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Title: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Allison on December 25, 2006, 10:20:59 PM
Post by: Allison on December 25, 2006, 10:20:59 PM
Hi, I have stopped smoking... Have not had a cigarette in 6 months and I know if I just have one I will be hooked again.
I am a non-smoking lady now. Whew...
It took about 2 months before it got easier..
I can smell people that do smoke; never realized it was so strong.
The guy with the thing that had to be what folk's wanted; is now Allison and she does not smoke.
I wonder if smoking was a self medication method type thing. My doctor and therapist have me on Efexxor LA and Klonopin. For depression and Anxiety. I think maybe the nicotine and chemicals in the cigarettes formed a chemical soup in my brain. I would not doubt it.
When I have a anx attack I take my Klonopin... Who needs cigarettes.. not Allison.
Cheers...
Allison
I am a non-smoking lady now. Whew...
It took about 2 months before it got easier..
I can smell people that do smoke; never realized it was so strong.
The guy with the thing that had to be what folk's wanted; is now Allison and she does not smoke.
I wonder if smoking was a self medication method type thing. My doctor and therapist have me on Efexxor LA and Klonopin. For depression and Anxiety. I think maybe the nicotine and chemicals in the cigarettes formed a chemical soup in my brain. I would not doubt it.
When I have a anx attack I take my Klonopin... Who needs cigarettes.. not Allison.
Cheers...
Allison
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Buffy on December 25, 2006, 10:24:50 PM
Post by: Buffy on December 25, 2006, 10:24:50 PM
Allison.
Well done...
Healthier, Wealthier and you are obviously wise..
Buffy
Well done...
Healthier, Wealthier and you are obviously wise..
Buffy
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Chaunte on December 25, 2006, 10:39:05 PM
Post by: Chaunte on December 25, 2006, 10:39:05 PM
Quote from: Allison on December 25, 2006, 10:20:59 PM
Hi, I have stopped smoking... Have not had a cigarette in 6 months and I know if I just have one I will be hooked again.
I am a non-smoking lady now. Whew...
It took about 2 months before it got easier..
I can smell people that do smoke; never realized it was so strong.
The guy with the thing that had to be what folk's wanted; is now Allison and she does not smoke.
I wonder if smoking was a self medication method type thing. My doctor and therapist have me on Efexxor LA and Klonopin. For depression and Anxiety. I think maybe the nicotine and chemicals in the cigarettes formed a chemical soup in my brain. I would not doubt it.
When I have a anx attack I take my Klonopin... Who needs cigarettes.. not Allison.
Cheers...
Allison
COngratulations! Keep it up! I'm proud of you!
Chaunte
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: HelenW on December 25, 2006, 10:54:55 PM
Post by: HelenW on December 25, 2006, 10:54:55 PM
I quit in '94 after 25 years of smoking. I started when I was 15. I knew I had it licked when the smoke stopped smelling good to me! Now, I can't stand it!
Congrats, Allison and, yes, I also felt that just one would start the addiction over again. Now I smoke an occasional cigar but never a ciggie.
Good for you!
hugs n smiles
helen
Congrats, Allison and, yes, I also felt that just one would start the addiction over again. Now I smoke an occasional cigar but never a ciggie.
Good for you!
hugs n smiles
helen
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Allison on December 26, 2006, 04:30:43 PM
Post by: Allison on December 26, 2006, 04:30:43 PM
Thank you all for the encouragement, sometimes a gal just needs it and I appreciate it. :icon_lips:
At the office today, a customer came in and I could smell him 12 feet away. A smoker..
I used to smell like that ... :icon_no:
This forum is a neat place to kind of hang out..
Hugs and Best Wishes,
Allison :icon_chick:
At the office today, a customer came in and I could smell him 12 feet away. A smoker..
I used to smell like that ... :icon_no:
This forum is a neat place to kind of hang out..
Hugs and Best Wishes,
Allison :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Steph on December 26, 2006, 05:25:50 PM
Post by: Steph on December 26, 2006, 05:25:50 PM
That's great news Allison.
I stopped on Feb 14th, 1992. There are still times when someone will light a cigarette and I think to myself Mmmmmmmm that smells good, even after all this time :) So watch out for the traps.
Congrats, congrats on your success.
Steph
I stopped on Feb 14th, 1992. There are still times when someone will light a cigarette and I think to myself Mmmmmmmm that smells good, even after all this time :) So watch out for the traps.
Congrats, congrats on your success.
Steph
Title: Re: Allison has stopped smoking
Post by: Jillieann Rose on December 26, 2006, 09:45:05 PM
Post by: Jillieann Rose on December 26, 2006, 09:45:05 PM
Good for you Allison.
I'm not and have never been a smoker.
My wife is and when she come in the house after lighting up I can hardly stand to be around her because she smells like a dirty old ash tray. Yuck. :icon_blah: I sure don't want to kiss her then.
:) :)
Jillieann and JR
I'm not and have never been a smoker.
My wife is and when she come in the house after lighting up I can hardly stand to be around her because she smells like a dirty old ash tray. Yuck. :icon_blah: I sure don't want to kiss her then.
:) :)
Jillieann and JR