I quit smoking last night...show me some love!!!!!! [Archive]

misha

09-03-2001, 09:13 PM

Well family, I am still here!!! A little ragged around the edges, but ok. Thank you for all your encouragment. I have been going to the many quit sites there are and downloaded a counter that is pretty cool, check this out:

Michelle has been without a cigarette for 1Day,4Hours,31Minutes, and 32Seconds. She has saved 6.68cents, she has not smoked 35 cigarettes, and she has saved 2Hours and 55Minutes of her life.

Pretty awesome when you see it broken down like that, huh?

Sparkles

09-04-2001, 05:14 AM

the best part is forth coming. Keep of the good work, and just know we got your back--- So if ya need to chat, just like I told you before hit me- cause you are never along!!!!

shtalker

09-04-2001, 05:19 AM

You go Misha Don't let it control you, You have all the power in you to stop if you really want to. You are a strong black women and can do anything you put your mind to doing.

Brightness

09-04-2001, 06:26 AM

You can do it. . .

Toffee

09-07-2001, 02:31 PM

U GO GIRL!!!!! Keep it up.

Tastey

09-07-2001, 03:43 PM

It's been 4 days. If you are still at it...You go girl

If you are not...don't let one setback defeat you...get back to it. :)

We are all here pulling for you. :wave:

mack_black

09-21-2001, 09:33 AM

Misha....

just check my signature ;)

ThickBodyHottie

09-23-2001, 07:40 PM

wow...:eek:

misha

09-29-2001, 07:08 PM

The word for today is....relapse!!!!
I started up again...it was so subtle, just one here and there...before I knew it, I was buying a pack. *sigh*

I am a slave to nicotine!! But I am not giving up! I am setting a new quit date and trying again.

Thanks for everybody's support. I need advice from the Thick one...she is a former chimney. And any other former smokers, I need help!!

seductive_tee

09-30-2001, 08:19 AM

Sorry to hear that Misha....keep trying though...

Originally posted by misha+
The word for today is....relapse!!!!
I started up again...it was so subtle, just one here and there...before I knew it, I was buying a pack. *sigh*

I am a slave to nicotine!! But I am not giving up! I am setting a new quit date and trying again.

Thanks for everybody's support. I need advice from the Thick one...she is a former chimney. And any other former smokers, I need help!!

RaiOfSunshine

10-06-2001, 02:48 PM

Don't give up, Misha. You can do it.

seductive_tee

11-15-2001, 11:26 AM

Did you smoke today...today is great american smoke out day....or something like that.

misha

11-15-2001, 11:55 AM

Like a chimney!!! lol

For real though, I smoke alot less than I used to....but still too much. I am trying to prepare to quit again.

misha

04-14-2002, 04:12 PM

7 months later, smoking my last cigarette again! So far so good, but I am ready to slap my patch on if it starts getting to me. Pray for me family!

Brightness

04-14-2002, 05:04 PM

You can do it!!!

Don't let a momentary lapse get you down. . .each step you take makes you stronger in reaching your goal.

Tastey

04-14-2002, 05:31 PM

Go Misha

Go Misha

Go Misha

You can do it girl!!!

davinci

04-14-2002, 07:20 PM

save that black shyt that you're gonna cough up for the next few weeks. put it in a jar near the bacon grease on the stove. next time the urge hits you, look at that shyt that covers your lungs.

you can do it. dying from lung cancer sucks ass.

misha

04-15-2002, 03:39 AM

That is for sure! In the 11 hours since my last cigarette, I have coughed up some ungodly stuff....but I would much rather have it in my napkin than in my lungs.

I thank God that the body is so forgiving.

Thanks for all of your encouragment, I truly need it. :D

FoxEMomma

04-15-2002, 08:35 AM

U can do it girl.

I have faith in you!!

lightandlovely1

04-15-2002, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by misha+
Well family, I am still here!!! A little ragged around the edges, but ok. Thank you for all your encouragment. I have been going to the many quit sites there are and downloaded a counter that is pretty cool, check this out:

Michelle has been without a cigarette for 1Day,4Hours,31Minutes, and 32Seconds. She has saved 6.68cents, she has not smoked 35 cigarettes, and she has saved 2Hours and 55Minutes of her life.

Pretty awesome when you see it broken down like that, huh?

You can do this Misha. I quit 7 years ago. One thing that will help is to find something else do do when you would normally be smoking. Brush your teeth immediately after eating - helps kill the desire. And if you use mints, make sure they are sugarless. I'm here for you!!

Juicey1

04-15-2002, 09:10 AM

Way to go Misha! You can do it. My husband used the patch for about 4 or 5 days and still haven't smoked in over 2 months. You can do it girl!

PecanTan

04-15-2002, 09:26 AM

I am a former smoker myself, so I congradulate you on your efforts to quit smoking. I went to a couple of smokinig cessation classes, and I know one thing they told us was that you have to stop doing things that you associate with smoking. I know for me if I had a drink, that would make me want to smoke more, for some people it may be that mornging cup of coffee. Only you know what yours weakness is. Maybe take up exercising when you think about smoking, depending where you are. Anyway good luck and keep it up, it is worth it. I think within so many weeks, you can feel the effects, like food taste better, etc. Take Care. :beer

misha

05-12-2002, 06:37 PM

Now I have lost my mind for real! LOL
I met someone recently, and he has been a real inspiration to me. He is tall, athletic, sexy,......you get the idea. Anyway, he runs eight miles a day and never eats meat. An extremely healthy man. He is eating to win, and I was eating to come in last, okay?

Well, because of his influence, and the fact that I want to be able to keep up with him, not to mention my hyperactive child, also known as noodle, I decided to start eating right and exercising daily. I bought some videos, and I go to te park and walk every day. I never realized how much I had been using food as a crutch to help with my cravings for cigarettes, but boy did it show this weekend!

I went into withdrawals all over again! Scary! Anyway, so far this week, I have lost five pounds, and am still not smoking! Yay!
But please, don't think I am weird if I send you a message asking you what you are having for dinner....LOL

misha

05-12-2002, 06:41 PM

PecanTan, you are so right about doing things associated with smoking. My coffeepot is officially retired! And I have a bottle of water with a straw in it for when I am in the car. For some reason, it eases the crave when I am driving. Since I have been living here, I have gotten used to going outside to smoke, so the urge doesn't torture me when i am at home, thank God!

But I have tried to exchange triggers for positive things, and so far, it is working. Thanks all of you for your support.:)

MsMeelah

05-13-2002, 05:43 AM

Thats wonderful Misha, keep up the good work! :)
Originally posted by misha+
Now I have lost my mind for real! LOL
I met someone recently, and he has been a real inspiration to me. He is tall, athletic, sexy,......you get the idea. Anyway, he runs eight miles a day and never eats meat. An extremely healthy man. He is eating to win, and I was eating to come in last, okay?

Well, because of his influence, and the fact that I want to be able to keep up with him, not to mention my hyperactive child, also known as noodle, I decided to start eating right and exercising daily. I bought some videos, and I go to te park and walk every day. I never realized how much I had been using food as a crutch to help with my cravings for cigarettes, but boy did it show this weekend!

I went into withdrawals all over again! Scary! Anyway, so far this week, I have lost five pounds, and am still not smoking! Yay!
But please, don't think I am weird if I send you a message asking you what you are having for dinner....LOL

misha

05-13-2002, 06:04 AM

Thanks. This morning the craving was almost unbearable. But I chewed some gum, and the craving went away. My honey told me to write on a piece of paper, "This too will pass." And it will. Thank God, it will.

misha

05-13-2002, 03:08 PM

Okay, I don't give a damn what I said this morning....I have gotta have a cigarette!

Okay, I got that out of my system.....I will keep fighting this craving.

Carry on.

HulaSista

05-13-2002, 03:25 PM

see..... i think i might end up hushing all day if i give up cigarettes

:cry: i know my time is coming to make the same steps... just ain't there yet... :cry:

misha

05-13-2002, 03:58 PM

One of my best smoking buddies just came into the library talking about.....come on and let's go outside.

I went out there and just folded my arms and looked at him. He hugged me and kissed my cheek and told me he loved me. I got a good smell of him when we hugged. I was like damn! Did I smell like that? And then I was like, why I didn't ever smell that before? Anyway, I didn't smoke, and now I dont want to. Thank God I can rant here.

lightandlovely1

05-13-2002, 04:22 PM

Isn't it amazing Misha how your senses change after you quit smoking? I was amazed to smell things in a whole new way. I wouldn't say that I'm a rabid anti-smoker but I don't like the smell in my hair or clothes or car - something that I'm definitely aware of now.

swtjamaica

05-13-2002, 06:18 PM

...GOOD FOR YOU, that you decided to start a healthier life!!! it ain't easy, but keep it up, and you will be so PROUD of yourself!! and so will we!!!:beer

misha

05-14-2002, 03:43 AM

Whew lawd the morning craving is STRONG! Day 4 and still hanging in there.

Thanks again for all your support.

Sparkles

05-14-2002, 05:02 AM

Hanging in there baby, and I will continue to pray for you and ask god to ease the cravings.

He will take care of everything, in the mean time just take it day by day.

we gotcha, so if ya need us, hit us UP...:beer

[QUOTE]Originally posted by misha+
Whew lawd the morning craving is STRONG! Day 4 and still hanging in there.

Thanks again for all your support. [/QUOTE

misha

05-14-2002, 11:56 PM

Day 5, and it is getting easier! Ah yeah!!!!

Light, I have noticed the increase in my sense of smell, and food has never tasted so good! Before I quit, I started a diet and exercise plan in order to not just start eating to compensate for the lack of smoking. So far, so good.

I don't like the smell either. I put on some perfume yesterday and for the first time in a long time, the two smells weren't fighting each other. It was nice.

Poor noodle is having a meltdown for real, because the changes are happening so fast, she looks at me like I am a stranger sometimes. Last night I got home from work, ate dinner, read the paper, and said to her, let's go outside and play. She gave me this Twilight Zone look and walked to the door. I had to laugh.

I have been trying to analyze my cravings, and write what I am feeling right at that time. Usually what I feel is frustration, or anger, or nervousness. Or noodle is grumpy and whiny which drives me crazy. But for some reason this time, it isn't affecting me that way. It's amazing to me.

Sorry for the ramble family, posting here helps so much, thanks to all of you.

Sparkles

05-15-2002, 05:14 AM

I was going to suggest to you that if posting helps to do it on a daily basis if you need too..
Like I said we are right here!!!

Originally posted by misha+
Day 5, and it is getting easier! Ah yeah!!!!

Light, I have noticed the increase in my sense of smell, and food has never tasted so good! Before I quit, I started a diet and exercise plan in order to not just start eating to compensate for the lack of smoking. So far, so good.

I don't like the smell either. I put on some perfume yesterday and for the first time in a long time, the two smells weren't fighting each other. It was nice.

Poor noodle is having a meltdown for real, because the changes are happening so fast, she looks at me like I am a stranger sometimes. Last night I got home from work, ate dinner, read the paper, and said to her, let's go outside and play. She gave me this Twilight Zone look and walked to the door. I had to laugh.

I have been trying to analyze my cravings, and write what I am feeling right at that time. Usually what I feel is frustration, or anger, or nervousness. Or noodle is grumpy and whiny which drives me crazy. But for some reason this time, it isn't affecting me that way. It's amazing to me.

Sorry for the ramble family, posting here helps so much, thanks to all of you.

swtjamaica

05-15-2002, 12:41 PM

...i am SO proud of you overcoming in this battle!!! keep it up!!!!!

misha

05-15-2002, 03:05 PM

:D Thanks! *hugs*

misha

05-16-2002, 01:53 AM

I was invited out to dinner last night. My children and I went out to a mexican restaurant with a good friend of my daughters. I was scared, because this was the first time I had been in that situation as a non smoker, and I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to get through it without smoking.

I want you all to know that dinner was wonderful! I only thought about smoking once for a fleeting moment at the end of dinner. We ordered desert instead!

I took noodle to the restroom, and walked by the smoking section, and saw 2 people sitting in there, a depressing looking corner of the room......thank God I am free from that. When I thanked rashaylas friend for dinner, we hugged. That was the first time in a long time that I hugged some one without feeling self conscious about smelling smoky. So this is what it feels like to be like everybody else....

For so long, I have not been able to go out with my children without having to run outside to smoke. God they have had to share me with cigarettes for a long time. How many times had cigarettes won out? How many times have I ignored my children to smoke? How many times have I turned down invitations because I wouldn't be able to smoke?

Thank you God for freeing me from the addiction to nicotine. I have my life back. I have been sitting at this computer thanking God with tears running down my face. I cannot remember the last time I was this happy. The feeling I have right now, is better than a million dollars. To those of you that still smoke, if I could share this feeling with you for one minute, you would never smoke again. Believe that.

Sparkles

05-16-2002, 04:58 AM

It seems that non smoker don't realize(atleast I didn't) just how serious smoking addiction is. I mean I knew it was serious, but some of the things that you have mention, I never really thought about until just now. It not the the smoking and all the other association to smoking . I guarantee you other smoker haven't thought about the things you mention, or maybe they have and just don't worry about. You have mentioned several good point and i applaud you, keep fighting and keep holding on, god will continue to see you through.

lightandlovely1

05-16-2002, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by misha+
... The feeling I have right now, is better than a million dollars. To those of you that still smoke, if I could share this feeling with you for one minute, you would never smoke again. Believe that.

Congratulations Misha! I've been smoke free now for 7 years and it was the best decision I ever made.

swtjamaica

05-16-2002, 05:47 AM

...i'm so happy for you i could breakdance!!! keep it up luv...welcome to the "smoke free" world!!! lol

lightandlovely1

05-16-2002, 07:23 AM

One thing Mish, please don't turn into one of those ex-smokers who drive smokers nuts! You know what kind I'm talking about - I'm sure you've run into those types. I don't like the smell of smoke and don't allow it in my house or car but still other than that, I try to remember that I was in their place at one time too.

misha

05-16-2002, 09:52 AM

Your support and encouragment is so wonderful. I love you all. Thank you so much.

I don't plan to become one of those Rabid Non Smokers, but I have been avoiding my smoking friends. Just am not sure I could break the temptation at this time. But in time, I plan to be around them, but not say a word. I want them to recognize how good it feels to be smoke free just by my example.

misha

05-18-2002, 01:00 AM

I have been reading something very interesting online. It is a site called cognitive quitting. There are some very good points made, and has given a name to something I have been trying to do during this quit.

It is called ABC. It is a theory that while quitting is wonderful, understanding the reasons a person lights up can stop the triggers and cravings that pull people back into te addiction stop.

A=Activating Event
B=Belief System
C=Consequent Response

In other words, A-Mish is at work, starts feeling a little sluggish. B-My belief system tells me that a cigarette will pick me up, and doggone it, I deserve it. C-I am herding out the door, lighting up as I go.

Now this can all happen in a split second, if you don't recognize it and change it's path. Like this....A-Mish is at work, starts feeling a little sluggish, B-A walk over to the office and a cool drink of water would perk me up. C- Mish grabs her water bottle and sashays across the atrium to the water cooler.

Yesterday, I had so many of those moments, because it was payday, and I was frantically trying to get things done before having to go to work. Over and over again, this kept happening, in a split second, before I could even think about it. I had to keep telling myself, that is not the way I cope with stress any more, that is not the way I cope with life any more. I am going to live, and not stuff what I feel with nicotine. I am not going to sedate myself 20 times a day with cigarettes any more. I am going to feel it all! Good, bad, and awful. I am going to feel it all.

misha

05-19-2002, 03:44 PM

This morning, I woke up with my usual bad attitude. I always wake up with a strong craving. But now, I realize that I do not actually want to smoke, it is just habitual that I wake up foggy and a cigarette "clears my mind." Without that crutch, I wake up mean.

Anyway, noodle asked me what was wrong, and I told her that I was craving, but that I absolutely didn't want a cigarette. I told her that it will pass. She looked at me with tears in her eyes and asked me if I was sure that I didn't want a cigarette. I assured her that I did not. She then started going around the room and pulling out packs of cigarettes that she had been hiding from me for God knows how long. She put them in my hand, 5 packs in all, and walked away. Until that moment, I wasn't sure if I was strong enough to turn down a cigarette. Then I thought about what drove her to do that. I called her back into the room, and she watched me while I destroyed every single cigarette. We cried and hugged for a long time. My child has given me the best gift in the world.

I just wanted to share that with you today.

MsMeelah

05-20-2002, 04:30 AM

Misha you done made me :cry: :cry: early this morning! Keep it up girl, I am so proud of you, I really am

Sparkles

05-20-2002, 05:47 AM

Go misha, do yo thang, I will continue to keep praying for you!!!

Originally posted by MsMeelah+
Misha you done made me :cry: :cry: early this morning! Keep it up girl, I am so proud of you, I really am

que90nek

05-20-2002, 06:34 AM

mish.
*hushhug*

misha

05-20-2002, 12:17 PM

Your support keeps me going.
You know what? I got my heart broke today.
You know what I am not doing?
SMOKING!

All righty then.

HulaSista

05-20-2002, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by misha+
You know what? I got my heart broke today.
You know what I am not doing?
SMOKING!

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

Sparkles

05-21-2002, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by que90nek+

mish.
*hushhug*

CLSmooove

05-21-2002, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by misha+
Your support keeps me going.
You know what? I got my heart broke today.
You know what I am not doing?
SMOKING!

All righty then.

Gurlllllll that is Wonderful..... I am so Proud of You

Damn i wish i had the strength to do it myself.....

davinci

05-21-2002, 05:49 AM

you need me to come to IL and fuck you in the ass...

*shyt, that's "post reply" not "pm"*

um...hushhug

misha

05-21-2002, 05:56 AM

CL, When you are ready, you can do it. But only when you are ready. God knows, I smoked as long a I wanted before I was ready. I'll give you some tips when you are okay? *hug*

misha

05-21-2002, 05:59 AM

LOL@d!!!!

Now why was I craving that on Saturday????? Good lawd.....

que90nek

05-21-2002, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by davinci+
you need me to come to IL and fuck you in the ass...

*shyt, that's "post reply" not "pm"*

um...hushhug

dawg...u r hilarious!

Tastey

05-21-2002, 10:02 AM

CTFU!@Davinci. LOL :p :p

Keep going Mish...I know you can do it. :)

MsMeelah

05-21-2002, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by davinci+
you need me to come to IL and fuck you in the ass...

*shyt, that's "post reply" not "pm"*

um...hushhug

CTFU CTFU CTFU CTFU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are soooooo stooopit

misha

05-23-2002, 07:19 AM

I have been smoke free for almost 2 weeks, and I have almost everyone I know mad at me!

I have been grumpy and grouchy as hell and folk have been letting me know it!

I notice that in the morning, and after work, I have an edge like you wouldn't believe! At work, students have been complaining to my supervisor that I have been mean lately. She has been cracking up and telling them I quit smoking....OH! have been their replies. I came this close to dumping my sweetheart because he called another woman, without even letting him explain himself.

So, please forgive me! You can just call me....the grizzly bear, noodle does! LOL

misha

05-31-2002, 04:29 AM

Hello family! I wanted to celebrate my 3 week anniversary with you! Tee Hee!

I m so happy and proud of myself.....and I have begun to live the life that I have always wanted to live. Freedom, without the ball and chain of nicotine. Able to go places and do things without wondering about feeding my addiction. *sigh*

Anyway, I am happy, and I wanna share the happiness!

Sparkles

05-31-2002, 05:03 AM

I am glad that you continue to be strong Misha, i will continue to pray for you and thanking God For LIFE...

~keep up the good work my sistah~
btw-happy anniversary

Tastey

05-31-2002, 06:49 AM

If there was a Hush award for Most Inspirational Hush Member girl I'd definately vote for you.

Although I've never smoked I know that giving up an addition is hard.

Happy 3 week anniversary girl and I'll be here to with you a happy 1 yr anniversary real soon. ;) You'll see! ;)

misha

06-01-2002, 12:21 AM

:D Awhhh, thanks for the love ladies! You have been so supportive since day one. *smooches*

Well, I had surgery yesterday and I thought I would be craving afterwards, pain being a trigger for me.....it never crossed my mind. When I told my doctor that I quit, the look of shock on her face was worth everything I have been through...LOL

Although I will not let my guard down, today I really feel like a non smoker. Tastey, I will see you in a year girl. And Sparkles, thank you for ALWAYS being in my corner.

Brightness

06-01-2002, 07:27 AM

. . .I'm glad things are going well for you.

misha

06-13-2002, 02:02 AM

Just wanted to let you know that I have......one month, 3 days, 10 hours, 3 minutes, and 17 seconds of smoke free bliss!!!!!

I am so proud of myself!!!!

Sparkles

06-13-2002, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by misha+
Just wanted to let you know that I have......one month, 3 days, 10 hours, 3 minutes, and 17 seconds of smoke free bliss!!!!!

I am so proud of myself!!!!

That's great Misha and guess what

we are PROUD of YOU too.
As always keep up the good work!!!!!:beer

CLSmooove

06-13-2002, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by misha+
Just wanted to let you know that I have......one month, 3 days, 10 hours, 3 minutes, and 17 seconds of smoke free bliss!!!!!

I am so proud of myself!!!!

I am so happy for you.... Your success is what is going to help me get to the where i need to be when i finally quit....

Keep it up... I'm in your corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:beer