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Yay! That's great. :)
It shouldn't be too bad since you are still getting a regular dose of the nicotine from the patch. Are you still taking it off at night?
My teenage son and I went for what we thought would be a short hike with cameras. But decide to explore a side trail that took us back into town and through an industrial area before we found our way back to the car. Lonnng walk. We are hot, foot sore and tired. But it was fun.
LOL,it fell off last night,so I didn't even know till in the AM(like 2 AM:( ),but I'll be keeping aware of it at night, I really don't want to awaken to a craving, that would make the entire day a test.
What's the temp out your way? Must be warm, ours hasn't been too high at all,what with the storms going through.. and being up in the wind zone.
My walk today was just around the new driveway,noting areas I want to work on after things dry up,I would normally have had at least 2-3 smokes while doing this,much less while working on a project in the shop, it was kind of nice ,but well, kind of miss it too.
69- 70. Greenery everywhere. It finally stopped raining.
Yesterday, I had a go at the vegetation growing along the edge of my driveway using a scythe I bought from somewhere back east. Quieter than a weed whacker and cuts more stuff faster and it's better exercise. I have to watch for little branches and stuff that could catch the blade and nick it.
Ken, you know I am here for you. I will never abandon you, but my time here now is very limited. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by KBC
I guess I am hurt by your time away,I am most likely taking it too personally.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_9
Our last PM didn't get finalized and I can only guess it wasn't an easy one for you to answer.:confused:
I sure would like to see more of you online, your advice has always been fluent and appreciated,at least by those I have ever read.
These patches do cause sleep situations,vivid dreams and now some voices as well, might be symptoms or side effects of the product,might be from my bi-polar, I just don't know.(and like normal,they all happen on the weekends when I would have no contact with my primary and don't exactly want to call the psyche, I am not committable for these)
I have been very compliant on all my other medications,the psyche doc doubled my Ativan to 2) .5mg daily,although all they have made me do is sleep.But under sleep,I don't have any thoughts of smoking, guess that's a fair trade-off.
Anyway,this week should bring things into perspective,work returns Wed.I might have 3 other contracts soon,and one to look at in the burbs as well, maybe:p
I'll post new pics soon showing the new yard layout,(after the grass begins to grow back),it took me 5 weeks to complete this.and for the most part 2 of those were on limited smoking or none.
Ken, please don't be hurt by my time away. You know that I have some issues I am working on and need to concentrate on that. I've also been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, which has kept me sleeping when I am not at work. The Synthroid is not working yet, or may not be at the right dosage yet.
I can't even remember our last PM as I have to erase them all as I get them now, due to an issue.
OK:D I can be good with this, my last one had a thought provoking comment in it and I thought,hmm, maybe I asked the wrong thing?, but I'll consider it a done deal,, thanks for responding, you know youmean a lot to me..Quote:
Originally Posted by J_9
Take care of that problem and GET YOUR BUTT BACK HERE SOON!! :p;)
I'm trying to take care of it Ken, but I don't think it's going to go away that easily.
Hey, Ken.
Sorry I've been away. Huge amount of work, friend with cancer... :(
How is your quit smoking plan going? You haven't posted here for a while, so I wondered if you got stuck. But then again, maybe you are doing great?
J_9, I don't know what is happening in your life, but sorry it is very hard. Best wishes,
asking
I reacted to the? Adhesive or to the actual nicotine in the patches, someone has suggested the shot(I don't know if I can get it or not), but I haven't lost the battle yet,, I still smoke,some,but not like I used to(at least on my days off:( )
My manic phase is in right now,has been for a little while, makes all things a little different.Therapy is a weekly thing anymore, the Med Doc is playing with a few changes, mostly the Ativan,I need to calm down,more so right now.
ANYWAY!!
With all this going on I did have a very good discussion with a few long term members, over illegal drugs... it was real entertaining:)
A friend and I went to visit KBC last Sunday afternoon.
Wow! You should see what than man can build! :)
J_9, I saw the chairs! They're really cool!
Too bad about the adhesive. But Fabulous! That you are smoking less. If you are up for it, you can continue to taper a little, a little even without an aid. That's what I did with the methadone. Tough but a doable grind. I can't believe it's been 18 months now. Glad at least you are not depressed and sounds like you are up to go things.Quote:
Originally Posted by KBC
Clough, I am not at all surprised that Ken makes amazing things!
I will check out the thread on illegal drugs.
Cheers,
asking
Yes, KBC a.k.a Ken, really has made some amazing things!
My friend and I were witness to what he's done when doing construction on a barn that's been converted to a residence - tables, chairs, walls, flooring, cabinetry...
His attitude and accomplishments are an inspiration!
He's my friend and I sure wish that he was my neighbor! :)
:o Aww,shucks Clough,, :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Clough
It ain't nothing anyone else couldn't do, with the right tools and willingness,anything is possible:)
I was given a really interesting article to read about smoking and major depressive disorders,the speculated research says that smoking might be an 'antidepressant' all by itself.. and for those with major depression histories may have symptoms increase when quitting, the use of SSRI's isn't suggested as much as the medications for SNRI's.
It's my brief summery of this, Researchers Explore Link Between Smoking, Depression ? Psychiatric News
Sometime, I'm going to start a thread about the projects that people have done. I would hope that you'd be willing to post images on it, KBC!
Sounds like a good idea to me,for those who make things, You know the artist is their own worst critic,but perhaps there will be some who'll enjoy sharing.
I was thinking also on the lines of people who also do construction type of work, like building of any kind, landscaping, remodeling, etc.
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