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15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Complaint Tuesday Posting

haha.. I know who I WON'T be using to pet sit while away. lol 
 
api - Someone here once said the anger is part of the grieving cycle that we all go through with quitting. Next up, depression! Just kidding. There is an anger to it I think, that feeling of deprivation and why can't I smoke??? I used to work with the most good natured, happy, easy going guy. Until he quit smoking - then he turned into Godzilla. He told us that he was in the Kmart parking lot and he yelled at an old lady who was just trying to cross the lane. I still laugh about that because it was soooo not him.  Don't worry, it will pass. Your brain is just freaking out right now... it will level out.
Or maybe you should just eat a doughnut!
 
best, 
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 280
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,720
Amount Saved: $1,612.80
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 19 Mins: 34 Seconds: 16

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HP has 9 months

Holy cow is right, Kelly.........
I'm the size of one now!!!!
 
Thanks so much... 9mo... I'm totally amazed myself!
I've been following your lead... you set a great example on how to quit.

Best, 
HP
 
 

 
 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 280
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,720
Amount Saved: $1,612.80
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 19 Mins: 34 Seconds: 59

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Going to make another attempt

Hi Bryan,
Looks like you getting things in place for a successful quit!
Spend as much time as you can on these boards reading all that you can. 
Almost every thread is full of information on what to expect and how to best cope.
It's like the encyclopedia of quitting smoking.
 
It's good to hear from you and feel free to drop in anytime!
Best,
HP

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 280
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,720
Amount Saved: $1,612.80
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 19 Mins: 38 Seconds: 24

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hell week's over!

 You are doing a great job!
Happy to hear you are on your way to a great quit.
 
Keep up the good work!
Best,
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 21 Mins: 51 Seconds: 44

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Rambler- 2 years!

Hey Rambler! That is great.. happy to hear it.
 
Two years is a very committed quit. Congratulations!
 
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 21 Mins: 51 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
DEN --- One Year Today!!! ----Congrats!!!

One year is a fantastic acheivement!
You are a great quitter! 
 Thank you for your support to everyone here.
 
Hope you have a super reward planned! 
If not, I can give you some ideas....
 
Best,
HP
 
ps. If this is another leap year I might be off by a day. lol
I make no claims for accuracy. I'm absolved. By me.  :)


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 21 Mins: 53 Seconds: 33

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
DEN --- One Year Today!!! ----Congrats!!!

oh sheesh!
Yours was first .. do we leave it or do the mods combine/ reduce them?
Do we keep them?
 
Mods? What say you?


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 21 Mins: 54 Seconds: 10

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Why is this so scary?

Hi Sue... Welcome to the SSC!
 
 Same as you... I had quit a few times before but not for very long. It seemed scary to really quit though. My particular fear was how to handle all the different emotions and situations without a cigarette. As this quit progressed I was lucky to find this site. Everyone here really helped me get through each situation. Does not feel half as scary! I feel like I have a whole team behind me this time.  It has been rough at times but I'm much more confident of success.
 
When I first quit, I was glued to this site and read way back in the forums. It was a relief to see that so many had gone through the same fears and issues. There was so much good advice that I felt more prepared. Don't worry, this time stick close and post whenever you want! There is usually someone around to help out. You can do it!
 
Best, 
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 22 Mins: 3 Seconds: 47

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
DEN HAS A YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Den, I'm sorry that you have been feeling down.  I remember when I first joined the SSC I'd see your sparkly avatar and I thought "there's a sparkly lady". I hope you get your sparkle back and feel happy again. You know we are all here to help if we can. 
Maybe you should go to Red Lobster TWICE this year as a extra special reward!! You deserve it!
Take care. 
Best,
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,744
Amount Saved: $1,618.56
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 23 Mins: 12 Seconds: 30

15 years ago 0 433 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I din't smoke

Sparky,
I'm very sorry to hear that you are going through such a painful time.  My thoughts are with you and condolences to your family.  You can be very proud of yourself for staying strong in your quits during this time. 
Many warm hugs to you. 
 
best,
HP


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 282
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,768
Amount Saved: $1,624.32
Life Gained:
Days: 37 Hrs: 1 Mins: 20 Seconds: 29