We Quit Cigarettes

[sdm111]

We actually got rain yesterday!
The chickens were not fans but DH and I were very happy. Nice change from the heat.

That's another thing we have not had much rain usually this time of year my yard stays flooded/wet

 

[CSAchook]

That's another thing we have not had much rain usually this time of year my yard stays flooded/wet

Wow, that is a lot of rain!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I thought that was what the tinfoil was for? Maybe I am confusing you with someone else ...

Iol. Yep that's me.
Another reason why I require deodorant.

 

[sdm111]

Wow, that is a lot of rain!

Not as much as you'd think. I live basically in the marsh and the land is so low and such a slight grade I get water with a string south wind. When I got a survey done I was 18" above sea level which is pretty good since most around is below sea level.

 

[ShannonR]

Second final turned in. I think I can get another one done tonight, and I really need to study for the last exam. Stayed on the wagon today. Still wanting to eat nonstop (what is UP with that!??), but kind of kept a lid on it today. Tried to take baby and dog for walk, but as soon as I got to the trail it started pouring again, figures.

 

[Kiki]

Second final turned in. I think I can get another one done tonight, and I really need to study for the last exam. Stayed on the wagon today. Still wanting to eat nonstop (what is UP with that!??), but kind of kept a lid on it today. Tried to take baby and dog for walk, but as soon as I got to the trail it started pouring again, figures.

Are you fixing to start your period or are you pregnant?

Without this homeschooling business I was wondering... Can y'all cheat on your finals?

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Are you fixing to start your period or are you pregnant?

All right, men, file out -- these be some female-specific questions, and we women would hate to make any of you men uncomfortable....

 

[electrycmonk]

@Kiki was afraid of it too, but it worked out for her. If you've had drug reactions in the past, it's natural to worry about it. DH and I used to commiserate that if there was any possible rare and nasty drug reaction to be had, he would be the one to have it.

Then he ended up needing a bone marrow transplant. I took on the job of sorting out his multitude of meds. Wow! So many meds... so many possible side effects. He didn't ask and I didn't tell. He never had a one. I guess a past sensitivity to other drugs doesn't necessarily translate into a general susceptibility to undesirable drug reactions.

You should talk to your doctor. Addictions are super difficult to break because they often alter your brain chemistry. Substances you need in order to experience a sense of well-being, that your brain ought to provide for, are provided in great abundance by the drug. Because of this, the brain no longer produces or causes them to be produced.

Some people easily break addictions. Their brains shrug and say, "Okay, back to work, minions. No more free lunch!" For other people, the brain takes much longer to get back on track. Some do just gird up their loins and take the suffering. Others simply haven't got it in them. I'm glad I never smoked, nor drank very often, because I don't think I'm that strong. I might be. Who knows? I did manage to throw off depression--after oh, 40 years? And yes, it's possible to have an emotional addiction to maladaptive thought patterns. This, too, alters brain chemistry.

If there's help to be had, you should take it. Tobacco is a potent toxin with loads of lethal side effects. If you can't kick it, there's no shame in that, but if there's help in a temporary short-term course of Chantix or something of that kind, I urge you to consider it. Talk to your doctor.

Eloquent as always Cindy!

 

[electrycmonk]

All right, men, file out -- these be some female-specific questions, and we women would hate to make any of you men uncomfortable....

(Gives the sign of a "W" on my forehead with fingers)

 

[electrycmonk]

And another thing....