Hi everybody!! Lizzardfreak and SharkbOy - Look at you go!!! Ginette is right, it does get easier! For me it seems as though every crave I get through without picking up, makes the next one just that much easier to get through. I say to myself "smoking will not make this better, it will only make me feel worse" many times throughout the day and it really helps me put things back in perspective.
When I first quit - the very first day, I carried around this rubber ball with me. It distracted me and gave me something to "fiddle" with to keep me busy. It REALLY helped me alot when I was driving mostly, but I also used it when I was at my desk at work and when I was bored at home too. So yesterday afternoon I noticed that ball in my purse and I realized that it had been about 2 days since I have looked for, needed or used it. I didn't realize how much easier my quit was getting until that moment. So hang in there - it DOES get easier!
:) Jen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/10/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $50.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
Hi Fighter!
I just wanted to say it is my first day too, and I feel like you described. I also feel "buzzed" and a little dizzy. I think that is from extra oxygen? I don't know, but I sure feel good not smoking! How bout you?
Jen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/26/2008
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
Oh my GOODNESS!!!
You guys are SO amazing! I took the day off from work yesterday, and when I got in today and came here and saw this thread I was speechless! THANK YOU SO MUCH for reaching out to me so selflessly. What a surprise!
To Patrick, Sylvie, Fighter and bj - I can't tell you the impact seeing this thread made on me. Thank you from the entire contents of my healthier heart!
Fighter - how's my quit buddy??
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!
Love,
Jen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/26/2008
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
Hi guys!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading all these posts! You guys are all so amazing! I feel so welcomed here :)
Fighter - my hubby is still smoking, although not in the house, but it does seem to make me a little agitated (I think I minimized right there... lol) Be strong! Smell how nasty that smells?? YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! WE can do it!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/26/2008
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
You are all so wonderful! Thank you for all the warm welcomes and encouraging words! Thank you all for being here and giving us new quitters a place to come to get and give support. :)
Jen
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/5/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 29 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 580 Amount Saved: $145.00 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 11 Mins: 6 Seconds: 59
I am so happy to hear that you made it through the weekend! (despite the smoker and the "sneaker", lol!) Look at that victory you now have under your belt! You can now look back and say to yourself (when you need to) "If I made it through THAT I surely can make it through THIS!"
Fantastic job girl!!!
Jen
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/5/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 29 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 580 Amount Saved: $145.00 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 11 Mins: 11 Seconds: 41
One thing that is working for me so far is to remember what the yuckyness felt like when I was at the end of my smoking. Maybe tonight during dinner you could think about that hospital experience that so motivated you quit in the first place. Or if your dine with family, you could all talk about that scary experience. I remind myself constantly when I feel like I want to smoke that I DO NOT WANT TO DIE. I do not want to get COPD, Emphysema, another bronchial infection, etc... "I WANT TO LIVE!!!!" is my current mantra.
I take brisk walks with my kids and or hubby in the evening after dinner. I get going fast enough (arms swinging and all) to keep my heart rate elevated for at least 20 minutes (a decent cardio workout I have read). It also helps me sleep a little better at night.
Hang in there! WE CAN DO THIS! We ARE doing it!!!!!!
:)
Jen
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/5/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 29 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 580 Amount Saved: $145.00 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 11 Mins: 12 Seconds: 58
Its AMAZING how much time we spent killing ourselves isn't it?
What am I doing with all that extra time you ask Josie? Laundry! lol! Hmm, I sleep in a little later, go to bed a little earlier and I am more productive (when I wanna be! ha ha!) throughout the day!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/5/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 29 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 580 Amount Saved: $145.00 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 11 Mins: 25 Seconds: 39
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