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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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Hi All, I just started using mdjunction yesterday, and I am quickly racking up the groups that I belong to... lol I know that I need to be in this one, that is for sure. I have been smoking cigarettes for TWENTY years now. Ugh My poor hubby (been smoking about 18 years, himself) wants to quit, but *I* am just not quite ready yet.  argg So - I will post more, later, but - I just wanted to say Hi. 
"Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg))
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Colleenj Posts: 2104
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Hello and welcome to the forum! I also belong to several groups. MDJunction is a great place. I didn't really want to quit either, but had to so that I can have some elective surgery done. It has not been a picnic but better than I thought it would be. I went to a hypnotherapist. Good luck! Colleen One week, two days, 16 hours, 28 minutes and 37 seconds. 339 cigarettes not smoked, saving $105.94. Life saved: 1 day, 4 hours, 15 minutes.
Colleen
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy." ~Albert Clarke
(*Quote snagged from jenny1978)
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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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Colleen, Ooo - where can I find a counter like that?? I think that that just may help! "Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg)) |
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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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P.s. - Sorry - I also meant to say, Thanks for the welcome! "Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg)) |
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Colleenj Posts: 2104
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http://www.silkquit.org/stop-smoking/quit-meter.aspxHere is the link. There are other ones out there, but this one seems to be the most popular and includes a lot of info. It helps me to keep this running on the task bar, especially when I'm having a "moment!" Colleen Colleen
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy." ~Albert Clarke
(*Quote snagged from jenny1978)
PTSD
Anxiety Attacks
Bipolar II
Depression
ADD/ADHD
Chronic pain
Alcoholic
Please note that anything that I post is strictly my own experience or understanding of a particular subject. I am not a doctor and my posts reflect my thoughts or feelings of the subject, whatever that may be. Please always talk with your doctor. |
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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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This is SO great - Thank you so much!! "Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg)) |
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ComingUndone Posts: 1444
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Hey guys and welcome to the group serendipity! Have you considered quitting at the same time as your husband and then you have a "quitting buddy"? It would make things easier on him too because it is hard to quit when someone you're living with is still smoking. Not impossible, but difficult. ♥ Christine
Lamotrigine(Lamictal) 400mg
Clonazepam (Klonipin) 0.25mg
Quetiapine (Seroquel) 200mg
Vyvanse 35mg
Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5mg PRN
Magnesium Citrate 400mg
Melatonin 5mg
Newest meds updated 1/24/13
I am a peer, not a doctor, so any advice I give should not be construed as medical or professional. |
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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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Hi Christine, Yep - I have considered it, but, I have not yet followed through on it.... You know how sometimes you are just READY to do something, but then, other times you feel the need to eaaase into them...? I am feeling like I need to mentally prepare myself better, this time around, so that it sticks this time, for good. I do feel extremely guilty that Hubby is ready, yet, I am not... Thanks so much for the welcome! I believe that belonging to this group will ultimately help me.... -Serendipity "Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg)) |
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ComingUndone Posts: 1444
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Yes I know what you mean. For a long time I wanted to quit but I wasn't ready to so I couldn't do it. And it was very frustrating because I didn't know why I couldn't get myself to quit, even though it was affecting my job. As far as your hubby goes, being supportive is good too And maybe avoiding smoking around him (or leaving cigs out or ashtrays, all that) will help him get where he wants to be! ♥ Christine
Lamotrigine(Lamictal) 400mg
Clonazepam (Klonipin) 0.25mg
Quetiapine (Seroquel) 200mg
Vyvanse 35mg
Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5mg PRN
Magnesium Citrate 400mg
Melatonin 5mg
Newest meds updated 1/24/13
I am a peer, not a doctor, so any advice I give should not be construed as medical or professional. |
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serendipity09 Posts: 73
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What was the final mental thing that clicked for you, personally, do you think? I mean, of course - I already know with my head that it's bad for me and that it's expensive and that the second-hand smoke is bad for everyone else... It's in my head, tho, and hasn't seemed to sink thru to my heart somehow. I guess I just haven't been "scared straight" about smoking, yet....? "Believe in dreams
You love so much
Let the passion of your heart
Make them real"
~Believe In Dreams, Flyleaf~
DX:
Bipolar II
Alcoholic
Meds:
Abilify (2mg)
Atenolol (50 mg)
Lithium (1500 mg)
Wellbutrin (150 mg)
(withdrawing from Cymbalta (30mg)) |
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