Goodevening Corinne, thank you for writing back I will try the hand-cream. Here in the Netherlands almost every one has the flu, including me that help for non smoking too but is not the most pleasant way.
I never was on the community forum before but it is fun to read now and than.
Wish you in advance Merry Christmas and a Happy Non Smoking New Year.
Best wishes from Roelie.
Hello Roelie, (I really love this unusual Name)
I agree, the forum is -most of the time- a nice place to "meet" & chat with each other.
Let us know about your progress & Success
Merry Christmas too
Mine, is saddly still looking like a LONG shopping list and another endless "to do" list ... can't wait to seat in the Church on the 24th and be, also , thanksful to have this stress behind me!
I agree, the forum is -most of the time- a nice place to "meet" & chat with each other.
Let us know about your progress & Success
Merry Christmas too
Mine, is saddly still looking like a LONG shopping list and another endless "to do" list ... can't wait to seat in the Church on the 24th and be, also , thanksful to have this stress behind me!
Corinne
Hi Corinne, thank you, Roelie is not a common name here my Grandmothers name was Roelfina so my parents give me that name too but changed that in Roelie.
I know Christmas is a time of year that is very busy for the lady of the house, but I have the solution for this year my husband and I go to Belgium and we take some books, wine and not to much to eat and do notting but to take a walk in the forrest with little Sammy and read and get some rest, we have had a very busy year so we wanted do notting in fact just what we like at that moment.
So my to do list is not long, lucky me and I don't take cigarets with me only my e-smoker (just in case) my husband is very pleased with it because there is no smel in the house, I do it indoors you are better because you smoke outside if you do, I hope not. And finaly I want to quit total including the e-smoker, but as Bill told one day at the time and that is a good advice.
I am going away next Friday and won't be back before January 1st, so whe I did not buy a package of cigarets in that time I am a little proud of myself.
Take care and best wishes from Roelie.
hi roelie,
you and corinne just keep working on staying smoke free. the longer you do it, the more success you will have never smoking again. i treat this habit the same as i did my alcoholism, one day at a time. and i have been sober for over 24 years now. the same 12 steps also work here. get a copy of the big blue book and see for yourself. take care and a merry xmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
amities,
cajunsr.
Thank you for your email, I think it is great that your are sober for 24 years now, that is realy great and strong of you. Sorry but I don't know what the big blue book is.
I am going away next Friday and won't be back before January 1st and don't take cigarets with me, so whe I did not buy a package of cigarets in that time I am a little proud of myself.
Take care and best wishes from Roelie.
Thank you for your email, I think it is great that your are sober for 24 years now, that is realy great and strong of you. Sorry but I don't know what the big blue book is.
I am going away next Friday and won't be back before January 1st and don't take cigarets with me, so whe I did not buy a package of cigarets in that time I am a little proud of myself.
Take care and best wishes from Roelie.
hi roelle,
'the big book' is the story of the founding men who started AA (alcoholics anonymous). it contains the 12 steps to becoming sober and also works for anyone who wishes to become drug free, and includes nicotine. and that is as much a drug as cocaine. and just as addictive. many programs such as NA (narcotics anonymous) and GA (gambler's anonymous) are also based on the same 12 step program. here is a link that may help explain the 12 steps from the 'the big book', mine was just 'blue'. :
Hi Corinne, thank you, Roelie is not a common name here my Grandmothers name was Roelfina so my parents give me that name too but changed that in Roelie.
I know Christmas is a time of year that is very busy for the lady of the house, but I have the solution for this year my husband and I go to Belgium and we take some books, wine and not to much to eat and do notting but to take a walk in the forrest with little Sammy and read and get some rest, we have had a very busy year so we wanted do notting in fact just what we like at that moment.
So my to do list is not long, lucky me and I don't take cigarets with me only my e-smoker (just in case) my husband is very pleased with it because there is no smel in the house, I do it indoors you are better because you smoke outside if you do, I hope not. And finaly I want to quit total including the e-smoker, but as Bill told one day at the time and that is a good advice.
I am going away next Friday and won't be back before January 1st, so whe I did not buy a package of cigarets in that time I am a little proud of myself.
Take care and best wishes from Roelie.
Hello Roelie,
Happy new Year !
Hope you enjoy your trip to Belgium ?
Are you still on your way to become a non-smoker ?
I finally found the right tool for me : CHANTIX, a new prescription medecine.
IT IS WORKING (for me), the cravings are almost gone
The weather here did help too as you can see, we did have some snow, when I decide to start this prescription
Happy new Year !
Hope you enjoy your trip to Belgium ?
Are you still on your way to become a non-smoker ?
I finally found the right tool for me : CHANTIX, a new prescription medecine.
IT IS WORKING (for me), the cravings are almost gone
The weather here did help too as you can see, we did have some snow, when I decide to start this prescription
Corinne
hi corinne,
i was going to suggest that new medication but have not researched it much. there were some bad reports on it so i would definitely check it out on www.webmd.comLink (http) . but if it is working for you, great. the goal is to stay smoke free. i was fortunate to so in a week. and since 1994. for others, it may take a long time, and you just have to keep trying. so never give up. take care little sister. the snow is beautiful but i will take my nice warm florida.
i am glad to hear that. you know i would worry about you for special reasons little sister.
always my love,
big brother cajunsr.
SMOKING
Smoking ,what a thing to discuss.How many smokers light up before a meal, during a meal,and after a meal:::::::not caring about us non-smokers.I have stopped for 11 years and the house smells better,saved money no,heath better no (fatter).So why stop ,the FOOD tastes better and I drink less ( Beer ).Angry or nervous I think I am more relaxed since I stopped Smoking.
But behind Wars,Murders Drugs ,Driving Drinking, smoking is still a large Killer but the Companies pour Millions if not Billlion into the State Coffer`s
so no Government will really stop it and with TARGETS the in word to make Money " KEEP ON SMOKING SUCKER "
Love Bdog
Smoking ,what a thing to discuss.How many smokers light up before a meal, during a meal,and after a meal:::::::not caring about us non-smokers.I have stopped for 11 years and the house smells better,saved money no,heath better no (fatter).So why stop ,the FOOD tastes better and I drink less ( Beer ).Angry or nervous I think I am more relaxed since I stopped Smoking.
But behind Wars,Murders Drugs ,Driving Drinking, smoking is still a large Killer but the Companies pour Millions if not Billlion into the State Coffer`s
so no Government will really stop it and with TARGETS the in word to make Money " KEEP ON SMOKING SUCKER "
Love Bdog
Smoking ,what a thing to discuss.How many smokers light up before a meal, during a meal,and after a meal:::::::not caring about us non-smokers.I have stopped for 11 years and the house smells better,saved money no,heath better no (fatter).So why stop ,the FOOD tastes better and I drink less ( Beer ).Angry or nervous I think I am more relaxed since I stopped Smoking.
But behind Wars,Murders Drugs ,Driving Drinking, smoking is still a large Killer but the Companies pour Millions if not Billlion into the State Coffer`s
so no Government will really stop it and with TARGETS the in word to make Money " KEEP ON SMOKING SUCKER "
Love Bdog
Hello Bdog,
Thank for your reply from Germany.
I, especially appreciate it, as I live close to Baden-Baden (RA) for 10 years.
For sure, I agree with you on 1 point: If the government would have tax tabacco HIGH enough, lot of us smoker would have try to quit sooner.
But for sure surprised : As an ex-smoker, you seem to have a “little” understanding for smoker!? I, personally, never smoke home (I might have more respect for my loved ones (my non-smoking husband and my “planned/wished” kids).
Anyway, you should come visit: We have in Detroit the “Henry Ford Museum” with "stuff" like on your picture are exposed and up North the real thing....(sorry, I do not have much understanding for these machine but would welcome you).
Happy new Year !
Hope you enjoy your trip to Belgium ?
Are you still on your way to become a non-smoker ?
I finally found the right tool for me : CHANTIX, a new prescription medecine.
IT IS WORKING (for me), the cravings are almost gone
The weather here did help too as you can see, we did have some snow, when I decide to start this prescription
Corinne
Hi Corinne, a little late but send you all the best for 2008 too, and great to hear you stopped smoking , that is a perfect start for the new year. I am still smoking some times , but keep on trying. I remember from years back when I stopped smoking (for 8 years smoke free) my weight get up by 12 pounds, how is that with chantix
Great snowpicture, we have only a lot of rain and wind this winter and it's cold.
I did take a look if we have chantix here but we don't (yet).
Take care and be proud of yourself, it's so good of you.