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Smoke=sick, Congrats on deciding the quit. Firstly, keep working through the workbook this will help you develop your plan by helping your keep track of triggers and through a little self-discovery. If you don't know why you smoke, how are you going to stop right? NRT's can help you through cravings. Consult with your doctor, he'll be able to make an appropriate recommendation for you according to your medical history. Have distractions planned out for cravings and remove all cigarettes and paraphenilia that you have access to. You can try deep breathing or posting when you feel like your losing control of your addiction. Adopt a mantra, carry a list of the reasons you quit smoking, what you hate about it and what you'll gain from not smoking. Most importantly set up a reward system for the accomplishments you make and make sure to replace that nasty habit with a new one your passionate about. Hope this helps. Check back soon, Danielle __________________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 334 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Smoke = sick! Like your name - very true indeed. First off let me say that I have quit a lot of times and the most important thing I've learned from previous failures is that YOU have to want to quit! If your heart and you mind are not 100% focused on quitting it just wont work PERIOD. That said, I find taking up a new hobby at the same time as the quit really helps (keeps your mind and you hands occupied). I'm really enjoying spending time in my garden right now and doing jigsaw puzzles. And of course this site. Whenever you feel yourself slipping you just come here and read read and read some more. Its all very theroputic! Good luck, We're here for you, Skidoo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 365 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $165 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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Whatever works is the right way! I used the nic gum for the first 10 days and after that decided to give it a whurl with no nic. Here I am 5 days off nic! Just be prepared to be uncomfortable, its going to happen! We must get past our initial urges to smoke...everyday gets a bit better! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 309 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $67.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
17 years ago 0 852 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[IMG]http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/5647/hello6wt.gif[/IMG] Well, well, well, where do I start?? First, keep in mind that everybody's quit is unique. What worked for me may not work for you. However, gathering ideas is great. Having a solid quit plan is very important. Okay, so........ I ate (still do eat) hard candies. I drink water by the gallons. Water is a must, expecially in the beginning. It helps flush out the toxins in your body. So stock up..... My only other thing I did was come here. I spend hours and days here. I love reading posts (old and new). You will learn so much here!! I am a stay at home mom. Thank goodness. I wasn't sick, but I was very tired at the beginning. I was able to nap whenever I needed to. And it helped. When I had a craving that wouldn't go away, I would go to sleep. I did a group hypnosis session. It truely helped me. Although I had to do the work, the hypnosis helped ease myself. It helped keep me calm. And at my session, they talked about the taste. So when I think of a cig, I get that aweful ashtray taste in my mouth. YUCK!!!! You do have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Whatever aid you use, you still have to fight. Read as much as you can here while preparing for your quit. Keep us posted on your upcoming quit! ;) 4my2girls [b][i][color=Maroon]What Consumes Your Thoughts Controls Your Life[/b][/i][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,595 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $281.22 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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Hello there and welcome ... I agree with all that's been said so far and thats why I believe this quit is my 'forever quit'. The support here is without parallel! Just knowing I'm not alone and I'm not crazy. For me ... I did a very quick (3 week) very deliberate stepdown by using the patch. And then I just decided I would be willing go through whatever the withdrawals brought my way. Holy Crap! But here I am today 99 days in and I AM ALIVE TO TELL THE TALE! I am glad to be here!!!! Colleen Just for Today ... Keepin' the Quit [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/20/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 99 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,488 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1163.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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17 years ago 0 2027 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi, Smoke=sick. Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking. You've already gotten a lot of great advice. Here's what worked for me. Sunflower seeds. Shelled and ate them one at a time by the bag fulls. Lots of activity for the hands and mouth, very little intake. The "strawerette". Take a straw about the diameter of a cig and cut it to about cig length (~ 3 inches). Fold up the "fire" end a couple of times and bite it to crimp it down. It will feel very much like a cig when you suck on it and really helps satisfy the "habit" part of the addiction. Plus you can "smoke" anywhere. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 373 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,468 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1417.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 69 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
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No time like the present to quit smoking. I used the patch and gum and had no significant problems. I've gained a little weight but it's starting to drop off now. I feel great. I should have done this years ago. Go for it - you can only win! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,953 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $714 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25
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17 years ago 0 1151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
S=S, You are right about the psychological aspect of your smoking. To prepare, be very aware of each cigarette you smoke until your quit date. Why you are smoking - what is the pay off at that time. Also don't romanticize what smoking is. I talked myself through many of my last ones and made myself realize that I was willingly inhaling thousands of harmful chemicals while staining my teeth and hands, polluting the air and injuring my lungs. And paying to do so. Try to get excited about your quit date rather than approaching it with dread. Also, read read read threads that have already been posted all over the site. Then you have an idea of what the first couple of weeks will bring. You CAN do this! Congrats on making your first steps. Sandra [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 663 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2983.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
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