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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

To everyone who has just quit: I thought my cravings would be insatiable, that I would die without another cigarette. Here's what I found: I'm on DAY 7 of my quit and I can't remember a time I've felt BETTER. Hell week is called "HELL" for a reason, but here's what I felt this morning after waking up from the hell of the past few days, I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT: 1. An amazing amount of energy (not nervousness, but what felt like strength) 2. Pride in myself (a weird, good sense of self-confidence that I've never felt before) 3. Breathing easier (my cough is going away) 4. Happy IT GETS BETTER, So much Better -- it gets AMAZING. I never expected such benefits So Soon. For everyone who is in their first week of your quit, all the old-timers who have been here for a while, and all they are saying to you is TRUE. I know I will have the bad times and the cravings again, but this new feeling -- man, it's definitely worth it. Thanks for all the support out there; I wouldn't have been able to make it through hell week without this forum. Free104

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 87

StuBow, I'd be honored! Thanks for the invite! I am so excited to have found SSC, it has helped more than you can know! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 68 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 87

Thank you so much for your story! I need the encouragement, although as you said, I am finding it a little easier each day. I'm only into day 5, though. I believe you and all others when they say it gets better. I didn't believe it the first day, and decided I had to just have faith in it, whether I believed it or not. This site has helped me more than anything, just by reading stories like yours. Thank you again! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 67 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 228

Free & Nsa, You guys are doing awesome, keep up the good work.. Welcome to the Ash Kickers.. :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 976 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $208 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 427

Free and NSA, Congrats on the quits you have going. It is awesome getting better and feeling it so quick isn't it. You guys should be hangin with the Ash Kickers. It is a group of quitters that have quit in January of 06. We would love to have you with us as there is always room for a couple more. Good luck and hang in there you both look good smoke free. [img] http://stubow.com/ssc/ka.jpg [img] Kickin Ash in 06 StuBow [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 513 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 711

Good stuff free! Brent [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 404 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �285 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

well done free104, Stay strong - discover you triggers - avoid them - find coping mechanisms. EDUCATE is the key. Not another puff :) Peter [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 423 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $196 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Free104 and NSA girl, congratulations on your quits. You're both doing an awesome job. A big thumbs-up to both of you. About 8 months ago I was right where you were. And like you, I took what the "old timers" were telling me on faith. Sometimes that was [u]all[/u] I had to hold on to when a crave smashed all reason and common sense. Today I'm so glad I listened to them. :) You're all doing a fantastic job. It does my heart much good to see so many new quitters pressing on in success. Keep up the good quits. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 255 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,111 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $969 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1115

I�m bumping this up �cause it�s wonderful to see such a positive, happy post on day 7 of your quit! Congratulations Free104 on your first week of freedom! Not cravin', never cavin'. Hummy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 274 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,983 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1781 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

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$472,336.80

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 407

Day by Day it will improve. Enjoy the ride toward a better life. I just feel you can do it. Your posting is needed right now by alot of folks here who are struggling. Stay here and post often with such positive news. Lindsey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1607 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 96,465 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16070 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 331 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

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$122,625.90

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45417

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