HELLO

For example author, You started this thread titled "HELLO" [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 94 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

Got a craving!!

Way to go BJ! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 94 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

Why aren't I happier?

Redrosie, hang in there. It's a mental game now. Really focus on yourself and constantly remind yourself why you quit. Covnince yourself that you are a non-smoker. Instead of thinking about the times when you used to smoke, think about all the extra time and money you have now as a non-smoker. Figure out what to do with that extra time and money! You can do it...fight through the crave and kick some ash! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 94 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

doing great

Cheftel, I am glad to hear it! Keep up the quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 79 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

Another Day

Job well done! So glad to hear it. You're doin great! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 78 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

Too old to quit?

Welcome to the SSC. You'll find a lot of help here. You're never too old to breathe! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 78 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

Hanging in there!

Great news Emmy. You are doing great! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 78 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

Hanging in there!

Emmy, I am proud of ya! You're doing great! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 80 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

Advice please?

Newbkr, I cannot say that what worked for me will work for you, but here goes: I had two nights of alcoholic encouters with smokers my FIRST weekend. You have GOT TO GET YOURSELF MENTALLY PREPARED. That was my main amunition...just telling myself that no matter what, no matter how many triggers happened, no matter what the crave, just don't do it. I worked on that before my quit and pretty much all day every day since. I just don't smoke...period. For me, I had to go on with all the other things I did in life. By cutting other things out, it seemed like I was giving up so much more than smoking. I made sure I mentioned several times to everyone I was how many days I had already been smoke free. I even told them that I was going to reward myself with an hour massage at my 30-day mark. Congratulations ensued. Gotta love praise. :) The group was a mix of smokers and non smokers. Occassionally when someone lit up, I'd say, "Oh, I wish I could have a cigarette." But ya know what, since I had prepared myself mentally, it was just kinda something I said INSTEAD of actually lighting up. Even as the words came out of my mouth I knew they weren't true. I knew deep down that I wanted to be a non-smoker. I did tell myself that I could just leave the situation if I really couldn't handle it. I did also make the fake pack of smokes with candy & gum inside and lots of inspirational sayings on the outside, just in case I would need that feeling of reaching for something. Didn't need it though. Didn't go for it once. It may not be the best approach, but REALLY REALLY getting my mind on board was the biggest and best thing I could have done to help with my quit. Once I did that, I was able to still enjoy all the other things in life, whether they used to be triggers or not. Does that mean I don't still think about how I used to smoke during those times? Absolutely not, but I can smile and be proud each and every time because I know I will not give in. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 79 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

Hanging in there!

Drc, I haven't seen too many say it's actually easy...but psyching yourself out that way may help. It's not that hard, I can do this. Stay strong! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 85 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21