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16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi elderone, Where did that saying come from "naked as a jay bird", I mean, why not naked as a duck, or a robin?..always a jay bird..HA! Yea, I am crying today, anxious, restless..this really sucks. I don't want to feel like this anymore. Maybe because I have been on and off of every kind of NRT known to man for the past two years, with a few months of smoking inbetween..hence, going back on the nrt repeatedly. I am now to the point where mentally, I am done with smoking. I can't be on this merry go round of addiction any longer. And, I know that I have to keep my guard up at all times. I have made progress, tho. It is actually possible for me to be around my ex without bumming "one" cig. I can actually be at a bbq and not bum a cig. I don't bum any cigs from my roommate or take them out of his pack when he leaves them laying around. (sometimes, I pick up the pack and take a deep whiff of the tobacco) I am making progress. I have learned to say NOPE..all the time. I need to focus on the positive, accept when I feel like s#^@ and move on, smoke free. But, today, this sucks. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,256 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $470.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
16 years ago 0 34 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
New me, I believe you still have a bit of nicotine in your system from the last lozenge. Tiny, but there. So basically, you're still going through a mini-detox period. Your brain has learned that lozenge = fix and now it wants its lozenge, hence the feeling that something should be in your mouth. Distract yourself, focus on other things, and know that it is temporary. And don't worry about thinking about smoking. It is natural. Annoying, I know, but natural, and it will also pass. Again, distraction is the key. You're doing it, new me, and nekkid as a jay bird. ;p ElderOne [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 827 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,540 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,919.98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 150 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good morning all, This morning I actually feel like something should be in my mouth, but it isn't...anyone know that feeling? It is strange. I have busy work to do today. Gooossshhh I am sick of thinking about smoking. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,256 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $470.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
thanks aloha, I stayed very busy today. My daughter was visiting from NY..had to take her to the airport this am to fly back. That is always a tearful event..and, of course, a craving for a cig to handle the stress of the situation. The rest of the day, I did errands, banking, took my teenage boy shopping for some essentials and spent time with him. That was a pretty crave free experience. Now, I am home for the day. I am going to make a simple dinner, do some laundry, and lay on the sofa and watch tv this evening. 48 more hours and all the nicotine will be out of my system for good..wow, what a journey this has been. So many people make light of smoking and quitting smoking. This has been the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. Thank you all for helping me along the way. new me..nicotine free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,232 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $465.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
16 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
that's right newme....soon you will be completely free of nicotine. Yippee!!!!! Pamper yourself these first few days, drink lots of water, go back to the basics. I'm so proud of you!!!!! -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 158 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,074.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welll, the bbq was QUITE a challenge. My one daughter smokes once in a while, maybe once a month, when she is socializing. I saw her light up a cig and thought "wow, I could have just one..just today"....but, I finally knew the danger of doing that when you are serious about quitting. I finally figured out that I CAN NOT have just one cig. So, I made it through the entire day. I did have to come inside and lay on the sofa and watch tv for a couple of hours while all the younger family members hung out on the patio...I had to LEAVE the situation where people were smoking for a while. I am a little nervous today..chewing on straws, sucking on cough drops, drinking water. I am on my way to true freedom....no more nicotine for me. Thanks all. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,232 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $465.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
16 years ago 0 3541 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
WOOHOO!!! New me!! You're runnin BARE sister, doesn't that feel terrific? I so looked forward to going nekkid, so wanted to be nicotine free as well as smoke free, that I had to force myself to do the whole patch program. Now I can be that excited for my fellow Mayflower!! You go, I know you are going to do this in fine style & blow even your ownself away with how great a feeling it is & how much it boosts your self-confidence. Your quit is solid now & it's real & I am so proud of you!!! YOU ARE FREAKIN' GORGEOUS, NEKKID!!!!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,166.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
16 years ago 0 1306 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations NewMe. This is another phase to walk through. You may find it a little tough you may not. Remember it is temporary, and believe that you can do it. You'll do fine, I know. I am a day shy of 2 weeks Nic free and am feeling fine - glad I made the decision to go without. The pounding heart beat is gone, anxiety has lessened, the triggers and thoughts are becoming less frequent and are delayed. The first few days seemed a little tough, but probably I made it that way...after that it has been smooth sailing. You can do this!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 880 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $506.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
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16 years ago 0 1073 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
new me....I was in a panic when I finally decided to let go of the lozenges. I pray that you find it as easy as I did once I ditched them! Congrats on three months smoke-free! [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 892 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 49,952 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,244.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 86 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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16 years ago 0 3307 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
New Me, I will be thinking of you. You can and will do this. Just a word of caution, have a battle plan in place because you know that monster is waiting. Have a rubber malet so you can pound the you know what out of him :eg: Have your water in place, some nice treats and a good old fashion rock and roll music to dance to. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 118 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,180 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $354.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

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