Anniemac Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Thanks, everybody for all the advice to help Tim stop smoking. I think Katie's advice-make him plan his funeral-was the one that did it. This is his 4th day with no cigs. He's not as congested and doesn't cough as much--big suprise there! Now he is not acting like a child and trying to hide his smoking and "get away with something". Or maybe it didn't count if I couldn't see him smoking. Instead of thinking of me as the enemy trying to catch him, he's thinking of me as a partner to help him quit. Quite a difference in attitude. I feel much more hopeful now. That was the worst part--having my hope for a cure taken away. Thanks again, guys. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Annie- This is very special news...I'll be praying that Tim continues to overcome his reliance on nicotine and that his improved quality of life will be that added incentive that works for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Anne, I to am so happy he gave them up again. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Annie, This is great news and I needed to hear some today. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSWKitty Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 I am having a lot of frustration in the area of smoking and drinking, in regards to my father. He's been down to about 2 to 3 cigs a night since his dx in May, 2001, but he can't, or just won't quit. He also drinks some nights quite heavily (vodka tonics). His excuse is he can't get to sleep. We've told him to ask his doctor for sleep medications, but, hypocritically, he doesn't want to get hooked on them. He's so stubborn sometimes, and it's making all of us crazy! Don't know what to try with him. I do want to build a relationship with his doctor, but he tries to keep the doctor at arms length from the family. I need help! Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSWKitty Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Annie, Just wondering, how have things been going with Tim trying to kick the habit? Kitty Thanks, everybody for all the advice to help Tim stop smoking. I think Katie's advice-make him plan his funeral-was the one that did it. This is his 4th day with no cigs. He's not as congested and doesn't cough as much--big suprise there! Now he is not acting like a child and trying to hide his smoking and "get away with something". Or maybe it didn't count if I couldn't see him smoking. Instead of thinking of me as the enemy trying to catch him, he's thinking of me as a partner to help him quit. Quite a difference in attitude. I feel much more hopeful now. That was the worst part--having my hope for a cure taken away. Thanks again, guys. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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