Smoking - getting desperate

[Guest guest]

Hi!

 

I quit smoking 5 years ago. I did it on a long weekend when I didn't have to

go anywhere and locked myself in my apartment for three days with LOTS of

fruit, filtered water, my laptop and lots of books. In 3 days, the physical

addiction was gone.

 

The mental addiction was harder. I kept taking smoke breaks at work but what

I'd do was go outside and read a few pages or make a call on my cell phone or

walk around the block- just to stay in the habit of taking a break I also

kept carrots around to munch on and played with pencils so it felt like my

fingers were still occupied. Eventually, I didn't need those crutches

anymore.

 

What you really have to do is find out why you're trying to hurt yourself-

that's the essence of any habit- self destruction.

 

Good luck!!

 

Beth

[Guest guest]

Alohaaaaaa dearest sistahs and brahs....I'm coming to you for your guidance and suggestions.

 

I am thinking and trying to quit smoking. I have been smoking for about 7 years now after I stopped for about 8.5 years. I know that it is NOT a good thing for anyone to do, but I am addicted. I think more so psychologically than physically, though I know there are a few cigs that are definitely physical.

 

I put on a 'patch' (11mg/day) around noon. I have been feeling run down, runny nose and have an ear infection so I thought...OK, let's at least try. By 11:30pm tonight, I have smoked more WITH the darned patch than without it.

 

My 19yo nephew came by for some dinner tonight. He just quit on New Year's Day and has been doing very well. He quit via the patch and used the patch for about a week. He was VERY concerned about my smoking with the patch ON. He read and reread..."Do NOT smoke if you have the patch on", over and over. He just called me again to see if I've had a heart attack or something. Now I'm a bit concerned and I surely don't want to make him nuts on top of it.

 

So I ask those exsmokers and those trying to quit if you know of any herbals, teas, spells (at least to assist my mind) or whatever you might have done to get there.

 

After watching Dr. Nancy Schneiderman the other day about Females and Smoking, it was a bit of an eye opener, but I fell asleep. I did tape it though. From what I watched, it wasn't a pretty sight at all. Yet that isn't deterring me either. In fact I used to teach 'drug and alcohol' classes and felt one year that I was such a hypocrite. Prior to me smoking again, I felt reasonable about teaching the classes in the school district.

 

So for any one those that want to share anything, please do, whether via my private email addy below or to the group. I would SINCERELY appreciate it muchly. I have a feeling that I'll be up half the night.

 

Thanks so much in advance...Mahalo nui,Rene' (Aloha Spirit) alohaspirit ==^..^==I am only one; But still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. -- Helen Keller

[Guest guest]

NEVER smoke with the patch... I don't even like you using the patch!

 

I used the patch 3 years ago almost and I have gone through hell and I didn't smoke on the thing either.

 

Now they tell me I had a stroke from it. I just turned 32 and I only had it on for 5 hours.

 

Please be careful and take that patch off and don't smoke for a few days since it stays in your system awhile.

 

My story is toooo longggg to tell you right now.

 

God Bless,

Jamie

 

-

Aloha Spirit

herbal remedies

Saturday, July 14, 2001 5:17 PM

[herbal remedies] Smoking - getting desperate

 

Alohaaaaaa dearest sistahs and brahs....I'm coming to you for your guidance and suggestions.

 

I am thinking and trying to quit smoking. I have been smoking for about 7 years now after I stopped for about 8.5 years. I know that it is NOT a good thing for anyone to do, but I am addicted. I think more so psychologically than physically, though I know there are a few cigs that are definitely physical.

 

I put on a 'patch' (11mg/day) around noon. I have been feeling run down, runny nose and have an ear infection so I thought...OK, let's at least try. By 11:30pm tonight, I have smoked more WITH the darned patch than without it.

 

My 19yo nephew came by for some dinner tonight. He just quit on New Year's Day and has been doing very well. He quit via the patch and used the patch for about a week. He was VERY concerned about my smoking with the patch ON. He read and reread..."Do NOT smoke if you have the patch on", over and over. He just called me again to see if I've had a heart attack or something. Now I'm a bit concerned and I surely don't want to make him nuts on top of it.

 

So I ask those exsmokers and those trying to quit if you know of any herbals, teas, spells (at least to assist my mind) or whatever you might have done to get there.

 

After watching Dr. Nancy Schneiderman the other day about Females and Smoking, it was a bit of an eye opener, but I fell asleep. I did tape it though. From what I watched, it wasn't a pretty sight at all. Yet that isn't deterring me either. In fact I used to teach 'drug and alcohol' classes and felt one year that I was such a hypocrite. Prior to me smoking again, I felt reasonable about teaching the classes in the school district.

 

So for any one those that want to share anything, please do, whether via my private email addy below or to the group. I would SINCERELY appreciate it muchly. I have a feeling that I'll be up half the night.

 

Thanks so much in advance...Mahalo nui,Rene' (Aloha Spirit) alohaspirit ==^..^==I am only one; But still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. -- Helen Keller Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I smoked for 7 years, and gave up several times in

that time. Then I read Alan Carr's Easy Way to Give up

Smoking. I havnt smoked since- that was 10 years ago.

I recomend the book highly.

its worth it to give up, you will feel so much better

good luck

love

Peela

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

> In 3 days, the physical

> addiction was gone.

>

> The mental addiction was harder. I kept taking smoke

 

Yes, it doesnt take long for the physical addiction to

pass- a week or two at most- its the mental one which

gets most people.

Another technique is to smoke consciously for a while-

smoke as much as you like but make sure you are

totally present and aware for every moment of it, from

opening the packet, lighting the cigarette, every

puff- it doesnt take long till you realise you are not

enjoying it as much as you tell yourself you are.

I have a friend who just stopped smoking from using

patches, it worked for him, but cold turkey worked for

me and my husband- we just stopped kidding ourselves

we were enjoying it, and it was enough motivation to

stop for good.

love

peela

 

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within you guide your way on.

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[Guest guest]

Good Morning Peela!

Any idea where I can find the Alan Carr book? I tried Amazon, Barnes &

Noble, Powell's New & Used, Ebay, & Half.com - no luck. I would REALLY like

to get hubby & son to quit.

Lory

-

Peela <peelasacha

<herbal remedies >

Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:33 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Smoking - getting desperate

 

 

> Hi,

> I smoked for 7 years, and gave up several times in

> that time. Then I read Alan Carr's Easy Way to Give up

> Smoking. I havnt smoked since- that was 10 years ago.

> I recomend the book highly.

> its worth it to give up, you will feel so much better

> good luck

> love

> Peela

=====

> May the long time sun shine upon you, all love suround you, and the pure

light within you guide your way on.

> Traditional Blessing

>

>

>

> Get personalized email addresses from Mail

> http://personal.mail./

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long

as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any

person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and

members free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

 

I'm just going to pop out of lurkdom here for a

moment. I am also a smoker of 15 yrs and would like

to know (as I am seriously considering) if when

deciding to quit would be a good time to do a

cleanse?? Or maybe this would be too much for the

system to cope with.

 

I found some of the ideas posted really useful too.

Thanks

Dew

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Rene, Aloha Spirit,

Never ever have I found anybody in the least bit interested in how I gave up smoking, but in a nutshell this time, this is how I gave up smoking 2-1/2 packs a day for about 15 years or more:

I don't know why I thought to do it, but I cut straws in half and "smoked" them (I also chewed them sometimes when I got nervous). Years later I realized it worked because when I "inhaled," I was slowly inhaling air, holding it, and then slowly letting it out, as a person might do when doing deep breathing for relaxation. I believe this is mostly why it worked, but of course I was also copying the habit of holding something in my fingers and physically inhaling. In any event, it worked for me, and it's been--what--20 years now? Even after all this time, about once a year I get an urge, and I look for a straw, do the whole thing, and then I'm fine. And yes, I did it in public and everything....I thought my health was a whole lot better than what people thought. I mean, who really cares? I know it sounds ridiculous, but 2-1/2 packs we're talking about! I repeat this because you just never know when ONE person in this world besides me might actually find this useful. )

Good luck with whatever you do. There is always an answer; it's just a matter of finding the right one for you. Don't give up!

Valerie

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I am sorry Lory, I dont know- I am in Australia, but

occasionally I still see it in the bookshops here- and

he has an even more recent one toocant remember what

its called but something like 'the Only was to give up

smokin for good'. I would have thought Amazon would

have some idea about it. Sorry, I dont know- if I see

one, I will see who the publisher is.

love

Peela

--- " Lory A. Smith " <GypsyLass wrote:

> Good Morning Peela!

> Any idea where I can find the Alan Carr book?

> I tried Amazon, Barnes &

> Noble, Powell's New & Used, Ebay, & Half.com - no

> luck. I would REALLY like

> to get hubby & son to quit.

> Lory

> -

> Peela <peelasacha

> <herbal remedies >

> Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:33 PM

> Re: [herbal remedies] Smoking - getting

> desperate

>

>

> > Hi,

> > I smoked for 7 years, and gave up several times in

> > that time. Then I read Alan Carr's Easy Way to

> Give up

> > Smoking. I havnt smoked since- that was 10 years

> ago.

> > I recomend the book highly.

> > its worth it to give up, you will feel so much

> better

> > good luck

> > love

> > Peela

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > =====

> > May the long time sun shine upon you, all love

> suround you, and the pure

> light within you guide your way on.

> > Traditional Blessing

> >

> >

> >

> > Get personalized email addresses from Mail

> > http://personal.mail./

> >

> > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the

> following:

> > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician

> before using any natural

> remedy.

> > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be

> your own physician and

> to

> > prescribe for your own health.

> > We are not medical doctors although MDs are

> welcome to post here as long

> as

> > they behave themselves.

> > Any opinions put forth by the list members are

> exactly that, and any

> person

> > following the advice of anyone posting here does

> so at their own risk.

> > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting

> advice or products from

> list members, you are agreeing to

> > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold

> the List Owner and

> members free of any liability.

> >

> > Dr. Ian Shillington

> > Doctor of Naturopathy

> > Dr.IanShillington

> >

> >