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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 58

Thanks everyone for your input. Awesome help as always! I didn't go out last night after all and I miss socializing with friends with a beer in hand. But at least I haven't had any severe cravings yet. I've been so swamped with things the past few days that I haven't had much time to crave cigs, lol. I'm not sure if it's the patch(14mg) or the wellbutrin(150 * 3/d) that's keeping the cravings at bay. Do the real cravings start when you completely come off all nicotine? last time i tried to quit cold turkey, day 3 was too much for me and i caved then...anyhoo... I don't think i'm as strong as you chickenstix, i'm going to keep away from all nicotine and alcohol for a few weeks, at least. and i second the motion that you and your hub deserve a reward..or two :) ciao! ;p

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 58

I'm so petrified that if I go out with my friends to a restuarant or a movie and see people smoking, that I'll give in. I started my quit Thursday, and I didn't go out last night, and I didn't go out tonight. I hear those first few days are critical and I don't want to risk it, but it SUCKS to be inside on the weekend. dang. Did any of you have this problem? Does that fear go away after a few days? When do you get comfortable with seeing smokers and not crave one yourself? Just venting :)

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 61

Hi I went out with my friends when I had 15 days under my belt. I was absolutely sure that I will smoke after few drinks. I even had pack of cigarettes with me, just in case. But I did not even wanted to smoke. And my friends did smoke. Just wanted to say that even you are afraid doesn't mean that you will have urge to smoke. Alexa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 164 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1262

Dear Time If I remember correctly you are the med student. I compare my quit to sort of like having surgery. You stay home the first few days after surgery, then light activity and you slowly work your way back to normal activity. For me, I didn't hang with my smoker friends for a couple of weeks, didn't go to bars for about a month. I still do not drink when I go to a bar (yet) as I am afraid to let my guard down. Your whole quit consists of firsts. First day off from work without smokes, first long drive in the car, first going to the bar, first crisis, first intimate time...first EVERYTHING. Since I smoked since I was 13 years old, many of these things I have never done without smoking. Stay Strong Time Kare [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 55 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 831 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $165 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 415

We are definitely all different thats for sure. When I quit my husband (who just passed his 7 day mark) was still smoking. My mom, dad, sisters, brother, and all friends but one smoke. I knew that would be a challenge so I decided to face it head on. I didn't give myself a break from it. I figured if I was gonna make it I would have to face it and better now then later for me. I enjoy a challenge and being around smokers was, what I considered, my biggest challenge therefore I dived right in. It sucked...I cried...I got pissed...but I DIDNT GIVE IN!!! That was the best part, the fact that I didn't smoke. Now I am around smokers alot....other then their stench, they don't really bother me. I still have my moments though and I am sure I always will! I like playing devils advocate but don't suggest it to anyone unless they are beyond bound and determined to stay smokefree! I would have fallin over dead before I let someone tell me I was weak and couldn't resist!!! This place is where I showed my weakness...where everyone would kick my butt for my junkie thoughts!! So as far as your question goes.....no I am not afraid of seeing smokers, hangin out with smokers, hell for a while living with a smoker, just be prepared for some mad cravings at times! Regardless, if you are strong and really want to stay quit, you will! The Chicken [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 424 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $157.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 254

Time......think of it this way. Would you rather cocoon yourself for a few weeks while you sort out your emotions and become stronger in your quit, or would you rather risk your it for one night out. One out of 364 others you could go out? I know sitting at home can be depressing, but if you are that afraid of what you might be tempted to do during a night out, then don't go out! You WILL be strong enough soon, to handle being social again. Everyone is different. I remember when I quit drinking, I stayed away from bars and other drinkers for 6 months. But that's what it took for me to feel strong enough. With smoking, my circle of friends and family here don't smoke, so that was never an issue for me early in my quit. Believe me, if you mentally prepare yourself before going out, tell yourself that no matter how bad the crave you aren't giving in, you can do it. Because quitting truly is you telling yourself you no longer smoke. Whatever your decision, be good to yourself for the first few weeks. It's worth it....... :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/19/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 96 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,453 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $648 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2830

Timetodoit, Quitting smoking doesn't have to make you a social outcast. However, aach individual is different in this respect... when I first quit smoking, I still took my breaks with smoker friends because I didn't want to feel like I was depriving myself of my favorite time of the day... my smoke breaks... so I still went out with them... I just didn't smoke. Others can't do this. What you have to do is analyze yourself... only you know if you are strong enough to deal with these situations smoke free or not. Here's my suggestion... if you DO decide to go out, first try to do it with non-smoking friends who support your quit only. That way, if you want to smoke, your non-smoking friends can help you and talk you out of it. Also, don't drink too much (if at all) because that hinders your ability to think rationally and you might end up doing something you regret. The other thing I would do is decide ahead of time what coping strategies you will use and then use them when you get a craving. I don't think you should have to be a social outcast now that you've quit smoking. I DO think it's important for you to protect your quit, but I always felt like if I was sacrificing my life for my quit, then I wasn't accomplishing much because the point of quitting is to make your life better and make you LESS of a social outcast... not more of one. So, if you think you're ready, then go have fun with friends. Don't deprive yourself of that... just prepare yourself. The more tempting situations you deal with smoke free, the stronger your quit is from that point on. Have a good time and don't smoke! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 148 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,721 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $488.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1110

I stayed away from smokers for the first few days just to protect myself. The first time I went to a good friends that smokes I was terrified but I was fine, that was after about 2 weeks of my quit. If you can avoid it at first go ahead, protect you and your quit as much as possible, this is your life you are protecting. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 338 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,472 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2535 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1110

Chicken, tell hubby congratulations on his first week and congratulations to you for 55 days, thats awesome I think you 2 need a reward :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 339 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,492 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2542.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

I think you are still quite young in your quit and you should think about giving it another week or two. Your quit is very fragile and vulnerable right now. Sure, it's a drag not to go out, but it's also a drag to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Be patient with yourself, baby your quit, and you'll do fine. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 467 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,101 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1634.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 64 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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