We were talking about it when he was here the other day.
Do you guys remember those toothpicks that were cinnamon flavored?
We were trying to remember who made them. I think people use to make them at home.
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They are made with cinnamon oil. My husband, ever the schemer as a child, used to sell them in school. My grandfather used to chew Mail Pouch tobacco forever!
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In case you guys were wondering, this is day 3 with no cigarettes for me. The suffering is as bad and real as you can imagine. I had no idea how much smoking suppresses the appetite. Now I am also starving all the time and have to force myself to not eat as well. This is pure agony and a very good method to use if you ever need to torture someone. Anyway, I'm sticking with it.
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That's awesome! I think once you get through the withdrawals, that's the worst- physically- because once you get the nicotine out of your system -it only takes some days. The worst part (people say) is breaking the routine-habit. That's why people gain weight too, they substitute food for cigarettes, then you have to break that habit, so chew gum.
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quote:Originally posted by ISIS: That's awesome! I think once you get through the withdrawals, that's the worst- physically- because once you get the nicotine out of your system -it only takes some days. The worst part (people say) is breaking the routine-habit. That's why people gain weight too, they substitute food for cigarettes, then you have to break that habit, so chew gum.
Wish it was that easy. This will take far more than days. Probably weeks or months. Like I said, if you never smoked before, you can't even fathom how bad this is and makes you feel....dizzy, lightheaded, paniced, depressed, shaky, starving, plus more.
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Stitch and 80's...I can't imagine that giving up CocaCola would be that hard...now...giving up Pepsi...that would be a challenge Posts: 2148 | From: Nova Scotia, Canada | Registered: Aug 2007 | Site Updates: 0
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Kevdug-I am with you all the way on the Pepsi habit. I love Pepsi. I actually do want to quit drinking as much of it as I do...you get headaches from coming off caffeine too.
I honestly have never attempted to quit anything. I have never been on a diet ever either.
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quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Wish it was that easy. This will take far more than days. Probably weeks or months. Like I said, if you never smoked before, you can't even fathom how bad this is and makes you feel....dizzy, lightheaded, paniced, depressed, shaky, starving, plus more.
Hang in there buddy. You can do it!!! It takes about 7 days for the craving to die down... Till then, drink tea (iced or hot) when you want to smoke, eat anything with mint in it (mint candies etc). Mint settles the stomach and hunger pains as well as helps with nicotine cravings. Just try it... DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL for a while!!!
You can do it, but YOU GOTTA WANT IT!!! Posts: 2729 | From: Kansas City, MO "At the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance" | Registered: Apr 2007 | Site Updates: 9
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quote:Originally posted by jdocster: Hang in there buddy. You can do it!!! It takes about 7 days for the craving to die down... Till then, drink tea (iced or hot) when you want to smoke, eat anything with mint in it (mint candies etc). Mint settles the stomach and hunger pains as well as helps with nicotine cravings. Just try it... DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL for a while!!!
You can do it, but YOU GOTTA WANT IT!!!
Thanks for the tips Jdoc. First off though, it is now almost 6 days and there is no improvement at all with the cravings. I'm still suffering bad. I think it will never go away, ever! As far as drinking tea....I don't. Will try the mints. Alcohol....that actually helps believe it or not. I used to smoke like a chimney when I drank beer too, but now it helps to have a full stomach. The starvation for food is still worse than the cigarette cravings. Anyways, the torture continues. I'll give another update soon. This might be a cool documentary.
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Don't starve yourself...snack on stuff...healthy stuff...like strawberries and raw vegetables, trail mix, yogurt- then you don't have to worry about gaining all the weight...and you won't have an empty stomach.
Hang in there!
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I have never made a resolution. Don't know why. Just never had. I hope everyone is successful with theirs!
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quote:Originally posted by EleanorJune: I have never made a resolution. Don't know why. Just never had. I hope everyone is successful with theirs!
Yours could be to start making resolutions.. Posts: 1069 | From: Dragon of the Black Pool Restaurant, Chinatown. | Registered: Mar 2006 | Site Updates: 0
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OK, figured I'd give an update with the non-smoking. It's been 18 days now and still going strong. Not even one puff. Do I still crave? Yes, but it is slightly better. Last week was absolute torture. I did start chewing gum which helps. I really hate it though and my jaw is sore by the time I go to bed, but I think the worst is behind me now. Thanks again to all of you who were behind me the whole way. Most of my own family doubted me and said I could never do this. It just made me want it more and shove it in their faces.
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Stick with it 80'sRocked... Posts: 2729 | From: Kansas City, MO "At the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance" | Registered: Apr 2007 | Site Updates: 9
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quote:Originally posted by jdocster: Stick with it 80'sRocked...
I am my friend. I'm done for good! Did you smoke once and quit? Sounds like you know what I am going through.
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Proving your family wrong is always one of the best motivations. I hope they are proud of you though.
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Yup, smoked for years, quit... 10 years later started again, quit... Smoke occasional now but that's over soon as well. Can take em' or leave em'. Might as well leave em'.
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I can't believe it's been 2 years since I wrote all this and quit smoking.... not a single cigarette since!
Anybody feel like sharing their resolutions for this year? None for me.
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Way to go on giving up the smokes, 80sRocked! I'm on month five myself.
New Year's resolution: Try not to put myself in a situation where I will have to commit manslaughter. That usually means to avoid strip malls, any bar that has country line dancing, and the non-Mel Brooks films of Dom DeLuise. :-)
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1. Now able to scratch the BOTTOM of my belly...check. 2. Causes slight pain and nausea to tie my shoes...check. 3. Out of breath if climbing more than 10 stairs...check. 4. Plead with my four year old to pull ME back to the top of the snow hill...check. 5. Time to eat better and exercise a bit more...CHECK!
* I know...the classic age old New Year's Resolution...but unfortunatley...very necessary. I'm 6 ft tall, so hold the 210 lbs OK...but now aiming for 195ish....I'm 37 and a very good Dad, so time to take this job more serious and ensure I'm there for my boy for as long as possible. May sound a bit extreme for the sake of 15 lbs...but, I don't know about where you guys live...people are dropping like flies around here.
* Congrats to 80's and Crash on kicking your smoke habit....
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