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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 12, 2013 20:58:24 GMT -5
I went up the river, White River that is, tonight for a few hours. It was the first time that I'd launched my duck boat. I was a little concerned, but there was a good spot for me to leave the boat while I parked the truck. I caught a couple little bass on a buzz bait. I love fishing with buzz bait, even if I'm not catching anything. I'm easily entertained.  The river is shallow; I had to be careful. I went north a bit and then drifted back. It was just before dark when I got back. After I put the boat up, I walked back to the ramp to chat with a fella. Just then about 20 geese flew over.  All I saw while I was out there were a few black birds. I really don't know what doves look like in the air, but was hoping to find out tonight. I had lots of fun just drifting and fishing while I kept an eye on the sky. I'll be back out in the morning. I'm not sure that any of you knew that I smoked before my heart attack. I didn't start smoking until I was 47-48. I don't have a good answer for the logical question. Anyway, I quit the day I went in the hospital 6.5 weeks ago. I chew on cinnamon sticks. I think that I'm addicted to them now. Next, I'll read that cinnamon is a suspected carcinogen. I kinda missed smoking on the river; it just seemed like it would have went together. BUT I had my trusty spice stick. yum yum  |
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 12, 2013 21:52:40 GMT -5
I smoked for a longtime and I would say if you have made it 6 weeks,, your can beat it!!! But you cant ever let up on it,, always stand your guard,, it does get easier to handle though!!! Congrats on making it this far,, your doing good!!! I have not had a smoke since 2007 and still to this day would love to have one,, but cant stand the smell of one!!!!
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 12, 2013 22:15:33 GMT -5
I smoked for a longtime and I would say if you have made it 6 weeks,, your can beat it!!! But you cant ever let up on it,, always stand your guard,, it does get easier to handle though!!! Congrats on making it this far,, your doing good!!! I have not had a smoke since 2007 and still to this day would love to have one,, but cant stand the smell of one!!!! LOL, last week I had a really bad craving day. I called my mom and told her that I wanted a cigarette badly. She said, "Me too!" She quit 18 years ago. I know that I cannot have ...just one. These cinnamon sticks do help with the habit of having something to do with my hands and mouth. Thanks for the encouragement pigeon! Most days are easy now, but every once in a while it will hit me. I talked with an old fella at the river, and he said that he'd quit 17 times. LOL |
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 13, 2013 7:43:41 GMT -5
I quit 47 years ago and every now and then I dream I am still smoking.
I have a grand daughter that is attempting to stop smoking now . She is on her seventh day. I keep encouraging her with this...
Quit one day at a time. When you get up in the morning say "I will not smoke TODAY". Repeat that very day. Soon days turn into weeks and weeks into months and months into years.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 7:56:17 GMT -5
I am glad I never got into smoking. I do have a bit of an addictive personality. Lord knows I went a few rounds toe to toe with alcohol. Thank God I was able to put that behind me in '99. We all have something we have to overcome, don't we!  |
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Post by Russ Koon on Sept 13, 2013 8:05:53 GMT -5
Good advice. I had tried to quit several times over the years and failed, until I finally took it a half-day at a time for a few weeks, then a day at a time, etc., and resuming smoking when each period of withdrawal was up, to gradually weaken the habit's hold on me and build up more resistance while knowing the cessation was only temporary. Took about three months of sticking to the increasingly longer "no-smoking today" intervals until I finally had the nerve to face the "no-smoking....ever again" step for the last time, but that time it stuck.
Had the residual cravings too, that gradually diminished with time. Worst two times for me were following a good meal, and hopping in the car and leaving for work. But it's a habit, not a true physical need, and we CAN beat it if we stick to our guns. It's been about fifteen years now, and I can honestly say my last short craving was a mild one about five years ago. I only remember it because it was rare enough by then that it surprised me.
Congratulations on staying off them, you're past the worst of it now. Just don't backslide when the temptations hit, and you'll be increasingly glad of your decision.
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Post by schall53 on Sept 13, 2013 8:17:05 GMT -5
My experience is the same, I smoked for over 40 years and quit, it will be 3 years on Feb. 20th. Still have the cravings especially when fishing or having an adult beverage.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 13, 2013 12:25:54 GMT -5
Wow, thanks for all the encouragement guys!
Yes, the worst is behind me. I no longer think about it when I get up, actually I no longer think about it at any regular time like I use to ...after eating, getting in the truck and waking up. It's just the occasional craving that surprises me too after this much time.
Coffee, I love coffee. I don't care what they tell me; I'll go to my grave drinking coffee.
These cinnamon sticks really do help me. My dog likes to chew on sticks too. He will steal mine as quickly as I turn my back.
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Post by goosepondmonster on Sept 13, 2013 12:36:54 GMT -5
FWIW, I've been told a McD's straw is the same circumference as a cigarette and folks will chew on those to help with the hand to mouth habit.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Sept 13, 2013 14:28:10 GMT -5
I had so much fun last night that I was sure that I'd get back out this morning. I slept until noon. The fatigue factor is the biggest impact from the heart attack that I notice.
This week I had to get up for an appointment at 9:30; I came home and took a 4 hour nap just to get ready for the next appointment. I wouldn't mind so much, but I do have to go back to work some day.
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Post by schall53 on Sept 13, 2013 14:54:11 GMT -5
It's been 1 1/2 years since I had my heart problems and I didn't have any heart damage. I am tired all the time also but I think all the medication I am on is my main reason. It's getting better but it takes a while for your body to adjust to all the meds. Just take it a day at a time, if you get tired take a nap.
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Post by 36fan on Sept 13, 2013 16:50:51 GMT -5
I've got faith in you Dennis - you've got this beat!
Like Gold 5 said when battling the Death Star - "Stay on Target"
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All I saw while I was out there were a few black birds. I really don't know what doves look like in the air, but was hoping to find out tonight. 
