The Official Status Update Thread: Part 113 - The Internet Rises

[churchmouse]

No he's actually trying to quit too. And that's awesome. We will either use each other for moral support or kill each other

Oh boy............2 at once sounds like a rough one.

Just think of the money you will save.

 

[mbills2223]

Well I didn't manufacture the stuff but as far as I know I was.

haha gotcha...let me know if you ever try gum or patches again.

I've got a whole bunch of other tips if you're ever interested. I won't shove them down your throat () but it's a standing offer.

And for those keeping track at home: yes, I did kick my own filthy habit.

 

[Rayne]

Howdy gunslinger, how is everyone tonight?

 

[db1959]

I agree. But I'm not replacing anything. I'm already addicted to smoking. Both the act of doing it and the nicotine. How is that replacing one addiction with another?

I mean replacing one substance with another or behavior. When I quit drinking I found that I was staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning hanging with the guys. I went from being a wreck from drinking to a wreck from lack of sleep.

 

[RedneckReject]

I realize it sounds like I'm ragging on you which is not my intention. I tried quitting many times and using many crutches. The only thing that actually worked (for me) was saying "**** you, I'm not letting a dried up little plant control me".

Good luck, I hope you are successful in quitting!

No not at all.

And I appreciate the advice, truly I do. But I also know that we're all different. And I know cold turkey doesn't work for me. I know I NEED something to help me. And I'm going to do whatever I have to do to figure out what that is

 

[db1959]

DB!!!!! Howdy!

A twofor! My day is complete

 

[Rayne]

INGO was my filthy habit and I've relapsed

 

[db1959]

INGO was my filthy habit and I've relapsed

INGO isn't filthy but some of the people are.

 

[Trigger Time]

No not at all.

And I appreciate the advice, truly I do. But I also know that we're all different. And I know cold turkey doesn't work for me. I know I NEED something to help me. And I'm going to do whatever I have to do to figure out what that is

You could always suck on a purple ..... Awe nevermind

 

[Rayne]

INGO isn't filthy but some of the people are.

Filthy minds you mean?

 

[RedneckReject]

I mean replacing one substance with another or behavior. When I quit drinking I found that I was staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning hanging with the guys. I went from being a wreck from drinking to a wreck from lack of sleep.

Gotcha. For me, here are two parts to my addiction. The worst part of my addiction is the actual smoking part. Lighting a cigarette, smoking the whole thing, flipping the ashes off, stubbing it out. The act itself. THAT is what I'm trying to break. I can still pick up my vape, hit it once or twice, and get my nicotine. Now I only have one addiction to deal with stopping instead of two. Once the first one is under control I can work on the second one.....if that makes sense

 

[db1959]

Filthy minds you mean?

Yeah, that's it!!!

 

[RedneckReject]

You could always suck on a purple ..... Awe nevermind

NO!!

 

[chezuki]

And for those keeping track at home: yes, I did kick my own filthy habit.

Good! Definitely improves your credibility as a "Quit Coach".

 

[GunSlinger]

Howdy gunslinger, how is everyone tonight?

Peachy Rayne and you?

 

[Sylvain]

I just never started.

 

[mbills2223]

Good! Definitely improves your credibility as a "Quit Coach".

If there was a "Flipping Off a Friend" emoticon, you'd get it more than anyone on INGO

 

[db1959]

Gotcha. For me, here are two parts to my addiction. The worst part of my addiction is the actual smoking part. Lighting a cigarette, smoking the whole thing, flipping the ashes off, stubbing it out. The act itself. THAT is what I'm trying to break. I can still pick up my vape, hit it once or twice, and get my nicotine. Now I only have one addiction to deal with stopping instead of two. Once the first one is under control I can work on the second one.....if that makes sense

I know that all too well. Its the habit, muscle memory if you will.

 

[db1959]

I just never started.

Good Job!

 

[db1959]

Calling it a night. Good night all.