Comments for Callin' it quits

Comment on Farewell by Norm

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:19:27 +0000

Thanks to WEA for providing the forum whereby you could provide so many with such valuable advice.

Thank you for your support, encouragement and for compiling such tremendous resources. Also, for taking us along on your personal journey. All best wishes to you for a non-smoking future.

…catch you later, too….

Comment on Farewell by kelly

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:17:04 +0000

Susan, I hate to see you go. You’re a wonderful writer and made me feel at home here. I wish you luck in all that you do. Hopefully you will start a blog of your own soon, and will write about anything and everything, quit-related or not.

I’ll be thinking about you on Nov. 15!

All the best,
–Kelly

Comment on Cigarette Substitutes by Norm

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:20:20 +0000

At home or at work I’d keep a supply of kids ‘freezies’ or popcicles handy as a substitute.

As for something to keep my hands busy; a piece of string for ‘cats cradle’ sorts of diversion; a small ball to bounce; a packet of crayons and a pad for sponateous expressions of ‘the moment’.

Basically, anything that may help when I’m feeling stuck.

Comment on Now, what was I saying? by kelly

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:48:28 +0000

Re: Nicotine and Memory… This explains an awful lot. Since quitting, I can hardly hold a decent conversation with anyone anymore. I can picture in my mind what word I am looking for, but cannot for the life of me remember what the actual word is. I refuse to think that this has anything to do with my advancing years, and everything to do with quitting smoking.

I’m glad to see that you are back blogging. Keep us posted on your quit date!

Comment on Hiatus by kelly

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:12:55 +0000

That is too bad. I hope you find a different venue to blog about your difficulties. I find writing to be therapeutic, cathartic, any number of other Oprah buzzwords. I’ll be thinking about you in the meantime.

–Kelly

Comment on Standing in Front of the Bulldozer of Life, Cigarette in Hand by kelly

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:15:05 +0000

Hello,

I tried to leave a comment before, but it looks like it didn’t stick.

I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and was saddened to hear of your recent, devastating losses.

I quit smoking a little over a year ago, when I got pregnant with my second child, after smoking for more than 20 years, and not a day goes by that I don’t think about it, or mourn it. I am glad to read the words of someone also fighting the good fight.

Thanks for sharing all that you do here. I wish you peace.

–Kelly

Comment on Motivation Versus Being Spurred to Action by Norm

Sat, 19 May 2007 02:51:18 +0000

As usual, you’ve come up with a blend of good factual and pertinent personal information. I always get something I can use when I stop by here. Thanks. I’m once again considering the sanity of trying a quit right now. Lots to weigh.

Comment on Motivation Versus Being Spurred to Action by Beth

Fri, 18 May 2007 18:51:30 +0000

What about July 11th (again)?
Worked the first time, why not give it another try?

Comment on What’s Next? by Susan

Thu, 17 May 2007 13:17:32 +0000

Thank you much for the tip. We don’t have a firm diagnosis yet, but will want all the resources we can muster if Nadia does have EDS.

I know from the amazing Esophageal Cancer Discussion Group just how important these online contacts can be.

Comment on What’s Next? by rideon

Tue, 15 May 2007 02:19:31 +0000

I came across your site via a google alert for EDS. If you're looking for more information, you may want to join the EDNF. I was diagnosed 4 years ago and we're finding new information every day. She's young, so there may be a lot she can do to lessen the impact of the disease as she gets older. There's also an active messageboard at Ehlers-Danlos.org and another community for all people with chronic pain, 'But you don't look sick'. Good luck to both of you.