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I quit May 15. Since then these voices in my head talk me into just one more cig but my response is to say NO loudly and if thats not enough I whack my head. Not real hard just enough to shut the voices up. It works for me and my husband laughs hysterically as I say tell the voices off and scream at them and slap myself in the back of my head.
I'm also using a rubber band. I have had it on my wrist since I quit smoking. I don't snap it on my wrist. I just use it to keep my hands busy. It seems to help. I will be playing with it and not even realize it.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 118
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $21
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Ryan
Water water and more water - it takes my cravings away and a nice peice of sugar free gum followed by more water
Keep going think one hour ahead at a time and congratulate yourself on passing that hour.
Joanne
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/3/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 341
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �65
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10
Ryan
I'm with you on this one, Iofund the first week tough too at work and no matter how busy I was the cravings wouldn't stop, it was easy been sat at home doing nothing.
I can know but it down to habit, it was at certain times of the day at work that I would normally have a cig that the cravings were the worst - you have to keep telling yourself that is habit, you don't need one, keep going it will get better I'm two days off my two week mark and never thought I would get to this point but I have.
Keep telling yourself that a habit cannot beat you!
Joanne
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/3/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 316
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
Hey Ryan - you are doing great - it gets easier really it does. I am at day 25 and the time is starting to fly. The five minute rule works - and just helps you get your minds off quitting. Pretty soon it's longer and longer before you think of it. I'm still going strong and most of all I am proud of myself - no more smokey smell - that's the greatest - and a clear throat. I definitely have more energy - all the good things - this support group is great - if you are experiencing anything they help you by just being here - always
Good Luck - Keep it UP!!!
Dottie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 388
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $150
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47
Cant believe you guys never had Swedish Fish growing up. You missed out, haha. Anyway, day 4 seems more easier than day 3. But I am chalking that up to everyones advice that ive gotten from this thread. Im chugging water, breathing deep, ignoring other smokers, and about an hour ago I started that gumband thing. So thanks again everyone.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 101
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $19
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
I had my last one friday evening and after I stomped it out, I crushed my remaining pack and gave it to my gf to get rid of, scrubbed my hands and mouth with soap so i couldnt smell any smoke on myself, changed my clothes, sprayed Oust throughout my whole apartment, and slapped on a patch. Everything went well over the weekend, only a few cravings that I beat, but today is horrible. My day one of not smoking at work. Im craving bad and I feel like Im going to break because I know that I can bum one off of a co worker. I dont want to break and I need some influence to get through the day.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $14.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
Half an hour left and Im going to make it. I appreciate the support of these forums today, and I will be checkin into them as often as possible for my own good, and hopefully to help others. So thanks everyone.
Ryan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 81
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $14.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
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