Cognitive Quit Smoking

Hi Linda,
Which quit tools?
Steve

That quit meter is driving me insane!!!! actually I think I am going
insane all by myself.
Is it better to die of lung cancer but live one’s life (albeit a
shortened one) out free in society OR live longer and be
incarcerated in a home for the incredibly bewildered?
Could someone please tell me how long the anxiety and depression
lasts - in general - this is the side effect that they don’t tell
you about.
I also feel a little disheartened when people don’t jump up and down
when they hear that I have been smoke free for nearly 4 weeks. Their
slightly deflated “oh” conveys the impression that it is too soon to
tell!!!
Encouragement please..I am needy right now!!
Morghaine

Hi Linda,
Thank you for coming out of lurk mode Congrats on your 2 1/2 months. When did you find the group? Have you been
able to use any of the cog quit tools in your quit?
Steve

.. and all through the group,
not a quitter was posting
and I’m wondering where is everyone?? Have some of you gone missing
in a mall? Have you been lost in mountains of cards, e and other? Are you
trapped out in pre- Christmas traffic? Where did every one go??
In the past couple of weeks we’ve been joined by about 15 new members.
That means that there must be a least a few of you who have been wondering
what cognitive quitting is about. Have you read through the ‘homework’?
Have you written out your lists? What about an ABC or two? It doesn’t hurt,
really. And it will make quitting so much simpler. Let us help you. This
is traditionally the most stressful time of year and we’re into tho last
couple of weeks of it. Do you have bickering relatives decending on you?
Are you stuck in a steaming kitchen cooking for an army of quests? How are
you being affected by this ‘festive season’? It’d be great to meet some of
our newer members and help them as they get started. How about a roll
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Here’s an ABC I wrote this morning. On Thursday when I found out I
needed more tests I had a huge “ache” in my stomach, chest, and
everywhere. It felt like a desire to smoke. I’m starting to
recognize this feeling for what it is (I think)… worry, anxiety,
sadness, etc. And the need to address whatever it is that’s causing
it. I didn’t think about buying cigarettes which is amazing!
I have to say that I’m still very scared and concerned even after
writing this abc… not sure there’s anything I can do to completely
get rid of that though.
As usual, feedback is very appreciated!
Thanks,
Susan
Health Problem ABC
A: I’m having a health problem that could be very serious. I’m
scheduled for more tests next week.
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Hi my name is Fred. I am new to posting on this group,but have
visited many times recently. I quit smoking on 28th Oct’02 mainly
using Zyban,that is I used the patch for two days,still had
withdrawal spasms so left it off and carried on with Zyban.
I think I am doing fairly well but still have thoughts of cigarettes.
I do not physically want or need one,but the thought still is there,
not always, but often enough for me to want to know what is going on
I think it is just a thought and not really an urge, it is fairly
easy to deal with, but it is so invasive and persistent!!!
Is there some strategy to deal with this that I don’t know or have
missed somewhere?
Thanks for listening. Regards, Fred.

hi everyone, I am new here, and still smoking…i am getting ready to
quit!…with
your help!!…don’t really know what else to say at this point? Any suggestions?

On my 3rd day of no cigs….no gum or patch.
Been chewing that damn gum or using the patch for the last 6 years
and yeah, it is better than smoking, but it always kept the addition
alive and sooner or later I would bum or buy a cig.
Feel pretty crappy now but I can deal with that….its the craving
that makes me nervous and will be facing many today as I go to work.
Jim

Hi Again,
Here’s an ABC I’ve been working on. I don’t think it adequately
addresses the complexity of this issue but I’ve got to start
somewhere and I’m trying to keep it simple. I wrote it because I
struggle with this all the time. I’m sure I will use it more than
once.
Again, feedback is very appreciated!
Susan
A: (Co-worker, family member, etc) is avoiding me or is irritated
with me.
B: When people give me the cold shoulder I automatically assume that
I did something wrong. I don’t like how I feel (sad, unworthy,
frustrated). I really want acceptance from that person. A cigarette
will make me feel better.
C: Smoke a cigarette.
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20 minutes ago my Mom turned 70, I put out my last cigarrette,
brushed my teeth to stomp away the taste in my mouth one last time.
This will be the umteenth time I have said “I WILL quit1″. I have
read the ABC’s and done my homework. I am a widget weigher. I
vaguley understand the colors and sizes, but I left the assembly line
before I really got it down. This is a wish I know my mother has as
she rests in bed with her oxygen on, that her daugher put down that
nasty little stick, and begin the real road of life.
My wish to my mother, is that her wish comes true.
I have my ABC’s This time maybe I can win!
Thank you all for the notes. I know I will be visiting here more
frequently begin now. Here’s to the candles that can be blown out!