Mercy,
I read on one of the posts that ex-smoker was a good term because it made us continue to be aware that we could return to our old habits at any time. The term non-smoker may make us think we have this licked and don't need to be on our guard. I don't think terms really matter, if someone asks me if I smoke I can just say "no".
I'd be curious to hear what some of the long term quitters have to say.
Dupe
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 110
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Well put Mercy!! I hope that we can all realize that life hands us many positives and negatives whether we smoke or not! Thanks for putting this into terms we can all relate to.
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Kayla,
Hang in there! It might be helpful to put yourself in places that you would not have smoked even when you were a smoker (the library, the mall, walking in your neighborhood, etc.). I joined a gym and have visited almost everyday- no one smokes on a treadmill! It releases lots of tension, and so far no weight gain.
Keep the quit and keep posting!
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
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Laptop
Congratulations on your quit!! Hang close to this site, read and post and work through the tools found on the left. I have found wonderful support and insight from this site. It also keeps my brain and fingers busy to help fight the cravings.
Keep the quit!
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
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Lookinglass,
I can only speak from past experience. Several years ago I quit for 3 years, intially I used the 14mg patch. The biggest thing it did for me was to keep me from lighting up- the package clearly states it is dangerous to smoke with the patch on (I chose to believe that whether it was really true or not), so I didn't smoke. I used it for 10-12 days and then just stopped (I didn't use the step down mehtod they recommended) and didn't suffer any major withdraw symptoms. For this quit I am again using the 14mg patch, I'm only one week into the quit but I am already taking the patch off earlier each day (by 4:30 yesterday). I plan to stop using it altogether sometime soon. I think at this point for both of us it is a matter of determination and commitment, and not so much NRT. Best of luck to you, keep us posted!!
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 112
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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When I started this adventure 7 days of not smoking seemed 7 months away, but here it is! I am thankful to all of you on this site who offer support, advice and the gift of your experience. Without you, I'm not sure I would have made it to this point.
Keep the quit!!
:)Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 114
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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I went to put gas in my car this afternoon but alas my gas cap was gone! I tried to remember when I had last filled up and it hit me- day 2 of my quit when I was in a COMPLETE fog!! So the next time you see someone driving down the road with a gas cap on their trunk, please don't make fun of them- maybe they just quit smoking. Oh yeah, the fog is lifting, I actually remembered this story!!
Dupe :blush:
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 85
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hemp
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! People like you keep me motivated to continue the quit. Toot your own horn all you like, we love to hear about it! By the way, can I bring a couple loads of laundry over, I'm spending so much time on this site my hamper runneth over.
:p Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 86
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Simon,
Yippee for you!!!!!!! 75 days seems like an eternity for me but when I hear stories like yours it makes me all the more motivated!!
Keep up the good work and be sure to treat yourself!
Dupe :)
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 86
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Maxie,
Congratulations on your quit!!! I too have used the patch, I too quit once for 3 years. So what is different this time around? This website has helped me through the whole process of preparing and quitting. Hang close to this site- read and post often, we are all here for support and to support others.
Keep the quit and keep us posted. Good Luck!!
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 115
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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