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Hello All -- Day One

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.  I've just quit after as much preparation as I could, and am excited and VERY concerned about success.  I actually quit successfully for 11 years before taking "just a puff" twelve years ago.  This is the most important lesson I learned from that.  No more "puffs", 
My concerns are dealing with stress at work, being around smoker and becoming overtired and weak.
I'm so glad a group likes this exists and plan to draw on you all for support and wholeheartedly offer mine.
Apart from all that, I enjoy so many things -- outdoors/nature, reading, crafts, cats to name a few.
Great to be here. 
 

15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello All -- Day One

Thank you, everyone for the encouraging words.  It was good to greet the day with support.  Early hours yet, but I'm so glad you're here.  Thanks again -- and welcome to you, gob.
15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello All -- Day One

It's been an ok day.  Got through it and kept busy.  Work was doable -- had everything I needed on hand -- not too bad.  Went outside for a couple of solitary Breathe Breaks.
Detoxing my environment is going to take some time.  I need to bag things up and wash them, clean walls, etc.  Soft furnishings are also a problem.  Wish I'd done my smoking outside.  
I"m going to bed early -- very tired.  Thanks for being here.
 
BTW I had to uninstall the "quit meter" from my computer because it created big problems (wouldn't let me shut down).  This actually happened twice.  Sorry I can't use that tool.

15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello All -- Day One

Still hangin' in.  Day three almost done.  I've been really busy.  Trying to remember how I coped as a nonsmoker those years ago.  First two days were easiest, but I was expecting that. 
I had a note from a friend who saw my posts on facebook.  She revealed to me that she was diagnosed with emphesyma recently from years of smoking.  I'm still in shock, and feel awful for her, yet at the same time I guess it was what I needed to hear.  
I just need to keep on reminding myself of all the good reasons I made this choice, and not expect it to be easy or quick.  
Time for a nap.
 
I have been quit for 3 Days, 15 hours, 4 minutes and 57 seconds (3 days). I have saved $32.14 by not smoking 90 cigarettes. I have saved 7 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 6/19/2008 12:37 AM

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Hello All -- Day One

Hi All -- still hangin in.  Thanks for the good wishes and support and the best of luck to you others who are taking this important step.  Life smells bad and tastes good!!!
I have been quit for 5 Days, 11 hours, 34 minutes and 58 seconds (5 days). I have saved $48.56 by not smoking 137 cigarettes. I have saved 11 hours and 25 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 6/19/2008 12:37 AM

15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello All -- Day One

Thanks BeckyLyn -- A few tough days (hours more like it), but each day is easier overall.  I was overjoyed to realize yesterday that I worked a whole shift without thinking about smoking!
I need to keep my eye on the prize and make sure I don't get lazy in my commitment.
 
I have been quit for 1 Week, 1 Day, 12 hours, 34 minutes and 23 seconds (8 days). I have saved $75.51 by not smoking 213 cigarettes. I have saved 17 hours and 45 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 6/19/2008 12:37 AM