Good morning, everyone. Congratulations to all those who are going to be spending this day smoke-free.
Merry Christmas!
Lori
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 870
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $174.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
I found chantix extremely helpful, especially at the beginning. I would have the upset stomach like clockwork about 20-minutes after taking it. I dropped down to one a day after about 4 weeks and stopped taking it completely at about 6 weeks, not because of the side-effects, but because I didn't feel as if I needed it anymore.
The research says that people who do the full course of treatment have a better chance of staying quit - but each individual is unique. I knew that I was done and that I didn't need it anymore.
Only you can determine what will be the best course of action for you.
Lori
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,000
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $200.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
Thanks, guys. It's amazing how quickly the smoke-free days add up. If I can do it, anyone can!
Lori
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,000
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $200.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
I so agree with this. I knew it was different when I finally "surrendered" to the quit. I "surrendered" to the pain. I didn't fight against the quit. I didn't dwell on my deprivation, withdrawal, pain, anger or sadness. I certainly felt all of those things - but I chose to accept that while I might feel bad, I would not smoke. I would choose to feel bad and not smoke as many days as it took to one day feel less bad.....and then at some point I would feel even less bad....and so on.
Honestly, you can choose to dwell. As long as you don't smoke. Sure, it'll be harder - but if you want to dwell -- go ahead. Just don't smoke. Things will get better. It's inevitable.
Lori
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 104
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,040
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $208.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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