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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 13, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
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I'm two days in.
I'm not a smoker, but a good ol' boy who chews.
C'mon, my first job, at fifteen, was logging.
Wish me luck, this is going to be difficult.
If I get snarky, I apologize.
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jstan
climber
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:29pm PT
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Consider changing "all over" in your profile to "quitting tobacco" for the interim.
That will do it.
Props
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:29pm PT
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Good luck! Though I've never been addicted, I grew up in a household of addicts. Watching them try to quit many times demonstrated to me how difficult it is. Hang tough!
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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
Done with tobacco.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2011 - 06:32pm PT
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jstan, good thought. Done.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:37pm PT
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You can do it!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:38pm PT
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Like the change!
Your family and friends will appreciate you for it too. I recall growing up in great fear that my mom and dad would die early because of cigarettes.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:38pm PT
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Best of luck!!!!
Chew lots of gum.
Hang in there, you CAN do it!!!!!
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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
Done with tobacco.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2011 - 06:40pm PT
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I've been thinking lately of changing my name on Supertopo. I don't really feel like a Dick Head.
Maybe a name-change will be cathartic and aid in the tobacco drop.
Maybe not, who knows?
I'm open to suggestions for a new handle, though.
I just think it'd be fun to rename myself.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Feb 13, 2011 - 06:56pm PT
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While using my real name isn't creative, it has (mostly) kept me non-snarky here.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:01pm PT
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"the poster formerly known as Richard Cabeza"
Haha. Lame I know, but it still cracks me up. :)
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:09pm PT
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B. Cabeza?
or some derivation
more power to you on the quitting.
I'm quitting food. Going on the Salad SNPA diet.
word on the street is he's running a half marathon today.
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MisterE
Social climber
MEEP MEEP
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:24pm PT
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:27pm PT
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if you go from being Richardo Cabeza to Dick Head
My Spanish isn't so good, but isn't that a possible translation? A fine multi-lingual play on words.
Anyway, good luck with the quitting thing. Let us know if we should bring a straightjacket.
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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
Done with tobacco.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2011 - 07:29pm PT
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MH, that WAS the play on words.
Thanks for the encouragement.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:44pm PT
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Lotusflower Sunblossom?
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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
Done with tobacco.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2011 - 07:45pm PT
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I think Brandon- will work.
It's how I sign all emails already.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:47pm PT
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Good choice man!
I was a smoker for years, and finally managed to kick the habit about 3 years ago, hopefully for good.
I used the patches, and one thing that may help you:
Before I quit, I sat down and made a list of WHEN I lit up, and the things that would make me WANT to - stress, arguements etc.
Once I had a list of these triggers, it was way easier for me to combat the mental addiction along with the physical part.
Maybe that will help you in your quest to stop chewing. Good luck! It's a great choice to stop!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Feb 13, 2011 - 07:59pm PT
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Cabeza...I worked with this chump that smoked camel non-filters...He would always blow the smoke towards me thinking he was a tough guy...I put one of those exploding devices in his cigs and he almost cried when his cig went up in a puff and he saw us laughing at him..Mr. tough guy ended up with jaw cancer...Tony Gwynne , a chewer and famous baseball player is fighting jaw cancer...Please quit.....rj
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Ricardo Cabeza
climber
Done with tobacco.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2011 - 08:28pm PT
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Word.
It's funny to think of it this way, but I'm in more immediate contact with you denizens of ST than I am with my group of friends here in super rural NH.
I see my friends often, but the feedback helps when I'm chillin' at home.
Evenings are the hardest, I usually finish dinner, walk the dogs, and have a chawski.
Dialogue helps.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 13, 2011 - 08:37pm PT
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You go, guy! I can only imagine how hard it must be to give up something like that.
BTW, I always thought Ricardo Cabeza was your real name - LOL!
Phyl
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Feb 13, 2011 - 08:41pm PT
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Get one of those dolls locker has and chew on it instead of the worm castings...
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Feb 13, 2011 - 09:02pm PT
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good luck.....
just keep a hammer with you at all times.....
When you get the urge.. go ahead an' club yourself in the head, or hand....
It'll get you through the tough times....
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Roger Brown
climber
Oceano, California
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Feb 13, 2011 - 09:05pm PT
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Well Ricardo,
Rest assured, this is one decision you will never regret.
Roger Brown
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Feb 13, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
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Yay Brandon. It's been over 17 years for me and I still remember how hard it was to stop smoking tobacco. Nowadays sugar is the substance I am giving up, along with daily use of caffeine. PM me for support if you need to-- or you might get a pm from me one difficult evening...
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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Feb 13, 2011 - 09:52pm PT
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Nice, Rox.
I'm sticking with Brandon-, though.
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MisterE
Social climber
MEEP MEEP
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Feb 13, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
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I recommend chewing cocoa leaves! :D
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 13, 2011 - 11:22pm PT
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Brandon - I was thinking about my earlier post and want to amend it. Not only will your family be thankful, your taco family will too. We'd like you around as long as possible regardless of your richard cabeza status. :)
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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Feb 13, 2011 - 11:33pm PT
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Thanks, Crimpie.
Not enjoying it, but it should be done.
Sincerely,
The poster formerly known as Ricardo Cabeza.
(Dick Head is so passe', I'm all about accountability these days, hence the handle switch. It's cathartic.)
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
California
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Feb 13, 2011 - 11:53pm PT
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You can do it Brandon, good luck and be strong.
I smoked cigs from '85-'95, quit for five years and then smoked again from '00-'09, almost a total of 20 years. One day I just got sick and tired of buying, smoking and people bumming them off of me so I decided it was time. I looked at my watch so I would remembered the date. It happend to be 9/9/09... a good day to quit, haven't smoked one since.
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damo62
Social climber
Brisbane
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Feb 14, 2011 - 01:46am PT
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Ricardo, I sucked on the tit of the tobacco industry for 35yrs. I've been free 2+ yrs now and it's gr8, you all can do it.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Feb 14, 2011 - 02:00am PT
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I dropped the cigs after 10+ years cold turkey.
I thought of how they controlled me and told myself "You are in control".
I thought of my climbing, my friends, my family, and that this is NOT the hardest thing I have ever done.
The way I look at it, gotta get your mind right, then drop the hammer.
Wish the best of luck to anyone ready to commit.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 14, 2011 - 02:07am PT
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May the Force be with you, Richard Cranium.
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W. S.
climber
Montana
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Feb 14, 2011 - 02:28am PT
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Back in the Fall I created a thread about quitting smoking here on ST. I found an enormous amount of support and have not had a cigarette since October
Kudos on reaching out and sharing your effort - we all support you.
Stick with it.
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Dorje
Trad climber
Mid-Atlantic
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Feb 14, 2011 - 09:41am PT
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You sound like you are fully committed, so your divorce with nicotine will happen. Whatever cravings you are having, they will pass. Eventually the cravings will be a fleeting memory. It just takes time.
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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Feb 15, 2011 - 10:11am PT
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Aarrgh. Two more days in.
It's frustrating and moderately difficult but tolerable so far.
I totally see the triggers, now that I'm not bowing down to them.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Feb 15, 2011 - 05:03pm PT
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easier than ice climbing...and ice climbing is really easy.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 15, 2011 - 05:22pm PT
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Stay strong both of you.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Feb 15, 2011 - 05:25pm PT
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ICE--
That had me rollin!
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climber bob
Social climber
maine
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Feb 16, 2011 - 12:04am PT
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9 days without.....
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hippielogger
climber
Townsend,Mt
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Feb 16, 2011 - 12:30am PT
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Hey Brandon,
Way to go.
I've been smoke free four months now. Like you I started using when I started logging as a youngman. The tobacco executives have plenty of money, they don't need any more of yours. I tried and failed many times, it's good to have my life back. Keep up the hard work, it is hard work, but your not afraid of that are you?
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Feb 16, 2011 - 12:45am PT
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keep inspiring.
from someone who is down to like 1 maybe 2 a day, and maybe not even everyday, but still just cant let go.
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skywalker
climber
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Feb 16, 2011 - 01:19am PT
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Hey man,
I "grew up" in WV (no offense!). Have had the habit since. My best go at it was using "Smokey Mountain Snuff" Its herbal, and has some qualities that mimic the "experience"(King Soops, City Market, or other propriety sell it at 2.50 a tin). A far bit light but helped. I've tried countless times. As appreciated as smokers who quit and their input we chewers are a different breed. What I find is that with smoking, if I go on that binge, the benefits are easily found. Chewing on the other hand are far less observed. I'd like to see some other ideas from non-smoking tobacco users who have quit successfully; although we try to remain anonymous. The patch gave me weird dreams but that smokey mountain stuff helped a lot. Ultimately I'm still a slave but man good luck to ya!
Cheers!!!
S....
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Feb 16, 2011 - 01:37am PT
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you should talk to Weschrist, he's been struggling lately. Smokes a lot of dicks.
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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Feb 16, 2011 - 11:48am PT
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Fueled up the truck in town today. At the register, the kid behind the counter asks if I want a can of chew.
It was an easy 'nope'.
Cool.
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JBoydston
climber
Deep South
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Feb 16, 2011 - 12:11pm PT
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I was on the snoose for about 15 years, and Nicorette was clutch. Start out with whold pieces is you're gripped, and then cut them up into smaller pieces. Chew on it a little, then wedge it in your lip. It feels kinda like the real deal as it burns a little.
Good luck!
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Feb 23, 2011 - 12:59am PT
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day 7.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Swimming in LEB tears.
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Feb 23, 2011 - 01:03am PT
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Gratz man keep it up.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Feb 23, 2011 - 10:49am PT
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Stay with it, Brandon/Ricardo.
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climber bob
Social climber
maine
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Feb 24, 2011 - 01:21pm PT
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2 1/2 weeks...
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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Feb 24, 2011 - 05:14pm PT
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Week and a half.
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grover
climber
The Gar, BC.
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Feb 24, 2011 - 05:17pm PT
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6 months here!
Be strong......
You can do it......
Chew gum......
bite your lip........
yell at a rock......
do what you have to........
Be strong!
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Feb 24, 2011 - 06:29pm PT
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I was just thinking about you, Brandon, and hoping you were doing well. Good to hear. I've been sugar free for 20 days. Yay for quitters!
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FeelioBabar
Trad climber
One drink ahead of my past.
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Feb 24, 2011 - 06:52pm PT
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one word...Chantix....the sh#t works.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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went a week then gave up. had just a couple then went three days. gave up again. guess its a process, but def keeping it in check.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jun 14, 2011 - 11:44am PT
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hahaha day 7 again!! still going climber bob??
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Knave
Trad climber
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Jun 14, 2011 - 01:11pm PT
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I quit chewin' Copenhagen on May 7th thanks to a few of these posts for inspiration. I gained 7 pounds which sucks for climbing, but hey I'm nicotine free and just need to run more or eat less. Good Luck to you guys. I'm worried about my first road trip which is when I really appreciate a dip. Be Strong!
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Jun 14, 2011 - 01:20pm PT
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I dipped Skoal at first and then Copenhagen steady from roughly 3rd grade (went to summer camp in N. Carolina) to 10th, and then I had to have gum surgery. That was it, had to quit. I still crave it, 23 years later.
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climbbjj
Social climber
Tahoe
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Jun 14, 2011 - 01:27pm PT
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I quit a pack a day habit a few months ago. Granted, I'd "only" been at a pack a day for 8 months and not 10 years, but still, that's a lot.
I used an e-cigarette for about a month at first. It almost completely replaced regular cigs right away. Once my cough went away and my breathing improved, the next step was to start working out hard and often. I knew if I made a change like that to my life, smoking would be too incongruous to also be in there.
Then eventually, though i'd planned to ween down on the e-cig, it simply broke, so I just jumped off nicotine altogether. It wasn't all that tough, actually at that point.
Now it's been about 6 weeks. I've smoked a few here and there, such as bumming one from a friend when out, but I haven't bought any and have gone from 20 a day to about 10 a week.
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Knave
Trad climber
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Jun 14, 2011 - 01:39pm PT
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Silver, I just trail run more because I really can't stop eating since I quit chewing. Hopefully as I clean out I'll Become less in need of replacement behaviors. I'm committed to be finished and running helps burn the extra calories that is screwing with my climbing endeavors. I just turned 50 this year so it's about time I get more wholesome. Climbing with tobacco since I was 16. Aaarggg! Like Brandons sentiment, I hope I dodged the cancer bullet. I'll probably have a coronary now due to becoming a fat ass. Slabs here I come!
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Jun 14, 2011 - 02:15pm PT
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Keep up the good work everyone!
Getting that nicotine monkey off my back was tough but very worth it.
Your life won't be determined by the need to supply your body with a substance any more, so stick with it.
Weight gain can be temporary. Cancer is forever.
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Knave
Trad climber
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Jun 15, 2011 - 01:40am PT
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Now problem Silver I wish you Luck and Strength. My Kids are older now but I remember when my 3 y/o daughter asked me why do I eat "Black" and could she have some, damn near choked when I heard that one. Another chew indiscretion involved a neighbor coming to our house when we first moved in with our newborn to welcome us to the hood. I had just gotten off of a long shift, had already had a beer and was spitting into the bottle and laying on the couch watching the kid out the corner of my tired eye as she swings in her swing chair. I welcome the new neighbor in and offer him a seat on the couch where my beer bottle of spit was sitting on the floor near the couch. Well he walks over to have a seat and kicks the bottle over and it lurps up onto his foot and ankle. He was wearing flip-flops and the chew was infused with viscous luggi. I was mortified and slightly uncomfortable. Should have quit then and there.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jun 17, 2011 - 03:37am PT
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kinda losing count but tomorrow i think is double digits, 10 days. REALLY want to go outside and suck one down but i am not going to. lost 3 lbs but thats cause i also gave up beer (oops, slipped tonight on beer) and the ganj.
props to you guys that have gone a distance. crazy ass sh#t how that f*#king weed keeps calling and calling. im just damn motivated to make 14 days.
edit: weed meaning tobacco
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Jun 17, 2011 - 05:08am PT
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Much respect and support for all those battling the tobacco monkey!!
Send It!
Peace
Karl
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jfailing
Trad climber
Lone Pine
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Jun 17, 2011 - 02:27pm PT
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I've been a smoker for the last five years. I'm just getting over the flu and I haven't had a smoke since Saturday... I'm thinking this might be a good opportunity to quit. I mean, the first few days are supposed to be the worst right?
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Kingsley
climber
Provo, Utah
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Jun 18, 2011 - 07:44am PT
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I couldn't have quit any of the times I quit without nicotine gum. Hats off if you can go cold. The only way I got it to stick eventually was Wellbutrin. Makes the tobacco taste like campfire dirt & kills the buzz
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jun 23, 2011 - 06:40pm PT
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struggling hard on day 16 but im not caving. down 3 lbs still.
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scuffy b
climber
dissected alluvial deposits, late Pleistocene
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Jun 23, 2011 - 07:22pm PT
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Go Man Go.
16 is a lot compared to when you aspired to reach double digits.
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climber bob
Social climber
maine
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Jun 24, 2011 - 08:45am PT
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almost 5 months...i'm done with it...
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Jun 24, 2011 - 05:27pm PT
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I failed.
I'm building a house right now. 7:00 start time, so only time for coffee on the drive in. Nobody smokes or chews on the crew, so there's no place for it on the job. I get home and have a chaw.
I'm keeping it to a minimum, but it's still unfortunately a part of my life.
On the flip side, I'm not a slave to it, I have no cravings during the day at all. It's just another tobacco free workday.
Congrats to all of you who successfully kicked for good. I'll join your ranks soon.
EDIT; I have to emphasize the fact that I truly don't even have a thought of wanting tobacco crossing my mind during the day.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Jun 24, 2011 - 06:39pm PT
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No body grew up dreaming about smoking and drinking. You're a pariah now if you do either, a loser and and chump. I was all of those things and more, and the only thing better than nicotine is quitting. Once you set your mind to it, you're finished with it. As I've said, I felt like I was on LSD for the first week. I used to struggle with stopping till I understood I wasn't really committed to giving the whole thing up.
Good fortune to all who try. Not many can do it, I am told. Such a shame to die from what was so good at the start.
JL
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jun 24, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
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dude you didnt fail. you took a long time off, which was healthy, and slipped. now start getting serious again.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jul 20, 2011 - 02:02pm PT
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6 weeks.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Jul 21, 2011 - 03:47pm PT
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Last chew of Copenhagen, Dec. 31, 2010. Almost killed me, my wife needed a TRO for the first 2 weeks. Chewed since I was 12 growing up in the South. Still miss it often, but can't go back.
Good job all quitting that shyte! Stick with it...
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scuffy b
climber
dissected alluvial deposits, late Pleistocene
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Jul 21, 2011 - 06:10pm PT
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SALAD!!!!!
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Alti2de
Sport climber
Columbus, Ohio
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Jul 21, 2011 - 08:40pm PT
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Mister E, I don't think Largo was sayin that about smokers/chewers, just pointing out that society in general kinda tends to think that way, and the attitude is becoming more and more prevalent as the stigma grows in step with the increasing number of non-smokers... I was on the tobacco tit for 10 years myself, quit, slipped and repeated 4 or 5 times before it "stuck"... It's tough for some, easier for others, all folks react differently to the lack of the nicotine I reckon... In any case, just keep truckin' till you find your particular "key" to quitting for good... I admire anyone engaging in the battle to quit... Congratulations on the decision to quit, all of you.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Jul 22, 2011 - 03:30am PT
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hey scuff, check your email. first hard day in a while. almost cracked but saw your enthusiam and held strong. thanks man.
a bit odd not smoking a grit while skating, but WAY fun hitting 40mph.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 22, 2011 - 04:20am PT
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If you only smoked like say 3 ciggs a day, maybe five, aw feck how about 13.2 on average. I'm a loser baybee, so why don't you kill me?
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Knave
Trad climber
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Hi, My Name is Tim and I am a chewaholic...
No chew since may 7th. Still I fiend for you my precious!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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nice salad, the kids will love you for it.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Sep 16, 2011 - 05:42pm PT
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fourteen+ weeks!
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Nov 29, 2011 - 04:51pm PT
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well hell, just realized today was tuesday so did some counting... 26 weeks... i guess that means 1/2 a year. at least im doing one thing right.
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scuffy b
climber
dissected alluvial deposits, late Pleistocene
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Nov 29, 2011 - 06:17pm PT
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Salad, you're awesome!!
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Nov 29, 2011 - 06:53pm PT
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Good work Salad, only gets easier with time.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Nov 29, 2011 - 07:03pm PT
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Keep it up. My mom just passed away from lung cancer :-(
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JJBrunner
climber
Simi Valley, CA
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Nov 29, 2011 - 07:10pm PT
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I just ask myself is it truly worth it? Chewing is fun but not worth a hole in your throat.
Also, think of a climbing moment where you were really sketched out and pulled through. Quitting seems like a piece of cake after that!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Nov 29, 2011 - 07:17pm PT
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Congrats Salad!!
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S.Leeper
Sport climber
Pflugerville, Texas
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Nov 29, 2011 - 07:43pm PT
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great job, salad(that's what I'm eating right now)
anybody heard from mr head?
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Nov 29, 2011 - 07:51pm PT
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Labrat, I'm sorry for your loss. It's a very hard thing to watch someone go thru that. Of course, it's even harder to go through it. May she rest in peace.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Feb 18, 2012 - 06:39pm PT
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Son of a gun.
I've been lurking and reading Lolli's thread.
It showed to me what an abject failure my quit has been.
I go for a month, maybe more, maybe less, then I fall back on old habits.
The winter is the worst, I do most of my work in the warm months, and end up sitting at home through the cold months.
This year is worse than most, ACL injury is keeping me couched.
Any criticism aimed at me is fine, as I've already written about leaving this site.
Best,
Brandon-
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Feb 18, 2012 - 06:54pm PT
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#1: I earlier missed Labrat's post. I'm really sorry to hear that Labrat. :( I hope you are doing as well as possible.
#2: Brandon - no insults are due you. I hope you are not beating yourself up either. It's hard. Just keep getting up and dusting yourself off and quitting. You can do it!
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salad
climber
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labrat - late reply but sorry for you loss. have had many family cancer deaths, none due to tobacco, but i feel you. sucks big time.
brandon, keep those one month off stints going. you are doing good man, really. i mean really, month off fall back, month off all back...not ideal but you are giving yourself some good time off.
9 months today for me (i think...kinda lost track).
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James Wilcox
Boulder climber
The Coast
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No kidding, congratulations!
Once you crack the 6 month barrier
it does get way easier.
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waulrat
Big Wall climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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After 8 years of smoking, I just passed the 2 month barrier tobacco free. I went cold turkey on this, I figured I was stronger then the addiction. Having friends and co-workers that smoke does make the addiction something I face everyday, but I do feel better about myself every night when I get to fall asleep after kissing my babe good night with out the smell of smoke on my breath.
I had a realization the other day while talking with a good friend who does smoke. With enough death around us every day, I didn't want to leave this world with tobacco being the cause. Not because it would be a painful way to go, but I don't want the people I love, to have to know I did this to myself even though they asked and sometimes, even begged me to quit. It was something they rarely nagged me about, but they still cared enough about me to mention it. The way I figure, I love them enough to oblige their request.
Call it opulent self worth, or whatever you want, I'll just call myself tobacco free on December 27th 2012. Until then its a work in progress.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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I have never felt so high as the first week I was off nic after 30 years on it.
They tell me kicking nicotine is harder that putting down heroin.
All of you out there giving your health a chance, I'm behind you all the way. Call me anytime and rant and come over and throw sh#t at me but get off the nic. It's a killer.
And I loved it so... I'm irrational like that.
JL
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Mar 10, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
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It's great that you keep trying, Brandon.
It must be really hard in New Hampshire in the winter, while injured. But Spring is coming soon and hopefully you'll be out playing more, even if it's not climbing for now.
After quitting and going back, do you at least find that you are smoking less?
Keep up the fight!
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salad
climber
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1 year today
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 13, 2012 - 09:37am PT
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Salad Bump!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 13, 2012 - 09:40am PT
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Good news to wake up to! Congratulations Salad!
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Nov 26, 2012 - 08:17pm PT
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I got some great news on Thanksgiving Day.
My dear niece's husband (nephew-in-law!), an exceptional father and all-
around great guy, just passed the one-year mark, kicking a can-a-day
chew addiction that had lasted more than twenty years!!
I am so proud of him!!
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Johannsolo
climber
Soul Cal
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Nov 26, 2012 - 08:43pm PT
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I finally quit Nov. 1, 2011. Over a year now completely cigarette free after 28 years of smoking like a fiend. Definitely the hardest think I have ever accomplished. You’ll feel like you’ve been to hell and back but you can do it.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Nov 26, 2012 - 09:08pm PT
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Nice job to everyone who has been able to quit chew or cigs or whatever vice/addiction-it's tough stuff. I've watched my dad try so hard to quit smoking cigs (he has smoked since he was 12), and he has had times where he quit for a couple of years, then back on, then quit... I really worry about him now... I smoked from 15-25... I quit at 25 when it was suggested I might meet a nice man if I quit...
Vices/addictions are difficult, I REALLY want to quit drinking soda, it's EVIL, and really seems hopeless. I even once went to try to get hypnotized because nothing else was working. I was informed that I would not be a candidate for hypnosis... so I continue to wish I could quit, HA! I think soda will be viewed as cigarettes are now as time progresses. I have a 32oz mixture of Coke & Coke Zero each day-horrid chemical combination-love it & loathe it.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Nov 26, 2012 - 09:42pm PT
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3 years tobacco free, after 8 years smokin. Weeeeeoooooooo!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 26, 2012 - 11:06pm PT
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They tell me kicking nicotine is harder that putting down heroin.
I can say that this is 100% true.
I'm vaporizing nic right now. Better than smoking, but still a nic-monkey.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Nov 26, 2012 - 11:50pm PT
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Keep trying, everyone. It's kind of a toss-up between obesity and cigs addiction which is the greater risk factor for everything that will kill you faster, or make your quality of life the most miserable.
Quit. Be healthy.
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nutjob
Gym climber
Berkeley, CA
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Dec 13, 2012 - 06:16pm PT
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HA HA, I read the thread title as "quitting the Taco"
I've never been a smoker, but not sure which would be harder to quit?
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