Comments on: Goodbye Old Friend, Hope We Never Meet Again

By: Dustyfog

Dustyfog — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:44:03 +0000

Inspiring post!

Lately, I keep seeing this ad on BBC that shows 1200 people falling dead in front of a tobacco company, and then one guy stands up with a little poster saying “Can you take a day off?”

Well, as a smoker, I know how difficult it is to take ‘a day off’ as against quitting cold turkey.

Good luck to all who have read this post, and are planning to quit smoking!

By: Dorothy Stahlnecker

Dorothy Stahlnecker — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:56:42 +0000

Robin, as a 61 year old grandmother who is currently fighting Ovarian Cancer..smoking is a no…I’m proud you seem to have it this time. Please, as you give great financial advice..take your own health advice..and stop..no matter what. Cancer has stopped me in my life, and made me rethink a lot of things. I never smoked, rarely drank and still I battle this awful disease. Great luck and my prayers are with you..

Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
http://www.grammology.com

By: Vivienne Quek

Vivienne Quek — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:36:54 +0000

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. It will not be easy but I’m sure you will kiss cigarette goodbye forever.

All the best, my friend.

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By: Babychen

Babychen — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:22:45 +0000

Ah – my thoughts exactly. Quit a month back. No major battles with myself, but I do miss smoking.

Its the habit, the punctuation. I really cant believe all the ingenuity of humankind could not invent a harmless cigarette or something similar. Its a social ritual, offering one to a friend, borrowing one, stepping out for a cig with a colleague and coming back in knowing him slightly better.

By: Reboot

Reboot — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:04:28 +0000

You’ll be fine at the 6 month mark and begin to wonder how little you actually think about cigarettes.

The next couple of weeks are going to be a real challenge if start thinking about it. Don’t try and win a mind game with your old friend – you will lose – everytime. Chase all thoughts away as soon as they pop up.

Peppermint hard candy is great. It’s the kind of candy that makes a good replacement for when you might need to inhale. This is what helped me in the early stages (first month).

For anyone else reading this… if you ever decide to quit smoking, start a diet at the same time. Toss in regular exercise (even if it’s just walking). If you don’t, you’ll regret it;-)

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:54:01 +0000

Hi Robin;
Good luck hun. I’ve been battling this one for quite a while now. Actually got a nice trip to the UK last year after putting the money I would have spent into savings. I’ve been struggling with it again this year, though, and seems like I’ve had to start all over again, but hopefully this time I win

Take care hun!

By: JT

JT — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:28:58 +0000

I quit smoking over a year ago after smoking for 15+ years. Right now your mind and body are used to filling the perceived gaps with smoking. Soon, your mind and body will forget and these gaps will not be considered gaps any longer. Good luck and congratulations! You’ve made the right decision.

By: Anja Merret

Anja Merret — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:20:37 +0000

You’ll soon find other things to spend your money on! Well done. Nice way of writing about it as well.

By: ivan

ivan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:35:16 +0000

Congrats! Keep it up!