Hi freemom --
congrats on your great job so far! My kids are grown and gone, but I relate to the struggle and stress with kids - special needs. I am responding because I've heard the same comments for years - that I am not really a smoker -- because I've had a ONE A DAY habit for 17 yrs. Occasionally I'd go more - if visiting smoking family - but very very rarely. I've even had Docs tell me 1-2 a day isn't a problem. But it's a lie. Truly. Because like you I hid my habit. My kids eventually knew - but coworkers and most friends didn't. I also never bought carton; My final motivation to quit was two fold. 1. The hiding. I've been divorced 12 yrs and if/when I ever start dating again I don't want to have to hide....let alone from coworkers and friends. I remember the day I was caught by my 11 yr old son for first time. He burst out crying and said Mommy I don't want you to die! How is it possible I didn't quit that minute?
2. cough. I have had cronic cough my whole life. I remember it clearly as kid - and it's one of those deep bronchial coughs. Why someone with this issue would ever take up smoking is beyond me. But as a smoker I've learned to live with a moderate amount, but lately it's been bad enough to vomit (the phase started with bad cold); I get worried/annoyed looks/comments from coworkers & friends. So please - avoid this future by hanging strong. I quit a week ago and am still coughing a lot, but I'm seeing improvement. I'm searching for healing tools.
Bottom line - a smoker is a smoker no matter how much we smoke, where, with whom or why. It's to our credit to finally admit it.
Stay heatly and love those kids - and yourself.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $8
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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