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 By Kaycee Nilson June 13, 2006 As many of you remember, I have tried many times to quit smoking. As of this writing, I have not had a cigarette since Friday, June 9, 2006. My psychiatrist is all for me not smoking, and so are my other doctors. But my psychiatrist is the one that prescribed the Nicotine patch for me. (That way my insurance covers it!) So far I have chewed the equivalent of 20 pieces of gum. I called my daddy for inspiration because I thought he was a year of smoke-free, but then he flat out tells me that he has had a back slide and is smoking again! I felt almost defeated. But maybe I can be his inspiration. If I quit smoking, then he can see it as a sign for him to quit smoking. One of my very best friends and I were to stop smoking on the same day, so now I am struggling to not punch my loved ones and she’s still smoking. I know all the dangers of smoking, from the various health issues to the smoker and to the people exposed to second-hand smoke, to even what would happen if I fall asleep with a cigarette in my hand, But this time, I have a different reason for stopping my habit, I want the money for other things like a slamming new swim suit. And Remel makeup from England. Vain? Oh yes, I am vain, I found tiny lines around my mouth, I know it’s due to smoking. I’m much to young to look old. I shouldn’t be using retinol at my age. It’s bad enough I have to dye my hair to cover the grey, but I shouldn’t be using anti-wrinkle cream on top of it! Every time I feel like I want to smoke, I start a fight with someone in the house. The cat is fun to fight with; I wrap him in a blanket and then wrestle him through the blanket. The only thing that isn’t fun is fighting with the four-year-old, he doesn’t get that Mom is only play fighting and he runs from my room screaming like a banshee. I am fidgety and aggravated; I am not a pleasant person right now. In fact, I’m finding to write 500 words on this subject is hard and I’m ready to throw the computer out the window. I can’t even concentrate on my favorite shows! I’ve even taken up crocheting as a means to keep my hands busy. I keep trying to come up with some witty, knock the socks off, column, but my thoughts are so jumbled that to put it into a coherent piece would be like asking the ocean to dry up. So I will keep a weekly column updating my progress into the world of non-smokers. I guess that we shall see if I can beat the battle against the demon Nicotine or not. We shall also see if I can convince my Dad to quit smoking as well. They say that quitting cigarettes is the hardest habit or addiction to kick, let’s see if the experts are correct. ------------ About the author: Kaycee Nilson has completed her first novel, "Night Falls on Chicago." The first two chapters can be viewed at http://www.KayceeNilson.com. Besides writing columns for Useless-Knowledge and Speedway Media, Kaycee is currently working on two more novels, "From the Mind of a Vampire", and "I'll Love You Til You Die." If you have enjoyed what you read, or would like to leave Kaycee a message, please visit her message board at http://www.KayceeNilson.com/Board Email: Kaycee@kayceenilson.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com. Please link to this article rather than copying and pasting it onto your site (which would be unauthorized and illegal). |
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