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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

General question

You are right guys (& gals)!

I realize the need for help. But, being able to pick myself up on a regular basis (kicks in the ash included

), this new experience brings me a new approach to life I guess. And who knows, maybe this new approach, makes me a better person.

Thank you all for your input - and for putting up with my raves, rants and questions... Tells alot about myself, doesn't it... Always been a "Why" person...

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 455
Amount Saved: $59.15
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 6 Mins: 17 Seconds: 45

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Day 4 not too bad

If I might say that, I am so proud of your achievement. Compared to yours, my quit is easy! And I know that at times, I struggle. But I do have the other things to keep me busy/crazy, etc. For you, the fight with the nicodemon has to be multiplied. Good job, Lance.

Hope everything will work out soon for you and you'll discover a new, improved life awaiting for you.

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 455
Amount Saved: $59.15
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 6 Mins: 18 Seconds: 19

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Monday Morning Stats Parade

Rookie on board

Glad to be here on another smoke-free Monday!!!

Happy week everybody!

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 49 Seconds: 20

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Nicoderm Patches

OK, I've been on the patch for two full weeks - the 21mg. I am doing good on the cravings - not much of a struggle. And I know that the patch helped me tremendously. I changed the routine about a week ago and getting to put the patch on about 1.5 hrs after I wake up and that is only because my mind tells me "better safe than sorry". BUT, I am starting to get a bit dizzy now after I put it on. I don't want to risk relapses, so I don't want to completely drop the patch, but I am starting to wonder if I should go to the lower nicotine level. I was a pretty heavy smoker so, according to the Nicoderm program, it would be 6 weeks on the highest, than two on the lower level and another two weeks on the lowest level. Last time (three years ago, I went through about the same thing and after 4 weeks I dropped the patches completely. Guess what, my quit lasted three months only. I think the major deal was that the mindset was not there. But I still wonder if it would have been different if I would have went through with the program)

Anyone had any experience with this?

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 52 Seconds: 7

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Monday Morning Stats Parade

Already took care of that one Kaiser - Billy Blanks Boot Camp Elite arrived on Saturday... Can you spell SORE???

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 52 Seconds: 25

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

General question

If your wife never smoked, than it will be hard for her to comprehend why I do consider you and the other ones that were able to quit for so long, semi-gods... So, I don't know if that'll help you set any scores with her, buddy

But, in my books, you guys really did it! I'm getting there too. Slowly, slowly adding up those days on the board... Yay me!

PS - It's funny how much you can connect on this website with people that you don't even know. On Saturday when I got back from my ride, I SO wanted to get in touch with you all... With you Kaiser, to tell you about the ride, with Impalamania - saw quite a few old cars at a dinner we stopped - Hot Rods, with Marivi - I went with my daughter to check on some antique store...

Have a Happy Monday!

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 53 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Our big reward...

Jazz,

That's awsome! And yes, I agree, the best part for me too would be the kayaking.

Congratulations and enjoy your trip!

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 15 Seconds: 32

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

the morning got rough

I know it's the nicodemon, trying to lure you again. Look at your stats Lance:

Smoke-Free Days: 5
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 100
Amount Saved: $30.75
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 21 Mins: 33 Seconds: 53
How would you give those away? I learned during these two weeks a very valuable lesson: whether I smoke or not, my problems will still be there. So why smoke? It's not going to make it better, it just hides the problems for a while... So when you have those moments - and I hear you on that loud and clear, cause I have mine too - just do something else - exercise, breath in/out, take a walk... say N.O.P.E.

You can do this.

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 23 Seconds: 21

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Nicoderm Patches

I am going to try a different route for the next couple of days. I usually get to work and then have my breakfast. I will try for a few days to have breakfast first and then put the patch on. If that still does not work, I will downgrade to 14mg - and hope for the best. What's the worst case scenario... go back to the 21mg. Cause relapse is not an option. I keep on saying NOPE day in/day out...

Thank you for your support!

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 24 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

General question

Jazz, you are such a blessing, you know that?

I was "snooping" around through the old posts and I found the "need a hand and a hug" one... Made me realize that the nicodemon in us will go the distance to make us feel defeated. That, if we allow it. So, whatever it takes, whether is "begging" for praise, seeking answers or just ranting/venting, I plan to keep the junkie out of my life!

Mr.Quitter - Thank you so much. You are right! But, sorry for asking, how did you get to be so smart, so young - that should be illegal, you know!

Kicking ash! Today and always,

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 490
Amount Saved: $63.70
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 29 Seconds: 45

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