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James
climber
A tent in the redwoods
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Good to hear you're sticking with it. Keep it up Largo.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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We're all here with you still cheering for you!
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Glad to hear you are still on the path...no cigs over here...getting a little easier too I suppose, after smoking for 25 years off and on (mostly on) I think I just don't want one any more...
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder
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Glad to hear you feel as stable as you do dog.
You're there man.
TaDa!
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L
climber
The Rebel L Gang
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Hey Pagan--Congrats on staying the course!
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G_Gnome
Boulder climber
Sick Midget Land
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I had all kinds of mad, excess energy for about 3 months after I quit smoking John. Unfortunately is wasn't useful energy, it was the kind that makes you run thru the desert jumping over cactus until you can't breath. It evens out after a while but you will always feel better than you did while using.
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L
climber
The Rebel L Gang
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Radical Riley--Ever read Sugar Blues? Whenever I start struggling with the sugar addiction, I read that little paperback. Reminds me of all the reasons not to poison myself...
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John Moosie
climber
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Oh man Riley, You identified one of my nemesis.
"I'm doing well with my own monkey....
7 days into eating healthy food...
No junk food, no sugars, and very little fat....it's a hard thing for me.."
Okay, if you can do it, then so can I. I have been weaning myself and upping the healthy food, but it is time to do better. Spring is here, good time to improve something. Cool...
John
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Jefe'
Boulder climber
Bishop
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Good job Largo. It's about time. Next time your in Bishop, look me up.
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 6, 2007 - 04:11pm PT
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"I had all kinds of mad, excess energy for about 3 months after I quit smoking John. Unfortunately is wasn't useful energy, it was the kind that makes you run thru the desert jumping over cactus until you can't breath. It evens out after a while but you will always feel better than you did while using."
That's a plain and simple fact. I figure this crazy energy surge -- both up and down -- is the rebound effect of artificially jacking my nervous system with nicotine for like 25 years. A mouthful of Skoal is about five times stronger than a cig. It really does jack you. Seems crazy now . . .
JL
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L
climber
The Rebel L Gang
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I tried Skoal once years ago on a canoe trip--mainly because all the guys had bets that I wouldn't.
That crap wasn't behind my lip more than 10 seconds before I got hit by this stomach-wretching rush that knocked me right out of the boat.
Rinsed my mouth in the Big Piney River while I was treading water because, seriously John, even a fish's toilet tastes better than that stuff.
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Sparky
Trad climber
vagabon movin on
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Still on course Largo. Same here with the Up's and Downs but who the hell want's to be on a merry-go-round?
-Jeff
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mcKbill
climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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It's cool to read about more folks recognizing and trying to
end their addiction to nicotine. I'm sending out the best
quitting energy I can muster with meditations for those still
feeling the hooks of the 'nicodemon'.
Glad to hear you're still on your quit Largo, and I hope the
swings in energy become less annoying.
Sometimes, something as simple as concentrating on breathing
helps people get through the tough moments. Nice deep yoga
breaths while thinking about an ocean wave washing up on the
beach and then receeding. That kinda stuff always helped me
focus when my thoughts would get scattered lamenting the loss
of my 'old friend' the nicodemon.
Sending positive power for all you who dare to quit.
--Bill
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TYeary
Mountain climber
Calif.
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Never had been a smoker. Enjoy a Cohiba now and then. but really don't know the withdrawl "party" first hand. I've read that nicotine is harder than smack to kick. So hang in there John.
Is there an issue with replacing one addiction with another? Seems that's a problem with some as well.
Good thoughts and positive vibes out to you.
Tony
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Sparky
Trad climber
vagabon movin on
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Apr 10, 2007 - 03:43am PT
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Be nice to hear from the people actually quitting.
-Spark.
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James
climber
A tent in the redwoods
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My friend John Schmid has been trying to quit smoking for the past four years. He goes through stages of Nicorette, the patch, and all the other rig-a-maroll. I went climbing with him last weekend. He was puffing like a fiend. Nicotine is hard to quit.
How's it coming Largo?
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Way to go Largo! You're the man, many don't make it.
I'm inspired now. I'm gonna give up eating steaks! I haven't had one since I was 12 but I figure I'll start with something easy and build on my success!
Next I'll give up chasing grades...
Peace
karl
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Wild Bill
climber
Ca
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Bump to check in with the nicotine withdrawal crowd.
Largo? Caylor, managing without the shower chew?
Hope things have settled down for you 'quitters' and would be interested in hearing how the cravings have changed over the last few months.
Bill
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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i've had a couple smokes...even bought a pack of hand rolling tobacco and two other packs of smokes in may...but i really consider myself a non smoker now, as opposed to a part time smoker...i think its the habit i'm fighting now, more so than the cravings ? and the monkey see monkey want one cause i'm drinking on a saturday night, when i really don't want one...
how's everyone else doing ?
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2007 - 02:58pm PT
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I'm off the nicotine. No cravings at all. Never even think about it. Amazing. Thanks for all the support, folks. That was tough going for a while!
JL
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