its a done deal!
I am still not sure about it all - it is odd to think that after 20 years of smoking that I no longer do it. Who am I without the ciggies?
I am sorry about you losing your Parent because of smoking, feel free to go into an anti-smoking mode any time you want to!
Thanks again,
Deb.
Posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:41:48
In reply to Wellbutrin = Zyban in UK, posted by kalyb on May 30, 2003, at 13:34:37
Hi Kalyb!
Thanks for your post - it is also called Zyban here. I went to a stop smoking course at the Cancer Council and there were 6 of us in the group. One of the guys took Zyban and it worked really well for him...each of us had our own little way of "giving up".
From 'cold turkey' to patches, gums etc, zyban, one did hypnotherapy and I did the 'cut down' method. I was also very lucky in that I got a really bad dose of the flu, so I was in bed for three days. After that, I just didnt smoke any more. Its tricky, but I think you just have to find the method that works for you. Lots of us try several times before being able to stop, so dont be disheartened if at first you dont succeed!
Deb.
Posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:47:34
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like shite » Deb R, posted by Greg on May 30, 2003, at 14:16:14
Hey Greg,
I know what you mean about jinxing yourself, thats why I didnt say anything straight away. I sure do know how hard it is to stop, but I am so bloody determined Greg, I am going to stop!!
10 days is excellent Greg, they said at this course I did that all the toxins etc are pretty much out of your body by then and it is only the "memory" of smoking that you crave....that made sense to me but I guess I was just ready to stop. Having the flu also helped me, its been nearly three months and my kids are so proud of me, its pretty cool to overhear them telling their friends that "Mum has stopped smoking"...
Hang in there good buddy, each day gets easier and think of the money we are saving! I keep buying myself treats with the money I used to spend on ciggies!
Love to you and the family Greg,
Deb.
Posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:52:33
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like shite, posted by noa on May 30, 2003, at 19:39:25
Hey Noa,
Thanks so much, I feel pretty good today. When I posted that message I was in a rotten mood and thought it was cos I was desperate for a smoke. I think I just have to allow myself to get moody and just go with it!! The worse thing is that I have put on 6kg...boohoo....but I feel so much better - fatter but better! My hair looks so shiny and the whites of my eyes are now white, not kinda yellowish (bleah, that sounds terrible). Lots of other improvements too, my hands and feel are so warm! Its incredible just how toasty and warm they are, I didnt realise how crappy my circulation must have been!
Yippeee, now I just have to figure out what to do when I get edgy, I have started knitting again, so that helps.
Thanks for your post, it still feels really great to see your name here Noa!!
Love,
Deb.
Posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:58:55
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like shite, posted by Rach on May 31, 2003, at 0:32:56
Hiya Rach,
I do feel much better than when I posted that the other day, and the benefits are already obvious to me physically. Weight gain will be an issue I think, but not enough to make me start smoking again. Food tastes wonderful...everything smells so much better! This morning I went to a local bakery for some bread and came back with cakes as well! Will have to reign that in eventually, but am just allowing myself to enjoy everything for a while!
Love,
Deb.
Posted by noa on June 1, 2003, at 10:29:15
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin = Zyban in UK...kalyb, posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:41:48
BTW, here in the US, Zyban is the same as Wellbutrin but labeled differently to be marketed as an anti-smoking med.
Posted by noa on June 1, 2003, at 10:31:17
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking...Greg, posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:47:34
Deb, years ago when my mom quit, she didn't tell anyone. I saw her for a family wedding and we were getting dressed and she was commenting about having gained weight since she stopped smoking. That's how I found out. It had been about 6 months already. She didn't want to tell anyone until she was sure it would stick.
Posted by zenhussy on June 3, 2003, at 0:38:01
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like bleck..zen, posted by Deb R on June 1, 2003, at 1:35:02
> Hi Zenhussy and thanks for your support, you know its kinda cool to think that strangers such as we are can support each other in this way. My husband and kids are delighted I have stopped smoking - it has been nearly three months now - and I think they think that its a done deal!
>
> I am still not sure about it all - it is odd to think that after 20 years of smoking that I no longer do it. Who am I without the ciggies?
>
> I am sorry about you losing your Parent because of smoking, feel free to go into an anti-smoking mode any time you want to!
>
> Thanks again,
> Deb.Deb,
I so know it is not a done deal after three months, btw CONGRATULATIONS on that accomplishment!! I remember my parents both trying to quit when I was a little kid. I remember throwing away their packs or hiding them from them that type of thing. The damage that killed one of my parents was genetic but the many, many years spent smoking added hugely to their death.
I am soooooo proud of you for three months smoke free! That is amazing and wonderful.
And after 20 years of smoking you are a terrific person without the ciggies...they were just a stage dressing. You can come up with something else to add to your life costume. I believe you'll find the right mix of what it takes to be a successful 'quitter'.
Like I said just shout out if you feel a relapse coming on and I'll descend upon you like a ton of bricks! ; )
Again, I am very proud of the enormous accomplishment you have done in quitting after so many years of smoking. Kudos to you Deb.
zenhussy
Posted by Deb R on June 7, 2003, at 9:07:17
In reply to Re: Have given up smoking and feel like .... » Deb R, posted by zenhussy on June 3, 2003, at 0:38:01
Hi again,
Still doing ok - moodiness seems to have subsided, but the appetite is still hideous. I should never go shopping when I am hungry! Today I came home with more biscuits and chocolate than healthy stuff. The kids cheered of course so they are very happy as well...thanks for your posts again you guys, it is nice to have your input, it is very helpful.
Noa, I can understand your Mum not saying anything about giving up, I feel exactly the same. Did I mention before this little line that one of the guys at the course said all the time about giving up smoking. He said "You are not losing a friend, you are defeating an enemy". I liked that line so much and I repeat it to myself a lot.
Zenhussy, this line you wrote will also stay with me - I am collecting these sort of lines to say to myself, so thanks for this one, I like it a lot:
"And after 20 years of smoking you are a terrific person without the ciggies...they were just a stage dressing. You can come up with something else to add to your life costume."
Thanks again,
Love,
Deb.
Posted by noa on June 7, 2003, at 16:05:34
In reply to Re: zenhussy and noa, posted by Deb R on June 7, 2003, at 9:07:17
Deb, we're rooting for you! I like those sayings, too!
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