We Quit Cigarettes

[ShrekDawg]

I eat a lot of vitamin b. I sprinkle nutritional yeast on everything

Guess that’s not it then! Haha that’s awesome though! I’ve been downing tons of vitamins lately

 

[ShrekDawg]

This song has got me through a lot. Even through my friend passing away last year.

That’s a good one!! And I’m so sorry about your friend!

 

[FortCluck]

I did Chantix in the past and it worked wonderfully. Then life happened. I wasn’t really committed and just let it do it’s thing. I don’t think I ever mentally quit and started later thinking how easy I had quit before.

I’ve failed in the past because most of my friends at a minimum casually smoke. I’m married to a smoker. We have always been child less and the place everyone comes to... and smokes for the weekend.

I use all sorts of “I’ll quit by” moments in my head, especially when I had a kid. That alone has become such an extreme force of anxiety in my life that I have to have a change. That, and having a kid makes you think differently. My husband and I both think it’s time and I’m going first because my anxiety over the whole thing is through the roof and I’m looking forward to easing that more than I’ll “miss” smoking. He is going to start Chantix soon.

I love and appreciate that you made this thread for accountability and support because it is an integral part of quitting that I have not ever taken advantage of for myself. I will continue to check in on you with this as long as you want check ins. I’m happy this journey coincides for both of us and I am sending lots of positive energy.

do you have plans over the next couple of days that take you away from your regular patterns? I do envision the moments that I had set in my schedule that were so routine based when I would smoke, like during a toddler nap, that will be the hardest over the first few days.

I’m quitting on Saturday. We have some of our non smoking friends coming over so my entire pattern will be disrupted.

Yes!!!! Good grief I'm going to cry because everyone is quitting.

Non smokers are nice to be around when you're quitting especially the first 7 days. After that hang with the smokers and you'll be like over the smell. Then you'll be like "did I really smell like that?" I remember when I had that moment and I washed ALL my clothes one million and one times to rid the smell.

 

[FortCluck]

That’s a good one!! And I’m so sorry about your friend!

I'm okay with accepting it now. Then it was a bitter subject. I know she's in a better place where she's no longer hurting. I think differently now than I did last year.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I did Chantix in the past and it worked wonderfully. Then life happened. I wasn’t really committed and just let it do it’s thing. I don’t think I ever mentally quit and started later thinking how easy I had quit before.

I’ve failed in the past because most of my friends at a minimum casually smoke. I’m married to a smoker. We have always been child less and the place everyone comes to... and smokes for the weekend.

I use all sorts of “I’ll quit by” moments in my head, especially when I had a kid. That alone has become such an extreme force of anxiety in my life that I have to have a change. That, and having a kid makes you think differently. My husband and I both think it’s time and I’m going first because my anxiety over the whole thing is through the roof and I’m looking forward to easing that more than I’ll “miss” smoking. He is going to start Chantix soon.

I love and appreciate that you made this thread for accountability and support because it is an integral part of quitting that I have not ever taken advantage of for myself. I will continue to check in on you with this as long as you want check ins. I’m happy this journey coincides for both of us and I am sending lots of positive energy.

do you have plans over the next couple of days that take you away from your regular patterns? I do envision the moments that I had set in my schedule that were so routine based when I would smoke, like during a toddler nap, that will be the hardest over the first few days.

I’m quitting on Saturday. We have some of our non smoking friends coming over so my entire pattern will be disrupted.

I think pattern disruption will be both the most important and hardest thing for me.

My hubs smokes....that carton sits on the counter.

I am up hours and hours before him. That will be my hardest time of the day.

I think my dog is on board. She is in my rocking chair where I normally sit and smoke. She is not tiny either so it took effort.

 

[Rooapalooza]

I know way too many people that have had "bad trips" from shrooms, LSD, and MDMA, etc. And since this is a thread about quitting an addiction, I personally don't think suggesting the use of other drugs is a good idea, especially illegal drugs. That's my View attachment 2030509 on the subject.

The only thing that determines whether a drug is legal or illegal is how much money corporations can make off of it. Legality is not a good indicator of safety or effectiveness. Hence cigarettes are not illegal. But I agree that since this is not a method that Kiki is interested in, I won't push it .

 

[PirateGirl]

I am not sure. I know I don't like fancy stuff I cannot fix if it breaks.
I won't do glass top because I like to can my veggies and know the giant canning pot is a no no on those.....although....my neighbor does a lot of canning using his stock pot that is not so giant....
I could go gas as it would be an easy run from the basement straight up actually.
Yes I think I will go gas.

What is on your wish list?

We are working on what we thought was going to be a straightforward project of converting our home from propane to natural gas, which is now available to tie in at the street. Every step has proven to be more tedious than expected. The range is over 10 years old and rather than convert it, it seems now would be the time to upgrade. It seems that for roughly $100 more on many models you can get a convection oven vs. traditional, so I think I'm going to spring for that. My existing gas oven does not seem to heat evenly so I'm all for convection. We also found that many newer models (of a standard size) have a 5th burner in the middle with a griddle, which seems like a great feature too. I learned from appliance shopping in the past, that if you live in a rural area, it is worth finding out what brands can and cannot be serviced in your area, so call a local repair company or call the manufacturer. I'd hate to be without an appliance for weeks waiting for a service tech from across the state or something and then waiting on parts.

Also, if you care about these sorts of things, running the gas up from the basement requires a permit and inspection , but if you don't care...

 

[aart]

Addiction, born and raised with it.
Quit many things but cigs, coffee and sugar still reign.
Better than the other things tho.

I just sent out a text messages to my mom and brothers.
I don't want to speak to anyone today.
I just cry.

It's grief. @sourland explained it well.

have a 5th burner in the middle with a griddle, which seems like a great feature too.

Go for it!
Had one an a propane stove years ago, loved it!

 

[21hens-incharge]

We are working on what we thought was going to be a straightforward project of converting our home from propane to natural gas, which is now available to tie in at the street. Every step has proven to be more tedious than expected. The range is over 10 years old and rather than convert it, it seems now would be the time to upgrade. It seems that for roughly $100 more on many models you can get a convection oven vs. traditional, so I think I'm going to spring for that. My existing gas oven does not seem to heat evenly so I'm all for convection. We also found that many newer models (of a standard size) have a 5th burner in the middle with a griddle, which seems like a great feature too. I learned from appliance shopping in the past, that if you live in a rural area, it is worth finding out what brands can and cannot be serviced in your area, so call a local repair company or call the manufacturer. I'd hate to be without an appliance for weeks waiting for a service tech from across the state or something and then waiting on parts.

Also, if you care about these sorts of things, running the gas up from the basement requires a permit and inspection , but if you don't care...

Yeah I am aware of the permit requirement. I am just glad it isn't something I would have to take the basement ceiling apart to do.
I will get a permit and do it by the book. I figure with everything it might run 1200 total. I used to have propane at one place and gas at a different over the decades. I think gas vs propane means different ports on everything.

 

[PirateGirl]

Yeah I am aware of the permit requirement. I am just glad it isn't something I would have to take the basement ceiling apart to do.
I will get a permit and do it by the book. I figure with everything it might run 1200 total. I used to have propane at one place and gas at a different over the decades. I think gas vs propane means different ports on everything.

Yes, different valves sometime and different orifices, and the pipes themselves can be different diameter to be more efficient.