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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 202

RDM, hope the doc gets to the bottom of your problem, and that you'll be feeling better soon! No fun having to deal with 101 stressors when all you want to do is feel good, happy and free. :) Best, Livadia [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $450 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDman did you get the sunny weather :)

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDMAN how are you today? The film festival is in Toronto, maybe you could catch a glimpse of the stars, get Brad Pitt's autographed picture for me .... ;p Thinking of you Marie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,404 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDMan how are you? Any results yet? :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,511 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $400 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Wow congratulations for your swimming achievement that is quite something you must be so proud I know I would be. Venise is such a spectacular city, place St-Marc, the violin players, the pigeons (watch out duck ) LOL ,I'm dreaming of going again, could be a distant reward. You seem to be working very hard and taking antibiotics too, hope you take time to rest so you will heal soon. Regards Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 101 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,515 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $404 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDman hope you're doing better REWARD YOURSELF have a pie ;)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,395 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDman had to leave the computer for a while, come back and here you are. Stress is hard to deal with, with or without smoking. Hope you have a nice day and remember we're here for you :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 92 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,387 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $368 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

Stress is my BIGGEST trigger! Sending lots of prayers your way! I do a lot of praying these days and I bet God gets a kick whenever I include my quit buddies! [i]...and, Lord, please help Riverdale Man through these trying times...[/i] HE knows who you REALLY are! ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 269 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

[quote]Sooo much going on and so busy. Lots and lots and lots of stress![/quote] Have you asked yourself 'What new stress coping skills have I learned"? Are you using them? [quote]I wish I could control the machinations of my mind.[/quote] Goodness, don't we all? When the mind feels out of control, don't fight it. In stead relax the mind. Then start again. [quote]I know I don't want to smoke, I know I have resolved not to smoke. My mind however keeps going to whatever was in the smoke that told me everything was okay or that I was relaxed.[/quote] It was us and our junkie thinking that told us it was ok and that smoking relaxed us. Recognize the junkie thinking and replace it with rational thinking: Smoking is disgusting and it is a stimulant. It keeps me from relaxing. Change your inner dialog. [quote]I know I would have smoked a lot, I mean a lot, during stress like this.[/quote] Operative word being 'would'. Now you can say I do 'this' during stress. The 'this' being: meditate, positive inner dialog to myself, deep breathes, count to 10, talk to a friend, ask for help with a situation, etc. [quote]I have to say that I need to constantly remember to breath and be very vigilant of those I hang out with. I come very close to asking for a smoke when I am near the smell.[/quote] Do you know why, after all you have learned about smoking, that you would want to inhale poison into your body again? You stated above that you know you do not want to smoke. So since you know that, it would seem to me that it is the habit you are remembering and not that you actually 'want' a smoke. In time I doubt you will even have a subconscious urge to ask for a smoke. Don't let it deter you. You created another non-smoking memory ... you didn't ask for a smoke. Dwell on that positive thought. [quote]For a few moments I will think of smoking and then I will be able to clutch back my senses and get back to my commitment.[/quote] Bravo. Keep making those non smoking memories. You will break the links Rivman, I'm sure of it. [quote]I wonder why this happens to some and not to others?[/quote] We are all different, but the good thing is that we can learn from each other. [quote]I have been swimming a lot and yet there is not a whole lot o

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

LOL! Yes lots of room here in the desert! Curious, why to the receptors not work as well in humid weather? Is it COPD? My Mom has COPD and she breaths better at sea level and in humid conditions. I tell you ... all these breathing difficulties are confusing. I have trouble understanding it all. And that is difficult for me because I'd like to understand what my Mom is going through. But to be quite honest ... the doctors do not seem to have all the answers either. If this is too personal, just don't answer. I was just curious for knowledge sake. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 126 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,804 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $504 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

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