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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hello, and that I am excited to have already gone five days without a cigarette. I am finding, though, that today has been the hardest yet. Someone please tell me that it gets better. And soon! Manny [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 110 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

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$806,623.68

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45418

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1,680,466

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Well thanks for the kind words, everyone. Finding SSC came at the exact right time, because I was starting to wonder if maybe I had decided to quit a little too early; before getting a chance to prepare. I smoked more during downtime than when I was busy, and now I have over a week of nothing much to stretching before me. Maybe I should have waited until a busier period? I was always okay with being busy, but being relaxed always made me smoke like a chimney. So should I stick with it, or should I give myself a little more time? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 113 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

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$806,623.68

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Days: 7293 Hours: 12

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45418

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1,680,466

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 29

There's never a good time to quit smoking... we can always come up with a reason to wait... not busy enough, too stressful, going on vacation... this, that, or the other. It's the little nico-demon trying to talk you out of your Quit. DON'T LISTEN!! You've got 5 days under your belt and well on your way to a 6th. Don't give up now! You can do it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 54 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

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$281,023.88

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45418

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681,270

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 84

It might get harder, but it will get better. I can tell you that for sure. Drink a lot of water and keep yourself busy. Come here and read some posts...even the ones where people "fell off the wagon". Don't give up or give in. Smoking never got you anywhere and NEVER WILL. I KNOW I'M NOT GONNA SMOKE TODAY. HOW ABOUT YOU? Jimmy The Mick [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 315 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $117 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 84

Manny, Your already neck deep in it. You don't have far to go before the craving start to die like dogs. Stay. Fight. Live at little longer. I'm here for you and so are the rest of us. Lean on me, yell at me, call me names, tell me I suck...don't smoke. Go for a walk, read some posts, anything is better than smoking. Smoking never did a thing good for you. Jimmy The Mick [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 317 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $117 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 115

It does get better with the positive attitude that you create. Think and remind yourself on a daily or hourly basis the rewards in life that you will reap when you can breath fresh air again. good luck Peace Dawn [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 552 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Manny, Texas_Ivy is right, there is never a good time to quit. Instead of starting again from zero, keep persevering and change your evening routine. Keep your mind & hands distracted with quiet activities and be good to yourself in the days to come. Find new ways to relax. Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2436

Hello Manny - You're only on day 5... hold on tight and ask yourself - how long did you smoke? How long, and how often daily did you depend on nicotine? This is a jouney that will teach you some amazing patience for self. This journey will also bring you to your knees, as it also introduces to parts of yourself you have never known... Take it one step at a time, one moment at a time, and don't worry about what's to come... We are all doing this one step at a time... hold on to yourself, and dig deep - if your desire to quit is stronger than your desire to smoke, you can do this! Many Blessings! Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 331 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,605 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1539.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 682

Today is better than yesterday.... I am finding that if I look at my day in chunks of time it is better. Like, ok, it takes me 2 hours to do such & such then the morning will be over. Then ok, the afternoon is over...I only have a few more hours until I go back to sleep and get another day under my belt. Also, try not to talk yourself to death...I had started to obsess and that got me in a bad way. Too much conflict in my head! What is the hardest part for you? Are you journeling? Did you try the workbook on the left? They sure have helped me in identifying what is making me feel better...even if it is a little bit better. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 111 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $20.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 682

Manny, are you thinking that you are going to be depriving yourself of something if you quit? I thought that in my first couple of days and I had a war raging in my brain that I thought was going to bring me down. When I chose to change my attitude things really eased up and I feel great right now. We are like on the same days so I can REALLY relate to how you are feeling. Think about you REALLY can change your frame of mind and your attitude. You are just not smoking. You are not losing out on anything. Keep up the good job and do a little dance with a smile on your face... you will feel better! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 128 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

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