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18 years ago 0 96 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady, You should be sooo proud of yourself! And I am happy that you chose to vent your frustrations here! I think it's great that you are letting us support you for a change...I admire the fact that you are always around with your words of wisdom for everyone else... Congrats on your upcoming graduation...WOOOOHOOOO! You made it thru and smoke free even for your last year! That is awesome! I was going to ask about the rewards too...everyone seems to have beaten me to the punch on that one...lol...I do have a suggestion tho: Sounds to me like you need "Spa Day"! Why don't you treat yourself to a nice massage or a facial...Something special for your upcoming graduation! YOU DESERVE IT!!! Wishing you brighter and less~stressful days :) Knight Amy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,281 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $285 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
18 years ago 0 1079 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Lady, I'm reading this and I'm thinking... Mommy Overload!!! I went through some of that myself last night. Everyone was arguing and I could literally feel my stress level rise, up, up, up. I was on the verge of venting myself all over the room, when I stopped, grabbed the leash, grabbed the dog and out we both went!! I walked my frustrations away. By the time I returned everyone had settled down and I was SuperMom once again. lol. Even though you are feeling so underappreciated, you know that any miniute now one of your rugrats is going to do or say something to you that will make it all seem worth it. Soon I hope!!! [color=Red]redrosie[/color] :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 107 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,575 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $888.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
18 years ago 0 11 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady, your life could be mine! Coming home after a long day, my 17 year old ready to fly out the door dressed to kill, my house a complete disaster, no supper made, tired and hyper 7 and 4 year old children whining for attention and my husband on his way home for supper...after an even longer day! I think I used to smoke just to keep myself from mangling my family when I was overwhelmed! I love to hear stories like mine, they make me feel sooooo human. Thanks Lady. Thinkin Pink, Leah [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/22/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 240 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,683 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $720 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
18 years ago 0 62 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Lady = knowing you...you woke up the next morning ready to face another day...I don't have anywhere near the pressures you do and I get pretty stressed so I understand what it can be like when you seem to be THE ONE....that is the glue and everyone demands a piece of you.....I hope you did reward yourself hon......take care....what day is your graduation...
18 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks everyone for all your kind words and your awesome support. A special thanks to those of you who came running to my aid off the board. I really appreciate it. I think my funk is gone... I hope so anyway. We continue to March! Graduation is 17 days away!!!!!!!!!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 292 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,847 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1022 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
18 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I know I have a lot to be thankful for but really sometimes it�s all just more than I can handle. I�m really stressed trying to finish out these last 3 classes and those around me aren�t any help. Hell they don�t even realize how hard I have worked to get this far and how much it means to be graduating to me. I get home and people are arguing all over the place. Dad is yelling at my 12 year old, the 12 year old is passing it down to the four year old, my four-year old says he is hungry and the 18 year old (who is suppose to be babysitting) is in bed. Everyone expects me to just walk in, take over, make dinner, and be the referee. I just got in from being gone for 15 hours and I�m fricken tired! I�m at wits end here. No, I will not smoke but damn sometimes life doesn�t seem worth all the aggravation. It would be so nice if I could just run away. I didn�t know if I should start a new thread and just vent to let it all out, send someone an email, hop on yahoo or what to do. I feel like I�m losing my mind. I saw where someone else posted that they had slipped and I don�t even have the energy or the mindset to respond but I know that person needs help. Instead of helping I�m sitting here feeling sorry for myself, crying and typing away a post of my own. Sometimes I really wonder what the hell is wrong with me and if I will ever be able in control of any portion of my life. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 290 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,818 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1015 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
18 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Melanie.. I really don't know what I would do without this place some times. Thanks. Eve... I know there is always God. Trust me.. we have several conversations daily. Thank you for sharing that. I am always encouraged to see others having the same faith because that really is what gets us through life. God is where I always wind up but not always where I start. I should know better. People are sleeping now so at least it is quiet. I treasure the silence (at times). It's been a long day and I need some rest. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 290 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,818 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1015 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
18 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yep Zookie... Picked up and moved on as usual. No matter how hard it gets. That is what I keep doing. Some things don't change huh. Graduation is two weeks from tomorrow... May 6th!!!!!!!! I'm studying all weekend. I have my final three finals next week. The kids are gone and its just me and Dad and I've already told him he HAS to leave me alone. Good to see you as always! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 294 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,899 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1029 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
18 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady, I'm so glad you're feeling better. I knew it would turn around for you eventually. I'm so glad you stuck it out! Leah!!!! Long time, no see!!! How are you? I'm so glad you're back! How are things going for you? Look at your meter!!! OMG! That's awesome! Welcome back! Sorry to hijack your thread Lady! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 173 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,338 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $714.49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
18 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady, Have you rewarded yourself recently??? You just got Hall of Fame this month and I know in 10 days, you've got a major milestone to celebrate, but perhaps a reward a bit early is in order. I know how hard you have worked and continue to work to get to where you are and where you want to be. You've been really stressed for a long time, just holding out until May when you graduate, and May is less than a month away and you're burnt out! I remember that feeling! It's called Senioritis... but in your case, you not only have yourself, but also school, your job, your 3 kids and your dad to worry about too! In addition to all of that, you STILL find time to come here and support quitters on the SSC!!! I understand why you are stressed out! So go get a reward a little bit early!! Make it an "I need a reward" reward. You don't have to have a specific milestone to reward yourself for all of the hard work that you've done! Do it when you're feeling low! And right now, it sounds like there's no better time! Come on! You deserve it! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 172 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,300 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $710.36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

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