We Quit Cigarettes

[Kiki]

I'm moving in slow motion this morning.
I just made a cup of real coffee.

 

[Kiki]

Coffee with caffeine.

 

[casportpony]

Good moring!

@Kiki,

 

[Kiki]

Good moring!

@Kiki,
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I'm winning but it's now my new normal so it doesn't feel like winning still so much.

 

[sourland]

I'm winning but it's now my new normal so it doesn't feel like winning still so much.

The new 'normal' looks good on you and others.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hi @Kiki. I'm new to this thread and to be honest, I haven't read all the posts. But I do understand what's going on. And to be sure, you can stay tobacco free. I was a heavy smoker for nearly 30 years and then one day I had a heart attack. After a lot of morphine and two stents I went home where my cigarettes were waiting for me. Three weeks later as I was being prepped for a stay in the cardiac care ICU I decided that smoking wasn't worth dying for. I quit then. I had been taking a medication for smoking cessation since the first heart attack and apparently it was enough to help me through that initial "cold turkey" phase. Yes I gained some weight, but more important, I gained more years of life. Another important lesson I gained from this experience is that it is the "fear" of changing, to be something different: a non-smoker, rather than the actual change itself. I've been smoke free for 17 years now and haven't had the urge to smoke at all. I know you can do this because you have shown that you choose life. Good luck and long life!

 

[Kiki]

Hi @Kiki. I'm new to this thread and to be honest, I haven't read all the posts. But I do understand what's going on. And to be sure, you can stay tobacco free. I was a heavy smoker for nearly 30 years and then one day I had a heart attack. After a lot of morphine and two stents I went home where my cigarettes were waiting for me. Three weeks later as I was being prepped for a stay in the cardiac care ICU I decided that smoking wasn't worth dying for. I quit then. I had been taking a medication for smoking cessation since the first heart attack and apparently it was enough to help me through that initial "cold turkey" phase. Yes I gained some weight, but more important, I gained more years of life. Another important lesson I gained from this experience is that it is the "fear" of changing, to be something different: a non-smoker, rather than the actual change itself. I've been smoke free for 17 years now and haven't had the urge to smoke at all. I know you can do this because you have shown that you choose life. Good luck and long life!

Thanks Sarah.
Today is only day 22 with no smoking.
I'm doing it.
I will never smoke again.

 

[CindyinSD]

I'm winning but it's now my new normal so it doesn't feel like winning still so much.

You have won. There will be times you need to defend the throne, but that doesn't mean you haven't won. You did this... the "magic" pills were a helpful tool to get you to the top, not a chariot to convey you up there. YOU conveyed yourself to the top. Maybe the pills were your pick-axe to help with the climb. You're standing on the summit. Enjoy it and make sure you don't lose focus. It's a wide land, but it's still possible to fall. It's also very possible to not fall as long as you pay attention to where you're going.

 

[WVduckchick]

I'd never keep chickens with ducks. Ducks are disgusting. They get water everywhere, foul ALL water sources, spill food all over, and need their own space. That's my experience, anyhow. I have two coops. One for chickens, one for ducks. The chicken coop has food and water, the duck coop does not. The chicken coop is dry, and odorless, the duck coop is smelly, and wet, even with regular cleanings, and fresh straw added.
To be clear, I adore my ducks, but I segregate my birds.

I almost wanted to give you a
before I read your last sentence .

@webbysmeme Sorry I missed that you were up last night, I was just tossing around. We could have had a nice chat. I am not used to anyone being up late at night, so I need to remember to check when I can't sleep

Sleep has been elusive for me too. But last night I think was so worried about getting up early to take the cat in, I just could NOT stay asleep.

I've only had chickens for two years. I'm thinking about getting some chicks. But then I would worry about adding them to the others. I've never known anyone with ducks. Can you eat their eggs?I could build them a coop of their own.

Lots of info on integrating new checks around here. I let my broody hens raise chicks, they are more protective, and handle the integrating for me. But I think the consensus is get them together as young as possible (once they are big enough to get out of the bigger ones way). If you give small chicks a hiding location that the bigger ones can’t fit into, it’s a huge help.
Lots of talk about ducks, I absolutely adore my Call ducks. I could get rid of all 100+ of my chickens and be happy with just ducks. But I may not have said that a few years ago with my large ducks. They are quite different in many ways, mostly the mess! lol
My ducks and a few of my yard chickens and now even the goats co-exist in my yard most every day.

Oh and duck eggs?? Holy moly, yes! They are the absolute best for use in baking especially. Duck egg brownies are to die for!

 

[BantyChooks]

I'd never keep chickens with ducks. Ducks are disgusting. They get water everywhere, foul ALL water sources, spill food all over, and need their own space. That's my experience, anyhow. I have two coops. One for chickens, one for ducks. The chicken coop has food and water, the duck coop does not. The chicken coop is dry, and odorless, the duck coop is smelly, and wet, even with regular cleanings, and fresh straw added.
To be clear, I adore my ducks, but I segregate my birds.

I keep my ducks with my chickens in summer, but I'm finding that I prefer keeping them separate in winter, when they're not free ranging and don't have their water outside.