Great going, StuBow! You're an inspiration for all of us AshKickers! Can't wait until I can join you at day 30. Do something very special for yourself! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 231
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
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Throw them away - better yet, CUT THEM UP FIRST!! No kidding, I've been known to dig through trash cans, and I'm sure we all have stories like that. I am on day 15, and I can tell you that if there had been cigs around the last few days, I would have smoked. So don't even think of keeping them -
Hang in there!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 231
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
This is so interesting...
Both my parents smoked. My dad had a severe heart attack at 52, quit smoking but picked up chewing tobacco. He died at 68 of residual damage to a heart valve that lead to congestive heart failure. My mom continued to smoke until the age of 68 or so, and quit for 5 years, started back again, and within 3 years had lung cancer. Died at 79.
Two brothers and sister, and we all smoked. Oldest brother now has emphysema (55 years old), second oldest is well on his way. My sister and I have quit for prolonged periods of time over the years, but always pick it back up, saying "only as a social thing" - wrong!
I am glad to say that all four of us have quit now, due to the diagnosis of emphysema for my oldest brother. I am concerned that the brothers are going to have trouble staying quit, even with diseases looming in their future. They are both on the patch right now. My sister and I will do what we can to help - we are determined to stay off nicotine forever!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 189
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
Good luck, Fairy! And Kat, you are right, there are times of the day that are natural triggers for smoking, and you should try to anticipate these. Mine were first cup of coffee, lunchtime, after work, and right before bed. Man, did I have trouble with these times for the first few days, but it really did get better! I'm still not "out of the woods" yet, but I feel more confident every day. I also think each day that I see the stats add up, it makes me more determined than ever to keep moving that way.
Just keep reading and posting, that has also been a life-saver. Lots of inspriational stories, and lots of help during craves! You can do it!!! We can help!!! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 173
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $44
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Great idea! Thanks, I'm going to try and sing it with that in mind the next time I hear it. Oh yeah, that's something else I've been enjoying so much more - singing! Since I don't have to stop and clear my throat every few seconds! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 160
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $40
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
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