Hey, Mom... is that Gilligan waving from the shore??
No, wait! That's... Phil!!
80 days!! Less than three weeks to the beach!! :) Well done!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,524
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $555
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Boxerfan, you're doing the exact right thing in sharing this with us and asking for some support.
You thought you knew what you could rely on through these intitial stages of your quit... you thought you had someone in your corner, fighting this battle with you... and I'm guessing that you now feel somewhat disoriented and disillusioned. Maybe a part of you even feels that your husbands return to smoking is what's 'real'... and that you're soldiering on, attempting to do something that's really very unlikely.
I hope you don't feel that, but if you do, to any extent, let me reassure you... you were never meant to destroy yourself with this addiction, and you can, and will, overcome it. You have won all the battles for almost 40 days, and you WILL win the war!!
Some of us here are living with smokers or are being exposed to smoking in other ways. I know that I am. My son sometimes smokes at home, even though he's been asked not to... but all of that is secondary. I can't allow my decision to quit... to hinge on anything or anyone. I'm smoke-free today... no matter what.
I know that your husbands return to smoking is disappointing, but chances are that he'll try to quit again. That's the way it often goes. But his relapse doesn't have to drag you down. You know his choice is making things worse for him, so let his relapse serve as a vivid reminder of what's waiting for you... if you were to relapse with him.
Do this for you. You've come this far... now go the distance. Save your own life, and become an example to your family, and your husband, that a new life is possible.
We're here for you, Boxerfan! We know what you're going through, because we're going through it too.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,538
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $564.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
Dang! Wouldn't ya know it! My speedo would be in the wash right now!!
Happy 100 t'ya, Mrmagic!! There's a lot of effort and growth between where you were and where you are!
Enjoy the party!! :)
50 days is terrific, Bear and Kita!! You're both doing really well, and you deserve to feel good about this achievement!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 66
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,658
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $610.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
If I had a slip I'd probably deduct a day from my stats. If I had a relapse, I'd likely reset my stats. But that's what I'd do. I don't expect others to see their quits the way I see mine. Whatever works for them is fine with me... as long as it's working. And ultimately they have to be the judge of that.
If they're wrong, if they've deluded themselves... the price will be high. So hopefully, they'll thoroughly scrutinize their choices. Hopefully... we will all do that.
One thing I always keep in mind is that slips and relapses are the rule, not the exception. That and the fact that most successful quitters are people who have had a number of slips and relapses.
Quitting is a process, and for many people... clearly, part of the process includes relapse. If that wasn't so... most of the people who quit smoking would do so first time out.
Anyone who makes the attempt to quit, is fearful and in pain. They've also shown real courage in making the attempt. Many never try to quit. They can't bring themselves to even attempt it.
Let's respect the courage of those who are trying, and let's allow people to decide for themselves what works for them. Each of us has enough to do just managing our own efforts to stay smoke-free.
Let's share our own experiences and encourage one-another, but let's all realize that each of us steers his or her own course.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 66
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,674
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $610.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
What images and feelings come to mind when you consider that proposition? And how do those images and feelings effect your attitude toward quitting; toward remaining smoke-free?
There's a passage in the Bible that says something like, "We are what we think in our hearts all day long." Does that fit here? Is that a relevent lesson for us as we continue down the road of smoking cessation?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,689
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $619.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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