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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

20,500 cigs not smoked!

WAY TO GO FAGASHLYNNE!!!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2064
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 72,240
Amount Saved: �18,060.00
Life Gained:
Days: 273 Hrs: 23 Mins: 9 Seconds: 30

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Favourite Quit Method

Hi there,

Having smoked for 40 years, I had tried every method known to man over the years! When I finally decided that this was my make or break quit, I researched ways of quitting and read lots on SSC. I did the programme here on site and it was a great help. Most of the advice was to consult my doctor, which I did. He was fairly sanctimonious in his attitude, which, as an ex-smoker himself, I did not expect.

Anyway, I had formulated a plan for my quit and told him what I wanted to do, and he agreed that, as long as it was under medical supervision, I could go ahead. My plan was as follows:-

Wellbutrin\Chantix before I quit, and then, at the same time, I introduced the patches on the day I actually quit.

In the meantime, I used all my hypnosis tapes from previous quits.

As I smoked most when using the computer, I had Nicotine gum ready. I cut it up into 4 tiny pieces and allowed myself 2 per computer session. I was glued to the SSC at this time.

I had a basket of things ready for the cravings, ( iced water, sugar free candy, straws to suck on and 2 artificial cigarettes.) I also had a list of rewards for each milestone.

I saw my doc. once a week and he was surprised that my system was succeeding.

As you can see, I was really determined to succeed, and I now realise that I may have managed to succeed without all my crutches, but as I had fairly low self-esteem at the time, I clung on to my 'aids.' I was very disciplined with the patches and I used them as prescribed on the box. The steps down were no problem, and I had no guilt about continuing to use Nicotine until the end of the course.

The most important tool I had was this site...SSC. I owe them my quit and all the wonderful people who helped me through the hard bits.......I owe them all.

12 weeks later I had quit everything, and was on my own. My determination to succeed kept me going from then on. What an amazing feeling of freedom it was! I have never looked back.........5+ years later it's still wonderful!

As you can see, I'm still around now and again, trying to help others.

Do what you feel will work for you!

Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2068
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 72,380
Amount Saved: �18,095.00
Life Gained:
Days: 274 Hrs: 10 Mins: 56 Seconds: 32

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

I?m new and haven?t quit yet....my plan is to begin Monday.

Hi mi mi

It's great that you have decided to quit! You have had a huge amount of stress in you life and I can understand that smoking perhaps seemed to help you through. You daughter sent you the link to SSC..............here you will find great support to help you quit. However, I would recommend that you do not rush into quitting without some preparation. Take some time to read the posts here on site, and plan how you intend to quit, and what aids you will need to see you through. Do the programme here and think about what method will suit you best.

Ask the members here for advice, then look at your life and think what will suit you best. Cold Turkey is not for everyone, nor are lozenges or gum or patches necessarily the answer. It takes a bit of thought to decide.

When you have quit, there may be other stresses, which come into your life, and it is important to remember that having a cigarette will not take that stress away.

I wish you the determination and strength (not luck.....luck is nothing to do with quitting.) to help you to battle your addiction to Nicotine. It can be done................I smoked for 40 years and here I am now....I still find it hard to believe, but my desire to quit was stronger than my desire to smoke. I did whatever was necessary not to smoke.

WHATEVER IT TAKES! JUST DON'T SMOKE!

Lolly.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Tony Here from England, Uk

Hi Tony,

I can relate to the list of things you have tried and to your smoking story. I smoked for 40 years and, like you, made the decision to make my final quit. I was pretty desperate, and, like you had reasons to smoke tripping off my tongue.

"I'm my own boss and no one can stop me!"

This works in another way Tony. When faced with cravings and the Nicodemon egging you on to smoke, the above must be your answer.............This is YOUR quit and you must hang on to it, nurture it and keep it going.

Now it will not be easy, or no one would smoke, but it can be done. As you said, there are lots of people on this site who have quit, and are quitting. You seem to have prepared yourself for the day, and I wish you the strength and determination to succeed. 'Good Luck' has no place here......it is iron will and positive thinking which will see you through.

This site was my saving grace when I quit.......I realised that I was not alone, and people were so helpful. Lean on us Tony, we do understand the feelings you have. Don 't look on this as your 'plight!' Instead see it as a WAR!

It is your own personal war against a terrible addiction. Each battle you win against the Nicodemon.......one hour, one day, one week is a step towards freedom. I honestly cannot describe how wonderful the freedom is!

There is so much here on site to help you Tony........the programme itself is great and all the advice about cravings etc. can help you through if you let it. We do 'know the score' Tony, but, because we know how possible it is, we really want you to succeed.

Stay with us, read and post often.

WHATEVER IT TAKES, JUST DON'T SMOKE! (after Monday of course!

)

Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2072
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 72,520
Amount Saved: �18,130.00
Life Gained:
Days: 274 Hrs: 23 Mins: 34 Seconds: 26

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Leslie, Hall of Fame winner for July!

Hi Leslie.

I just got a new computer so was offline for a bit! Huge Congratulations!!!! What a quit meter!!! You are an amazing support on the site.

Love Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2076
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 72,660
Amount Saved: �18,165.00
Life Gained:
Days: 275 Hrs: 12 Mins: 10 Seconds: 50

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Tony Here from England, Uk

Hello Tony,

I just popped in to see how you are. I hope all is going well today. Just take one day at a time.....this is not known as 'Hell Week' for nothing, so hang in there. We are all with you to help you have the strength to fight on.

Whatever it takes, just don't smoke!

Love Lolly.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Lizzie Hall of Fame winner for August!

Dear Lizzie,

What a turn up for the book!!! Massive Congratulations for the HOF! If anyone deserves it you do for the sterling work and time you put in to support everyone.

I do remember well how you were one of the first people to support me when I quit.......Thank you.

I still have some of your posts!

Love Lolly.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Don?t miss you at all!

Dear Rock,

What a superb post! (one I will copy out for the future.) I found that once you write a post about leaving your 'friend' everything falls into place and it becomes even easier

Congrats on your forthcoming 2 year anniversary!

Love Lolly.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Monday Morning Stats Parade

Hi Kaiser...............Proud to strut my stats and March with y'all.

Lolly.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Why relapse?

Hi Jeniwho,

I've often wondered the same thing myself. After putting yourself throught the effort of quitting and all the heartache, why turn to cigarettes again? Even in moments of stress you would think that people would not need nicotine to get through, as they would have other coping mechanisms. It just shows the power of an addictive substance.

One of the reasons I have heard is that they 'Just wonder what it tastes like again and just have one to see.' I know that I can smell a newly lit ciggie and think nostalgically about it, which after all this time amazes me. Even since I knew I had cancer the odd thought comes and goes. I think if you keep a sense of humour and reality about a long quit, you can laugh about it.

I never gave up drinking (moderately of course,) during my quit. Eventually you can enjoy your favourite tipple again, without thinking of a cigarette. Over time, I began to avoid being near smokers, though I never lectured them. Now I have to avoid them as my breathing becomes affected.

As for positive feelings, I think the mind can play tricks on us and persuade us to think in a negative way. I've always remained positive about most things. I am always amazed at how many people I meet or hear of, who are in a position so much worse than mine. That keeps it all in focus.

I'm sure you do not need to worry at all. Just remain proud of what you have achieved, and remember that having a cigarette will not improve anything in your life. I'm glad you are being so aware of the future pitfalls, so that the Nicodemon will not catch you unaware!!!

Love Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 2079
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 72,765
Amount Saved: �18,191.25
Life Gained:
Days: 275 Hrs: 21 Mins: 46 Seconds: 11

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