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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

Hey Cat! I agree - Chantix is helping a lot! I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE licorice. Unfortunately, I am trying to stay lifetime on Weight Watchers so I can't do too much. But I did cut an apple into 40 matchsticks today! Now THAT was a great snack that also helped the hadn to mouth craving! I'll be watching you - keep the quit sister! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 29

Hi Esperanza, I am also taking Chantix. I'm coming to the close of my four weeks and have decided to go another month. I miss one pill and I know it. I am going to finally take this nasty habit and kick it out the door for good. My husband is also a smoker, he has been kicked out the door too (to smoke at least). ;) I've found this past week was alot harder than the first two weeks, but I figure it is just the stress of me and the kids starting school again. The Pull & Peel licorice has become my friend. Imaquitter you can do this! This quit has been a lot easier than my previous four quits. The Chantix has really helped me out. :) :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $56.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 65

Sweet things trigger me to have craving. Hot Jasmine tea help me out of the crave.... Sure, no slip.... Take a deep breath.......I told myself... Keep Going Dear... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 384 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.57 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Welcome Esperanza and congrats ImaQuitter on your first day! In the days to come be sure to have those coping strategies and distractions ready. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

Sorry about the sad face - mistake on my part - only smiley faces today! Traci

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

Okay - I am here - it is 12:00 CST and I am smoke free for the first time in 21 years, (minus a little 1 month quit). I don't quite know how I feel - not NEARLY as bad as I thought. Of course staying in bed reading until 9:30 didn't hurt! I read posts well into the night and know that if everyone else can do this I can too! The only thing I hate are the tears. I am usually not weepy, but have had a few bouts this morning. But I look at it this way, I also cried at the end of a 16 year marriage to an abusive, alcoholic jerk and I lived through that and came out better on the other side! This little "twinges" of cravings are tough though. But I have had lots of water and SF Cinnamon discs and am coming through okay. Good for you Esperanza - I was REALLY excited to read your post since you are just two weeks ahead of me and also taking Chantix. I'll be watching out for you. Joyfulspirit - Thanks so much for the bump on that thread. Just what I needed this a.m! Good day to all! Traci (that's right, the non-smoker - that's me!) :) :(

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Yay!!! I'm an AuGUSTO too!!! Not one slip-up, and since starting Chantix....the smell of smoke makes me sick to my stomach! I can SMELL again too! It's like I've been walking around with a plugged nose the last 12 years! I've been on it almost 4 weeks now and going to start weaning off in a week or two. I just started a new job and I'm not around a bunch of smokers all day. So it should be OK. It's the driving my car that makes me crave......something. I think it's just that I need something in my hand while I drive, so I now hold a straw while I drive and it works. I do get cravings, but its weird, because I don't necessarily crave a cig. I just CRAVE SOMETHING. Go figure. Now I just need hubby to quit! Luckily we have never smoked in our house, so I think that's easier on me. Thanks to you all for being here! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $50.56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 715

Traci, the name of the thread is: letting the negative thoughts take a back seat. And it's in the Forum for new users and discussions. Just breathe.......in & out in & out lol [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $14.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 715

That's funny! U lit the wrong end huh, lol. GOOD 4U FOR SAYING GOODBYE TO THOSE NASTY STINKY POISON FILLED Cancer sticks! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO is right! Deep breathing really helped Lady & I a lot! We use to IM and breathe together, lol. I'm bumping up a thread by Stickin. He said what I was trying to say about not obsessing over your quit, but he said it much better :) I'm proud of you! You're on your way to feeling better again and you already know how good it feels so stay focused on that :) I'm trying to do the same. And you're so right it's one thing to talk the talk and another to walk the walk. I'm really good at talkin it, lol. And I talk it a lot b/c I want it to sink into my brain! I'm doing my best at the walkin part :) Ok let me go find that thread for you :) Just breathe.........ahhhhhhhhh [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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$26,664.00

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

Hi there Joyful Spirit - what a wonderful post to read RIGHT AFTER MY LAST SMOKE -- woo hoo!!! Okay, maybe I should be honest and admit I actually cried as I put the butt (and I do mean butt) out. But I know now without a doubt it was a God thing because when I went to light the last one, I actually lit the wrong end - the first time I have done that in years. Wow - "I get it". You are so right - a crave is a wave and it will go away. I keep telling myself that and to BREATHE! The best words ever, that are going on my fridge and bathroom mirror --- are "...you can do absolutely anything except smoke" How true is that! Anyway - thanks again and I will definitely be on tomorrow. I told hubby (a non-smoker) that the computer will be my life line for a little while! Hang in there too - I know when emotions run strong in can be tough - I had that problem last quit. But just walk the walk because your talk is inspiring! Good night for now - Traci (Oh, yeah - did I mention I am officially a NON SMOKER?!?! ;) )

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