Hi susie144!
My husband and I quit together. It really has not been that bad. We have had our occasions, but for the most part, we haven't been at each others throat.
I am glad you both made the decision to quit together. Can't wait until your return!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 891
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Okay, Okay, so I am not a grandparent or great grandparent... I would have responded to both posts, regardless of my age. I too, am proud of my quit.
I grew up with a smoking parent and grandparents, and just about every person around me smoked.
All have quit.
You are right, it doesnt matter the age. It is never too late to quit. I responded to the other post as 34 years old, so for this one, I will say I am 34 years young.
My deepest respect to you. Those stats are wonderful! Keep going strong! ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 891
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Good morning Parola!
I promise it will get better!
I felt the exact same way, to some degree. I felt as if I didnt have control over myself, or my mind. I cried a lot too. A lot.
I think the CD player is an excellent idea. Music does soothe the mind and body. You need something else to think about. The more you fixate on this, the harder it is. Once you can think about something else, it helps. You will be back in control. But you cannot let smoking thoughts control you. Your addiction is trying anything it can to get you back. Dont let it. It is your choice to not smoke. It is your choice to fight this addiction.
It is very hard, but you have a great 6 day quit going. Hang in there. Tomorrow will be easier. We are here for you!
Keep it up! Your doing great! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 883
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Angelic!
Ya know, I don't give people that power.
If I feel hatred for someone, that is giving them power in my life. I used to be different though. Mainly, I hated people because I was jealous of them. For some reason or another. But there are those people that are just plain ol' mean. For them, I now feel pity for them, instead of hatred. Something is really wrong in their life for them to act this way. So I pity them.
People that I "hate", I do not think about. They have no place in my mind. I have enough to think about!
In your case it is different though. You have to see this person on a regular basis. Find out why you dont like her. But don't give her that much power in your life. Avoid her if possible. That will lessen the amount of time she is in your head.
Good luck!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 886
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Welcome! Congrats on your decision!
Use this site. It has great tools, and of course, great people!
Keep posting to let us know how we can help. It will be a bumpy ride, but if you are prepared, you can see it through. The SSC has all of that.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 886
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Adam,
I sure do hope that you are back on your quit. The sooner the better, 'cause the more you smoke now, waiting for your meds to kick in, the harder it will be. Not just the withdrawls, but the harder it will be for your mind (the addiction). If you dont stop now, you WILL start to "enjoy" it again. An addiction takes only a moment to re-claim itself.
Start now. (If you already haven't). No more excuses. Ya know -- waiting for your meds to kick in, is an excuse..............
I know its old news, but I have to put my two cents in.......... Your wife has no clue. She is a non-smoker, and has no idea what this addiction has on your mind and body. She will NEVER know. All of your emotions, good or bad, are because you are healing. For her to want the "old" you back, is mind-blowing. So, you can be an a**hole, moody, unhappy, whatever..... it is still better than killing yourself. Okay now, just my thoughts...........
You did the damage to your body. Only you. So now, clean up your mess! Jump right back in. Your stronger now. You know that smoking won't change anything. It is not a quick-fix for life's sh**. It happens -- with or without a smoke. Learn how to cope without one. Re-claim your life! This is YOUR life.
Grow old with your wife. Have a wonderful life together. You can't do that with an addiction over your head.
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 885
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Keep up the great work! You mind is in the right place right now.
Don't forget that reward. It is really important, and you have earned it right now!
Keep going strong!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 884
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Good morning!
I too realized that I did almost everything with a cig in my hand. So for now, everything seems to be a trigger.
Even cleaning the kitchen. I always took a break to smoke. Now I'm done cleaning it, and feeling tired of cleaning, and there seems to be something missing...........
Oh well. I am starting to persue gardening. I've never done that before, so this should be easy doing without a cig.
Anyway, weekends are still tough for me. I have way too much time on my hands.
But I am still smoke-free! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 884
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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I agree. You have a wonderful attitude! You will succeed!
I just noticed this weekend.......... It is probably all in my head, but I still like it anyway........ When I walk by my sister-in-laws house (across the street), I can actually smell the ashtray stench from the curb. They smoke in their garage, so maybe I really can smell it.????
Let me tell you, an ashtray is not a pleasant smell. I now walk on the other side of street..........
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 884
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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