I guess I just thought it was the thing to do.... my friends smoked (the cool kids hung out at the pool room smoking, and you could buy them for only 25 cents each).... my parents smoked (seems like everyone around me smoked)... It was just part of life, no one ever told me at 13 that this was a bad thing and that I would become an addict... lol.. How did it go from being the cool thing to do ... to being the most embarrassing thing to do...
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/1/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 106 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,226 Amount Saved: $623.28 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 11 Mins: 28 Seconds: 37
Still very early in my quit... but I guess what really works is determination. I have tried several times before and had used the patch, Champix, nicotine gum.... even Cold Turker :o).... What worked this time is that I was determined to get it done... I was ready.. I did my homework.. I knew my triggers and how to deal with them... I did use an NRT (still am) and definately relying on all my quit buddies here for support and encouragement.... SSC has been a God send...
Posting and reading and knowing that if I do get a strong urge to smoke... all I have to remember is that my friends here are just at my finger tips... all I have to do is post it....and the support is there...
So, if you are thinking about quitting... go through "my program", use the tools, prepare youself... tell as many people as possible that you are quitting... get your support system in place... and enjoy the ride... It is possible if you want it.
You can do it!!!!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/1/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 108 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,268 Amount Saved: $635.04 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 15 Mins: 44 Seconds: 19
Welcome... and congrats on your quit... your are almost through Hell Week.... you can do this.
I had to stay away from "going out for drinks" for the first couple of weeks at least because I knew that was a trigger... You will need to find something else to do after work... how about a nice long walk... or go home, have a nice long bubble bath, relaxing music... of even start a new hobby... (knitting, cross stitching..... it keeps your hands busy)
Stay strong... keep saying NOPE (not one puff ever)... you can do this.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/1/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 108 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,268 Amount Saved: $635.04 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 15 Mins: 45 Seconds: 20
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