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Offline clarinetguy

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Updating and checking in
« on: January 03, 2014, 11:18:09 AM »
Sorry it has been while since I checked in. Life has been way too busy. That said, last time I posted in this section I was attempting to quit smoking. I managed to quit for 3 weeks, but went right back and actually increased my smoking. Well here I am having just gotten real sick with bronchitis. It made me stop so I could just breathe. That was a week ago. I want to stay quit but fear that when I feel better I will start again. I love smoking too much. If anyone can help send me some encouragement that would be great. Cravings are kicking in. Thanks!



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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 11:34:25 AM »
I don't smoke, but I have had several friends who failed at least once, but they all eventually quit.  You can do this!

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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 11:42:48 AM »
Have you looked into those E-Cigs or Vapes?  You can get juices that contain nicotine so that it helps you ween away from the cigarettes.  I know it seems like a fad right now, but I have known of a some people who've been able to quit because of it.

Good luck to you.  Let us know how you progress.
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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 12:18:50 PM »
Welcome back, Clarinet Guy! Good luck with your goal, we're here to support you!
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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 12:25:54 PM »
Sorry you are having difficulty quitting it, ClarinetGuy. From what I understand, this is the hardest addiction to conquer.

Sending you all the best vibes in you effort, sir. I hope it goes well for you this time.
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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 04:41:44 PM »
Hey Clarinet Guy. I started smoking at fourteen and smoked until I was forty two. It took me about ten years to quit for good. When my first child was born I tried acupuncture and I quit for a year. A stressful situation occurred and I went back to smoking. When my daughter was born four years later I quit for about nine months.

I finally managed to quit for good eight years ago (January 30 will be eight years). I used an herbal supplement called Smoke Away. I didn't have bad withdraws at all. I'm not sure if it really was the supplement or it was just the right time for me.

I LOVED smoking, but I knew it would eventually kill me or disable me. I had to quit.

I still miss it and still love the smell of smoke, but I know I can never go back. If I can help in any way, let me know.
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Re: Updating and checking in
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2014, 08:28:13 PM »
As an ex heavy smoker I know how hard it is to quit. I did it using the inhalers but found it very hard. I know quite a few people that did it via champix. These are people that I would never have thought would have given up. Not sure how available it is in the States,

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/varenicline-champixr

As someone who gave it up it will be the best thing you ever do!
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