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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1262

Dear Bump Way to go on your decision to quit smoking! You have come to the right place to accomplish your goal. Quitting is good for your kids and YOU! Stay close to this site and come here whenever you have the "urge" Stay Strong Bump! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,175 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 852

Hi there and Welcome Bump! Great decision! When is your quit date? I too knocked out the morning cig. I didn't do it planning to quit, I just did it because, well, I don't quite know...... Anyhow, it sure made it easier waking up in the morning on my first day quit!! You came to the right place. We are all here for you! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,319 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140.61 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 852

Hey Bump! How ya doing? Did ya make it through your first day? How ya doing on your second?? Stay strong. I would definately re-read Shevie's reply. Very helpful. Check in with us, okay?? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,364 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $147.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 38

Congrats of the decision to quit Bump! When is your quit date? Have you done the Quit Program? It is wonderful! Lot's of good info! Seeing how much money I have saved and seeing how much time I am adding to my life makes each day easier. Hang in there and remember to ask for support when you need it!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 655 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $150 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 425

Bump, Congratulation on your first day of quit! You have made a great decision and as you know, there is a lot of people here when/if you need some advice or just want to rant. Welcome! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 55 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 832 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $247.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 128

Hi Bump, I see that your first day of your quit is today so I'm just checking in to see how you are doing. You sounded like you were doing really good this morning. Cleaning house, walking, playing with the kids, these are all good things to help you through. We are here for you. Post and let us know how you are doing and if you need help with anything. Lana ^i^ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 99 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,996 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $495 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Hi Bump Keep going - I didn't ever think I would be able to quit but I did and now I am 90 fabulous days clear of having to smoke. I remembver it was very hard for a few days and I did lose the plot a little, but it did get better, and now I rarely think about smoking - I actually crave a cigarette even less than rarely (although sometimes those cravings can come and bite me!) Just remember - get through each craving - they don't last long. smoking is NOT more important than you or your kids. Keep going - there comes a day - can't tell you when, when you will realise that you just don't think about it any more. L [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/19/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,443 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �382.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hi, Bump. Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking and welcome to the SSC. Not having the first one is the best place to start. Then don't have the second, or the third, or the fourth, or the .... Quitting isn't easy, but it can be done. There is plenty of proof of that right here on the SSC. If you haven't done so, I strongly suggest you go through this site's Online Quit Program. It has a ton of useful information and tips to help you through. Stay close for the next few days. Read much, learn all you can. Post often, let us know how you're doing and if we can help. Ask questions, vent, scream, cry, laugh, or babble incoherently. It's all good to us because it means you're quitting smoking and that is what is really important. Glad you've joined us, Bump. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 330 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,602 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1254 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hi, Bump. Right now you're in physical withdrawal as the nicotine is leaving your system, and you will be for about 3 or 4 days. Beyond that point, it becomes purely a mind game with yourself. Craves will become memory-triggered. During the time you smoked you developed links, associations, between smoking and certain activities and emotions. When you first experience one of these situations, it will probably trigger a crave. Each time you get through the situation smoke-free, you weaken that association. Eventually, the association will be extinguished, the link will be broken, the crave will not occur. Sometimes this happens on the first encounter, sometimes it takes many encounters. One thing that really helped me during the first several weeks was anticipating a crave. As you go through your day, look ahead by just a few minutes watching for a time you would have lit up. When you see such a time approaching (after meals, getting in the car, leaving work or a store, doing yard work, etc.) then expect the mother of all craves to slam you right between the eyes. Mentally prepare for it just as you would for any unpleasant, but temporary, event such as pulling off a bandage or diving into cold water. I think you'll find that anticipated craves are much weaker, if they happen at all. One other suggestion. When you make a post or reply, click the "Show my Quit Meter" box below the message box to display your quit meter. It helps us to know where you are in your quit and it's a real boost for you to watch the numbers climb. You're doing great, Bump. I know time seems really slow (my first three days took about six months, lol) right now. Just stay close, read much, and post often. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 331 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,622 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1257.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Oops. I meant 3 1/2 hours of life gained. :blush: It's late, I'm going to bed. Good night, Bump. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 332 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,643 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1261.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 61 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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