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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

A very warm welcome back to you goofy. I can definitely vouch for this site working and can safely say that there are a number of folks on here who have dealt with depression at one time or another, myself included.

My advice to you is to nurture yourself in your quit. It is normal to gain a few pounds when you quit so try not to get too worried about it - if you want some chocolate, have a piece. Just don't eat a whole bag! A successful quit is all about self control, and getting to know ourselves and our true motivations in life. What it isn't about is denying ourselves all things that make us feel joy. The phrase 'reward yourself often' should be your new mantra. You will earn each and every one.

You're about to embark on a great journey. The road is sometimes blocked off, is sometimes filled with potholes, is sometimes entirely uphill, but when you crest the rise and find yourself on the other side, the sun will feel brighter, the sky more blue, the air cleaner. You will feel unshackled at long last and I can honestly say there's little else that has brought me such pure satisfaction as freedom from cigarettes.

Wishing you all the very best in your quit.

x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1260
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,980
Amount Saved: �7,969.50
Life Gained:
Days: 112 Hrs: 10 Mins: 45 Seconds: 54

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

Hi Goofy Welcome back.. I am a returnee also.

Treat yourself well. If it helps .. just say I am not smoking for 24 hours.. Doing this one day at a time is much easier for me.

I read the Alan Carr Book "The Easy Way To Quit Smoking" His take on the situation and his way of explaining things really helped me .. to change my own thinking.

Bonnie

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/7/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 38
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 646
Amount Saved: $129.20
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 2 Mins: 7 Seconds: 37

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Hi Goofy and welcome back. It sounds like you're very determined to make your quit succeed this time. Come and post often, share your concerns and dont be afraid to ask for help and advice. We all want you to succeed. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 765
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 19,125
Amount Saved: $11,475.00
Life Gained:
Days: 93 Hrs: 9 Mins: 50 Seconds: 41

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Goofy,

You don't have to reset your profile, you can change your quit date and profile information in My profile if you need to make any changes. It sounds like you are motivated to quit, use your support system to help you do this. Work through the online program it will help you prepare yourself for quit and learn how to cope with withdrawal. Continue to prepare yourself for your quit and post often.

Samantha, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1044

Hi, I'm goofy. I participate in a sister site to the Stop Smoking Center - The Depression Center. I decided at one time I wanted to quit and then didn't follow through. Iwant to "reset" my profile or do I need to just start a new one.

I have Major Depression and am so afraid not having this "crutch" will somehow make me backslide on my depression and stability of gained in that regard. However, I have seen people on that site who've been here and succeeded despite the depression.

I have so many motivating reasons to quit. One factor that I think will help is three people very close to me are quitting and we have each other as a support group, plus I know from the sister site that these sites work.

Please advise on how to "reset" my page or if I need to start a new ID or what I need to do.....some of the information on there is inaccurate.

I look forward to your help and support in this endeavor. I've not created a quit date. Though for appr. three months I've been working on delayed smoking. I've also increased my exercise routine and due to medical reasons started a healthier diet. I think these things will work in my favor on the fear of increased weight gain.

Quit Meter

$35,595.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 666 Hours: 21

Minutes: 13 Seconds: 42

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5085

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

177,975

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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