Day 20. Please help!!!

Hi there again Alexa, I was just checking in on you. It appears that you are doing well so far???? I am proud that you got through yesterday! One day at a time girl!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you!!!!! It is wonderful you have your hubby by your side. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 765 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $81.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

How do I handle the hubby?

Hello all. I was just wondering how can I give my hubby the support he needs... I mean, this has been a rather calm ride for me. But my hubby is still struggling with his quit. It's hard for me to talk to him becuz we are on different pages. I told him that something in me "clicked" and I know that I never want to smoke again. He kinda got upset and said some nasty remark. I also told him, yes, I do get craves. I try my best to get through them. So far, so good. I'm so afraid that he will slip. I dont know how I could be around a walking ashtray. The smell REALLY grosses me out. I wish he would come to this site, but he wont. He's not much of a talker either. He told me I was one of "those" quitters. You know, the one's who preach of not smoking. I told him I dont care -- the world would be better off without smoking, and they need to make it harder for people to smoke....... etc......... :( He gets mad at me and shuts me out when we talk about not smoking. We are on such different pages. It's really hard for me to watch him struggle. I know him. I know how he is. He will slip. I don't want to watch him go back. What can I do to help him? What can I say to be supportive, instead of a nag? How can I be supportive to a negative thinker? How can I get him to see the light? I want us to grow old together -- not smoking of course. ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 765 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $81.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

Weekend Promise (early, I know)

Me too, Me too, Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No smoke for me. Redrosie -- you are a riot!!!!! Thank your for the laugh. I sure hope it stays sunny here in Sourhtern California! I would love to go for a bike ride with my kids!!!!!!!!! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 768 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $81.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

The Littlest Things

Do these cravings ever completely go away? I mean, after the poison is out of our body completely, and all we have is the habit, will there still be cravings? I have yet to have a "stressful" event, but the more I read, the more I get scared. Am I fighting a never ending battle of my mind? I realize that I will never "win", because winning means that there is an end to it, and I don't think there is an actual end. When will all just fade away.............................................. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

Am I crazy???????

Thank you all for responding! This is really a great group of people here! I am relieved that I'm not alone in my reasoning for my quit. I do completely believe that I will grow into my quit. I am loving this no-smoke life much better. Even though I thought my heart wasn't in it in the beginning, I am starting to think otherwise. Just seeing all of the love and support from everyone makes me think that this is how I want to live. Thank you again! p.s.- I do think being hypnotized has done the most for me. I didnt think it worked, but I was wrong. I believe that it has totally eased my cravings, and helped me to relax (in spite of the panic...). Can you even believe I haven't even raised my voice to my young kids??!! I've never been this even toned before! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

Am I crazy???????

Hello all. I have a question or thought, or both. I have spent the past couple of days reading hundreds of posts. It seems there is so many wonderful people here, I think this will be my second home. Anyways, back to my question thought. My quit was 5 days ago. I saw a hypnotist. I was expecting a "miracle". I kept thinking, well if it doesn't work, I will just smoke again. I really only did this because my hubby wanted to. We have never lasted longer than 6 hours on our last quits. I actually thought he would say, "Oh, screw this. Lets have a smoke." I'm still waiting for that today. As much as I am loving this non-smoking thing, I sure know that if he said that to me, I would probably follow him. Maybe not jump up and say YES, but within a few minutes, I think I would. My first two days were painful. My body was taken over by "something". I was completly out of it. The urges were over bearing. But I did not smoke. I did not truthfully WANT to smoke. The next few days have been okay. The urges have lessened, and when they do come, they go away so quickly. It feels like by blood heats up and boils throughout my body, all within 2-3 seconds. Then, poof -- it is gone. I am doing some of my normal past activities, just without a smoke. Some of my cravings have been bad, but for the most part I have been so lucky. I have panic attacks, but they are so quick (that is when my blood boils!) So onto my question. I have read that if you truely want to quit, you will. My thought of quitting this time was that it wouldn't last. I don't think my heart was into it. Now, however, I don't want to smoke. When I get a craving, I don't want a smoke. When I smell smoke, it smells good, but I still dont want a smoke. When I walk by stinky people, I gag. Even though I have cleaned my car, sprayed a bottle of Fabreeze, I can still smell a slite rotten ash smell inside. I have no desire to pick up a cig. Someitmes I just want nico, not a cig. Am I crazy???? How can this be a life-long journey for me? Is my heart really in it? If it is not, I cannot possibly survive, right? Have I been "lucky" in my quit? My mind is always thinking about cigs. But mostly thinking, how good I feel. Inside and out. I think I might have completely lost my mind............

Does anyone have chest pains?

My chest tightens up sometimes. Is that what yours did? It is not at all painful, just wierd. And it is spuratic(??spelling??) It comes and goes throughout the day, and doesn't last very long. I just thought it was a craving. Unfortunately, I dont have health ins yet, so I cannot afford the doctor right now. Soon though........... Have to wait until April 1. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 109 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Weekend Promise 03/10/06

I too will pledge a smoke-free weekend! This will be my first weekend on my quit. I am prepared and excited to see how my life really does go on without those cigs. Sunny, 70* degrees, perfect weather here in Southern California! Thank you for this inspiration! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 108 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

Hello! I'm new here.

Hello everyone! This is my 4th day quit. I stumbled across this website yesterday, and I love it! I only wish I had found it before I quit! Oh, well -- better late than never! My husband and I quit together on Sunday, March 5th. We both have been smoking over 1 pack a day for 18-20 years! We have tried to quit 2 other times, but to no avail. This time we went to a hypnosis seminar. It only cost $40, and they had a money back guarentee. So how could we lose??!! Well, needless to say, I walked out of there, and for the first time I could smell an ashtray from about 5 feet away. It was so gross. I didnt think that I would have my last cig. I didnt get to say "good-bye". Well, I did okay within the first 3 hours. Then panic set in. But we stuck it out. The first whole day was intense. Although I felt as if I had one long, continuous craving, I relaxed, listened to cd's, and took a long nap. Yesterday was a little easier, and today has been a breeze, so far. My cravings have lessened alot, but I get these panic attacks quite often. Has anyone else gotten these? I start to freak out when something like it is time to walk my kids to school. How will I do it without smoking my cig first, then going on to school???!!! The panic doesnt last long, but I get it every time I need to do something! When will that part end??? Thank you for listening. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.08 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

RON is out of the hospital and he is doing GREAT!!!

Okay, I missed this one. I am so glad that Ron is doing well. I don't know what else to say. I will continue to pray for his recovery. [IMG]http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5959/getwellsoon26le.gif[/IMG] ;) 4my2girls [b][i][color=Maroon]What Consumes Your Thoughts Controls Your Life[/b][/i][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,805 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $304.11 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35