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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 547

Hey Nikki, CONGRATS ON YOUR CHOICE TO QUIT!!!!!!!!!!! Today is day 4 for me! Someone at work just gave me a little attitude and I wanted to turn around a sock em LOL. But of course I am laughing about it now, I know I would never do that. But I know how irritating some folks can just be. At any rate you are doing great!!! Expect to be moody it's gonna happen but it passes. Sometimes I am just sitting there and all of a sudden I fall to pieces. I am honoring myself though in my experience and just going with the flow. The days pass quick if you keep busy. REALLY BUSY. Do puzzles or something!! Will look for more of your posts!! MANY BLESSINGS!! Eve :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 29 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 85

Nikki, CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to tackle your addiction to Nicotine! I went cold turkey too, and in the long run, I think that was the right decision for me. If you can, meditate. That helps me a lot. I get out when I can to walk, that not only helps with the smoking cessation, but it also helps with any weight issues that might arise from nervous eating while in the beginning quit stages. I repeat this one a lot, because it keeps me focused more than anything else: Count to 8: 1001, 1002, 1003...1008, and then remind yourself that someone dies every 8 seconds due to a tobacco related illness. That almost always gets me through a bad patch. Another thing to remember: The average nicotine craving lasts less that five minutes. That's not too long to stay strong. You've got a great community here to whine/rant/brag/talk/question and be part of. Enjoy the SSC community and don't forget your Glove Compartment, if you haven't already been there. Peace, Jackey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/22/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 110 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,209 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $459.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1262

Dear Nikki You have made a great decision to stop smoking! And you are staying tuff these first couple of days! Way to go! It is also a good plan to see the doc. Just as the others said.....five minutes at a time, stay busy, drink lots of waterand the breathing exercises. Take Kare and Stay Strong [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,074 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $213 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Thanks!!!! I'm quitting cold turkey..I wasn't sure that anything else would work..I will ask my doc though..Yesterday I did kind of keep myself busy..I don't have my computer set up at home so I only log on at work. I actually did do some laundry yesterday and my boyfriend came over so I felt better. This site is so much help to me...Thanks for all your support!!!!!

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

I haven't had a cig since yesterday afternoon around 1:00ish..Yesterday I felt very moody and I feel like I take it out others which isn't fair. I know this is expected I just know I have to keep busy..at work it isn't bad and there are many smokers here but its when I'm home doing nothing. I know I can do it..I'll just continue to take deep breaths and say "wooosaaa". It kind of works but you have to inhale/exhale(of course).

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 962

Hi Nikki - It is so great that you have come this far already. You are understanding your moodiness - my husband probably wishes that I had understood mine! LOL! When you get home from work - take a long walk, post here, fold laundry - anything to keep your mind and hands busy - just Don't Smoke! and if you do have a craving just wait five minutes, keep breathing, come in here and talk about it and I know that your craving will pass. Are you going Cold Turkey or are you getting some help? My doc gave me Wellbutrin - I took it for a couple of weeks and it took the edge off. It made me feel weird so I don't take it anymore but it did help those first few weeks. Take care Island Girl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 198 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1687

Hi Nikki, You are on your way, stay as close to the SSC as you can, read and post. I hope how soon you get your computer up and running that will really help. I admire you for going cold turkey, that really takes courage and I am proud of you. I wasen't that brave, so I used the patch and it did a great job. Will be looking for your post and watching you grow. Blessings sent your way, SUNSHINE [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,609 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $329 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 635

Hi Nikki We are now quit buddies..........same day almost same hour (9:00ish) I know we can do this.............. Carlos [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 24 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Nikki, Good for you! Do what it takes to keep you quit :) You can do this and keeping occupied will help. Let us know how we can help, Keep strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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