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18 years ago 0 15 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good luck to you PapaK on your journey. Please come here often when you feel the need to light up. You should find many reasons not to. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 374 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 14,988 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1047.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
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18 years ago 0 9 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Papakraut,My name is Joe D. and I quit smoking on November 11, 2001. So far I've been able to maintain that quit and I don't run out of gas coming up the stairs .I also pick up on smoke on another person when they come in the room. I quit by using this site and the nicoderm patch for 2 months then picked up those cigarettes and smoked for 2 more months till I tried to quit again. My sponsor told me "Don't quit on your quit" He also passed away from smoking but he did have 2 years clean before dying. Lean on this site with all your heart and you have a good chance to quit. I used this site a lot my first 6 months and letting someone know what was happening to me was one key in my quit. Another key was I assessed why I picked up again and it was because I didn't check in enough. I still have an occasional thought but it goes away if I deep breathe and remember that I have a choice. I wish you the best and try to do just one day at a time, that seems to shrink the addiction down to something you can handle. Take care of yourself. Joe D. 1567 days
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With my success to date, I feel I can express an opinion about NRT's. They simply work. If you have a predisposition to smoking which you obviously do, you best get all the good help you can muster. I saw a chemo patient waiting with his family outside a hospital recently. As soon as they hit the smoking zone they lite up. He looked like he might have weighted 100 pounds. We are not that stupid you or I. Yet, we smoke as if we welcome COPD. When you feel enough suffering where you are, you will quit. The question is will you stay that way. Your record says no. Prove something to yourself most importantly...prove that you can take control of your destiny. I am looking forward to watching you here and want to help you in anyway I can. However, it is yours...not ours. Others here will hold your hand...I will not. Just remember the past and stay quit. I wish you all the best. Lindsey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1627 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 97,658 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16270 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 335 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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18 years ago 0 407 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Joe D., This is like old home week...you posting and all. The information you shared is as always with you, dead on the money. The site, when properly used, deflects the craving when it gets flung on us. Yes, you can quit...hang in. Lindsey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1629 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 97,768 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16290 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 336 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
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Papa, Thank you for sharing your story to the place that will make a difference. Take a look around and use all the available tools and program. Preparation is essential to a successful quit and we can help. The individuals here are amazing, supportive ans knowledgeable. Take the time to post often and let us know how we can assist you. Keep Strong and know we are always here. Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.

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