Day one.
I have tried several times in the past to quit smoking. And here we go again. I have smoked for 20 years, more than 1/2 my life.
Anyways, my question is...
Is it normal to feel such a sense of loss and sadness?
I feel like I am mourning the death of my best friend.
Did anyone else have these emotions when they quit smoking?
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Thank you too all for the quick responses.
Lainey, I have been reading the older posts and see there is a wealth of information!
Rusty,You have explained it perfectly. I am never without them.
What a great idea about a good-bye letter, thanks for the tip!
I have learned so much from reading the posts and seeing that people who are exactly like me have quit! There is HOPE.
It is so hard for my family to understand the addiction of smoking.
My parents and siblings have never smoked.
My husband has never had one touch his lips. He doesn't understand why I don't "just quit" lol. That's when I use to tell him to try to "just stop breathing" and see how easy it is.
One day at a time.
I will be victorious!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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without nicotine!
The world is still spinning
I haven't burnt down the house
My kids still love me
and I haven't murdered my husband.
All is good!
A HUGE thank you to all the people on this site.
When I had a craving, did my deep breathing and came here to read some posts.
I have been inspired by everyone. Again, THANK YOU!
One day at a time, I will be back tomorrow!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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thank you everyone! Your words of encourgement have been great!
I am at work right now and not too sure how I am going to handle my "smoke break" lol. My co-worker, who is a smoker, came over to my desk and I could smell it on him from 5 feet away! amazing.
Today I am working on one minute at a time.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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thanks starider!
I made it thru! Carrot sticks and drinking a lot of water.
I keep on surprising myself! wow.
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
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doodles,
A co-worker just told me he read the book by Allen Carr
and it changed his life! I will be purchasing that book soon!
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[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
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Lainey...Thank you for the words of wisdom! And yes, this site has been a blessing! The people that post here are from all walks of life, but have one thing in common and that is compassion and honestly wanting to help other people. As for my husband, he is very supportive but he has never been addicted to anything, let alone nicotine, he just doesn't have a clue :)
Mercy...what you said about being in your "smoking skin" really hit home. It has the only thing that I have known for soooo long. I just have reinvent myself and think of other things to do besides smoke when reacting to emotions.
Doodles... THANK YOU for the words of encouragement! I see that you are 8 days smoke free... please tell me it's easier on the 7 day than the first! haha
It's been 49 hours (aug 31,8pm) without any nicotine.
One day at a time!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Lucy!
Welcome back :) We have the same quit day and we can do it together! Come here to read the posts and ask for help if needed, drink water by the litre and deep breathing helps a ton!
Tam
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[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
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Thanks aloha...I am going to share it with my husband tonight.
Rusty...that version is frikkin awesome! too funny.
btw..would you like some cake Rusty? lol
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
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[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.00
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I LOVE my coffee and haven't given it up. Instead of going outside to have a smoke with my coffee, I toast a bagel,grab my coffee and come to read the boards :)
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 30
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $18.00
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