Anyone giving up smoking for Lent?

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Myangel said:
:crying: I already have had 2 ciggies today :banghead: Need to get back onto the patches.

Doing so crappy I cant believe it! 😦
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Don’t beat yourself up! 2 ciggies is how many fewer than you would normally have had by now? Turn it over to the Lord who loves you more than you can imagine. We’re praying for you! You CAN do this thing!
 
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kaygee:
Don’t beat yourself up! 2 ciggies is how many fewer than you would normally have had by now? Turn it over to the Lord who loves you more than you can imagine. We’re praying for you! You CAN do this thing!
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:bowdown2: :blessyou: Thanks. Off to say my Rosary for all of us!
 
It’s practically a week into Lent – how are we doing?

For me – coughing up a storm (but that’s good). Still crave intensely at times but that’s what the losenges are for. . . don’t anticipate getting rid of them anytime soon. Have snatched a drag off of an unattended cigarette or two in hubby’s ashtray – smelled so good, but tasted nasty and sparked coughing, so I don’t think I’ll do that again. . .

Rosaries are helping – give me something to do with my hands if nothing else. . .

Lenten disciplines are supposed to be private, but I’ve intentionally been public about this so that I dare not smoke for fear that someone will see me and give me a hard time about it.

How is everyone one else doing?
 
It has been 47 days…going through some emotional turmoil…want one so bad, I can taste it…can’t ruin it…just plug on…coughed all last night…my daughter’s cigs are sitting right there in my view…HELP!..praying on computer helps me…
 
I am praying for you guys. God knows how very hard it is for you. He loves you and I know your efforts please Him.
 
Man, this has been killer. I did ok until Monday and then had a minor relapse. Then came today. One of my students (I work as a teacher’s aid at a university) plagerized a paper that he turned in. Everything went to **** really fast. I had to make a serious decision or two about the fate of this kid’s life. He has been somewhat of a consistent problem, and after a great amount of deliberation, we decided that extreme sanctions were necessary. I really hate having to do that, as I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. But, when we asked the kid about it, he lied to us openly.

Needless to say it was a tough day on the smoke front. However, I am resolved. I had been working at this cold turkey, and I decided that was not going to cut it. I am now on the patch, and I will not slip up again.

To all those that read this, thanks for listening to me vent.

Love you all.

Brad
 
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sadie2723:
Man, this has been killer. I did ok until Monday and then had a minor relapse. Then came today. One of my students (I work as a teacher’s aid at a university) plagerized a paper that he turned in. Everything went to **** really fast. I had to make a serious decision or two about the fate of this kid’s life. He has been somewhat of a consistent problem, and after a great amount of deliberation, we decided that extreme sanctions were necessary. I really hate having to do that, as I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. But, when we asked the kid about it, he lied to us openly.

Needless to say it was a tough day on the smoke front. However, I am resolved. I had been working at this cold turkey, and I decided that was not going to cut it. I am now on the patch, and I will not slip up again.

To all those that read this, thanks for listening to me vent.

Love you all.

Brad
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Sorry to hear that you had a bad day…Must have been tough to make that decisions but don’t beat yourself up. The student is old enough to make and take the fall out for his own decisions. At least the rest of your students know that you are protecting them because you have made the playing field with their grades even.Could of used you in college as one of my teachers…Brad, I will pray a little harder for you today…
 
You guys are doing so amazing, congrats :clapping: :dancing: I havnt even tried :eek: and I dont think I will just yet. Anyway I am praying for each and every one of you! God bless and keep up the fantastic work. 👍
 
I’ve been slipping up almost every day. Its been such a hard journey especially with midterms. I talked to my mother who is a nurse and I made an appointment with a local catholic Dr. to talk about Zyban or Wellbutrin. I don’t want this Lenten season to pass by without me quiting for good. Pray for me! I’m praying for everyone else on here cause I know what you are going through.
 
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Myangel:
You guys are doing so amazing, congrats :clapping: :dancing: I havnt even tried :eek: and I dont think I will just yet. Anyway I am praying for each and every one of you! God bless and keep up the fantastic work. 👍
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Ya know, I’m kinda in the same boat as you…I started Lent with only smoking 4 cigarettes, but they’ve been slowly increasing day-by-day. Not back to where I was, but boy, I feel like I failing badly!!!

I’m meditating a lot on the daily Mass readings of Scripture - they’ve been helpful. I’m hoping to continue to gain some inspiration. Earlier this year, I was able to give up a terrible habit that was drawing me towards grave sin…I know that I can do the same with smoking!!

Prayers tonight to everyone who’s continuing the fight the good fight!!!
 
sometimes I wish smoking was not bad for you. Although I have not smoked enough to be addicted the very few times I smoke, maybe two or three times a year are really enjoyable. It also seems like such a nice way to pass time. I probably will smoke with some friends over Spring Break next week once but then won’t do it again for several months. I am smart enough not to let smoking become addictive to me. And I get so paranoid about what I just did after I smoke that I will drink water all night practically trying to flush out all the ****. Kind of ironic. The only times I drink the amount of water that I should be drinking anyways are when I drink or smoke.
 
"That is so amazing to me - you can smoke a couple days and then not return to it - especially since you find it enjoyable! I have never been able to do that! Yes, I wish smoking wasn’t bad for you also, but it is. I must really put that thought first - it sounds so wimpy to say “its bad for you” but those words really pack a punch! I know I kept pushing the fiction like “don’t think about it, its ok” even when I would get a bad cold and bronchitis. I’m sorry to say it will be one month (4 weeks) tomorrow that I quit “warm turkey” cuz I used the gum to help and I am still coughing up - not as much - but still - **** with brownish specks - ugh! I have to think hard about that to stay away from any possibility that I can just smoke for a couple days or if getting together with other friends that do. I am too easy to get near it right now. Sometimes I think it will just be my luck that I get through this addiction removal and it will have been too late, the damage will have been done. Scareeee! No, won’t think like that either cuz that will probably lead to the next thought like “may as well”!
I am really a psych job - but thats just me! They say misery loves company but I would wish that we all get rid of this misery once and for all - and I do enjoy your company while we do it!
 
Hi Jubilatae here,

The Dove sent to us by a fellow lenten pilgrim was really appreciated. I have to share this; every year I go for the smoking thing as I truly know that it is the biggest thing I can offer and it would be so good for me also, however, I find my lenten journey each year takes on the same pattern, " I cry my way through lent, yes I do. I am so low due to my weakness, that I am just in bits.

On the positive side, I am so weak, so low, that I seem to receive such wonderful little insights into the Divine Mercy of Our Lord.

Jonah & the whale, I am running away all through lent, just like Jonah, and yet this story of Jonah is so full of God’s love
God Bless you all,
Jubilatae
 
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Tonks40:
Ya know, I’m kinda in the same boat as you…I started Lent with only smoking 4 cigarettes, but they’ve been slowly increasing day-by-day. Not back to where I was, but boy, I feel like I failing badly!!!

I’m meditating a lot on the daily Mass readings of Scripture - they’ve been helpful. I’m hoping to continue to gain some inspiration. Earlier this year, I was able to give up a terrible habit that was drawing me towards grave sin…I know that I can do the same with smoking!!

Prayers tonight to everyone who’s continuing the fight the good fight!!!
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The sad thing is I did quit for nearly 3 weeks (well stopped wouldnt say quit) after smoking approx 30-40 cigarettes a day (I was allowed to smoke in the office at work so I kept lighting up :eek: ). I say the Rosary every day but due to circumstances beyond my control I cant seem to give it away again! I still havnt started to smoke as much as before but I am afraid that it wont take long for it to happen.

Lets keep the prayers up, we will pull through no doubts about it! 👍

Jubilatae, keep trying, your in my prayers. We are all in this together! 🙂

wjp984 I wish I had your strength.

grotto :clapping: 4 weeks thats GREAT! Keep it up.

Shosh thanks for the Dove, how is it going for you? I wonder how Kaygee is doing, where are you Kay?
 
Gosh, I JUST came across this thread, too bad it wasn’t 10 days ago!! 😦 But like many of you have said, its never too late! So I’m on board with you guys. I’ve been smoking since I was 14 years old (I’m 30 now, will be 31 in April) this will be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Of course I’m physically addicted but mentally is where my problem will be of course. I’m so used to smoking when I drive, while I’m at the comp (smoking right now), while I get ready for work, etc. After Mass right when I get in my car I light up and I know everyone sees me, no big deal though.

Anyway, yes, I’m going to try and quit starting when I wake up. I’ve read all the posts on this thread, I’m thinking the straw thing might really work, I definitely need to keep my hands busy! I beg of all of you to please pray for me, I will need it immensely!!

What I’m thinking? If I quit I may actually live to see 70 years old, I’ll save a ton of money, I won’t stink, I’ll be able to smell better, I’ll be able to taste better and most importantly I’ll be able to finally breathe!!!

You’re all in my prayers! 🙂
 
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Lorrie:
Gosh, I JUST came across this thread, too bad it wasn’t 10 days ago!! 😦 But like many of you have said, its never too late! So I’m on board with you guys. I’ve been smoking since I was 14 years old (I’m 30 now, will be 31 in April) this will be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Of course I’m physically addicted but mentally is where my problem will be of course. I’m so used to smoking when I drive, while I’m at the comp (smoking right now), while I get ready for work, etc. After Mass right when I get in my car I light up and I know everyone sees me, no big deal though.

Anyway, yes, I’m going to try and quit starting when I wake up. I’ve read all the posts on this thread, I’m thinking the straw thing might really work, I definitely need to keep my hands busy! I beg of all of you to please pray for me, I will need it immensely!!

What I’m thinking? If I quit I may actually live to see 70 years old, I’ll save a ton of money, I won’t stink, I’ll be able to smell better, I’ll be able to taste better and most importantly I’ll be able to finally breathe!!!

You’re all in my prayers! 🙂
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isidore-of-seville.com/noah-ark/noah-ark.jpg Welcome, Lorrie!!! Here have a dove! 🙂
 
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Lorrie:
What I’m thinking? If I quit I may actually live to see 70 years old, I’ll save a ton of money, I won’t stink, I’ll be able to smell better, I’ll be able to taste better and most importantly I’ll be able to finally breathe!!!
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This is great re-enforcement! God Bless you!
 
perhaps it’s my tobacco withdrawl induced haze, or have we been bumped from the water cooler up here to spirituality? Pity – I’ve found that drinking lots of water really helps with the cravings. . .

Y’all sound like you’re doing great! I’m falling regularly at one particular time of the day: immediately after supper, when dh lights up, I sneek one or two puffs off of his cigarette. I said I wouldn’t do it anymore, but, I’m just not strong enough. . . DH had otherwise been very supportive and has promised me, the people he works with, and our confessors (his and mine both) that Monday is his quit date. . .PLEASE PRAY! His blood pressure is through the roof and he really needs to quit! I need him to quit so that the evening occasion of sin is removed for me.

Lorrie: Welcome to the thread and thanks for the positive re-inforcement – think of how much food we’ll be able to give to St. Vincet de Paul or some other worthy charity with the savings from not smoking!!!

BTW, the straw thing only works if you suck the straw exactly as you would a cigarette – long, slow deep draw, hold, then exhale slowly. When we say cigarettes help us relax, it’s not the cigarette (with the stimulant nicotine) that helps us relax, it’s the taking the time for the deep breathing to draw in the smoke. For that the straw works quite well, only we’re getting good, clean air.

Fight the good fight! Adoration and rosary for Friday start here in 15 minutes – will remember y’all.

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