Posted by Kristi on September 2, 2001, at 1:08:16
In reply to to mair and kristi, posted by sar on September 2, 2001, at 0:40:55
> kristi,
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> congrats! i work at a bookstore so i should check to see if we have the subliminal tapes, i'm sure we do.
I'm sure you do. They are under self help audio. They have them for everything from quitting smoking, to raising self esteem, to depression. They don't kill your wallet either.> did i leave the bar alone? what kind of rep have i developed here?! ha ha...i was there with co-workers and my female supervisor deposited me safely at my parents' house afterwards.
I'm truly sorry if you took that the wrong way. Some of your stories just brought me back. No rep given to you. I apologize for that.
> my new boy visited me today, he said he left his smokes at home so i wouldn't be tempted! (he's one of those that can smoke like, one cig a day). he smelled my hair and didn't believe that i'd quit! i reminded him that i'd been to a smoky bar the night before (and i *stunk* this morning! i couldn't believe it.)
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> how is the thought of a smoke disgusting? what do those tapes say, anyway?
WEll,. the tapes have some subliminal stuff(which you subconscience can't hear) and the rest is like relaxation and the voice is planting things about what a disgusting habit it is.... it's really difficult to explain. Try one tho... especially if you work in a bookstore. I've been taken care of my cravings in the weirdest way. I don't want to eat in place of smoking... that's the last thing I want to do. But you know how it goes.... you have to have something in your hands and mouth. So I got those liquorice sticks... and I just kind of suck and chew on the end.
> hope you're well, girl, thinking of your surgery f*cks me up even though i don't know you--keep us updated on that, that sounds a hell of a lot more stressful than quitting smoking.It is DEFINATELY a helluva lot more difficult than quitting smoking, but I think I talk about it less because there are more people that can identify with the smoking thing. Out of all the people who read this.... not a single one can relate to what I'm going thru..... so it's hard to talk about. Just now for instance... I mentioned before having to pack a wound in the inside(doesn't want the cavity to fill up to soon)..... with a long q-tip, sterile gloves, and a device that looks like tweezers.... I have to make sure I fill it up with gauze. The whole process takes close to an hour. thankfully I only have to do it twice a day and he gave me some valiums for that. Anyway..... see..... I can't imagine that anyone can relate to that...
> mair,
> yes--it's the one day (moment) at a time mentality. i'd like to have a real smoke the next time i have a really good bottle of wine, a strong port, but i'm poor so that won't be for awhile. nicorette and nicoderm are *really* expensive! i've been alternating my nicorette with regular chewing gum. at least it tastes better. the hippie cigs are a good conversation piece--everyone wants to know what smells like weed or what smells so good (like incense) depending on which brand i'm smoking! then they want to BUM one! i bum out more kickums than i did camels--
Sorry to intrude...... have you tried the cherry ones??????? They are a DEFINITE coversation piece.
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