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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:39 PM
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Edit: I'm going to join the Smoking Cessation Group.
Edited on Mon Aug-22-05 08:46 PM by Maddy McCall
I have set my date for my birthday in October. I'm going to quit, but I think it would be great if we could have a group dedicated to nothing but the discussion of quitting smoking.

It would be a place where former smokers could help present smokers who want to quit by providing them advice and encouragement. People who have just quit smoking could go there for encouragement when they feel the temptation to light up. We could help each other quit, and as we quit, we could help new people who want to quit.

I understand that some of this is ongoing in the KOEB group. That's fantastic, but the Quit Smoking group would be only for the discussion of quitting smoking, so that you wouldn't have to search for posts on the topic. I certainly don't want to steal the KOEB group's efforts to encourage people to quit smoking, though.

What do y'all think? The group would be for encouragement for people who are quitting, not for nonsmokers to complain about smokers. Nonsmokers would be welcome, as long as they are there to help people who want to quit.

If you would be interested in joining this group, please post below. We need ten DUers with stars to take the suggestion to Skinner.

EDIT: JUST FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS ALREADY A SMOKING CESSATION GROUP. HEADED THERE NOW.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:40 PM
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1. There already is one:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=326
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:44 PM
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4. THANK YOU!!!!!
I didn't see it when I looked through for Quit Smoking.

Thanks so much!
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:41 PM
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2. I recently quit for two weeks and started again.
Alot of stress right now but I'd love some support. I hate smoking and wish I could quit (been smoking since I was 15).
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:47 PM
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5. Look at Babylon's post above.
There's already a group!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=326

I'll see you there, right? :hug:
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:49 PM
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7. Yes you will.
I'll bookmark it right now.
Maybe it's the previous lifestyle that got me smoking in the first place. I'm no longer apart of that life so the last remnant needs to go by the roadside too.
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:42 PM
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3. As an ex smoker
I would peek in there now and then and offer encouragement. Lord knows it took me forever to actually quit and something like this would have been very helpful.

Good for you. I loved smoking, did not want to quit but it really has made me feel better.

:hi: Maddy
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 08:48 PM
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6. Please visit the Smoking Cessation group that's already in existence.
I'll be posting there. I'll be looking for advice for gearing myself up to quit in October.

:hug:
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 09:04 PM
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8. Gearing up is very important.
So is being prepared. Read what you can, find a nicotine substitute, take deep breaths and drink lots of water. Just be sure you have something about smoking that makes you mad, like the rich guys that enslave you and you will be set!

You can do it. Hell if I could quit I am convinced anyone can.
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 09:26 PM
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9. Maddy - I wish you all the best in this.
When times get tough for you and you can't do it for yourself, look at your son and know that what you are doing will keep you from being deprived of precious time with him. :hug:

:loveya: - you can do this!
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 10:48 PM
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11. My son is my motivation.
Thanks, JJ. :loveya:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 09:30 PM
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10. I might as well check it out!
I've only had 3 today - maybe I can kick it too? :shrug:

Doesn't hurt to try. Thanks for the link! :hug:
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 10:49 PM
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12. That is great!
We are two tough bitches. We can kick this thing. :loveya: :pals:
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 11:00 PM
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14. I said I would check it out and give it some serious thought!
I make no promises - been smoking more than 1/2 my life, hell been smoking 2/3's of my life - I don't know if I am that tough. Things have been rather stressful in my life - don't know when it will get better. :shrug:

No promises :freak:

:hug: :loveya:
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 01:52 AM
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21. No pressure, but...
Edited on Tue Aug-23-05 01:53 AM by BlueIris
I think you should go check out the group. If you want to quit, the group and DU posters like me will be here for you.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 09:09 AM
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22. Thank you BlueIris - I appreciate the encouragement
and offer of support. :hug:
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 10:50 PM
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13. Count me in
I quit two weeks ago. It's a bitch.
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-22-05 11:53 PM
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15. It gets better every minute.....
Peace be with you Maddy my Dear.......
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 12:42 AM
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16. Yeah! You can beat the devil's weed! :-)
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 12:44 AM
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17. BW, how you been?
Redstone
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 01:05 AM
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18. I'm not too shiny, Pard, but I'm still kicking.
I'll get over it if I live long enough.
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 01:07 AM
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19. If you've taken the licking, but still keep ticking,
you're one ahead of the game anyway.

What more could we ask for, after all?

Redstone
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-05 01:15 AM
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20. I'm finding out more all the time about that...
My 60th is in a few weeks. My warranty must be expiring.
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