I wasn't gonna mention this but...

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Well just thought I'd brag, since I've been feeling real good. I've been clean and sober since this past June 15, I know it's not that long but it's a start. Quit smoking too. I quit both cold turkey with no group help. I just got so tired of coughing and the hang overs and the stupid way I acted when I was drunk. I was 2 packs a day when I quit and drank about 3 times a week. I'm 42 years old and smoked for 18 years and got my first drunk when I was 14. Believe me, I tortured my body for 18 years and just decided that I don't want to die a drunk. I was diagnosed a diabetic type two in 1990 so all the smoking and drinking wasn't helping. Now I take care of myself and damn, I hope to live another 42 years.

Ok that's all.
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Way to go, I'am rooting for you. You'll make it.

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
One day at a time... congrats
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Good for you! Hard enough to do one but both at once, well that's worth bragging about. Congrats.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wow thats Great It's not easy going Cold Turkey, Believe me! I'm glad you are sticking to it Treat every day as a fresh new start, and don't look back, instead keep going! With each passing day you will start to feel great

Dude I'm soo happy for you!!!

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Oh and BTW I'm a type2 Diabetic also, so if you wanna talk about Diabetes, i'm here.

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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Way to go! Going on 4 months of being good to yourself! And, I'm sure you're saving some cash!
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congratz dude! Keep it up!
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That was hard work! Good for you...

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Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am glad that you did mention it.
It is important to share. As an ex-smoker, my heartfelt congratulations.


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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That is outstanding. Mark Twain said, " I am an expert on quitting smoking, I have quit a thousand times " Be strong and don't let memories draw you back.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You must be proud of yourself, you know, I am proud of you!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I quit smoking and bought myself this super-duper computer that I am using right now!
Well done sir, stick with it.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for all the words of encouragement folks.

The weird thing about it is I don't even miss smoking or drinking. I thought that I would be freaking out by now.

Thank God I'm Not.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congrats Jarget
Keep it up
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congrats jarget!
I quit alcohol 5 years ago and cigarette 1 year ago. The first one was easy, the second was hard for about 3 weeks, then I hardly ever miss it after that.
WTG champ! All the honour to you to quit both together!
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm... smokings the only one I have left. I quit three times in the last 30 years and always end up back smoking again. The good thing though, at this point it's the only thing left I have to quit... you guys are an inspiration to me
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I hope you live more than 42 years taking good care of yourself. Congrats!
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
congrats, jarget. Few things show character more than someone improving his or herself when they could more easily coast on. Best of luck, we're all here for ya.

p.s. DavidK quit smoking. If you keel over dead who am I gonna get on-demand criticism from 24/7? If nothing else, switch to cigars or a pipe. Then you can be social hunchbacks like the rest of us. It is amazing how palatable cheap cigarette smoke is to the public as compared to a $5 cigar. Lot of chemical engeneering in that, i bet.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congratulations, and keep your guard up, especially when everything seems to be going very well. You're inspiring me to give up the cigs.
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You should be very proud of yourself for this amazing feat. I have only cigs left to get rid of. I've also tried many, many times. Used all the crap there is out there, patches, gum (yuck ), everything. It's the second hardest damn thing I've ever tried to do and haven't been successful yet. I'm proud of you jarget. You've done something incredible and you did it by yourself. You've got more guts than I do. Hang in there. Don't *ever* pick up another ciggie again. If you're tempted, just get on the boards and start typing. We'll be there for you.

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Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Baker, cigars were an affordable luxury when I had a steady job. Now that I'm self-employed they're out of the question. But thanks for reminding me, I needed to recharge my humidor. I'm saving my last Ashton and a couple R&J's for a special occasion. Maybe if the embargo against Cuba gets lifted I'll go back to cigars... The only pipe I ever smoked is a Chillum...

Listen to werewolf jarget - everytime I started smoking again after 'successfully' quitting was because I decided it had been long enough, I proved to myself I could quit so I let myself have "just one". It doesn't work... that one cigarrette gets you back to the same place you were before you quit, instantly, even after a year.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
jarget: Sorry, what I meant to write was that I hope you live more than the extra 42 years you mentioned clean and sober. English is my second language. My best wishes for you!
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
APB, I understood the first time.


Thanks.
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