Lot's of May Company members are hitting or already past their 100 days, and feeling really, really good.
I'll be bringing up the rear in less than 3 weeks, and then we'll all be safely checked onto the Beach for a rest and relax.
I haven't been able to post much, but I am checking in, and seeing everyone's amazing journies.
How are you doing?
Sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 82
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,071
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $738
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
THanks Penitent - you are so right!
I'm thrilled to be here - and looking forward to hitting 100 days, and beyond!
Sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 82
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,071
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $738
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
Congratulations N2K!
You are an absolute inspiration for all of us who are following the trail you've blazed.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 81
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,038
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $729
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
BFS - thanks for bumping this post. I can really relate to everything you said. Imagine that your 1 day slip snowballed like mine did into almost a year - after a 2-1/2 year quit (over 900 days) I blew it too - but for a much longer time. Had I not messed up, I would be at around 1,300 days right now, instead of just 70-something! Blech!
You really hit the nail on the head in describing how quitting after a relapse seems even harder than the initial quit. I know the pain, guilt and extreme shame all too well. I honestly felt that making the decision to stop the 2nd time was considerably harder than the 1st - I guess because I knew it had to be for the LAST time.
Reality hit when I found this site, 1 day after I quit - when I saw the acronym N.O.P.E - I felt so depressed, and angry, and frustrated. I knew it was true - for real! A rude awakening, but oh, so necessary.
I know in my guts I don't have yet another quit left in me - so this one HAS to stick!
Thanks again for your post, and for bumping it for the benefit of newer members.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,970
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $702
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
I've been off it for about a week and a half. I don't think it's completely out of my system yet, as I'm still experiencing a few mild side effects that came up when I started it.
Otherwise, I don't really notice any difference.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 77
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,941
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $693
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
Today, tomorrow - doesn't matter - as long as you're celebrating!
Congratulations on your 6 months, 180 days, on the road of freedom.
Have a great time on the Island - and don't forget your bike helmet!
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 77
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,941
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $693
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
Dear Mr. Duffis - I was just thinking that if I had known about this site over a year ago, around when you quit, I would be up to over 1,300 days quit by now, and holding, and not just the 70-something I'm at now.
About 3-1/2 years ago, I quit, and slipped badly after 2-1/2 years. It took about a year to make the decision to quit again - it was much tougher the 2nd time - because I knew it had to be for good.
Reading only some of your posts since I've been here, I really think that I might still be on my 1st and only quit if I'd found this site, and your and others' support before now.
Thank-you for your eloquent contributions.
Take care,
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,916
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $684
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
Congratulations on resisting.
I am a testament to the fact that you must always remain vigilent, and on guard. I lost my 1st quit at 2-1/2 years - over 900 days. It just snuck up on me.
This time I know that there is no relaxing, no letting down your guard - no matter now long you've quit for. As long as you keep that thought in your subconscious, you should be okay.
Unfortunately, it's the nature of the beast.
sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,917
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $684
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
The weather's changed since RD Man posted this morning.
Getting very overcast and dark here in Toronto - hoping for some much-needed rain (I have grass seed that needs tending).
I'm getting close to 100 days . . . thank goodness time is going by much faster now.
Sushik
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,891
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $675
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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