Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

[ignominious]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

Whatever. I'm going to be a healthy, depressed no hoper! Hit the one week no smoking milestone last night!

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

:H

not laughing AT you. That post WAS actually funny.

:goodjob: Ig. congrats. 1 week?! Seriously, if a confirmed smoker like you can give 'em up, there is hope for the likes of a confirmed smoker like me.

Healthy is a big start toward ... what? Not being depressed.

I'll try to contain my natural inclination for cheerleading etc... over here with all you stoic British men, but it's kinda hard...

Dude. You're sober. Celebrate a bit!!! You haven't had a cigarette in a WEEK. WOOOHOOO! Perhaps you've just added enough time to be able to sort it all out, and you have the wherewithal to do it now that you're not all cloudy and out of sorts.

'kay. I'm done. Bac to ...whatever you were doing before.

:l, Ig.
Ne

[ignominious]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

On day 8, in true obsessive compulsive addictive style I reasoned that one week hadn't been so difficult so I could trust myself to have just one cigarette. I know, I know, I know but it was only one cig. I didn't smoke the next day just to show myself that I was in control but the next day I smoke 7 and realised what I was doing. I'm now about 36 hours smoke free but think I've got a handle on it!

I've also started to taper of Wellbutrin so hopefully wont become suicidal in the next few days. Wish me luck!

[RudyB]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

i'm smoking like a chimney and not liking that new vertical line above my lip one bit. but the booze is on its way out, so i'm hopeful. thanks, ig, for the hope your story inspires. cigs are next... buh bye!

[RudyB]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

once upon a time i used niacinamide (in powder form) for smoking cessation. it did seem to help, instantly. i wonder if you've heard of or tried that route? i'll dig through my drawers to find it and let you know what i come up with.

[ignominious]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

Hi Rudy. Good to hear about the booze and tough about the nicotine stains.

I'll read up about niacinamide though I'm pretty set on getting rid of this habit this time around. The muthafucking habit's got me smoking cheroots now as if they are the ethnic healthy alternative to tobacco so I am back to day one this morning with cravings!

Just a thought for you Rudy and something that I would have tried if I did it all again. When you reach your switch (foregone conclusion) I would try to stop smoking then. This is the highest dose of baclofen that you will be on and although psychologically, you will want to smoke, I expect the physical cravings will be much reduced. I know that you will think that you should concentrate on being AF at that time but really that will take care of itself and it may be the best opportunity in your life to knock smoking on the head.

As for my baclofen dosage I'm still at 60mg and no desire to drink. I noticed somewhere that Tip had a recurrence of somnolence at lower doses, I too have noticed some of the SEs returning at lower doses.

Now I have to go and find that website with the byline, "NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF"

[ignominious]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

Didn't get to the website before I lit my first of the day.

[tiptronic_ct]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

ignominious;1130431 wrote: Didn't get to the website before I lit my first of the day.

:upset::upset::upset:

I now believe those who say it's harder to stop smoking than quitting alcohol. And those people didn't even use baclofen.

[tiptronic_ct]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

ignominious;1130427 wrote:
As for my baclofen dosage I'm still at 60mg and no desire to drink. I noticed somewhere that Tip had a recurrence of somnolence at lower doses, I too have noticed some of the SEs returning at lower doses.

Correct, but it's been mild and fairly pleasant - allows me to drift off to sleep easily at night. Nothing like the daytime narcolepsy I suffered from at 270mg.

[bleep]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

It is indeed harder to quit cigarettes than it is booze. I must admit to having a couple recently, despite being fully aware about the myth of only 1 cigarette. My 6 week hurdle strikes again.

Fuck.

[RudyB]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

thanks for the tip, ig. i am getting near the switch i suspect, and will try on that idea. my slow typing will surely be faster without cigs (perhaps to the yawns of some reading these threads). my tongue won't hurt anymore. my lines won't increase as fast. my son won't call me out, having caught me trying to be sneaky.

i'll check out that no-puffing website, and finish hoeing out my kitchen and find that 'cinamide, and i'm calling my acupuncturist today... wish me luck, as i wish you luck. what a burden!

[ignominious]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

bleep;1130519 wrote: It is indeed harder to quit cigarettes than it is booze. I must admit to having a couple recently, despite being fully aware about the myth of only 1 cigarette. My 6 week hurdle strikes again.

Fuck.

I was so there.

Rudy, I am putting that website as my home page. Its when I get complacent that I have that single cig.

Double fuck!

[RudyB]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

my intention is to cut out the times i smoke one by one. this morn i will not smoke on my drive to work. i'll use snus to help w this. love the stuff! (i was going to not have my 5 am smokes, but i've failed on that one already. maybe tomorrow.)

found the niacinamide. i'ts bitter as hell. and i can feel how it will help w the urges. will keep using it. you can get it in pwdr or pill form. i will keep you posted on this one.

i'd really like to quit. i really will. watch me.

[redhead77]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

What's a cheroot? I think Chantix can mess with some people's heads. I'm not sure if we should take it on HDB. Iggy, you are down to 60mg I believe. I guess that wouldn't be high dose, but be careful...if you go that route. This smoking stuff is very depressing. I was getting renewed hope from some of you, and was about to quit again (for more than one day). Everytime I buy a pack I tell myself this is the last one. I'm sure we all do that. Do you think Ig, being on baclofen is making you want to smoke more? I feel it is for me, but you are on half the dose I am.

[redhead77]

Sobriety. From one who knows. A sober point of view.

I don't know he talks about smoking those instead of fags. Did I not get the name right?