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17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Day 4

hi,, i stopped on the 16th of march,, 2 weeks but past couple of days have been the worst,,,, i just tell myself i dont smoke anymore and let the urge pass,,, i also use CHANTIX , dr gave me prescription and i will have to say it really helps me,, cause i smoked about 2 pks a day for 25 years so am proud i have made it 2 weeks and plan on making it forever with God's help..... good luck to you and sounds like you have the desire to quit which is very important, and also the support of your sister and family,, i have my sons and friends .. but none live here few hundred miles away,,, hang in there and many nice people on this board to talk to so you will be hearing from them soon,,,,,,, you can do it remember that [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 860 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $84 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
6th Day

real proud of you,, today will be the end of my 4th day,,, started the 17th instead of 18th. and today is my worst day,, want a cig, but have resisted so far, seem to get the shakes somewhat not bad but more than i want,, been busy ironing everything, going to town and looking around,, been busy but almost picked up cig several times and thought no i want to be smoke free, so have to work at it,,, hope it gets better,,,,,,,
17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
6th Day

thanks anglecapps, prayer is what has got me this far. so take all the prayers i can get,, drink lots of water in fact that is all i drink, suck on candy, just seems today is kinda bad, hope chantix is not stopping working... thanks for your support,,,
17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
shock news yesterday!

so glad your mom in getting better and very very proud of you... kept your head and did not light up, says a lot for you so now you know you dont have to worry, you have the strength to pass them up, be proud of yourself.... we are
17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
No Man's Land not fair

i get the urge all time,,, i tell myself if i was a smoker i would smoke one, but i am not a smoker so no need to start a bad habit,,,, been quit 2 weeks now, so i am not a smoker. seems the urges pass quickly when i tell myself taht
17 years ago 0 26 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
New at This

today is my 7th day of quit, using the chantix,, laid them down on the 7th day instead of the 8th, think about them now and than , but i take a deep breathe and relax few time,,,, today tho has been hardest, had to have polyps cut out this morning and dont know if that or what , but been wanting a cig all day,, heavy smoker for almost 30 years, son lives in ohio and i told him wed i was not smoking and going to quit for good,, i never knew he would be so proud but he has called both days since than just to tell me how proud he is,, that is worth it all,,,, plus i told God if the polyps in cervix and colon not cancer i try best to never smoke again, didnt try to make a deal with God, but just asking for help,,,,,, i hope the patches work great for you, as they said every one different and handle every situation different, but your mind is what will get you thru it,,,,, [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 398 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27