Just like the rest of us...you have quit just 1 day. However, you have done this feat for 365 times. Therein lies the success of it all. Yes, all here do need to realize that it is now possible.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1599
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,963
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15990
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
Your former smoking buddies have now put you in the ranks of those who they feel consider them second class citizens. Certainly your feeling should be nothing more than to feel a little sad for them for not seeing the light like you. However, they are intimadated by your smobriety.
Do you think they feel inside themselves that they wish you fail. I do...the monster is just that strong. They can't wait to welcome you back into the circle of death. Stay strong and then watch them. On occasion, drop the web name of this site and encourage them to just take a peek. You my friend have now become a strong advocate for your friends health.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1599
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,963
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15990
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
I refuse to call you Relapser! I shall refer to you as Succeedor. Does seem more approriate somehow. Ten days is huge for the start up of the quit. Remember, you had to get the first 10 days out of the way before you could start the next ten in your progression.
Congrats Succeedor.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1599
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,963
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15990
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
Ironically, I should reach my 100,000 not smoked on April 1st. Really this is not an April's Fool joke. Also, at that point I will have 1665 days of being smoke-free.
Lindsey
PS - To UFO: Displaying stats' is intended to give all here encouragement. Remember, I was a smoker for 46 years and was even a tobacco auctioneer for many years. Further, I was predisposed to nicotine (read my Success Story if interested). With all that said, the challenge is right between your ears...yes, it is how you see yourself succeeding.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1599
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,963
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15990
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47
Just wanted to let you know that it is time to say it's possible.
Everyone redouble your efforts and lets move forward.
My next milestone will be the 100,000 not smoked. If you placed them end to end, they would reach 5.52 miles of tobacco. Wow!
That is equal to from here to 1 1/5 miles past the interstate.
We/You/I can do this...I know it.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1598
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,908
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15980
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 329 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
My best advice is what Casey spoke about above. To include learning all you can. It is an on-going process. Also, many of us used NRT's and soon learned they were no silver bullets...just another coping tool in our bag of quitting.
Now, I wish for you to quit today. Having quit before why do you need a future date...even a few away. General Patton once said that a good day today is better than a great day later. Quit now...show your determination.
I offer, as do all others here, all the support we can muster.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1598
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 95,908
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15980
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 329 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
Sadly, we all were classed as second-class citizens. It all begin I suppose with the little ones in school being taught the evils of nicotine. Now many of those have grown up do not want to see family and friends voluntarily kill themselves.
This is becoming almost a no-brainer when it comes to quitting. What ever the magic pixie dust you need only you can find. For every excuse to possibly return to the firey pits of hell with tobacco, there is a counter point for stopping permanently. You see, with knowledge and an absolute desire to cast aside that demon, it is possible. Just say that over and over until you can turn away from the evil of it all.
The product ATROVENT has a poster they offer to doctor's offices. It is labeled the Dangers of Smoking. It hangs prominently in my home office where I must see it constantly. A little tuff with the damaged organs and all that are displayed, but quite profound. Find yourself something to constantly remind you of why you are quitting.
I suggest the Australian Governmental Quit Site for a start. Go there and click on the smokescreens for a lesson in quitting:
www.quitnow.info.au
Good luck.
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1602
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 96,163
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16020
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
The hard times are lessened with knowledge and coping skills. If it is to be...it is up to me (you)!
Now go do it and have us in your corner to fight back that slob.
I hate it so.......
Lindsey
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1600
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 96,043
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16000
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 330 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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