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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited September 2011

    Yaya-19 years wow that is great, I know it was not easy.  I have a brother who can't get 1 week sober.

    Paula congrats on your 8 years!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011

    YaYa - Congrats on 19 years of sobriety - that is pretty amazing.

     Paula - Way to go girl - 8 years. 

     Like some of you other ladies - I too, gave up smoking 2 months ago.  I struggle a bit with that since my DH is still smoking.  We went out and bought those electronic cigarettes and he was going to make a go of that - mine is primarily for the hand to mouth habit which I still have at times.  My e-cig has no nicotine - purely water vapor.  It was supposed to be a show of support for hubby - I find out today he has lost his fake cig - I almost think he did it on purpose - ya think???  I carry a lot of Crystal Light hard candies which satisfies my cravings.

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  • Hauntie
    Hauntie Member Posts: 483
    edited September 2011

    Reesie - if I could handle another 300+ mile drive to NJ, I'd be right there with you. Have fun. You deserve it.

    My addiction this summer had been Crystal Light decaf iced tea, also peach. I've pretty much broken the diet coke habit except when I'm at a restaurant or party.

    Ya ya & Paula - congrats on your many years of sobriety. 

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited September 2011

    YaYa and Paula, both of you--congratulations!! And may there be many,many more!!!

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  • KittyGirl2011
    KittyGirl2011 Member Posts: 537
    edited September 2011

    Okay, I'll come clean.  My addiction is to Diet Pepsi.  Cut back to a 12 pack every 2 weeks since BC but don't know if I can give it up.  It's the only thing I haven't given up since.  Splenda is my sweetner for tea or coffee (decaf) in the morning. 

    Congrats YaYs and Paula!   Put in a 10 hour day today so I'm ready to drop.  Kitty

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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited September 2011

    YAYA and Paula... congrats to you both!!!

    My name is Maria and i am addicted to anything chocolate. I have been known to hide the chocloate from the kids and not share. I tried once to give it up for Lent but apparently some said my head spun and green pea soup came out of my mouth, I do not remember this !.. Never tried giving it up again!

    whew feel better now tha thats out!

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited September 2011

    Maria --I feel your pain!! I just had a to steal from secret stash of chocolate chips cause I was so desperate for chocolate. Of course I waited till after my boys were asleep so they wouldn't know where my stash is hidden. . . 

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  • stjude10
    stjude10 Member Posts: 390
    edited September 2011

    Tinkertude- I get your chocolate addiction. My husband would take it out of our kids hands if he could. I have also been known to have a secret stash.

    Yay for you too Paula

    Jo- hang in there. I too am about the hand to mouth thing (probably why I'm fat) but I also struggle with the mind f&%* that comes with quitting. I wish you the best, and I understand. I probably enjoyed smoking more than anybody I knew. If you need an ear, I'm here.

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited September 2011
    yes, thanks for the tips on tattoos. Smile
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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    Coffee Coffee Coffee - whole bean, freshly ground, from World Market,strong, black with a touch of **Splenda**. For most of the day. Occasionally I would steal a piece of chocolate from a small child - not often but when it strikes, watch out!

    Here is the Really bad thing- on the weekends if I have a cocktail...here goes.... I enjoy a cigar

    DO NOT LAUGH!

    foxy

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited September 2011

    Congratulations YaYa and Paula!!  A great accomplishment, and I wish you many, many more years!  I have a lot of alcoholism in my family, and I know how hard it is to stay sober, you are both very strong and deserve to be proud of yourselves.

    Some of these addictions are too funny.  I think I am addicted to so many things, I'm surprised with my family genes that alcohol wasn't one of them.  Diet Coke was definitely, I have quit that since BC though.  Not so much chocolate, but sugar in general.  My kids have been knows to hide their Halloween candy from me.  I've even told them to do it, my DD is always telling me I have no will power.  I can also be addicted to things on the computer, some games on facebook and things like that.  That doesn't cause BC, does it?  Yikes.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011

    Lori - You hit the nail right on the head about the quit smoking crap.  I loved smoking and I was able to keep my weight down.  Now I am struggling with 10 extra pounds.  That may not sounds like a lot but it means the difference between being able to wear some almost new jeans or not.  I would rather wear the jeans.  Can't afford to buy new ones.  Thanks for the support and know I am also here for you - send me a PM anytime you like.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    As long as we are airing our laundry, I am addicted to Chester's Puffcorn (Falming hot).  My fingers are stained with their lovely red coating.  Anything salty is on my short list, but Chester knows how to make addicting snacks.

    Foxy, I told Patch (Patrick) about the horses and foxhunting and his eyes lit up.  His horses are trail riders, and as far as hunting goes, he can't wait until his daddy takes him hunting.  Daddy is pretty careful with his guns, so it is a future goal for him to share that hobby with daddy, and the future Mrs. Patch.  Daddy already bought him ear protectors for when they/we go target shooting.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2011

    Seems we all have our weaknesses...

    Yaya & Paula,  You have overcome some truly destructive addictions.  Proud o' you!   Kay1963 is right, it takes tremendous will power.

    Hiding the treats.  Yes, of course I do.  I think anyone with teens has to.  If I bought something special that I liked, I'd get one or two pieces on the day I bought it then the rest disappeared overnight.  For a while I tried to claim the treat my writing "MOM" on it with a Sharpie, as in "hands off -- do not devour."  However, my kids' selective dyslexia saw this as "WOW," and immediately went for the snack with a superior rating.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2011

    I saw no need to mention the Cheetos.  I'm not an ADDICT...I can quit anytime I want.

          Day 812

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  • prayrv
    prayrv Member Posts: 941
    edited September 2011

    I quit smoking when I became pregnant with my 3rd child.  That was 15 years ago!  The only time that I truly NEEDED a cigeratte was when I was told that my cancer was invasive. 

    Good luck to all those who have risen above their addictions.

    My current addiction - potato chips (sorry, they're not cheetos)

    Trish

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    The most addicting thing is the Foxhunting. We don't carry guns as we don't want to kill them, the chase is the thrill. Here is a link if you are interested that has a clip from England. More intense there and a bit more reckless.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDAL1p5BsHA&feature=youtube_gdata_player



    Little Ragan will spend her early years learning how to ride so I can pass on the addiction!

    Foxy

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011

    Perhaps we need to find a Cheetos Anmonous group for you??

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited September 2011

    Congrats Jo on your non smoking.  That is a huge deal that takes alot of will power.  And to do it while you have someone still smoking around you shows how strong you are!  You go girl!!!

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  • Denise2730
    Denise2730 Member Posts: 648
    edited September 2011

    My DH and I had quit smoking in Jan of 2000. Seven years later he is diagnosed with lung cancer and died 3 1/2 years later. Shortly after I started smoking again. Had to stop 2 weeks b4 my DMX but now 5 weeks later I want a cigarette badly. Instead of smoking I'm snacking. I was not a heavy smoker, maybe 6 a day and I am wondering if smoking a few cigarettes a day is less harmful than putting on weight!

    My strange addiction lately has been for ruby red grapefruit juice. I add some Truvia and it satisfies me almost as much as a coke used to.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011
    chiluvr1228 - So sorry to hear about your DH.  One of the big reasons I did not want to quit smoking was the weight gain.  I used a combination of 2 natural programs that guaranteed no weight gain - well they were so wrong.  I have put on 10 pounds and  can't get it off.  Now that may not sound like a lot of weight but it means I can not fit into some of the new winter clothes I bought last year.  Can't afford to buy new ones.  I recently bought an electronic cigarette - mine has no nicotine - DHs does although he is not using it.  Anyway, I like mine because it solved that hand to mouth fix we need when we are under stress.  I would highly recommend you get one of these  You can choose whether or not toover have the nicotine or you can get a bottle of each.  There is not harmful smoke - just water vapor - and you eliminate the over 4,000 harmful chemicals from the tar and carbon monoxide, etc.  You can PM me if you want more information or just want to talk about this.  It is working very well for me.
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    chililvr, crap, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but be VERY VERY CAREFUL about checking what drugs you are taking daily!!! Grapefruit juice can be very, very dangerous to take with a LOT of the meds we tend to take as we get older, but no one warns us!! I kid you not, please google and check. I CANNOT let grapefruit juice pass my lips and I LOVE it too!

    Jo, chew gum. Spit it out and get a new one in your mouth when you want a fresh taste. Cinnamon is great for that!

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    I know how hard it is to quit smoking.  I quit two years ago using Chantix.  I know it can be bad, but nothing else worked and I used it only for a month.  I just wanted to get past those nicotine cravings.  We never smoked in our house so it made it a little easier I think.  Still it was rough no doubt and i did gain weight.  Still, every doctor will tell you the weight you can deal with down the road.  It is much better than smoking.  I watched my mom die of lung cancer and it still took me ten years after she died to quit.  It is a terrible habit to break.  I commend all of you who have made that decision! 

    LOL on the Cheetos!  I love so many "bad" things.  In fact I made a peach crisp today as I had a lot of fresh peaches.  The house smells fantastic, but I know better.  Didn't stop me!  :)

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011

    Okay Janis - How do I lose the weight now that I have a handle on not smoking?  Would love any suggestions.

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  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Member Posts: 667
    edited September 2011
    paula, congratulations on the 8 years!  and thank you everyone else for the comments about my sobriety.  to quit smoking, i'm chewing nicorette.  it helps the hand to mouth habit by having to tear off a piece from the strip and then tearing the gum out of its little container.  i don't have many cravings anymore after almost 4 months, but when i do, i read for the nicorette.  it has worked great for me...
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  • stjude10
    stjude10 Member Posts: 390
    edited September 2011

    I just had a post op w/my ps. My umx was last wed. Well, nicotine sucks for recovery of your skin. I have a black area that may not be viable. If not looking better in couple wks, will have to go back in, reduce fluid in te and remove that skin. Has anyone had that problem?

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  • Denise2730
    Denise2730 Member Posts: 648
    edited September 2011

    Thanks Barbe! Just googled grapefruit & drug interactions. None of the prescriptions I take are on there but I do take Lexapro (depression), Lorazepam (anxiety, etc.) and a BP medicine. The funny thing about my BP is for the last 5 years or so it has been rather high. I was on 2 different meds for it (b4 my grapefruit addiction). During my recent post op in the hospital when I had my BMX my BP was so low they wouldn't give me any BP meds and now, 5 weeks later it is still pretty normal. Maybe my 36D boobs were causing a kink in my BP system??  LOL.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2011

    stjude10, no firsthand experience with recon., but others should have a few replies for you.  I sure hope you don't have to lose skin.

    Barbe, With the grapefruit juice, I always wondered if you just were not supposed to use it to wash down meds., like take them together, or if you are not supposed to drink it at all the entire day if you are on one of the drugs on the interaction list?

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited September 2011
    I take ZOCOR (Simvastatin) and grapefruit juice is a no noWink
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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited September 2011

    I was told not to drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit at all since I've been on my BP medication. It affects the absorption of some meds so that your medicine is absorped into your bloodstream too quickly and can cause you have too much too quickly.

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