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Started by DarkStaR, August 07, 2008, 04:16:36 PM

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ducpainter

#255
February 20, 2010, 07:23:36 AM
10 weeks today.

The lack of nicotine seems to be screwing with me physically.

I did smoke for a long time...probably why.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Howie

#256
February 20, 2010, 07:40:51 AM
Increase your vodka intake [evil]  Seriously, don't give in now.  I haven't smoked in about 5 years now and don't miss it.

Speeddog

#257
February 20, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 20, 2010, 07:23:36 AM
~~~SNIP~~~

The lack of nicotine seems to be screwing with me physically.

~~~SNIP~~~

In what ways?

I don't feel 100% 'right', but then again, maybe this *is* how 'right' feels.

7 weeks for me.
Congrats on staying 3 weeks ahead of me.  [beer]
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ducpainter

#258
February 20, 2010, 07:49:59 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 20, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
In what ways?

I don't feel 100% 'right', but then again, maybe this *is* how 'right' feels.

7 weeks for me.
Congrats on staying 3 weeks ahead of me.  [beer]
I'm having some issues regulating my blood pressure

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=198.msg611640#msg611640
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


nicrosato

#259
February 20, 2010, 07:59:08 AM
Quit on Jan 1. I find the physical addiction is the easiest thing to deal with; the psychological addiction (reaching for a cigarette when my mind is racing as I'm dealing with some work problem) is more problematic.

I've quit before, for long stretches- 10 years, 5 years, 4 years. I really don't want to relapse this time.
Nobody said that I did. Everyone says that I would.

Speeddog

#260
February 20, 2010, 08:05:16 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 20, 2010, 07:49:59 AM
I'm having some issues regulating my blood pressure

IIRC, nicotine is a blood thinner, so it makes sense that a change in BP meds might be in order.
Best of luck with the fine-tuning.

I haven't noticed any change in blood pressure myself, but I've not been monitoring it.  :P
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Speeddog

#261
February 20, 2010, 08:07:27 AM
Quote from: nicrosato on February 20, 2010, 07:59:08 AM
Quit on Jan 1. I find the physical addiction is the easiest thing to deal with; the psychological addiction (reaching for a cigarette when my mind is racing as I'm dealing with some work problem) is more problematic.

I've quit before, for long stretches- 10 years, 5 years, 4 years. I really don't want to relapse this time.

Congrats!

- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

ducpainter

#262
February 20, 2010, 08:11:23 AM
Quote from: nicrosato on February 20, 2010, 07:59:08 AM
Quit on Jan 1. I find the physical addiction is the easiest thing to deal with; the psychological addiction (reaching for a cigarette when my mind is racing as I'm dealing with some work problem) is more problematic.

I've quit before, for long stretches- 10 years, 5 years, 4 years. I really don't want to relapse this time.
Keep it up. [thumbsup]

Quote from: Speeddog on February 20, 2010, 08:05:16 AM
IIRC, nicotine is a blood thinner, so it makes sense that a change in BP meds might be in order.
Best of luck with the fine-tuning.

I haven't noticed any change in blood pressure myself, but I've not been monitoring it.  :P
Yet they also claim that smoking increases bp.

I'm thinking that the initial body reaction was an increase and the long term will be a decrease.

It will work out.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


triangleforge

#263
February 23, 2010, 05:51:37 AM
Smoking Kills

How's everyone holding up?
By hammer and hand all arts do stand.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

ducpainter

#264
February 23, 2010, 12:03:42 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on February 23, 2010, 05:51:37 AM
Smoking Kills

How's everyone holding up?
[laugh] [laugh]

I'm good.

I gave the lack of nicotine a bad rap.

It was a medication fiasco.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Stinky Wizzleteats

#265
February 23, 2010, 05:09:39 PM
I gave up 18 months ago. And I don't miss it. Waking up in the middle of the night coughing my burning lungs up and then sneezing/coughing up a huge gob of phlegm in the morning made the decision easy for me.  [puke]

Now I'm trying to give up drinking during the week. Was drinking every night and waking up feeling like sh*t. Only going to drink on weekends.

Haven't had a drink for 2 nights.  :(
I like a drink. You know when people say 'I like a drink as much as the next man'? Not if I'm the next man, you don't.

LA

#266
February 26, 2010, 06:32:01 PM
I quit seven times last week.  ;D

LA
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Duck-Stew

#267
June 24, 2010, 05:57:12 PM
HEAR-YEA, HEAR-YEA...
As of last night, I've drank my last beer.  I will not be buying it anymore for home consumption.  I have run out of gin too and will not be buying spirits for the house to just sit there.  I drink them if they're around....

I may still enjoy a drink while out for dinner or a social event, but at home....I'm done.

Quit smokin' back in 1993-ish...  Cigarettes that is.  I still *yearn* for the occasional cigar.
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

The Bacon Junkie

#268
June 24, 2010, 07:50:13 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on June 24, 2010, 05:57:12 PM
HEAR-YEA, HEAR-YEA...
As of last night, I've drank my last beer.  I will not be buying it anymore for home consumption.  I have run out of gin too and will not be buying spirits for the house to just sit there.  I drink them if they're around....

I may still enjoy a drink while out for dinner or a social event, but at home....I'm done.

Quit smokin' back in 1993-ish...  Cigarettes that is.  I still *yearn* for the occasional cigar.


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Duck-Stew

#269
June 24, 2010, 07:52:02 PM
Hasn't been easy w/the Hendricks around budday....  BUT, I've got to steer this chassis (my body) to something less toxic/more healthy.

Thanks Guy... ;)
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.
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