People wanting to be ADOPTED by an ex-smoker (OR anyone else who wants to HELP them!!)
PLEASE E-mail each other with YOUR SUPPORT for one another...... You might even make some new friends while Helping each other become SMOKE FREE!
I've been too busy with my REAL job to keep this page current. Please e-mail me with your request for inclusion on this page and I'll do my best to add you promptly.
Thanks NeedHelp@DontSmoke.com
4-21-2002
Hi would really like to be added to your adoptee list, I have been smoking for 25yrs and have quit 1 week ago ,but really need guidance from someone who has been through the hell to get to heaven of a smoke free life .
My name is Kevin
12-31-01
My name is Maureen and I am from Ireland. I have been smoking since I was a teenager.....am now 50. At this present moment I smoke 20 per day and am on cortizone, an antibiotic and an inhaler. I used to be a teaching principal of a 7 teacher school. Hard to believe, isn't it? I did, however, always give great advice to the leaving class of 12 year olds with regard to Cigarette Addiction, telling them that I wished I had never started, that I was an addict, that my voice went from soprano to alto, and pleading with them not to start, no matter what pressure they were put under. Today is New Year's Day, 2002 and I am going to try, no succeed, in becoming a non-smoker. I know I cannot do it alone......it has been a habit for far too long. I know I'd be kidding myself if I thought I could do it. If there is anyone out there who can lend their support, I would be eternally grateful. Pleeeease help me to kick this disgusting habit. I am out a fortune buying air fresheners for the house and car, perfume for myself, not to mention the cigs.I hate the smell and I think that this will help me to quit. I look forward to hearing from someone who can help me.
Sincerely,
Maureen
12-31-01
I need help to stay stopped without getting homicidal on any of my family members. Its not their fault I ever started or am having trouble staying stopped. 17 hrs. ago I stopped and would like to stay that way. Is there any advice you can give me to help?
Speedy
AKA Chris Jensen
2-19-01
I AM QUITTING SMOKING ON FEB 20...I HAVE BEEN TAKING ZYBAN FOR 2 WEEKS AND I AM GOING TO USE THE PATCH STARTING TOMORROW FOR 2 WEEKS THEN I WILL NOT USE THE PATCH FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME UNTIL I AM COMPLETELY SMOKE FREE. MY NAME IS SHELLY AND I AM GOING TO BE 51 NEXT MONTH AND HAVE BEEN SMOKING SINCE I WAS 16...I COULD USE ALL THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT I COULD GET.....MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS SHELLY184@PEOPLEPC.COM
2-11-01
I have been smoking for 21 years. I would like to quit but haven't been successful. Please help . My e-mail address is cacky@scrtc.com. My name is Carolyn Perkins. I am 41 years old and expecting my first grandchild in April and I don't want to subject her to the second hand smoke and I would like her to know her grandmother as a non-smoker. Thank you,
2-8-01
I had 2 throat cancer surgeries, quit for 2 years and went back for the last 3 yrs. I hate cigarettes, but that nicotine high makes all worries disappear.....temporarily. Please help, give me hints of how to quit or something. I quit again yesterday all day, but today is getting harder and harder not to go to the store around my house and get a pack. thanks for listening...
2-7-01
Hello,
I am a 42 year old female that have been smoking 29 years and really need help. My mother died of Lung disease at 60. Please could you help me. I say every night tomorrow I am not going to smoke and I do. please HELP ME WITH THIS ADDICTION.
1-27-01
Hi,
My brother died of lung cancer a few years ago, and shortly afterward, maybe because of "survivor's guilt," I started smoking. I only smoke about 5 to 8 cigarettes a day, but I can feel a terrible burning in the back of my throat and my upper right lung whenever I inhale. I've tried to stop, but whenever some emotional problem arises -- a fight at work or with family, any bad news, etc. -- I reach for a cigarette. I wake up with a bad sore throat each morning, and know that even these few cigarettes each day are hurting me terribly.
I stumbled onto this site by accident. I've meant to take action for along time, and this is the first time I've ever actually reached out to a group for assistance. I desperately want to stop, and if I had any idea it would be this hard to stop I never would have started. Thanks.
Richard in Arizona
1-25-01
My name is Rose. I'm 43 years old and have been smoking for 23 years. I have 3 children, I don't want to die! I am so disgusted with myself. On Monday I have a doctor appointment and will get a prescription for Zyban, so my quit date will be in the beginning of February. I'm looking for someone to help me through this. Perhaps another smoker that is quitting or planning to quit might want to go through it with a e-friend, and we could climb out of the smoke pit together. Or anyone that would want to adopt me as their hopeless case that needs encouragement on a daily basis. I need all the help I can get. I've tried everything.
1-23-01
My name is Pat Byers and I need any and all help I can get to stop smoking. Thanks
1-23-01
Hello My name is Hadeel. I'm 24 years old, and started to smoke at the age of 18. actually I decided to stop yesterday,,,,,,,,from smoking one pack and a half. I managed to reach three yesterday and today. but I'm not quite sure that I'll manage all alone. besides I do sports, but get quite excited and anxious about so many things, that I turn to the cigarette can u help me?.
1-19-01
Hi,
My name is Linda and I've smoked for 18 years. I'm trying real hard to quit now, it's my 1st try. My Dr prescribed Wellbutrin last week and stopped taking it after 5 days because of the weird side effects. I'm doing it on my own now and have cut back to 2 smokes per day......please email me with any encouragement ! I can't get them out of my head !
im_a_linda_too@yahoo.com
1-18-01
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1-16-01
Hi, my name is Lindsay. All my life I have hated the idea of smoking and was always bound and determined to never even try it. Well, then college came, and once I tried it, I couldn't stop. I have only smoked for less than 6 months, but if I don't get a hold of this problem now, I'm afraid I never will. HELP!!
1-9-01
Hi,
I am trying, for the third time in my life, to stop smoking. I have chosen today as the day. In 30 min I will have my last cig. I am 33 and have smoked since I was 16. I stopped while I was pregnant with my daughter (who is now 10), but started up again to "help" me loose the baby weight. I am a practicing wiccan & have a spell planned to assist. My husband (who is a non-smoker) and I are also Reiki practitioners and have put my plea on our Reiki grid. I have also purchased a product called Smokease, which is a homeopathic means to quit. I am scared out of my mind! I have told myself in the past, that if my husband can quit drinking (recovering alcoholic), that I should be able to quit smoking. All of the times that I said, "no, I don't need to pick up cigs", and then I did anyway have left me with a feeling that any attempt to quit will be for nothing other than a major blow to my self esteem... Help!
1-7-01
Hi, I am looking for a sponsor who can help me stay off the smokes for good! {My quit date was 1-5-2001 this is my 3rd day without a smoke} I have been smoking for approx. 25 yrs a pack or more a day! I am using the patch! But my problem is I quit many times before in the past {at least 5 serious attempts} I have tried the patches, and the gum they did help but I could not stay quit! I know from past attempts that it will be a long tough road, I am willing to go through it again but I'm afraid that like all other attempts I will fail again in the long run! Is there someone out there that's gone through the same problem as me and succeeded? If so can you please help me? I desperately want and need to win this battle once and for all! THANK YOU! And Hope To Here From You soon!
HAVE A NICE DAY!.
1-7-01
I'm 21 I've been smoking for over 5 years now I've been trying to quit for about 5 days now but I still have 2-4 smokes a day I am pretty dedicated to quitting and a healthier lifestyle. I usually have my most problems at the end of the day.
1-5-01
Just stopped yesterday. It's only been a day and I'm going crazy.
1-3-01
TODAY IS MY SECOND DAY TO STOP SMOKING. I AM ON THE PATCH WHICH REALLY HELPS THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS, BUT NOW I AM JUST TRYING TO KEEP REMEMBERING WHY SMOKING IS BAD AND FOR THE REASONS FOR WHY I AM QUITTING.
THANKS
1-3-01
I just quit smoking for New Year's and I'm going nuts! I've been a pack a day smoker for over eight years and I'm very committed to a healthy smoke-free lifestyle. If anyone wants to give a girl some moral support it will be greatly appreciated. thanks,
12-17-00
My name is Jane. I'm 44 and need some help kicking the one remaining addiction I have. SMOKING. I have managed to quit the others, but this one. Please help with any advice you have.....
12-04-00
Help! This morning I decided to quit smoking after it was a part of my life for 28 years. I am a 44 year old female. I recently was ill with pleurisy (sp?) and was told by my doctor that I MUST stop smoking.
Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
PLEASE HELP ME. 9 days ago I went to the doctor... bronchitis and asthma. He said I had to stop smoking. I've smoked for the last 23 years. I've gone these last 9 days without one cigarette... and tonight I snapped, and smoked 3 in a row..... crying the whole time. I've been a real bitch to everyone I know, and just couldn't stand it anymore. I had no idea that it would be so hard and effect me so bad. I've fallen off the wagon, and I desperately want to stop.
11-26-00
It will be nice to have some help.
11-21-00
I don't want to smoke anymore, But I think I have not the courage to quit. I've been smoking during 30 years, I know about the cancer, etc., but it's been IMPOSSIBLE for me to quit. Sorry about my English. Do you speak Spanish? It could be easier for me to have this short dialog in Spanish. Could you PLEASE help me??
María del Rosario González Hernández
11-18-00
Hi,
My name is Linda and I'm 38, almost 39. I tried to quit on National Smoke-out Day but couldn't do it cold turkey. So on Thursday I started with a patch. It has helped some but I'm still having major cravings, especially after eating. I think it would really help me out to hear from someone who's been there and will root me on. I am so sick of this addiction and could use all the help I can get.
Thanks
11-14-00
Help
I try every year, make it for 6 weeks to 3 months then start again... the bitch factor!! Any help for that????
11-14-00
Hi! My name is Patti. I am 35 yrs old and have smoked for the past 18 yrs. I have been having a lot of health problems. my doctors have told me that if I don't quit soon I will not see my 13yr. old son grow up! That scared me and I went on the patch this morning. I am having a REAL hard time with the craving for a cigarette! I am hoping someone could offer some help and ideas on how to do this without going back to smoking again. I am also hoping to make some new friends in here! You can e-mail me at jesnik9087@yahoo.com
Thank You, Patti
11-8-00
Dear Shell,
I have gone another 2 weeks, thanks for the advise, I was already aware the longer you go the easier it gets and that is for sure the truth. At this point I will never ever pick up another one. But still some good old advise and a little support never hurt anyone. right? You can go ahead and put my name on your list I would love to be adopted. my name is Stephanie, thanks.
11-4-00
Hi, I too saw the ad in Yahoo magazine. My whole life is ruled around having a smoke, which costs me about $10 a day. After only 2 hours at work my guts get funny with cravings...can't stand it any more. I'll take all the help I can get. Thanks for the great site.....
10-29-00
Hello,
I plan on quitting as soon as the present supply (1 carton) are gone. I am 52, male and have smoked since I was 18. I think help from someone who quit would give me the push I need to be successful at it. Thanks!
10-26-00
Shell,
I need help. I want to quit smoking. Every time I feel bored, hungry, upset...I just pick that cig up and light up. It feels like it helps me cope with boredom, hunger, and eases my nerves. I know this is all a part of my imagination or addiction. I need someone to help give me encouragement, wisdom, and have confidence in me. I can think of many reasons to quit smoking--bad breath, smell like ash tray, health reasons (constantly have bronchitis), and to SAVE MONEY. But why I can't?? I feel like I am going to die, I get very irritable and grouchy, afraid of the tale of gaining weight, and helps calm me in stressful situations. PLEASE HELP. Catherine Rollins, 23, N. Ky area, Farfromperfect@email.com
10-24-00
Hi I really want to quit, but don't seem to have willpower. I have tried the patch, gum, hypnosis, nasal spray, mouth spray, WellBurtern (medication) and timing cigarettes. All has failed. I have been smoking for over 40 years, a pack to a pack in a half a day. I seem to smoke the most cigarettes while on the computer, I don't want to give up my computer I love my computer. I found this web site in Yahoo Magazine and would like to give it a try. Please Help!
Dee Quiniela@mediaone.com
10-20-00
I really need to quit smoking. I had surgery Tuesday. Right before they were to take me into the operating room they told me that they could not put me to sleep because I would stop breathing. I had copd & emphysema. that was too much information for me at that time. I knew I was having increased breathing problems but I thought that I had a cold that would go away eventually. boy was I wrong. About a year ago I had respiratory failure and almost died. I was working three jobs and one of them a business I opened for a cleaning service. I had to quit because of my breathing. I also have asthma. I have no brains or I would have done this sooner. I have got to or I will die and I know this. I have smoked since I have been 12 years old. I am 42 now and I don't know where to begin. I swore no one or nothing would ever take my cigarettes away from me, as that is all I have. Can ya help?
10-17-00
I'm 50 years old and want to quit smoking.
10-10-00
Hi,
Saw an ad for the site and I need to get adopted quick. Have tried stopping over the years, but had a heart attack 2 weeks ago and I need to stop yesterday.
Have been cheating a little bit and need support.
Thanks.
10-10-00
I have tried everything, over and over. 43, Emphysema. Out on disability, due to chemicals at work, and extreme shortness of breath.
I have every reason in the world to quit. I am a single mom with an 11 year old. The stress in my life is enormous, stress is my trigger. I have quit over and over, get stressed and smoke.
Vicious cycle. Could use all the help I can get. Encouragement welcome, but go ahead and tell me off if you want. PLEASE HELP!!!
Deborah A. Gmyr dgmyr@northnet.org
10-02-00
I am 18 yrs. old, and I have bronchial asthma, but I cant seem to stop smoking...I have tried everything....My family has smoked around me all of my life, and that is the reason I got hooked on it....I need help, because if I don't find someway to help me stop this habit, I will die before I reach the age of 30....Please help me....
10-02-00
Hello
My name is Sue.
I really need help my quit date is Oct, 27 and I could use some help I have tried before but started back and this time I want to quit for good. PLEASE e-mail me at rubyc46@aol.com
8-6-00
I am a pack a day smoker, 25 years now, and this is my second day w/o cigarettes. I have been on Zyban for a week...When will I feel better? My hands are shaking and I am obsessed with the thought of having a smoke. My chest does feel better and I can feel the good effects as well. I would love to be adopted.
7-5-00
My profile reads SWM, 30 years old, smoker... I'm trying to change that : -)
6-29-00
Hoi. I have been trying a LONG time to quit, but have been under a lot of stress. I lost my mother last year and my dad in 1993....both to cancer. I have also lost 5 very close friends in the last four years. My job has been very stressful, as I am mental health worker, but I am presently recovering from burnout. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and asthma. I am also very hyper, as I have A.D.H.D. I have set my quitting date for July 1st.,2000 and I also started to see a councilor today, but that is only for four sessions. I feel that I am going to need ongoing support. I am hoping that you may be able to of some help to me. Hoping to hear from you soon, at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much......
SCOTT (spullen@sprint.ca)
6-7-00
I turn 40 on the 12th. I can't go up 13 stairs without gasping when I get to the top. Don't have the will power to go cold turkey and I've tried everything else. So I'll try the taper method. I have severe asthma and have always been unhealthy. But this past year has been the worst. Need a lot of encouragement. I also have ICQ and MSN Instant Messenger. I'm Weasle on ICQ, Norma Leighton on MSN.
6-7-00
HI,
I JUST STOPPED SMOKING 2 DAYS AGO AND IT IS REALLY HARD I JUST STOPPED COLD TURKEY IM NOT USING ANYTHING BUT I HAVE IT IN MY MIND IM TIRED OF FEELING THE WAY I FEEL WHEN I SMOKE I WONT TO FEEL HEALTHY AGAIN DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON WHAT I CAN DO WHEN THE CARVING IS REALLY BAD I DON'T WONT TO USE THE PATCH BECAUSE I WONT ALL THE NICOTINE OUT OF MY BODY.
THANK YOU,
6-6-00
I started Smoking in November 1999 and I am having trouble stopping smoking!!
My mum knows I smoke but I find it hard telling her that I find it hard trying to stop!!
I need some support! I cant do it by myself. I think some days that I want to die because my mum is shouting at me. I cant stop by myself. I need help. Please Help ME!!!!
5-17-00
Hi Everyone,
I am a 56 year old grandmother who has smoked for 40 years. I have tried every trick in the hat to quit. Guess what? There is no magic solution. I am now on my 10 day nicotine free. But I have made one big mistake. I am using herbal cigarettes. I am now finding I am smoking more and more of them each day. They contain absolutely no nicotine but still put tar and carbon monoxide in the system. I desperately need to get off these now. Any suggestions from anyone would be welcomed.
5-14-00
I need help.
5-5-00
I am 42 yrs old, and struggling to get a breath in...........someone please
help me quit
thanks
Dallas
5-4-00
Hi Shell - I am 55 years old and desperately want to stop smoking - I have
tried everything but still can't manage to give up.
If anyone wants to adopt a 'granny' I would be very grateful.
Thanks for your site - its great.
5-2-00
I am trying to quit smoking. I have just thrown away the last of my
cigarettes. I have done this at least twenty times or more. I have
patches. I have quit before for almost two years and then returned. I am
a loser that wants to stop smoking so I can feel like a winner in life.
I enjoy the whole ritual with smoking. I like the coffee, the break at
work, the after meal cigarette, working on computer and smoking. I have
two parents that are dead as a result of smoking and still want to
smoke. I would very much appreciate someone whom emails me and asks if I
am still off the butts for about thirty days and then after that get
involved in helping other new people get off the butts.
4-26-00
I'm Judy. This is my 62nd birthday and the day I hope to quite smoking.
Thank God I'm still in good health and want to stay that way. My husband
died of lung cancer in February and although he didn't smoke it's possible
that my smoking contributed to his death. Anyone advice out there would be
most welcome. I'm using the Nicotrol Inhaler at my doctor's advice. Wish me
luck!
4-18-00
I think I have tried
everything. I am 40 years
old and I have been smoking since I was 12. Now I
have A 16 moths old little girl and I am pretty sure
she wants me around for the next 40
years.
Help....
4-17-00
I must have been the most enamorate person in the world of cigarettes.
Now I am about to embark upon my fourth day of quitting (I haven't
cheated at all). I am so scared these feelings will never go away. I
feel like I will die if I do not light up, but I know I will die if I
do. This is the most physically painful thing I have ever done in my
life. My only consolation is that I'll go to any lengths not to give in
because I am only putting myself through this ONE TIME!
Help!
Elizabeth Collins
Mathews, VA
4-12-00
I need help! I am almost 5 months pregnant and still smoking a pack a day. My husband is also very addicted and he usually caves in first on our attempts to quit. I have been hypnotized, and I don't know what else to do. I know all the dangers and I get upset, stressed out and then I smoke even more. HELP!!!!
4-10-00
I have got to stop smoking. I have tried many times and only made it a
few months. I have smoked since I was 13 years old and I am 38 now. It
has just hit me that I have smoked for 25 years.
I desperately need some help. I think it would be helpful to have
someone on line cheering me on. I am willing to try again COLD TURKEY as
it is the only way I have had any success in the past. (Patches and gum
don't work at all for me)
I would love to hear from anybody that will help. I am on line a lot so
maybe this will help me.
Thanks.
Julie
4-10-00
I've quit for 2 days so far...please help me to stay that way.
4-6-00
Hi Al Grimm here. I'm 58 years old smoked almost steady since I was 12. I
have congestive heart failure and copd I have had to retire early from my
job. stopped for a year but have started again mentally depressing me and
can not admit I have restarted to doctors or family. e mail at
3-29-00
Hi
I'm a 28 year old mother of a 4 year old girl and 3 month old baby boy. I
desperately want to quit smoking not only for my self but most of all for my
children. While I do not smoke throughout the house (I limit my smoking to
the bathroom with the fan on or outside) this to me is still not good enough.
I want to quit!!!! Unfortunately I'm not having the greatest of luck. If
anyone has any tips I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
3-27-00
Hello, My name is John, I stopped smoking 3 days ago. I need help! I'm 30 years old, I live by myself, I don't have any family or that many friends for support. I have been an active smoker for at least 14 years. Any tips would be appreciated!Thanks,
3-22-00
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am trying to quit smoking today. I have been
smoking for 16 years. I was able to quit when I was pregnant with my
daughter, but I went right back to it. I am terrified of gaining weight!
Help!!!!
2-15-00
hi,
I quit smoking on Feb. 15 and I need all the help I can get!
thanks,
2-9-00
My name is Bethany, and I have been smoking for about 8 years on and off. I realize that it is time to quit. I feel like I am really being selfish by smoking. I have a 2 year old daughter and I smoked throughout the pregnancy. Now she has many different problems due to the secondhand smoke in the house. I don't know why I can't put the things down and be done with them. I feel so horrible because my baby is suffering because of an addiction that has taken over my life, and could eventually take my life. I want to quit for my daughter's health mostly, but I feel like I should quit for my health too. I don't have an exact date to quit yet, but I do need someone to help. It is going to be especially hard because I live in a house with 3 adults that smoke. I hope that when I quit, I can give them the support they will need to quit also. Please help me find the strength to quit so my daughter can live a healthy life.
1-30-00
Hi my name is Rose .I am trying to stop smoking and would love to hear from others. I need all the help I can get.
1-28-00
I am 42 yrs. old and have just started taking Zyban and plan to quit on Feb.
5,2000. I also will start wearing the patches on that date.. I have started
tapering myself down as much as I can.. But it is the hardest think I think
I have ever tried to do.. sometimes I feel like screaming. and crying all
day ..I have been a heavy smoker since I was 13 yrs old.. have lived with a
heavy smoker all my life. I have too much time on my hands ..I am disabled
and alone most of the day and I try to take a walk but can only walk so
far. I have 4 children my oldest is away in the navy stationed in
Virginia. far away. He just turned 21 on the 26th of Jan. I tried to have all
the stuff I needed to quit for his b-day but it took longer than I expected
Luckily he is a non smoker. My 15 yr. old son started smoking this year I
caught him steeling my smokes so He says he will if I will. so I didn't know
it was going to drive me this crazy!!! And I need help if I am going to do
this.. I have looked for help locally and haven't been able to get any close
enough for me to get too.. Please help. I am holding on barely!!
1-27-00
Hi, I'm Shelley. I woke up this morning and realized my smoking was the main problem in my life, and how I longed to be free of it AGAIN! I had quit for 3 years and started again 2 years ago. I first decided to quit when my young son asked me to, saying he didn't want me to die! Though my health is fine. So when I started 2 years ago, I've kept a it a secret from my family, even smoking out my bedroom window in the dead of winter. I quit before with the patch, chewed allot of toothpicks helped. So I'm planning on using the patch again starting this Saturday the 29th of January. I feel such a relief in making this decision, because I remember how good a life it is to be smokefree. So, to all of you trying to quit take a deep breath and just think soon you'll be able to say I quit smoking, don't miss it, I can't believe I let control me for so long. And to quote Ozzy Osbourne who quit, if you can quit smoking, you can fly to the moon. Just think of the power you'll regain. Because I'm a "secret smoker", and I know a few others, I sure would appreciate hearing from anyone. And I wish all of you the power to do it!
1-20-00
Hi,
I would like to be adopted. I quit cold turkey 7 days ago and I need
some support. My husband still smokes although he is trying to not smoke
around me at all. Any tips or support would be appreciated.
Thank you,
1-16-00
Hi! My name is Sherri and I am 33 and been smoking since I was 14. I have had phenomena twice in the last 6 months and the Doc says I have to quit if I want to see 40. I have tried everything but nothing works. I smoke 2+ packs a day and as of this moment I am putting them down for good. Please help or just give me some advice to have the will to do this.
Thanks,
1-15-00
I'm Mark. and I'm 43 years old. I have been on Zyban for 3 days now. and I sure need all the support I can get..
my closest friends have never smoked so it's kind of hard to get them to understand...so please anyone who can help me...I can sure use it..
my e-mail is musicman@wfeca.net. Thanks
1-13-00
Yes I am trying to quit. I really want to bad. I just don't have the willpower I guess. As far as Zyban and other drugs , I have tried them and can't take them because of side effects from these drugs.
Can SOMEONE HELP, PLEASE. Thank you
1-7-00
My name is Debi Goins and I am 40 years old and have a 10 year old daughter
and a wonderful husband that do not deserve to have to put up with my smoke.
I have health problems and I desperately need to stop. I have tried many
times to no avail. I pray for willpower and determination. I have a weight
problem and have recently lost from 169 lbs. to 140 lbs. I am afraid of
gaining the weight back. If anyone out there could find it in their hearts to
adopt me I and my family would greatly appreciate it. I read about this
seminar that hypnotized you to quit smoking for a fee of about 40.00 back in
the early 90's, if anyone out there has any information on this or where
these seminars might be being held at or if they work please e-mail me at
goinsdebra@cs.com THANK YOU!!!!!!!
1-7-00
Hi there,
I am going to stop smoking on Jan 15th 2000
I am now on Zyban.
I have smoked for 25 years, most of the time a pack or two a day.
Right now in my 5th day and down to half a pack. Feel better already. Got to stop the first one in the morning.
1-5-00
Hello, My wife had a baby 12-16-99 and I am trying to quit smoking, I started about 7 years ago and was a pack a day man for 5 years, after being home for the holidays from a factory job I am down to 3 or 4 smokes a day. they make me feel weird, yet I still have anxiety about the stupidest things. I don't smoke in the house, so I spend a lot of time outside and I always come back in feeling dizzy and buzzed. But I still feel I need the smoke to equalize my temperament. Is there anything you might suggest to deal with the jitters? I can't get past feeling like an ass when I've been without a smoke for a few hours.
Thanks
Kokomo Indiana
1-5-00
Hi Silva,
My name is Trev from Belfast in Ireland. I am 27 and have smoked for about
12 years. I have tried loads of times to stop but to no avail. This time I
am now onto my 3rd day of a smokeless life. I am going cold turkey. Will the
cravens begin to get lesser as I am feeling worse as each day goes by. I DO
really want to stop and any helpful hints or remarks will be very
grateful.
This is a great site and I have found another site which might also help a
few people at http://www.quitsmoking.com/.
Please get back to me with some help or comments,
Cheers,
1-5-00
Hey everyone, congratulations to all who have quit and encouragement to
all who want to!
Anyone who wants to check up on me please do so, I work a very long 9-5
job and I NEED A CIGARETTE NOW!!!! ehe.. Well uhmm, I'd also be willing
to help you in return. I'm 20 years old living in NJ, I attend Rutgers
U.
1-1-00
Hi!
My name is Steve and I have just started Zyban. I took my first pill on
the morning of the 31st! I have a quit date of Jan.7th, 2000.
[next Friday]
I don't mean to be difficult? I have a few important facts about my life
that may help someone Adopt me? I guess I'm looking for someone
who has a similar background. To begin with, I am a Gay male and have been
with my other half for about six (6) years [in March]. I am 51 years old
and have smoked cigarettes since I was about eleven (11) years old. I am
lucky to be healthy now and I want to keep it that way. I have sustained
from Alcohol for over twelve (12) years. My other half has also has
sustained from Alcohol for about seven (7) years. He has also started the
Zyban program, the same day that I did. He is not as heavy a smoker as I
am/was?
Hopefully someone out there maybe, or was in the same boat as I am?
If so, I know that I would appreciate some help, in the days and weeks
ahead!
Respectfully,
1-1-00
I'm a 36 year old and have been smoking for 29 years. I want to quit so I can grow old with my new wife. I am starting Zyban today. Does anyone have any tips on making this drug work for me, or info about side effects and alcohol interaction? Thank you....JR
12-31-99
Hi! I'm Brigitte and I started smoking when I was 9 years old (I'm 34 now). I quit smoking about 4 years ago for 8 months and then picked up the habit again. STUPIDEST thing I ever did. I really need to quit again, this time for good, for my sake and the sake of my daughter. With the new year almost here, I've decided to make quitting my #1 priority. Need help though, and would appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks!
12-30-99
Hello there my name is Scott. Ii have been smoking for 16years and I am 31. I have been smoke free for 6 days and I do not know if I can continue. I want to quite, it is killing my wife who I love very much, but I do not know if I have the will power to do it. I hope maybe u have some suggestions for me thank u .....
12-30-99
A 2 and a half pack a day smoker, smoking for nearly 40 years. Working
on day 4 smoke free.
Still shaking. Should I continue this cold turkey
or should I get some help, Patch, Gum , etc.
Thanks (Nate)
12-29-99
Hi my name is Veronica and I have been smoking for almost 28 years of my 38 years. I have quit so many times and started again - it is hard not to get discouraged. This time I want it to be my last - I am quitting on 1/1/2000 and would appreciate any help, encouragement, prayers that anyone can give me...my email is, vron3@Hotmail.com Thank you and wishing you all a healthy 2000!
12-28-99
Hello,
I am 30 yr. old and about to get married. Been smoking
since past 8 years and recently am heavily into it.
Kindly help me in stop smoking as I love my fiancée
and she hates smoking and also I feel guilty for doing
it.
12-27-99
Hi, my name is Charlie (and I'm a female!) - been smoking for 20 years and
need some help to go cold turkey, I gave up for 14 months 7 years ago and
have regretted going back to it ever since. Would someone be willing to help
me out please? Thanks for your time :)
12-22-99
Hello my name is Cheryl and I have been smoking for over 15 yrs. I have
tried many times unsuccessfully. Please help me begin the struggle to
become smoke free. This is my only new years resolution and this time I
want to be a success.
honeluv@impop.bellatlantic.net
12-17-99
Hi! You have a great site! Starting Zyban tomorrow, Dec.18. Asking for
all the help I can get-but, it's already helped just reading your pages!
Thanks sooo much!
12-12-99
HELP!! IM A 39 YEAR OLD HEAVY SMOKER WHO WANTS TO LIVE LONG ENOUGH
TO SEE MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GROW OLD. I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH
TO STOP SMOKING.
E-MAIL ADDRESS IS JOEMC@NEWJERSEY.COM
12-05-99
Hi, I am 16 and will be 17 in 4 months. I have been smoking since I was 11.
And I am up to a pack and a half a day. I would really like to quit by my
birthday. Please help me.
My address is: luvrgrl143@hotmail.com
11-30-99
I am 35 years old and have smoked for almost 25 of them, ack. I have gone
cold-turkey and the withdrawal is making me come out of my skin. I must
quit this time, I will die if I do not - Any ideas would be hugely
appreciated - Susan
11-29-99
Hello my name is Heidi and live in Canada I stumbled across your web page
and I just went to the doctors for the first time and got Zyban I have been
a pack a day smoker for 24 yrs and my start date is in 7 days. This is my
first time doing this and I really just want to do this. The problem is my
husband smokes and wants to quit but doesn't have any quit date in mind
yet. my e-mail Heidi Rogers@home.com I really scared about these withdrawals
I going to have and have 2 small children ages 2 and 3. Even better to quit.
I hope I am doing the right thing and hope I have a really strong willpower
to do this.
Thanks Heidi
11-28-99
I have been on the Nicoderm CQ for 2 weeks tomorrow - - I
have asthma and really needed to quit. My husband still
smokes, and I need a little encouragement every now and
then.
thanks,
11-23-99
Looking for some support for my 192nd quit. It's
hard to ask for support from people that don't
even know I smoke. After quitting last December
for 1.5 months, I didn't let a lot of people know
I started again. This has kept my smoking down to
around a half pack a day so I'm hoping it won't be
so hard this time.
Any words of encouragement will be appreciated.
Tomorrow is the day I quit for good.
Thanks,
11-23-99
I quit today. I NEED help.
11-19-99
I need to be adopted!!!
11-18-99
I am quitting, beginning right now. I will not smoke for the GASO, and I
hope it is a step toward quitting for good.
Thanks. Karen
11-17-99
Hi, I have been a smoker most of my life and I am 43. I gave up for a year
about two years ago but stupidly started again- I need help as I want to
give up soon.
best regards
Nick.
11-17-99
I've been a smoker for 10+ years. Have tried to quit numerous times. Like
many others, am looking at November 18th as my quit date. Seeking support in
any form. (Why does it have to be so hard?).
Thanks! And good luck to all the other soon-to-be-ex-smokers out there!
11-16-99
I've set my quit day for Nov.18 after smoking for over ten years and trying to quit more times than I can recall. Need all the positive support I can get.
11-16-99
Hi I have been a smoker for 6 years. Today I am trying to quit. I have
the patch but that doesn't help me with my habit. I think I need support
my husband and all of my family smoke and when I told them I was
quitting they laughed. I want to quit but it is very hard when everyone
I know smokes. If you have any ideas on how to get through this please
e-mail me at nikki0123@webtv.net Thanks
11-12-99
I quit before but I started again and I'm quitting today, I'm using the
patch but I could use some support from other people who have quit
recently.
Thanks Stephanie You can e-mail me at collins_stephani@hotmail.com
P.S thanks for the help and your web site.
11-12-99
Hello there!
I am a heavy smoker, 47 years old, and desperately want to stop smoking. I
have set a deadline for 2000. I have tried, but am really hooked. I need
some help, because I have been unsuccessful so many times. I need to plan my
smokeless life, and want to get there. Help, help, help!!!!
Thanks,
Ps. Looking forward to a response soon!
