Wed Jul 15, 2020, 01:56 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
100 days without a smoke.
As of yesterday.
Today I walk in a convenience store. There’s a guy buying a carton of Marlboros. Me: it’s been 100 days since I smoked a cigarette. Cashier: You want one? 😏 We both laughed.
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Author | Time | Post |
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underpants | Jul 2020 | OP |
Zoonart | Jul 2020 | #1 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #2 | |
leftieNanner | Jul 2020 | #3 | |
MyOwnPeace | Jul 2020 | #4 | |
brewens | Jul 2020 | #5 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #8 | |
handmade34 | Jul 2020 | #6 | |
Phoenix61 | Jul 2020 | #7 | |
MLAA | Jul 2020 | #9 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #10 | |
MLAA | Jul 2020 | #12 | |
MuseRider | Jul 2020 | #11 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #17 | |
yonder | Jul 2020 | #13 | |
dameatball | Jul 2020 | #14 | |
Niagara | Jul 2020 | #15 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #16 | |
Niagara | Jul 2020 | #18 | |
rurallib | Jul 2020 | #19 | |
Skittles | Jul 2020 | #20 | |
underpants | Jul 2020 | #21 | |
Skittles | Jul 2020 | #23 | |
DFW | Jul 2020 | #22 |
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 01:58 PM
Zoonart (7,357 posts)
1. Good on you!
Here's to your health!
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Response to Zoonart (Reply #1)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:00 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
2. My shoulders look like I'm a junkie
Still on the patch. Trying to find new areas to apply it.
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:03 PM
leftieNanner (8,841 posts)
3. Well Done!!
Keep it up. My Mom quit when she got a really bad case of pneumonia and she stayed quit. But if she was at a party and someone was smoking, she would sidle over for a whiff.
She passed away in 2008, but never went back to smoking. I'm sure if you noted how much that guy was paying for his carton of Marlboros - and maybe calculated how much $$$ you are saving, that's an added bonus. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:03 PM
MyOwnPeace (11,496 posts)
4. Here's to you, friend!
I truly respect those that work hard to beat the hook. WAY TO GO - KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:09 PM
brewens (9,086 posts)
5. It took about 50 try's, but I finally made it. If you don't count weed that is. :) n/t
Response to brewens (Reply #5)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:25 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
8. Me too
I don’t smoke weed though. I eat it.
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:13 PM
handmade34 (20,492 posts)
6. congratulations!!!
I can only imagine and I celebrate anyone who can do it (my only saving grace is that I never started... )
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:19 PM
Phoenix61 (9,199 posts)
7. Congratulations! I applaud your hard work.
It takes a lot of effort to make new habits.
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:26 PM
MLAA (7,541 posts)
9. I quit about 20 years ago.
Have you had the dream where you are smoking and you wake up disappointed in yourself until you realize it was a dream?
Congrats on your terrific accomplishment! |
Response to MLAA (Reply #9)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:31 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
10. I did once
About a month in.
I’ve had to take off the patch twice because really horrific nightmares. |
Response to underpants (Reply #10)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:29 PM
MLAA (7,541 posts)
12. Eek. Nightmares are tough.
I went with Nicolette gum, but then got hooked on that. Took quite a while to shake that bad habit.
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 02:38 PM
MuseRider (30,796 posts)
11. I am the only person I know
who cannot even remember the year I actually quit. It took me forever, starting and stopping over and over again. I will never do anything as hard as that was. Good luck, remember if you start back up it gets harder to quit, or it was for me. I probably quit part of every year for a decade. Makes me glad I like to drink but not get drunk or mess around with some other things and not get blasted out of my mind. I am an easy addict.
I am so happy you are doing this. As long as I have been here you have been here (you were here before I think) and I feel like you are an old friend and I want to you know the joys of taking a good deep breath again without feeling that strange, icky feeling in your chest. Sending many vibes of support. |
Response to MuseRider (Reply #11)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:42 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
17. Thanks Muse
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:31 PM
yonder (5,951 posts)
13. Congratulations and keep it up!!!
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:33 PM
dameatball (6,004 posts)
14. WTG!! Every day is one day better.
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:36 PM
Niagara (2,953 posts)
15. I was wondering how you were doing with that.
Great job, Underpants!
I'm still 164 days without a cigarette and I'm still walking several times a days, getting my tootsie roll fix and chewing gum. Hats off to you!! Hip hip hooray!! ![]() |
Response to Niagara (Reply #15)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 03:41 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
16. New Years resolution?
I’m guessing from the day count.
It’s funny. I almost never think about it. Going back into the office twice a week (starting last week) has triggered it more than anything. |
Response to underpants (Reply #16)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 04:22 PM
Niagara (2,953 posts)
18. It wasn't planned.
I purchased my supply from a local reservation where a carton is about $12.00.
I had a brand that I smoked regularly for years. They started playing games with the sizes of the cigarettes from regular to 100's. I want the regular size, not the 100's. I purchased another brand for awhile and they changed the sizes on those. The 3rd or 4th brand that I purchased were so strong, that I ended up coughing and I was literally gagging. I've been smoking for 23 years and I said to myself, that's it...I'm done. I went cold turkey. Since it wasn't planned, I'm not sure if my last day was Jan. 31st or Feb 1st, I always pick the later date since I'm not sure. |
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 08:16 PM
rurallib (55,988 posts)
19. You have saved a lot of money and smell a lot better!
Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 10:38 PM
Skittles (133,177 posts)
20. if you ever think you are going to smoke one
state your intentions here on DU first
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Response to Skittles (Reply #20)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 10:42 PM
underpants (159,399 posts)
21. Hey thanks
You know I love you.
Or you’ll kick my butt. ![]() |
Response to underpants (Reply #21)
Thu Jul 16, 2020, 12:53 AM
Skittles (133,177 posts)
23. that's right!
I quit smoking ten years ago, after many tries.......it was hard but sooooo worth it
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Response to underpants (Original post)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 11:06 PM
DFW (41,293 posts)
22. I'm told the worst is yet to come
I have friends who have quit smoking (VERY few, actually, as I live in Europe, and most who used to smoke still smoke). Those who successfully quit tell me that it takes YEARS before the compulsion disappears completely. You have arrived a difficult milestone on what will be a difficult long journey. Bravo for having started, and bravo for having gotten this far! Many do not.
“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.” ― Mark Twain |