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I had to go away...
- Thread starter txbasschik
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Thanks!!! I still jones for 'em, pretty bad sometimes. I woke up this morning all nic'd and psycho. Took a few cups of coffee for me to mellow down. But, I didn't smoke, and that's what counts. Don't know why I still want them so *bad*, after over a month, but...just gotta deal with it.
Cherie
- Apr 1, 2000
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Congrats,
I too am ready to quit smoking and have tried on several occasions but always fail. The main reason for me is music. Playing in bars with booze everywhere makes it very very hard to quit. Also, about half of the guys I play with smoke.
Is that what you meant by "going away"? I feel that the only way for me to be succesful would be to cut all ties with bands and bars for a while.
I too am ready to quit smoking and have tried on several occasions but always fail. The main reason for me is music. Playing in bars with booze everywhere makes it very very hard to quit. Also, about half of the guys I play with smoke.
Is that what you meant by "going away"? I feel that the only way for me to be succesful would be to cut all ties with bands and bars for a while.
Welllll...not much in the way of money yet. But I hope to see that particular change very soon. Right now, out of work, so every penny counts.
So happy to be free!!!
Cherie
Nah, I couldn't cut ties. One of my drummers is my husband. Who smokes.
But I wanted to stay away from the computer for a while. Its too easy to just say the mean things that run through your mind when you are in withdrawal. I wanted the people here to still like me when I got done. LOL!
I have had to make myself go play, go do our local jam, etc., and just not smoke. I strapped a patch on every day, with white athletic tape so it wouldn't sweat off. It was like wearing a small cast...it itched like mad! But it kept me sane, so I wore it. I chewed a lot of cinnamon gum, 'cause it goes better with beer than mint does. Orange and lemon do, too. I still do this when I'm in the bar and everyone is smoking. It really helps.
I figured, if I can't avoid smoking when I'm playing music, then I'd have to not play, and I'd rather die than not play. So...I dove in, head-first, and just dealt with the cravings. A buddy at the bar quit with me, and that made it better. I could always go hang out with him when I was having a hard time.
If you *really* want to quit smoking, hon, go for it. Get the patch, buy some gum and some athletic tape, and just go for it. My e-mail is [email protected]. When you're trying to quit, and need some good Non-Smoking Jedi Mind Tricks to help you, e-mail me and I'll give you help.
Are you a veteran? If so, the VA will give you all your quitting supplies for free! My buddy quit through the VA.
You can do it!!!
Cherie
Wow,
It's hard enough to quit just being locked up at home in a padded room let alone gigging and doing the bar thing.
Again, congrats to you!
It's hard enough to quit just being locked up at home in a padded room let alone gigging and doing the bar thing.
Again, congrats to you!
