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Lady Catastrophic Posted at 1:50 am on Nov. 18, 2008
I am pregnant. I used to smoke, bleh, I have been craving one the last two days but I haven't smoked one yet so far. Not that big of an accomplishment to most, but seeing how I usually smoke near a pack a day, I feel great.

Problem is my boyfriend won't quit yet keeps saying some bullshit about having to "finish them first" and then quit. Including weed, I told him he better cut that shit down last month, and I have to go cold turkey on both, which I have.

Faggot. I told him that just because I was the one with the fetus in my belly, didn't mean he wasn't pregnant too.  

Plus who can afford that shit anyways?

Give me some tips on how you quit?

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CaliKevin Posted at 2:22 am on Nov. 18, 2008
As tiana said, you'll want to find a method for distraction whenever you start craving a cigarette.  Eat a piece of candy or chew on some gum, just to keep your mind busy, if nothing else.
cutie2 Posted at 2:10 am on Nov. 18, 2008
I dunno what to do about your boyfriend :/  Um, tell the people you see often that you're trying to quit smoking and ask for their support - I've never been a smoker but it seems to me like it would be harder to go back on your decision if you've told everyone you're doing it and stuff. And tell yourself, by writing a note and sticking it to your wall or something - sounds silly but can sometimes help with staying firm to something.

Talking to a doctor sounds like a good idea.

Also, aren't there websites about quitting smoking? Have you checked out anything like that?

I wonder if any of the tips for quitting self-harm would help with smoking - they're often methods for distraction or replacing the desire. Maybe if you do something else each time you get a craving, you can train yourself a bit.

http://www.selfharm.net/fself.html

I haven't been in your position so my advice might be bull. Anyway take care, and I hope everything goes beautifully with teh babbeh.

blufindr Posted at 2:05 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from rawrr at 9:01 pm on Nov. 18, 2008

Feeding a fetus nicotine is worse.

And yes i realize that, i just felt like saying belly....


I'm not saying stay on it for a long time. Just for a week or two, until you find yourself more able to quit cold turkey.

Dass Posted at 2:05 am on Nov. 18, 2008
tomorrow go run for no ess than 20 mins
your body will tell you something
hi sarah Posted at 2:03 am on Nov. 18, 2008
i just stopped when my boyfriend (now ex) told me to.
i was scared of his disapproval so i stopped.
i guess i just put my mind to it.

see if you can both do it together, just i don't know, if you don't want to get the patches, try the gum?

rawrr Posted at 2:02 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from xsharpi at 1:58 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Quote: from rawrr at 2:56 am on Nov. 18, 2008

with a baby growing in her belly?  

 I say just QUIT... i had my mom quit because i would hose her down every time i caught her smoking.


Well I am trying :>... but is there anything she did that helped her?


Having support from her family constantly helped her.

rawrr Posted at 2:01 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from blufindr at 2:00 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Quote: from rawrr at 8:56 pm on Nov. 18, 2008

Quote: from blufindr at 1:52 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Slap on a nicotine patch and stop buying ciggies.
 

 with a baby growing in her belly?  

 I say just QUIT... i had my mom quit because i would hose her down every time i caught her smoking.


Technically, it's growing in her uterus

Quitting things cold turkey is a bad idea.


Feeding a fetus nicotine is worse.

And yes i realize that, i just felt like saying belly....

dreamweaver Posted at 2:00 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Hmmm... I would talk to your doctor and see what he recommends for you to do.

If your boyfriend smokes, it would be a huge help towards you quitting if he did the same thing. As with most habits, it helps when you have a support buddy to be there for you and to help you stay in check with each other.

blufindr Posted at 2:00 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from rawrr at 8:56 pm on Nov. 18, 2008

Quote: from blufindr at 1:52 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Slap on a nicotine patch and stop buying ciggies.

with a baby growing in her belly?

I say just QUIT... i had my mom quit because i would hose her down every time i caught her smoking.


Technically, it's growing in her uterus

Quitting things cold turkey is a bad idea.

Lady Catastrophic Posted at 1:58 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from rawrr at 2:56 am on Nov. 18, 2008

with a baby growing in her belly?

I say just QUIT... i had my mom quit because i would hose her down every time i caught her smoking.


Well I am trying :>... but is there anything she did that helped her?

Lady Catastrophic Posted at 1:57 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from Dannay at 2:55 am on Nov. 18, 2008

You better make sure he doesn't smoke around you.. make him smoke outside would be best..

No... really? Lol I know that man. Second hand smoke, it is suppose to be worse.

rawrr Posted at 1:56 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from blufindr at 1:52 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Slap on a nicotine patch and stop buying ciggies.

with a baby growing in her belly?

I say just QUIT... i had my mom quit because i would hose her down every time i caught her smoking.

blufindr Posted at 1:56 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from xsharpi at 8:53 pm on Nov. 18, 2008

Quote: from blufindr at 2:52 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Slap on a nicotine patch and stop buying ciggies.

Why... that cost money.


Cheaper than smokes.

Dannay Posted at 1:55 am on Nov. 18, 2008
You better make sure he doesn't smoke around you.. make him smoke outside would be best..
Lady Catastrophic Posted at 1:53 am on Nov. 18, 2008
Quote: from blufindr at 2:52 am on Nov. 18, 2008

Slap on a nicotine patch and stop buying ciggies.

Why... that cost money.  

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