[jen29]

hey everyone,

I decided to quit smoking after watching all my money go down the drain month after month, having to borrow money from my mom or dad only to lie about what I needed to get. I am using the nicitrol inhalier (sp?). It is really working. I had to use it while i was in the hospital during this year and decided to get a prescription for it. It has over 100 cartriges and it is really working. Both my dad and step-mom smoke, and I live with them. It's hard to be around them, and the smell alone drives me nuts, but so far so good. I also realized that after starting at age 15 and now am 30 it is time to quit. I have been successful in the past for about 3 months or so, and that time I had to quit due to surgery, but this time I really want to. Cigs are almost $6.00 a pack here in Wisconsin and that's for the cheap kind. That's just rediculous when I am going without other things just so I can have a cig.

I totally understand what it is like to crave them and need them. They are a stress reliever, at least for me they were. I am here for anyone that is currently quitting or even thinking about it. Also if anyone has any questions about the nicitrol inhalier I would be happy to try and answer them.

I just wanted to share my good news, at least I think it is good news. I know there are so many other addictions out there, and I was addicted to drugs at one time as well. I crave them sometimes too.

I also have a gambling problem and that started the day I turned 18. It happens so fast, and things got better for a while, but I realized that the casino is a way for me to escape all the bad feelings, and then only to come home feeling worse if I lose or a high if I win. But then if I win I have to go back to win more and that just isn't the life I want to live anymore. I just admitted the gambling thing to my dad and my T the other day and am really embarrased about it. I didn't even want to share it on here.

I hope that am not looked at differently on here, but totally understand if I am. It's not easy to tell people who you care about that you have a problem with something. I know there are going to be times when I want to go back to smoking or the casino or whatever it is at that time, but I am going to fight it and plan on winning.

Anyways, am rambling, babbling.

Thanks for listening,
Hugs,
Jen

[WePow]

((((((((((( jen !!! )))))))))))))))) That is wonderful!!

Congratulations, Jen. I am so happy for you.

[jen29]

Hey,

Thanks guys. Quitting smoking has been a little easier than I thought. It's coming up on 11 days today or something like that now. I don't even know why I keep track of counting the days. I am using the inhalier less too, except at night i just put the mouthpiece in my mouth and chew on it, guess it's better than smoking.

Sorry if am not making any sense. I haven't more than 2 hours a day since the 12th and it's really begining to wear on me. I don't know what it's about, but I did post in the sleep forum so if interested can find something there.

Quitting things is hard, I just hope that I don't replace one addiction with another, but right now, I have no clue what that would be. So far have saved over $100 and that's great for someone who doesn't even make $800/mo. i don't know how I did that plus go to the casino, but I did, and tht is going to stop.

Ok thanks for listening,
Jen

Sorry everyone for my posts that are sounding so stupid and rambling.

[ruffy]

Jen...youre so cute!!!! I have been trying to quit smoking. I go a good six months then one crisis comes and Im back to it. Thank goodness I never got into anything stronger like drugs or alcohol. Funny though..I was just talking to someone who got off a major drug addiction and he said it was easier to get off the drugs than getting off the cigarettes. Congrats to you for kicking it!!!!!! Youre my idol!!! As for the gambling...its no different than the shopping sprees I used to go on. Its an adreniline rush and it feels good. I take something for anxiety anytime I feel the urge and it has really helped.

[jen29]

Thanks Ruffy,

You have made me feel better. The smoking thing I know will just take time, but so far so good. I mean right now I want one really bad because of no sleep again. The gambling thing however am afraid will happen this friday when I get paid. But I am not going. The only way I can get there anyways is by someone else because I have no vehicle anymore. Mine died about 3 weeks ago so am relying on my dad's and mom's when I can get hers.

Thanks for your supportive words.
Hugs,
Jen

[valfor]

Good for you on quiting smoking your lungs will thank-you..here in Canada where I live cigs are $12.00 a pack..yikes!!

Good for you, jen29.

[jen29]

Thanks everyone for your support and courage. I really appreciate it.
Hugs,
Jen

[valfor]

anytime jen take one day at a time

[Squaw]

jen29, first of all, I smoked longer than you have been living, yet I quit, after 38 years! Don't ever give up or look back. You can never get ahead by looking back! I have to admit that I never wanted to quit; God took my cigarettes, left me with no cravings, no interest, nothing that I could relate to about smoking. I couldn't even tell you what one tasted like after that. I am so proud of you for being so STRONG, and you keep up the good work. You deserve to live happy and healthy. Take Care. ♥

[chasity]

I think it's really wonderful that you quit smoking! You're really an inspiration to me!

How are you doing, jen29?