Six Months Smoke Free!
9:21 AM Posted by CalgaryDaddy
Oh Fred & Wilma! No wonder the baby boomers started smoking at 10 years old!
After 15 years as a pack a day smoker, I have finally hit that six month smoke free hurdle! It was relatively easy to quit, thanks to the wonders of modern medicine! As I have little to no will power, I found that smoking cessation prescriptions worked just dandy for me! I tried both Champix and Zyban over the past tow years, but Zyban finally worked for me. ( Note: Champix turned me into a robot and changed my personality...but it worked. Zyban caused me to get NO SLEEP for a month...but without the crazy side effects.) I really do respect those who quit "cold turkey"!Do I still miss it? Absolutely! Especially if I am having a drink! I found myself contemplating having "just one little puff" a few times over the past few months, but held off. I know that once I have another cigarette, I will be back on Tobacco Road again for good! I must confess that I do feel better since I quit and really do not miss spending $300+ a month on those tasty little buggers.
Why did I quit? Mostly because of my family! With my wife expecting on 12/31/2009, I figure that now was the time to make it happen. I also got sick and tired of being a social outcast and having to go outside like an animal when smoking in public. Whatever the reason, I am just thankfull that I no longer smoke.
Don't worry...I refuse to become one of those "Ex-Smokers" that have that attitude towards those that still smoke. After all, I know where they are coming from.
Wish me luck for another 6 months!
Shane
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December 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM
6 months smoke free, way to go! I'm on (I think) 11 weeks now... I miss it... it's hard... but I'm feeling so much better! I just voted for you, too! :) Good luck!
December 15, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Congrats!
My husband's going on his 5th year & he says he misses it every now & then. I dont get it, but I guess you might have to be an ex smoker to know what he means. I guess it's all about habbits *shrugs*.
December 15, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Congrats, that's awesome!! :)
December 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Good for you!!
December 15, 2009 at 1:02 PM
congrats to you! smoking is trashy. Yay for not being trashy.
December 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Congrats on 6 months smoke free. You made the right choice for your wife and soon to be new born baby. Good Luck on another 6.
December 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM
YAY! That is awesome. Everytime I see those smokers standing outside freezing their arse off, I think, man, those people are DEDICATED to their habit! It must be a very hard addiction to break, glad you did it!
December 15, 2009 at 1:33 PM
You Guys Rock! Thanks for the comments and the positive vibes! ( Rock? Vibes...I sound kind of "hippy-ish"...lol)
Shane
December 15, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Congrats on 6 mos! As a professional therapist certified to work w/ those dealing with addictions, I'm glad you're staying strong! Nicotine is the #1 most addictive substance...even moreso than heroin!
I had to Google Champix b/c in the US it's called Chantix. ;-)
Your child will thank you!
Tamara
www.theunexperiencedmom.com
December 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Way to go!!!
December 15, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Voted for you as my way of encouraging you for not smoking.
December 15, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Just don't light one up from the new dad jitters =p
Congrats dude, great accomplishment!
December 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM
That's awesome. I'm about 7-8 months in myself. I love that I quit, especially at that moment I discovered I was pregnant; one less thing to cut down on!
It was the hardest while drinking for me too. Probably smoked a pack every time I went out drinking. I think I quit right around the time Dallas banned smoking indoors. I knew it would just be too much trouble for me, plus I had wanted to quit for awhile.
I hate hate hate being around it, at least right now. I bet your wifey is sooooo glad you did it. Your baby will be glad too. Stay strong!
December 16, 2009 at 5:15 AM
That's so awesome! Congrats to you for reaching such a milestone!
December 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Nice job there Calgary dad-to be I myself have joined the 5 month club but decided not to use the drug method and am happy as a clam.