Still smoking support and chat thread

[FL Lori]

Hey, all. I just wanted to say hi. I joined this forum back in 09, and my husband and his sister, her husband,and I all started vaping. Well, I just couldn't quit the analogs.

They have all been smoke free and never looked back. I have such an addict personality, though, of course I can't let anything be easy for myself! Lol (recovering drug, btw, 9 years clean).

Anyway, just wanted to say, I'm doing it this time. Last Saturday, I finally " felt" it. I'm done. I don't miss them. I don't dream about them. I don't even think about them.

I think, for me, I had to have that. Not sure why, perhaps because I became a grandmother recently, and my 2 year old grandson said, "Nana moke", and put a straw to his mouth, like a cigarette. I was the last smoker in the family, and that's not what I want to hear from that precious baby.

Really, though, it's so much more than that. Of course, the money, my health, all that matters. But, I don't know, I WANTED to smoke, through all that.

Now, I don't. I don't. I actually do not want a cigarette.

I've taken the first steps, and hopefully the last! Just wanted to talk to you guys about it, because my family doesn't "get" it.

Welcome you are in the right place, if it takes or not this time. I sure hope for you it is the end of your struggle.

 

[FL Lori]

House is coming along. With all the snow we lost a few weekends. Once I'm done spackling the ceiling it's all just paint and cleanup work. Won't be much longer thank god. Poor Jazz is a bit frayed around the edges. It's been a drawn out process.
Work is really picking up lately. I just got called to look at repairing and or replacing 110 doors. be nice to get some work for me and my minions.
Good to see you we were starting to worry.

The house has been a long run for you guys, glad you can see the finish line. I sent Jazz a pm but all is status quo. My hubby is gonna out live us all.

 

[Karen N Daytona]

Good for you! YOu do it on your schedule and don't worry about what anybody else thinks! It's about your health, and happiness.
Welcome and please come back and chat with us for support , venting, or whatever!

Hey, all. I just wanted to say hi. I joined this forum back in 09, and my husband and his sister, her husband,and I all started vaping. Well, I just couldn't quit the analogs.

They have all been smoke free and never looked back. I have such an addict personality, though, of course I can't let anything be easy for myself! Lol (recovering drug, btw, 9 years clean).

Anyway, just wanted to say, I'm doing it this time. Last Saturday, I finally " felt" it. I'm done. I don't miss them. I don't dream about them. I don't even think about them.

I think, for me, I had to have that. Not sure why, perhaps because I became a grandmother recently, and my 2 year old grandson said, "Nana moke", and put a straw to his mouth, like a cigarette. I was the last smoker in the family, and that's not what I want to hear from that precious baby.

Really, though, it's so much more than that. Of course, the money, my health, all that matters. But, I don't know, I WANTED to smoke, through all that.

Now, I don't. I don't. I actually do not want a cigarette.

I've taken the first steps, and hopefully the last! Just wanted to talk to you guys about it, because my family doesn't "get" it.

 

[beebopnjazz]

Uncle - I've found tapatalk to be the least disruptive this time around - it actually takes me to the last post read....but alas, it's not letting me know I have pm's

 

[beebopnjazz]

...auto correct is the devil .... Just sayin'

 

[loxmythe]

This whole daylight savings deal can bite me!

 

[mountainbikermark]

Hey, all. I just wanted to say hi. I joined this forum back in 09, and my husband and his sister, her husband,and I all started vaping. Well, I just couldn't quit the analogs.

They have all been smoke free and never looked back. I have such an addict personality, though, of course I can't let anything be easy for myself! Lol (recovering drug, btw, 9 years clean).

Anyway, just wanted to say, I'm doing it this time. Last Saturday, I finally " felt" it. I'm done. I don't miss them. I don't dream about them. I don't even think about them.

I think, for me, I had to have that. Not sure why, perhaps because I became a grandmother recently, and my 2 year old grandson said, "Nana moke", and put a straw to his mouth, like a cigarette. I was the last smoker in the family, and that's not what I want to hear from that precious baby.

Really, though, it's so much more than that. Of course, the money, my health, all that matters. But, I don't know, I WANTED to smoke, through all that.

Now, I don't. I don't. I actually do not want a cigarette.

I've taken the first steps, and hopefully the last! Just wanted to talk to you guys about it, because my family doesn't "get" it.

Doing non smoking things is different than being a non smoker. It sounds like your mind is about, if not already, there where being a non smoker is who you are and no longer just what you're doing. Be a non smoker and you'll act like a non smoker.
And don't fret or beat yourself up when the inevitable desire to smoke returns. Being a smoker is who you were for however long you smoked. That old being will try to get you to do the old you every now and then.
I joined this thread to vent because not only did others around me not understand my struggle,I wasn't sure of it my own self. Journaling my frustrations with those who understand went a long way toward my quitting. It's been something like 3, maybe 4 weeks , since I stopped totally. I know it was a Thursday that was the first day but from that day forward I am a non smoker, doesn't matter to me the day it started. I was reminded I am a non smoker yesterday when I decided to let my dog gallop on her walk for a while and never ended up gasping for air. It was about the first time I'd thought about the benefits of not smoking besides food tasting differently after a few days. Non smoker stuff is normal now , except for some pleasant surprises every now and then, because I am a non smoker
Be a non smoker as who you are not just what you're doing.
It sounds to me that's about where your at.

 

[ShariR]

Welcome to the thread Bonnienclyde. Hearing and seeing that precious baby imitate you smoking must have just about broke your heart. That was probably the slap in the face that you needed to make you sit up and take notice. Everyone has one of those moments. I think until you have your own moment of clarity you struggle with the final nail in the coffin that is smoking. I truly believe that it has 'clicked' for you.

That does not mean that you will never want or crave another cigarette for the rest of your life. I just want you to be prepared for that. I think we all have our moments when that cigarette or the feelings we associate with smoking that cigarette get pretty enticing. For me it is during times of stress or anger. Or just a moment of joy and celebration will elicit a stray thought of having a cigarette. Old habits die hard.

So do not beat yourself up if you find yourself wanting or having a cigarette. You have now crossed over to the 'I get it' side. T just think that you will be approaching those moments with a different perspective now. Good for you.

 

[Karen N Daytona]

Good afternoon! I hope everyone has a fantastic day today!

Just sitting here going to look through my vaping inventory and clean up, have a fun day!

I thought I sent this 3 hours ago!

 

[loxmythe]

Just traded my vtr for a 134
Still loving the cool fire 2 Innokin rocks

 

[Karen N Daytona]

I have been trying to win a cool fire 1 on Facebook, LOL I love Innokin too!

 

[loxmythe]

Jazz got it for me for my birthday

 

[JJ1977]

lori, the 20k mah back up battery i have is usb, it has the cable to fit my mvp v2

 

[ShariR]

Happy birthday, Lox. Neat present. Just do not wave it around airports or police. We do not want to have to take up a collection to bail you out. How does it vape compared to your other mods? I saw one today. It is a strange looking mod.

 

[ShariR]

The vapemeet today was a big bust. I drove up there to find that there was not much of a crowd. A few vendors selling ego stuff and juices made locally. One vendor did have a few mods and RBAs, but the Kayfun was a Tobeko clone and the others looked like from FT for over double the price. No batteries or chargers or nice drip tips. So I packed up my toys and went home.

The coil building class must have gotten canceled since there was no sign of anyone building anything. Got me out of the house at least.

 

[JJ1977]

Happy birthday, Lox. Neat present. Just do not wave it around airports or police. We do not want to have to take up a collection to bail you out. How does it vape compared to your other mods? I saw one today. It is a strange looking mod.

its lox's b-day i know im late but better now than never

 

[twgbonehead]

Happy Birthday, Lox!

 

[Erised]

Hi everyone,
Tried to get here while the site was down. I had a few questions for you guys BUT I used the time to research. Miss you all. Hope everyone is doing well. BTW my new cell wont type in the block so I have to be on my computer. I refused the taptalk app and now cant find it. Any links for windows phone? Thanks and hugs.

Lori

((((((((((Lori))))))))))) it's great to see you! I hope you're doing well, and that we get to start seeing you more often.

Hey, all. I just wanted to say hi. I joined this forum back in 09, and my husband and his sister, her husband,and I all started vaping. Well, I just couldn't quit the analogs.

They have all been smoke free and never looked back. I have such an addict personality, though, of course I can't let anything be easy for myself! Lol (recovering drug, btw, 9 years clean).

Anyway, just wanted to say, I'm doing it this time. Last Saturday, I finally " felt" it. I'm done. I don't miss them. I don't dream about them. I don't even think about them.

I think, for me, I had to have that. Not sure why, perhaps because I became a grandmother recently, and my 2 year old grandson said, "Nana moke", and put a straw to his mouth, like a cigarette. I was the last smoker in the family, and that's not what I want to hear from that precious baby.

Really, though, it's so much more than that. Of course, the money, my health, all that matters. But, I don't know, I WANTED to smoke, through all that.

Now, I don't. I don't. I actually do not want a cigarette.

I've taken the first steps, and hopefully the last! Just wanted to talk to you guys about it, because my family doesn't "get" it.

Welcome Bonnie!

This whole daylight savings deal can bite me!

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Erised]

Happy Birthday (Bunny) Lox!

 

[loxmythe]

Thanks everyone