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17 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations to Imallclear - 100 Days

Way to go imallclear! Celebration time :) Ready for some s'mores by campfire ??! PS LouLou, I believe we're on the beach already my friend! Don't need the number in the stats to know I'm at day 100 woohoo! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 99 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,285 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �544.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
17 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
No beach party for me!

So sorry to hear of your setback penguin. Stay strong, remember what drove you to quit the first time and come back soon!
17 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Music as a quit aid

I found the right music to be EXTREMELY helpful early on (back on day 3!) and still do when I'm feeling a bit low. Here's a few others! [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=35345&forum=1]Inspirational Music[/url] x T [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 99 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,290 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �544.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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1939 BEAR HAS 21 DAYS, WOW!!!

Way to go bear! I haven't piped in on your thread but have been keeping an eye open to see that you're still with us. Keep it going, you have a HUGE fan club here :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,307 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �550 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
17 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Time for me to go

Ah, Aunt Deb, wish you all the best. Pop in on the beach when you make it, I'll save you a Margarita :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,042 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �484 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
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I am celebrating 3 months

Way to go LouLou...I celebrate with you! See you on the beach in ten days :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,077 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �495 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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Dear Nicotine,

Great post Changing. Throw Nic's clothes out on the lawn and set fire to 'em! That'll learn ya! [quote]you trained my bowels to respond to you (and only you...still...)[/quote] You ain't jokin! :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,087 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �495 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
17 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I think I'm an angrier person now

I'm feeling very much the same as you! It's really awful to pop off at people and at work I get the impression I'm the 'loaded gun' and people are starting to avoid me. I used to always go down and outside for a cigarette when I felt a bit stressed and never went off on anyone. Now what I do is try to remove myself from the situation and come back when I've calmed down a bit. Even to the point of going outside and walking around the block. I don't really believe it was the smoking that ever calmed me down (and we know physically it really doesn't!) but the act of 'walking away and cooling off'. Maybe that would work for you? Right now it's the only thing I can do to switch off the nasties! Doesn't make the feeling go though, only an extended exercise session does that! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,096 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �500.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
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Respect for Rewards

Sometimes a deep breath is enough of a reward when you don't have time for anything else! Or a look in the mirror to see a ruddy complexion rather than grey and sallow. On my big milestones, I've mostly spent the day repeating that number like a mantra. 'It's 90 days today, three months without a cigarette...' I guess what I'm trying to say is the rewards don't always have to be complicated and planned, sometimes it's enough to take a look at the here and now and be grateful and proud of yourself! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,164 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �517 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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Respect for Rewards

I should've added - of course, a new handbag doesn't go amiss...! ;) x T [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,164 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �517 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14