that my 3 year anniversary quit date was yesterday! I just don’t
think about smoking anymore, haven’t for the past few years.
Cognitive quitting is the way to go, folks. Do the work, and it’ll
work for you.
Thank you once again, Steve and Pam, for your help three years ago.
Later gators,
- Cat
Remember, if you smoke after sex you’re doing it too fast.
- Woody Allen
Can any one explain to me what Warren is? Are we referring to our
sub-conscious mind? Thanks
Joy
Thanks so much guys for your encouragement. My second day went by
pretty well, and I even slept decently last night. I did have one
panic attack while I was sleeping. Is this a common sign of
withdrawal?
I’ve been looking at my behavior cognitively, and it is really
helping me in other areas. I find myself more alert and aware of
what’s going on.
-Donna
Hello to Everyone,
Just had to post on my upcoming 1 year anniversary this Sunday! I
never thought I could ever do this until I found the cog quit site. I
don’t post much, but I still do read all posts everyday. For anyone
who thinks they lack something to pull this off, YOU ARE WRONG….You
CAN do it - if you are willing to do the work that Steve and Pam talk
about. It really does work! Believe in yourself and do what you need
to do….I can’t really even remember my smoking days anymore and I
smoked for over 30 years….This method worked for me and it can work
you ALL OF YOU too! My very best wishes to everyone! I know you will
succeed….
Take Care,
Lauren
It’s hard to be taking what feel like baby steps toward quitting,
when the need to quit smoking for me is so urgent, but that’s where I
am for now. I’m working on the timer exercises and trying to put more
consciencious effort into identifying physical states and coming up
with more and better options for meeting those needs.
I’ve noticed that the period from about 9:30am to noon is a
vulnerable time for me because I’m trying to figure out what I
want/need to do for the day and what the next step is. I think that’s
what happened last Monday when I tried to quit. I was just a bit lost
during that time, and it was enough to tip the scales eventually. I’m
going to try planning the night before what I’m going to do the next
day, and see how that feels.
I’m hoping these “baby steps” are really just the process of making a
good foundation, and that a comfortable quit (or some kind of quit)
is just around the corner. I’m in awe of you who have quit—and I
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I made it through my first day, so today I’m starting serious
withdrawal. Actually, last night was hell. I feel totally spaced
out and I keep jerking. Also, I forget what I’m saying. I teach
college English, so you can imagine how this is tripping out my
students.
I’m glad this group is here so I can share my pain with people who
understand. 
-DOnna
Does anyone have any pointers on how I can deal with nightly
withdrawal effects? I can’t get any sleep. My mind is racing, my
body keeps jerking and I have small panic attacks, and I also can’t
tell whether I’m dreaming or awake.
-Donna
Hi, I quit last night, and today I started with Wellbutrin. What I’m
starting to notice is that I have other addictive behavior. How can I
help obsessive-complusive behavor?
-Donna
Thanks Pam for your encouragement and support—and Joy for your kind
human-ness. I haven’t been able to do it today. I did ok until about
noon, and then went out to the garage, got the cigs, and had one with
a glass of water. I’ve had 3 or 4 now—there’s been some traipsing
back and forth to the garage. I haven’t fallen into the deep despair
I was so afraid of. I have the feeling that the process needs to be
more organic for me rather than just setting a date and gritting my
teeth—I guess I’m just too weak for that approach. I really think
the key is in the cog work that I started to do—the timer and ABC
exercises. I have the feeling that if I just keep working on those
exercises, the cigarettes will go more easily and as a function of
truly finding better options. That’s my hope anyway, and I’ll keep
working on it.
I wonder if you’re all tired of chatting today. I would give it a try
if anyone wants to. I’m going to try just getting to the chat room
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Here it is so far—a bit hard to read—sorry:
Time Event Emotion/Condition Smoking Situation?
Physical Sensations
Sat 7:30p on computer/ tired, mildly happy/ yes/ tight neck,
shoulder, head muscles,
shallow breathing/
8:30p watching TV/ tired, edgy or irritable/yes/chilled, tight
muscles, “old” mouth,
oversmoked/
9:30p watching TV/ really tired/no bcz oversmoked/ achey, nose
stuffy, bad mouth/
went to bed much earlier than usual. Then had goofy night—woke up
at 2:30am bcz I thought I heard dog yelping—turned out it was a car
tearing around. Couldn’t get back to sleep til 4am. Felt weird—a
bit scared. Smoked btwn 2:30-4.
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