Rainie - great post.
I can totally relate to the gaining of time - I never fully realized how much time & stress I used up smoking. I was constantly thinking about when I'd be able to smoke next, always obsessing about making sure I had enough cigarettes left, etc. And, I hated going out to dinner - as they don't allow smoking in restaurants/bars here. There are so many experiences I wasn't fully present at because I was distracted by my desire/need to smoke. What a waste!
It helps to focus on the baggage we've shedded & the amazing things we're gaining by being non-smokers, rather than focusing on the struggle involved. I know that for these past 5 days, I've found myself (many, many times) stuck in the "poor me" perspective. Playing the victim doesn't help!
The moral = YIPPY for me - I'm on my 6th day smoke-free!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 136
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
Cali -
I'm sorry to hear about the fight with your friend.
You said that you're not craving now, just want to "get the blood flowing...have more energy". Nicotine is a stimulant, so it will give you a temporary bit of energy, but then you'll crash again. However, the smoke fills & clogs your lungs - less oxygen gets in when you breath - this zaps your energy. And, the smoke has carbon monoxide which is poison...poison can't be good for energy... ;)
So, here are some things you might want to do instead...
*Go for a brisk walk
*Take a shower
*Drink a glass of OJ (something with Vitamin C)
*Splash cool water on your face
*Eat a banana
*Do some yoga or stretching
*Keep writing & reading posts here
You CAN be smoke-free today!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 138
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Yeah - the dreaming part is a very positive side effect of Chantix!
Hadenuf....why did you stop the Chantix after only 4 weeks?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 113
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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DJ -
Yes, you can still do this!!! Any thoughts of trying something else (the gum, the inhaler, Chantix, etc.)?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 113
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
Keepdquit --
It's been an hour since your post.
Are you a non-smoker yet?
I'm routing for you!!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 111
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
Keepdquit -
Congratulations!
Try to distract yourself and stay very busy! Something about cinnamin seems to help too (cinnamin gum, red hots, etc). And, remember to chug lots of water constantly!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 111
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
Freebird's info is really scary!
Does anyone have those medical facts about what happens when you quit...I use to have them. It tells you what happens after a day of not smoking, then a week, etc.. (shows how your body is repairing itself).
?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
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