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offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 00:03 [#02233273]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker



september is a day away.

i've decided to quit drinking, smoking, and junk food. my
body can't hack it anymore. im not a teenager anymore, the
resilience is gone. i feel like shit everyday. i cough up
shit every morning. fuck this. things have to change.

so..

are any of you experiencing the same thing? do you feel
motivated enough to join me in this hard endeavor?

to the xlt regs, yeah i fucking know i've made threads like
these before, but i made those before i was coughing up
balls of lung shit and having chest pains.

LETS DO THIS.


 

offline w M w from London (United Kingdom) on 2008-08-31 00:38 [#02233276]
Points: 21452 Status: Lurker



Try dalloping a smidgen of poop on each beer can where you
would put your mouth and dipping your cigarette and dorritos
cases in the toilet. They'll still be there to consume just
with a deterrent, so it would be senseless to buy more. I
can supply the poop if you need some.


 

offline w M w from London (United Kingdom) on 2008-08-31 00:53 [#02233278]
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I'm in your avatar.


 

offline noseburger on 2008-08-31 01:49 [#02233286]
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hey i know what you mean and felt the same a while ago and
made a few changes myself. my advice would be to tackle one
thing at a time and be realistic about it.

i quit smoking back in december. i know everyone's different
but i would recommend taking 3 days aside (long weekend or
something) where you go cold turkey. make sure you have
nothing about to stress you out (work/relationships/etc -
put that shit on hold) and keep yourself heavily distracted
with alcohol*/videogames/porn/whatever. after the third day
it becomes much easier. it took me really about 2 years to
quit, but i think i've finally nailed it. i guess the only
truth is that you can only quit when you really
want to quit.

People will pressure you to quit. health officials will nag
with reports and stats, your wallet will resent you for the
financial implication. You want to quit because its the
right thing to do
. none of these will make you quit,
unless you actually want to.

as for drinking, giving up drinking really is boring. try
cutting down? i decided to stop getting pissed and not drink
spirits anymore, seems to have worked.

and junk food, hell, fuck that. nice tho.

best of luck, let us know how you get on. defo only take on
one thing at a time, keep it manageable.

*tips hat* :)

(*unless drinking makes you want a cig :))


 

offline Raz0rBlade_uk on 2008-08-31 02:04 [#02233289]
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well if you feel that bad right now then it should be a
piece of piss to sort out your lifestyle habits


 

offline cx from Norway on 2008-08-31 02:21 [#02233291]
Points: 4537 Status: Regular



noseburger made a lot of good points..

id also like to add that a change of other things in your
life not related to the things you want ot get rid of, can
also help..

like if you took a trip to another country and did other
things, it would be a lot easier to stop eating junk food.
you could start eating the local food etc..
now thats just an example, but i guess my point is, find new
environment to be in, cuz when you end up in a lifestyle of
computers, video games and just doing same ol' everyday,
habits stick harder..



 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 02:25 [#02233292]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to noseburger: #02233286



yes drinking makes me want a cig. they go hand in hand with
me. i added booze to the list cause i drink on a daily
basis, usually by myself at the computer. so thats a bad
sign right there. im on my 12th beer as i type this. i feel
fucking sober right now. ugh. *cough*

but yeah, i read your post and i understand completely, ive
tried going clean alot before and my mistake was making a
huge list of things to quit at once, and one fumble up made
my mind justify falling back into that old familiar self
destructive attitude.

but ive gained alot of weight, so junk food is the easiest
on this list. smoking is the hardest bit. fucking hell is it
ever hard.

i'll keep updated. i feel lucky in this situation because
its the first where i have a girlfriend who is trying to
change herself aswel, so i think we can motivate eachother.


 

offline J198 from Maastricht (Netherlands, The) on 2008-08-31 02:27 [#02233293]
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drinking is fine if you can limit yourself to 2 beers max
per day.

even eating a fat pizza every now and then is fine, if you
eat a salad the next day. it's all about balance.

quit smoking immediately though and i'm sure it'll make a
huge difference.

good luck.


 

offline J198 from Maastricht (Netherlands, The) on 2008-08-31 02:30 [#02233294]
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woops nevermind. you replied as i was typing.

12 beers is a lot..

:/

good luck!!!!!!!!!


 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 02:35 [#02233295]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to J198: #02233294



whats the point of drinking anymore. i get nothing out of
it. i could drink 20 more right now at this pace and all i'd
be doing is making tommorrow a living hell. theres no buzz
when i'm alone. im tying just fine but i stumble to the
toilet to piss. fuck this shit.


 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 02:35 [#02233296]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to Gwely Mernans: #02233295



*typing just fine

LOL


 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 02:39 [#02233297]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker



to be honest, one of the major reasons behind this is that
when i wake in the morning, i cant get a full breath of air,
i cant get a full lung full, theres gunk there or something,
i sound like one of those iron lung machines. i cough up
colourful gunk all day. but quittings been on my mind for
several months now, and will all the failed attempts, i can
say that after a few days, this issue does go away and i
feel better.


 

offline Raz0rBlade_uk on 2008-08-31 02:57 [#02233298]
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how long have you been smoking and how many are you on a
day?


 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 03:07 [#02233299]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to Raz0rBlade_uk: #02233298



10 years
pack a day


 

offline Raz0rBlade_uk on 2008-08-31 03:08 [#02233300]
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so that's 73,000 cigarettes then


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 03:10 [#02233301]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular



YES. I have to do this too. I've fucked myself up bad and
look really ruff. 2 years of weed and sitting down +
depression. First of all i reccomend getting rid of any kind
of depression as best you can cos that shit makes it so easy
to pity yourself and give up, or just take cover under bad
comforts. Fuck i've got so many things to change at once, i
havn't got the luxury of being able to take my time or focus
on smaller aspects of change. I've got to go all ninja and
shit. I'll save my comforting badnesses for once a month,
make it a ritual cos i'm too hooked on that to never go
back. BUT IF I'M EVER GOING TO HAVE THE LIFE I ALWAYS SHOULD
OF I'VE GOT TO STAND UP AND ACTIVELY CHOOSE THAT. FUCK...BUT
YEAH COS I'M GOING TO DO IT.
Imagine how you'll be a month from now, then 3 months, then
a year, then 2! You'll finally be sorted but you have to put
the work in to deserve it.


 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 03:11 [#02233302]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to Raz0rBlade_uk: #02233300



thanks for those numbers


 

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Points: 10789 Status: Regular



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offline goDel from ɐpʎǝx (Seychelles) on 2008-08-31 03:26 [#02233305]
Points: 10225 Status: Lurker



good luck, gwely.

it seems like you're already on the good track for
overcoming this, but if you feel like it, you should check a
torrentsite to see if you can find a copy of anthony
robbin's personal power 2 program, as well. it gives a good
explanation of why people don't do the things they know they
should, or do the things they know they shouldn't. it
presents some solutions as well, but knowing the why in
itself is already half the solution.


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 03:27 [#02233306]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular



Things to do today:
Nuff exercise
Tidy up life
Read stuff
Download films
Take vitamins
Things to do tommorow:
Go to job center (fffuckkk)
Finish off making music stuff
Everything i did yesterday but more

NUMBER 1 RULE: No matter how dark i make things seem it's
not like that at all. Your feelings are fake mr max. If you
can switch off your emotional interuptions and 'i can't do
this' boolshit then you will be flying. Woooo

LETS DO THIS


 

offline PS on 2008-08-31 03:28 [#02233307]
Points: 1876 Status: Lurker



This is probably terrible advice, but you might want to
consider the dipping alternative. For me, the toughest
habit to drop is the smoking ritual itself. (when
frustrated, bored, during work breaks and dumps, after
meals, sitting in traffic, etc. it's the lighting up I
crave, it rarely feels like much) When you quit the smoking
but supplement with smokeless nicotine, the first batch of
cravings will only be psychological. Now that's a
comforting thought! Then, after a couple weeks, pick a
Thursday and drop it altogether. Sleep it off over the
weekend.


 

offline -crazone from smashing acid over and over on 2008-08-31 03:30 [#02233308]
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*lights a sigaret and starts thinking about the idea of not
smoking nor drinking anymore..and the thought fades away
pretty fast..now thinking about how late i will get my first
beer and roll a joint..it will be in the afternoon..looking
forward to it already..life is great with al these chemical
reactions in my crazy brains..why bother about living
healty..we'll die one day..so lets enjoy the ride!


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 03:32 [#02233309]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular



I always find that i'm motivated by a good ol fashioned kung
fu film cos there is always a i can do it no matter
what
montage with power music that makes you get all
YEAH. I seriously recommend Kickboxer with Van Damme. Get it
now!!!


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 03:34 [#02233310]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular | Followup to -crazone: #02233308



Yeah but you do have craz tattoed on your ankle in real
spazzy lettaz.


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 03:38 [#02233312]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular



YOU CAN DO IT GWELY



 

offline Gwely Mernans from 23rd century entertainment (Canada) on 2008-08-31 03:44 [#02233316]
Points: 9856 Status: Lurker | Followup to AMPI MAX: #02233312



you're god damn right!

I'm going to roundhouse kick this problem.


 

offline -crazone from smashing acid over and over on 2008-08-31 03:59 [#02233319]
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yep that does the trick of living unhealthy happily
everafter! spread tha word! -craz


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:05 [#02233387]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Noseburger is right, you will quit when you want to and not
before. Only you will know when you want to - basically,
when you've mentally and physically had enough. Don't use
other people as a barometer, they can't be trusted.

Personally I don't think it's a good idea to cold turkey,
it's like a fad diet - never works. Just cut way down, then
over a period of 1-2 years do it less and less. Eventually
it will all taste like shit and you will realise you don't
have a problem anymore.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:09 [#02233388]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



AND DO SOME FUCKING EXERCISE. It's the best thing ever to
get addicted to. You will naturally avoid drinking and
smoking to excess cos it ruins everything you're trying to
achieve/maintain.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:09 [#02233389]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Great for depression too.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:10 [#02233390]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



And other things.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:10 [#02233391]
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And stuff.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:11 [#02233392]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Yeah.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:12 [#02233393]
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It is.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:12 [#02233395]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Trust me.


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:12 [#02233396]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



What was that?


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 10:13 [#02233397]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Yeah.


 

offline obara from Utrecht on 2008-08-31 10:36 [#02233400]
Points: 19377 Status: Regular



I'll drink my next beer for you, Gwely, you're a good chap
and deserve a decent rehab, cheers


 

offline avart from nomo' on 2008-08-31 13:36 [#02233438]
Points: 1764 Status: Lurker | Followup to Gwely Mernans: #02233273



good luck, I'm starting my new life tomorrow too...


 

offline freqy on 2008-08-31 14:34 [#02233446]
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giving up coffee ...so sugar too at the same time...
cool.....filter water from fridge and maybe a cup a cocoa
each night...with toast n marmite.


 

offline recycle from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2008-08-31 15:23 [#02233469]
Points: 40062 Status: Addict



im going to start smoking @ age 33, everyone is doing it


 

offline Barcode from United Kingdom on 2008-08-31 15:39 [#02233478]
Points: 1767 Status: Lurker



Good idea. There's no evidence it causes cancer or lung
disease, you'll never kick the habit and exercise is bad for
you.


 

offline recycle from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2008-08-31 15:44 [#02233482]
Points: 40062 Status: Addict



im immortal doggy-dildo


 

offline Quoth from Sweden on 2008-08-31 21:57 [#02233541]
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fucking diet.... just remember to eat a cheeseburger on your
lonely days and cry over a fucking chocolate malt.


 

offline AMPI MAX from United Kingdom on 2008-09-01 05:10 [#02233580]
Points: 10789 Status: Regular | Followup to Barcode: #02233478



Gosh my, you were mighty huffy about that. Chillax with a
smoke or something dude.


 

offline midgetbridget from Bouvet Island on 2008-09-01 10:16 [#02233652]
Points: 139 Status: Regular



"Boo-hooo. I live on pot, cigarettes and alcohol, and I feel
sooo bad! I only eat junkfood and I'm so depressed and fat!
I had to drink 12 beers to write this shit! Can I put my
head in your lap and cry?" NO, you can't! Get a fucking
grip! Useless cunts! It's september, and you guys should be
on the fucking threadmill! Assholes!


 


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