Sunshine Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Sunshine's trying to quit again! And I need to whine! Trying to stay as positive as possible.....haven't touched a cigarette in 4 days!!! :: not even a drag I haven't been too irratated, but I can't deal with this headache I have.... :: I so dearly want to kick it this time, but I'm soooo scared of this weekend!! 1)fantasia party and hot tub (mmmmmmm) 2)GTB and birthday parties How will I make it through the weekend?? Okay so I tell myself I don't want to die!! I guess that should be enough?!?!? But why isn't it sometimes!!! BLAHHHHHHHHHHHHH Thanks - bitch session over. ANY NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HEADACHES??? :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 nicotine withdrawl headache? all I can think of is sleep (maybe a hot bath or shower) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 you can do it sweetpea! it does suck, severely... its the worst. dave did it but it was horrid. i promise its worth it, fully and completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Thanks guys! It's been 14 years.....I've probaly tried to quit 7 times....and I never win! THIS TIME I WILL SUCCEED!!! I need a RELEXOLOGIST!! LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 ::You can do it Sunshine! :: I'm getting back on board....soon...then you can tell me I can do it :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 no worries sunshine, just remember two things: 1) cigarettes are disgusting, and 2) you are a non-smoker everything else will fall into place! ask velvet for secrets.. i understand he's a non-smoker too! congrats everyone who has fresh breath, clean smelling hair and laundry, and an extra 8 bucks most days. as far as the headache.. for me, sleep has always been the best cure. sometimes it takes days of sleep.. dont give up, keep sleepin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 See you when you fall off the wagon and I'll be waiting with a butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Keep up the good work, just remember that by quitting smoking you have greatly reduced your risk of developing over two dozen fatal diseases/coditions including lung and bladder cancers, heart disease and stroke. Plus as a woman smoking puts you at higher risk for blood clots(due to estrogen levels) and causes the breakdown of collogen and elasticity in the skin which leads to premature aging (just look at the smoking bingo ladies to see what I'm talking about. In the meantime if you get desparate the nictotine patch should eleviate the headaches, or if going the natural route drink lots of fluids (water, not beer), take a multivitamin daily and try using some lavender essential oil (rub it on your pulse points). Lastly try getting outside walking, it will help your lungs to clear some of that crap out of them. Good luck, I'll try and send you some good non-smoking vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Atta girl Sunshine!!! You can do it. Tomorrow night won't be hard. There's no smoking tobacco in my house or in the hottub, two places you'll be spending all your time. Stay away from the deck and you'll be fine! The hot tub will sure help out with that headache to. It's a cure-all I tell ya. I'm proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 non-smokers have better sex! (more stamina) i quit last march after eight years of smoking. you're almost through the physical addiction part of it, after that it's mainly mental with the odd craving. for the headaches i would just drink lots and lots of water. it's what works for me. other than when i broke my wrist, elbow and foot (summer '03) i haven't taken a tylenol or asprin in six years. i just don't really need it, i trust my body's ability to take care of itself if i provide it with the right food, fluids, sleep and exercise. oh yeah, this is my 1000th post! woo hoo! :: good luck dude, but you don't really need it. questquecest's adivice worked for me too. just mindfu©k yourself in to quitting just like you mindfucked yourself in to starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Coffee...and lots of it! Wait a sec, that's for when I have caffeine withdrawal.... nervermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 hey, mindfu©k isn't censored. so we can say mindfu©k you! without "the man" coming down on us, woo hoo! you're a mindfucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted November 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thanks for the support and ideas guys & gals!!! Day 5 - no headache, no craving.....just couldn't sleep lastnight, but that's ok! WOW - I can't believe how much smoother it's going this time!! I just keep telling myself with the history of cancer and heart disease in my family I'm at high risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Any time you want a smoke wait one minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzinfivefour Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Solution; Orgasm and more orgasm The miracle pain reliever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thanks for finding a new word for me to add Sunshine ... you can do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Lisa, you can do it! Stay strong, lead by example for my housemates who are also KILLING THEMSELVES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 when i quit a few years ago, and didnt cheat at all, I thought it was helpful to have some other oral fixation device. I suggest a cinnamon stick, or when relaxing at home- raw/frozen hot dogs are good too. you can do it lisa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 I just printed this thread up so I can show it to Hux when I see him smoking again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treefaery Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 I was trying to figure out the neurological pathways and how your nicotinic receptors would be affected by your quitting.....the answer I came up with is tryptothane (sp?). So eat lots of turkey!.....omg....so that's where the quitting cold turkey thing comes from.....damn, I'm not a genius. It has to do with certain neurotransmitters causing vasodilation/constriction causing headaches, blah, blah....I'm such a nerd. (and I could be completely wrong, but it's worth a try) Another idea is to try hydrotherapy....put a cold cloth on your forehead and something warm on the back of your neck. This just helps to draw the blood out of your head and back down where it belongs. Do this and relax for 10 min. (warning. do not put warm cloth over front of neck = bad) And of course, drink lots of water....it is so good for cleansing faster! Good luck.....quitting smoking is the best thing ever (hasn't done much for my weed intake though...lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Sure fire headache cure!! Submerge your head in a tub of warm water and inhale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 ...good thing I couldn't reach ya after work and talk ya into beers.....beer has always been a bad idea for me when trying to quit smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Would evrybody please quit blowing sunshine up sunshine's ass. You all know as well as I do that she'll be scrounging the sidewalk in front of the liquor store for butts in due time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hey NOW!!! No scounging for this girl. Last night I had a smoke in my hand and I broke it! Threw out the safety pack in the freezer and made it one more day!! DAY SIX!! Now....has anyone ever experienced nausea when they quit??? I can't decide if it's the flu, or just part of the detoxification............ PLEASE GIVE ME THE POWER TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE WEEKEND!!! (THANKS TREEFAERY FOR THE INFO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treefaery Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 No problemo! Hope you make it! I always use ginger for nausea......make tea, add ginger to tonic water for gingerale.....add honey for sweetness. Also a natural food store will most likely have "quitting smoking" remedies and herbal pills.....I had one friend say they helped him? You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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