Quitting in Sept..

Hello Yorkie Mom, Congratulations on making your September quit date! That's a huge step. I use Chantix too, and agree that it helps me a lot. Especially through the early stages of the quit and withdrawal symptoms. They may be there but more faint, and if you're like me on it, you won't care. Kathleen is right about the nausea and vivid dreams, and other great advice. It seems adjustable if you listen to your body. I needed to lower my dose eventually because I was super sensitive. Just keep your doctor informed on how you're doing. Also, when you get your prescription you can sign up for their free site service too. It helps answer questions about their product and has helpful tips. I needed real people to type to eventually though... So I'm mostly here:) Best wishes to you on your quit! We're on your side all the way... mamakitty [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Stopping was the easy bit!

Welcome Pol, You're feelings are completely normal:) Having a few days under your belt already is something to be proud of! Congratulations! Knowledge is a powerful quitting tool. Happy reading:) mk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

Slipping???

Ohhhh. Thanks Lolo:) "One day at a time!" Of course! Sorry for my slowness in catching things like this. I knew I liked the "Oh-Dat" sound of it (I was born in the Great Lakes region:) Nuf said, ey?:) You are really sweet to my heart for some reason. Have you been up and down too?:) Alohakeia, you're precious, as always. Thanks for the cool sunglasses icon. (I'm so visual...) Actually - I was having a hard time tonight so came back for a quick visit and look what I found! Awesome and sincere support... Had my eyes checked today too, and guess what? My first pair of cool prescription sunglasses:) I'm excited! I can go in-cog-neat-o on my walks with Taffy now:) Thoughts are so powerful... It's 8ish so I know I can make it to entertaining fun buddies (and their kids) and then bedtime:) phooey to the old cigarette thoughts... They're dressed up lies. Unfortunately, being in the advertising biz I know how all that can translate to dollars for some, but I'm taking a stand in the other direction while I can. Here (the SSC) is the best place:) Deli? I love your twirling girl icon:) It's also pretty special that you posted to share your connection with Grace's post a year ago. Wow. It's history, yet not, in that we all still benefit from great principles... I especially love your stats!! My Gosh, 10 years younger than me, but sooooo much wiser! Kudos! You're amazing Deli... Take those parties right back here:) so glad you did... I know I learned from your comments on it... Thanks. If you're into acting, our daughter (10) is in love with the Phantom of the Opera! Gerald Butler? seems to be the fave... We took her to the Broadway show in NY, and then the remake in Las Vegas (my Dad's sister lives there, so it was a fun experience:) Vegas had the boom and charm for babykitty... Basically? She's a good musician (plays/loves the Phantom music on piano) and appreciates great acting as well. Gosh! The Arts are great... and we CAN do them without cigarettes! How cool is that........?:) They used to be huge there... Good night all, and thanks for the support and effect you've had on my evening without even knowing it:) Luv you all... Still smoke free and pretty happy 'bout that:) hope you are too... 'nite, mk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

I quit today

Yay!! (on the quit. It's like squishing a bad bug that's been biting/infecting you:) You're not alone quig... Come back whenever you have a nasty craving to deal with - or any time you just need to talk/share feelings... I do... and it helps tremendously. sleep tight, mk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

MAMAKITTY has 1 week!

Thanks every-buddy! I appreciate you all so much... It feels good to be a 7:) Off to bake a cookie for Sparky-he-hee... Love, mk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 105 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

100 FREAKIN"GORGEOUS DAYS!

Congratulations Unhooked!! Darn, this looks like sooo much fun! I'm on my way out to run some errands, but I'll return later. Should I pick up 100 floaties on my way back?:) You go Girl! uh Huh... Uh Huh! Ms. Meowski [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 105 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

HELP, Day 3!

You're doing great Valic. You posted!:) Any chance you can get out the door for a small walk to just enjoy breathing? It will pass. Maybe try to visualize that thought as just one ball, so that next time you see it you can kick it:) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

Insertions Wanted

"I sure wish I had a cigarette right now. It would be the perfect little (filtered) cork to shut this person up and send all hope for quitting backwards for the moment, or days, years, or til it's time for the big dirt nap: forEVER!" (insert evil laugh here:) NyaAH-hA-ha!! ...a cork anyone?:) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

MAMAKITTY has 1 week!

Thanks everyone for the support and for following up with me:) Today feels pretty good! Stickin, my warmest reward is being able to communicate with all of you:) Yet the reward I'm really trying hard to give myself is just "peace in my decision to not smoke." I think it will have to be a daily reminder until it becomes part of me to the core, but it's getting easier. Isn't that weird how we used to think cigarettes were a reward instead of an addiction?! Sparky? May I order 100 cookies to take to the party for Unhooked? (or just bake 102 so we can each eat one on the way:) Have a peace filled day everyone! mk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

100 FREAKIN"GORGEOUS DAYS!

Sparky? I think we're too late. Would you look at all these freakin' gorgeous smoke free sleeping bodies!? Well, let's put some plastic over this cookie order and bring it back to the bon fire tomorrow... You made 102, right? oh let's have one... mmm-mm good! You are the best cookie baker ever! Who else would have thought to put a beautiful little fish in each one? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46