HELP

Duckie, Ahh Yes, I can SO relate to smoking being a crutch for everything. Now that the crutch is gone, the body is like, "WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO"! And how do I handle things now?? The mind is a very complex thing and after years of having the "crutch" and suddenly it's pulled out, well, it's going to take some getting used to. One day at a time. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

I WILL NOT DO IT!!!!!!!

Karen, Hang in there ok. Glad that you are feeling better today and you still have the family members around. Tennessee roads huh. I know them! Heck, I lived there up until about 6 years ago. Anyway, I think you may have started a new trend with eBay! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

HELP

Hurstk, For REAL! There's so much advanced technology out there. Why can't they develop a tiny little pill that would just make it all go away? Traci, I must admit I know nothing about the holistic approach to dealing with anxiety, but at this point, I'm open to anything. Thanks for your encouragement. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

HELP

Hi All, I slept later this morning, as I am feeling somewhat numb from yesterday's fiasco. I still have that feeling that I could cry at the drop of a hat, but as of right now, I'm ok. Duckie, I too have some anxiety, but I just have to cope with it as best I can because I have had bad reactions with medications used to treat this. It's good to know though, that you can understand how I feel, but not good that you have the anxiety. Am I making any sense here? I'm still sorta spacey. I DO however take a prescription med to help me sleep, as I have chronic insomnia. I know how bad my sleep got the other times when I tried to quit, so this med is a godsend. Yes, my husband is VERY supportive, but I just didn't want him to walk through that door and find me in the emotional mess that I was in. I tend to always make life harder for him with each attempt I've made, although it isn't my intentions. I guess my moodiness gets in the way and I don't want that to happen again. This is day 4, regardless of what my mileage shows. I need to fix that if I can. It will be my 4th complete smoke free day at around midnight tonight, but I guess it's going to show 3 days until then. Forgive my cloudy mind here. I'm rambling and probably make NO sense whatsoever. When I start feeling antsy and anxious, I start pacing and fretting over things. That's usually when I would grab a cigarette, so now I just pace a little more and a little longer. I find it hard to sit still. I feel as if I have fought through something that has left my mind and body exhausted, but for now, it's resting, and I'm uneasy because I don't want it (the beast) to wake up. I just don't want to have to fight it again right now. The fight I had with it yesterday was tough and I was dangerously close to being on the losing end. I guess it's like a boxing match and that was round one. I got knocked down pretty hard,and it seemed to come out of nowhere, but I was able to pick myself back up with your incouragement. Thank You. I sure hope this fight gets easier soon so I can finally claim victory over this hard fought out battle. Kiwi, sorry about your laptop. I'd miss mine too if something ever happened to it. Thank you Lady for your help. But "Let's do it again"? Awww Maaannn! Do I have to????

Extinguished in July Group

Count me in! I extinguished on July 17th. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 28 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

HELP

Thanks Traci, for your comforting words of encouragement. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks again. Stay strong. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 28 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

Embarrassed

Hi CJ, I know what you mean in relation to anything associated with stress being the main reason for lighting up. That was how I dealed with it also. I'll be glad when this adjustment becomes second nature. It's good that you're back on track now. Hang on and hang tough! We can and WILL conquer this! (high five) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 28 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

THE ROPE CHAIN

I'm Here! (tugs on rope) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

Feel Like Freaking Out

Here I am. I'm still hanging in there. I have a quick question concerning the IM, but I don't know where I should address it. Suggestion?? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 78 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $33.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

Eve's Scoopy Shoppe - Ice Cream 24/7

Eve, Just wandered into your shop. Nice Place! I'm looking for something special today; Something to lift the spirit, something that makes you feel like everything will be ok. My body could sure use it right now. Suggestions?? :quest: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $33.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58