Cutting down on my smoking nearly killed me!

Newton · 10-05-2005

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

Nickatilynx · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

I call that "morning"

selena · 10-05-2005

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I call that "morning"

This past August was my 4 year quit date. Like some of you, I grew up in a smoking household, in a different time. Hell, I can remember walking around with candy cigs hanging out of my mouth as a child. Can remember ashtrays in the waiting rooms at the doctor's office.

I started when I was 16ish or so. 25 years later, I stopped. I had a 2 year break in there where I didn't smoke, but started again for absolutely no reason. I was pretty motivated though. I had gotten bronchitis 3 times in about 5 months, and it was bad enough to be scary.

So I got the gum, and I stopped.

This may sound dumb, but it really did make for a life change. I have some friends I just can't be around much anymore. I don't want to go out for a cocktail, because I dont' want to come home with the money in my jeans reeking of smoke. Etc, etc.

So I stay home alot, and I chew lots of Extra gum. It's an obsession. I freak about getting low on it the same way I used to freak if I only had a pack left in a carton.

PornoDoggy · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

I just turn off Fox News ...

ReighlynnRaine · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

I know what you mean. It's the reason I still smoke. I'm to cute for jail.

And congrats to all that have quit the various vices.

Trev · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

I'm like that after a few hours.

Newton · 10-05-2005

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I'm like that after a few hours.

Should be an interesting 10 hour flight lol

Trev · 10-05-2005

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Should be an interesting 10 hour flight lol

Indeed it will, I usually just slap the kid that always seems to sit in front of me and jumps all over his seat... it's great for stress

MorganGrayson · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Newton

Does anyone else get this psychotic rage and extremely short temper if they stop longer than a couple of days? I mean seriously angry where the veins start popping out in the neck and you are walking around with a clenched fist and thinking very bad thoughts?

One of the times my husband tried to quite smoking he was working as a Food and Beverage Director for Holiday Inn. His employees begged him to start smoking again before he killed somebody.

I managed to quit for a week in my early 20's. (OK, so I drop kicked a vacuum cleaner and became even more irritable than my usually considerably irritable self.) One day I was having a chat with somebody who offered me a cigarette. Without thinking, I took it, lit up - nearly passed out from the rush - and was back smoking again.

DrGuile is partially right. It is addictive, and it is more addictive to certain people. (They've done studies that say people who suffer from a biochemical depression are more susceptible to nicotine addiction than others. That truly sucks. As if depressed people don't have enough problems.) Other than that, he's right...it's all down to you. If you wanted to quit badly enough, you would. I'm honest enough to admit that. It would be hell, but as Robin pointed out, there is a lot of help out there. If one method doesn't work, try another.

And, as DrGuile attempted to point out, there's a difference between "simple" and "easy." It *is* simple to quit smoking. It is *not,* however, "easy."

I'm one of the few people whose own doctor said "uh...wait on that one. You can quit smoking later, after a few other bugs are worked out of the system." (Paraphrasing. My doctor wasn't that colorful.)

alyssa · 10-05-2005

I think when you "are ready" - it comes easier. For 20 some odd years I tried to quit because... I knew I should, because others told me I should, because I lived in CA for a while and there, if you smoke, you're almost considered a leper, because it was definitely a no-no during pregnancy, because of a lot of reasons. It NEVER stuck for more than a few days.

When it did "stick" earlier this year, I think it was because it was really "just time for me" and I was "ready". When you "are ready", it comes way easier than all those other times you tried ! I know it sounds weird and probably makes no sense - but that is that way it felt - way easier than all other failed attempts : )

Dravyk · 10-05-2005

Makes perfect sense, Alyssa.

When the time is ready I will quit. I tried again a few days ago. 14 hours without one and then wham. Had to have one. Guess it isn't time yet.

DrGuile · 10-05-2005

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[...]definitely a no-no during pregnancy, because of a lot of reasons. It NEVER stuck for more than a few days.
: )

So you smoked while pregnant?

Trev · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by alyssa

I think when you "are ready" - it comes easier. For 20 some odd years I tried to quit because... I knew I should, because others told me I should, because I lived in CA for a while and there, if you smoke, you're almost considered a leper, because it was definitely a no-no during pregnancy, because of a lot of reasons. It NEVER stuck for more than a few days.

When it did "stick" earlier this year, I think it was because it was really "just time for me" and I was "ready". When you "are ready", it comes way easier than all those other times you tried ! I know it sounds weird and probably makes no sense - but that is that way it felt - way easier than all other failed attempts : )

After reading this I'll still hold out hope, I just hope my time comes sooner rather than later.

alyssa · 10-05-2005

Trev - never give up hope !

Chris - LOL - I agree ; )

Not proud to admit it, but I did smoke some while pregnant, yup...not much, but a few a day. Addictive, addictive, addictive - that is what they are !

Trev · 10-05-2005

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Trev - never give up hope !

Chris - LOL - I agree ; )

Not proud to admit it, but I did smoke some while pregnant, yup...not much, but a few a day. Addictive, addictive, addictive - that is what they are !

Thank you, I won't

Dravyk · 10-05-2005

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Thank you, I won't

Toni ain't going to get you preggers now that you called her a cod.

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alyssa Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 32	Re: Cutting down on my smoking nearly killed me! I think when you "are ready" - it comes easier. For 20 some odd years I tried to quit because... I knew I should, because others told me I should, because I lived in CA for a while and there, if you smoke, you're almost considered a leper, because it was definitely a no-no during pregnancy, because of a lot of reasons. It NEVER stuck for more than a few days. When it did "stick" earlier this year, I think it was because it was really "just time for me" and I was "ready". When you "are ready", it comes way easier than all those other times you tried ! I know it sounds weird and probably makes no sense - but that is that way it felt - way easier than all other failed attempts : ) __________________ Max Cash

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Dravyk Easy Like Sunday Morning Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind a couch, somewhere in Philly Posts: 7,628	Re: Cutting down on my smoking nearly killed me! Makes perfect sense, Alyssa. When the time is ready I will quit. I tried again a few days ago. 14 hours without one and then wham. Had to have one. Guess it isn't time yet. __________________ All Of 'Em Mainstream Webmasters New: WebmasterConventions.com

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alyssa Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 32	Re: Cutting down on my smoking nearly killed me! Trev - never give up hope ! Chris - LOL - I agree ; ) Not proud to admit it, but I did smoke some while pregnant, yup...not much, but a few a day. Addictive, addictive, addictive - that is what they are ! __________________ Max Cash

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