And this is why I'm here at SSC where I can mingle with the members and read their many posts that let me know that I am NOT the only one going through life's trials and tribulations...sometimes it seemingly comes one thing after another! Ya'll have no idea how much I personally appreciate you sharing these kinds of stories! And...I still don't smoke!
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $62.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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CobenFan,
I'm late getting here...
[size=4]CONGRATS!!!![/size] I know you must be feeling FANTASTIC!!!
And I'm right on your heels!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $62.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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CobenFan,
I have LOTS of those brain cramps! Or is that the CRS creeping in again. I don't remember! :confuse:
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $62.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Spoo,
The April group is C.A.R.E. which means -
CRAZY APRIL REFORMED EXHALERS
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $62.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Skidoo,
Congratulations on your 5th day of not smoking!!! You have a right to feel proud of yourself with what you have accomplished so far. Those first days can be really trying, but your positive attitude no doubt is going to take you all the way!
May you have many MANY good days ahead, and please do continue to share those with us...its inspirational.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 403
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $64
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Mazzie,
Hi and a huge welcome to you! Youa are doing great with your quit and you will find lots of folks here who are ready and willing to help and support your resolve to quit. Do lots of reading and when the going gets really difficult...post post post!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 343
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Sadie,
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you! You won that battle with Nicodemon. I find the most difficult battles are the ones where you are all alone, and you know that no one would know if you smoked. The whispers of Nicodemon tell us "just a couple puffs and then you can go back to your quit and no one would be the wiser."
You did good! Strut your 20 days quit with pride...when you fight battles like the one you describe...can we say VICTORY!!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 343
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
ang,
And the panel would like to know what your reward is for your 3 month anniversary!!!!!
You are doing so wonderfully...I know you are so proud...as you should be! Congratulations.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 343
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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rawker,
Wow...100 days, how cool is that! I'm so jealous...I just know you are going to have a fantastic time on the BEACH!!!
Congrats!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 343
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Jef,
Can't say I've heard of this particular quit aide...but there is nothing new to the concept. It's called aversion therapy.
Pavlov, a Russian physiologist who is best known for discovering this type of conditioned response, won a 1904 Nobel Prize for his research. Thankfully, since that time, we have learned that POSITIVE reinforcement is far and away more effective a method for changing negative behavior.
There is no quick, easy, painless method for getting rid of the cigarettes. Furthermore, I personally would be reticent about putting yet another chemical in your system...especially given the serious health troubles you are currently experiencing.
The most powerful force you have within very easy reach...is your brain. Everyone here has said it...Attitude is the key! You get that from reprogramming your thoughts and actions to obtain the results you desire. Sounds simpke? Oh no...you have to go after every single solitary defeatist notion that comes along.
It's work, hard work. But boy is it SOOOO worth it!
Whatever you decide...SSC and all of its members are here to help when you are ready.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 345
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
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