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SH smoke can trigger a new series of withdrawal symptoms?


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Ahhhh, Romania, land of the gymnasts in my mind. Love your stubborn determination. And how is your money comparable to the dollar? Am curious obout the cost of a pack of cigs. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 176 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,535 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $880 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
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20 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Messa, At your stage of the quit, it's tough anyway... I can't imagine having to be subjected to being in a room full of smoke for 9 hours and not smoking!!! I commend your strength and determination!!! Yes, being around second hand smoke can put nicotine in your system and so that is probably what you are experiencing. However, this doesn't have to happen everytime you go out. I have had 3 slips since starting this quit in June and the first two (day 34 and then 34 days after that) I didn't even notice any cravings whatsoever. So I think when you're further along in your quit, you won't even notice cravings, even after you've been in smoky areas. Whatever you do, don't give up!!! You're doing awesome in your quit! Congratulations on 2 weeks! Crave the Quit! Butterfly [IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/kissnflirt/littlebutterfly.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,991 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $260.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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20 years ago 0 2027 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi, Messa. I think second-hand smoke could trigger withdrawal symptoms if you were exposed to a high enough concentration long enough. Unfortunately, I can't say for sure if you were, but my guess is what you felt today probably was just that. I doubt if you'll go through full withdrawal. My guess is you'll feel it one day and that's it. Going outside periodically to clear your lungs is a good idea. If you do the 45/15, then 25% of your exposure will be reduced. Drinking lots of water while there and the day after would also help dilute and flush the nicotine out. Point of interest about second-hand smoke is I knew a woman who I am now convinced was addicted to it. She'd never smoked in her life. She worked for a couple of years in a cigar bar. Finally she got so disgusted with working in the smoke that she quit and came to work for my real estate office as a receptionist (her husband was an agent there). She lasted two days and went back to the cigar bar. She could not explain it to us or her husband. He suspected she was cheating with her boss, but she didn't seem that type to me. After I learned about the addictiveness of nicotine I became convinced that was why she went back to the cigar bar. The only addicts who will not pay the price for cigarettes are the ones who do not have the money, period. Been there, experienced that. Went three days without eating once, but I had smokes. Figured when I bought the carton with my last coins I could last it out. Guess I did. :gasp: Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 238 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,761 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $904.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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An addict is an addict no matter what the cost, as long as they are still using their drug. I was paying $11.50 per pack in Cdn dollars. I still smoked at that price. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 970 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $437 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

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20 years ago 0 1306 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
dI would treat this like any other trigger. Stand up to it. Face it. Find a way to get through the experience without smoking. Don't let it be an excuse. Deal with it!. With so much smoking around you, I'm sure this won't be last exposure to SH smoke! Congratulations on not smoking In Winnipeg, Canada, where I live, You cannot smoke in any public space. Also, in some places you cannot even smoke on private property, such as where I work at a hospital. It was one of the reasons why I quit. I got tired of having to walk so far in the bitter cold to have a smoke. It's a choice! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 969 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $437 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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Hi Messa, I think it's quite possible and even probable that your moods and physical symptoms today are from being cooped up with all that smoke yesterday. But I don't think you need fear that you've lost your quit or that you're back to the beginning. You might try drinking lots of water today and getting plenty of fresh air to try to clean out the system, so to speak. I also don't think that you are condemned to a life of solitude. However, at your stage of the quit, I'd suggest staying away from smokers as much as possible, especially in closed-up spaces. In the future, you might try what you suggested: take frequent outdoor breaks (and maybe reverse it to 45 minutes outside and 15 minutes inside) and if the weather permits, find an outdoor spot to congregate...I'm sure other non-smokers will be appreciative, too. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 398 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1393 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 54 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

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20 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
messa, SH can be like the "one puff" everyone is going to react differently. Your bodies reaction this time took in a lot of it and you were effected. I suggest to be prepared in any event :) Hope this helps, Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.
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20 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Messa, I won't repeat to much the excellent advise you have already gotten. Second hand smoke is never a good thing, You won't lose your social life, you may be able to change it slightly to suit you a little more, You will need to come up with new things to do, Going outside in the warm weather is always a good idea, if your friends want to smoke then this might be better then the smoke box they seem to like so much. Go out with them if you want, but have your straw or bottled water ready. Keep firm to your quit, do not let anyone tell you differently. You are not the outcast. If anything you will live longer and have to find new friends :) Your doing fantastic, so stick to it and give yourself the time to breathe and do what is best for your body. Keep posting we are here to help, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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