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18 years ago 0 772 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well done cheermom! I am so pleased that things are going better for you.
18 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Nice one Cheermom! You're on the right track, exercise helps get rid of alot of stress and anxiety, plus it's means you'll maintain or lose weight and your junky brain can't even use that excuse for going back to smoking! 12 days...I hope you have a good treat lined up for day 14! Chicken L [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 632 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $528 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
18 years ago 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HOORAH!!!! I am soooooooooooo happy for you Cheermom! Keep doing what you are doing! You are doing great and leading the way! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,158 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
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18 years ago 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I think at week 2 or 3 I was concerned that my husband and I were not going to make it through our quits without getting a divorce. Smoking is not going to make or break a marriage. The Nicodemon is so sneaky. He wants you to think he is more powerful than the love between a husband and a wife. If a marriage does not last a quit ... it is not because of smoking. I am sorry your husband relapsed. I hope he gets back on the quit wagon and fast. But regardless of what he does ... you need to protect your quit for you. Be gentle with yourself and each other. Encourage yourself and each other. Let other things go to the way side right now ... this part of the quit is very stressful ... try to take life slow if need be. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,111 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $148 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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    $54,740.40

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    Days: 5982 Hours: 3

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18 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Cheermom, Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time! Good idea going to see your MD, those meds aren't for everone. Search the net for a walk-in clinic in your area if you can't wait until Monday. Hang in there, you'll get back on track. Keep persevering! You have 10 glorious smoke free days under your belt. What an accomplishment! Danielle ___________________________________ The SSC Support Team
18 years ago 0 607 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I made it through the night and had a great day. My husband wants to try again but I told him I will give the support he needs but I need to work for my quit mainly. I also told him that if he smokes, PLEASE dont do it in front of me because that's hard enough just knowing. Today was easier than I thought. My mother smoked at the family function but it actually didn't bother me. I stared at her and just watched like, why would I want to look like that? There is nothing glamorous about smoking a cig. I didn't even crave one. Not sure if its because it was blantenly in my face or just because I was well prepared (had to give myself a pep talk beforehand and stock up on the hard candy and ice water). But I did it and I am rewarding myself right now. I'm doing exactly what I want and stuck the kids with my husband so I could have quiet time just to myself. Thanks for the support, without this post place, I can guarantee I would continue to smoke. Kim PS My sister didn't quit afterall. I am not going to push it, just going to let her see that I'm not huffing and puffing like her and my mom. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 294 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $44.55 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
18 years ago 0 607 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am so trying to hold on to my quit. All day my husband and I were on each other's last nerve. I am not sure I can hold on much longer as my husband gave up his quit because he was not going to let this ruin our marriage. Me, well I'm thinking of going to the doctors for a different type of med as I'm not really having nicotine withdrawal, it was DEPRESSION. It scared me at how low I felt and I really didn't care about my marriage or anything else at the moment. My emotions are on such a roller coaster at times I could be alright, and the next second crying then right after that laughing again, then yelling. I just dont understand my emotions. My stomach is in knots and I haven't calmed down all day. The problem I'm running into is: the doctors office isn't open till Monday, its only Saturday, and my emotions are running real thin. I know if I take one puff, I will be back to smoking as I have come to the realization that I can't have just one. My husband said he could and he just wanted one to relax his nerves and well, he has smoked more than "just one". One of the ideas was to "avoid the situation" . How am I suppose to avoid my husband? We used to sit outside and watch the sunset. Well, he's out there enjoying the sunset with a smoke. Depressing, that is all I can say about everything. :8o: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 273 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $40.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
18 years ago 0 607 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well looky here! My quit meter is still rising ;p because my quit is stronger than the nicodemon that tried to crush me saturday. Last night I had a better night than I have had since I quit. My husband may have started his quit over, and I've told him to stop thinking about it cause he is driving me up the wall. Then again, his whining about "what he is missing" kind of helps me realize the damage smoking has done to our emotions and physical well-being. I look at him and never want to have cigs control my life again. Had to break it to him last night that dwelling on it will not do any good. I am in the process of finding another addiction (healthier one that is) and my daughter and I joined a work out facility in our area and will be starting that. Like the quiting, it will be difficult to actually show up at the Bally's and work out. Thanks to you all for your support. You make it possible for people like me to stick with it!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 310 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
18 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Cheermom. Ready? Here we go.... Breathe in.....Breath out.... Breathe in...... Breathe out..... come on I'm doing it with you. Breathe in......breathe out. Newsflash! Quitting sucks! Worse part of quitting is all the emotions. Oh yes...one more thing, Your husband began smoking again because he let the nicodemon get the best of him. Saying that he wasn't going to let it distroy your marriage was the junkie thinking...but, that's ok... We are all addicts and that is a prime example of addictive behaviour. N.O.P.E. Not one puff ever. That is how everyone quits. Keep breathing, drink some ice water and hang on tight. You have 10 days under your belt and I know you are not ready to give that up. You have worked so hard to get those 10 days. Everyone around here will tell you to hang on because it really does get better. Unfortuantely, it takes one day at a time and a lot of determination to get through the emotional times. Making it is so rewarding. Stick around and see if you don't agree. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 351 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,039 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1228.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 31 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
18 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hooray Cheermom!!!!!! Congratulations on making it through an extremely tough situation!!!! Just keep that attitude and you'll do fine! Your quit is yours and your husband's quit is his. It's great that he's going to quit again and hopefully, you both will be winners!!! Either way, this quit is yours, so own it and stand proudly for the things you are accomplishing! Way to go! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 233 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,844 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $962.29 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

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