I'd just to apologise to all of you in advance if I get a bit irritable over the new couple of months.
Why?
Because I'm attempting to give up smoking.
One of the things they suggest you do is keep a diary on your efforts so I hope you'll bear with me while I do it here.
Stress Ahead
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Slaine mac Roth
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Stress Ahead
'Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?'
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Slaine mac Roth
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One of the main reasons for my quitting (alongside the improved health of my children) is financial. Therefore, at present, I'm unable to afford any NRT and am forced to go it alone.
It's been about 8 hours now, most of which I've been sleeping but the craving is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad already - it always is in the mornings. Unfortunately, I'm not able to use fruit as an alternative. While I don't dislike fruit, it certainly dislikes me and I have no intention to spend the next few weeks with the trots.
In a similar way I'm unable to resort to carrot sticks, which I'm told is a good alternative, as the texture of raw carrott makes my teeth crawl (if you know what I mean).
At least tomorrow night I'll have a good distraction as I'm going to Rush at Wembley and I've got to travel down there (a good 2 hours. Might not sound much for you Yanks and Canuks but a pretty good journey for little ole England).
Anyway, that's it for now. Keep tuned for further updates.
It's been about 8 hours now, most of which I've been sleeping but the craving is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad already - it always is in the mornings. Unfortunately, I'm not able to use fruit as an alternative. While I don't dislike fruit, it certainly dislikes me and I have no intention to spend the next few weeks with the trots.
In a similar way I'm unable to resort to carrot sticks, which I'm told is a good alternative, as the texture of raw carrott makes my teeth crawl (if you know what I mean).
At least tomorrow night I'll have a good distraction as I'm going to Rush at Wembley and I've got to travel down there (a good 2 hours. Might not sound much for you Yanks and Canuks but a pretty good journey for little ole England).
Anyway, that's it for now. Keep tuned for further updates.
'Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?'
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ElfDude
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Hopefully Rush will be a great distraction. Hang in there!
This is kind of cool. When I've tried to break bad habbits in the past I've done it secretly. I'm thinking now that it would have been easier (or at least I would have tried to be stronger) if there were people who knew what I was up to and were keeping an eye on me, and would know if I showed any lack of strength.
I'm thinking that telling us was a good idea.
On the other hand, this is such a nice bunch of people, if you tell us that you've fallen off the wagon (so to speak), everyone here will just say, "That's okay, we still love you!"
This is kind of cool. When I've tried to break bad habbits in the past I've done it secretly. I'm thinking now that it would have been easier (or at least I would have tried to be stronger) if there were people who knew what I was up to and were keeping an eye on me, and would know if I showed any lack of strength.
I'm thinking that telling us was a good idea.
On the other hand, this is such a nice bunch of people, if you tell us that you've fallen off the wagon (so to speak), everyone here will just say, "That's okay, we still love you!"
Aren't you the guy who hit me in the eye?
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happysmilies007
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that's AWESOME, Slaine! it's good to know you're not just looking out for your family financially (i know some people who sacrifice nice things for their children JUST to light up everyday), you're looking out for your children's health as well. GOOD FOR YOU, i wish you luck!
Elfie, that sounds EXACTLY like something we'd say here!!
carolynn
Elfie, that sounds EXACTLY like something we'd say here!!
carolynn
"What do I do when we're not taping? Sit in a dark room and refine my plans for someday ruling Earth from a blimp. And chess." --Ryan Stiles .. brought to you by the letter 3!
Bah! I'll ban him.ElfDude wrote:On the other hand, this is such a nice bunch of people, if you tell us that you've fallen off the wagon (so to speak), everyone here will just say, "That's okay, we still love you!"
Don't tell me about rock and roll I'm out there in the clubs and on the streets and I'm living it! I am rock and roll!
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Slaine mac Roth
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Well its been 15 hours now and I've been getting some bad cravings. However, a lot of chewing gum and Chocolate and Caramel milk is getting me through up to yet. I've got the phone number for a support group which I'm going to call. So, wish me luck.
'Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?'
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Re: Stress Ahead
Lemme know how you progress.... I'm a 17 year smoker who'd like to quitSlaine mac Roth wrote:I'd just to apologise to all of you in advance if I get a bit irritable over the new couple of months.
Why?
Because I'm attempting to give up smoking.
One of the things they suggest you do is keep a diary on your efforts so I hope you'll bear with me while I do it here.
LEMME SHOW YA SUMTHIN....!!!!
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Slaine mac Roth
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Sorry guys, after all your support, but the quitting smoking has been put on hold for a few days.
I managed to hold out until about 9.30pm (gmt) when, after discussing matters with my wife, we came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to manage this without some sort of 'medical' help (ie NRT).
I think it was the groove I had worn in the kitchen floor where I had been pacing up and down for about 45 minutes. It was then that she gave me some money and told me to take myself down to the late night garage and get some tobacco.
Fear not, though, I have not given up on giving up.
When I get back from London (I'm heading down there tomorrow for the Rush gig) I will be in touch with some of the support groups in my area, as well as my own GP. To put it simply, I'm going to do it properly instead of going off half cocked as I did today.
So, keep an eye here for my next attempt at giving up. I'm convinced that the time is right and, with the proper help and support mechanism, I'm going to do this.
I managed to hold out until about 9.30pm (gmt) when, after discussing matters with my wife, we came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to manage this without some sort of 'medical' help (ie NRT).
I think it was the groove I had worn in the kitchen floor where I had been pacing up and down for about 45 minutes. It was then that she gave me some money and told me to take myself down to the late night garage and get some tobacco.
Fear not, though, I have not given up on giving up.
When I get back from London (I'm heading down there tomorrow for the Rush gig) I will be in touch with some of the support groups in my area, as well as my own GP. To put it simply, I'm going to do it properly instead of going off half cocked as I did today.
So, keep an eye here for my next attempt at giving up. I'm convinced that the time is right and, with the proper help and support mechanism, I'm going to do this.
'Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?'