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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1985

Rob47 Let's be clear; it is not a cake walk for anyone to quit. You dufins, Cheryl and RD are some of those that are take longer. Each to their own quit. I want you to be aware that the quit rate is closer 25% to 30% for those who use NRT. I'm here and Rusty has good support talk.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1985

Hello Rob47 Setting a quit period is interesting. I did a similar thing for the first three months, left myself the option. I don�t do it anymore now, but the option is there. It is my choice. It�s very difficult to deny yourself for a lifetime. Whatever works. I haven�t seen people trying to minimized the difficult of the quit. Rather I see it as cheering their quit on. The more days the quit is extended the better off a body is. Don�t be offended. I often thought it most difficult for those who smoke 3 packs or more, those that are single, and those that have a smoking spouse or close friends who smoke.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 457

Rob - if i'm not mistaken, it was you that came in and told me the truth when i was asking so hard for it. That seems to be something that's really hard to get on thsi journy, and I just wanted to thank you for your honesty. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,524 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $351 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 243

Love the post Rob. maybe because I am an aging hippie too? I quit once before - can't remember how long for but over 10 months anyway. I was really, really proud of myself and did the whole "self-talk pat on the back" stuff all the way through. Though I was home free - and then came the down time when life just felt like crap and I wanted my "friend" back. The crave to have that solace was so overwhelming I gave in. That still scares me witless. This time - I am not so happy; not so free-flying and I don't really do the self-talk thing. I have been using the choice emchanism. If/when it's bad, it seems to be the only way I can face it. by thinking "OK, you want one. lets just see how this goes and if it's still dreadful later on, damn well go out and buy some" And so far, I haven't. Sometimes too, it isn't a "crave", just an overwhelming sadness of having given something and someBODY (the smoking me) up. And that's been more than enough for me too. I haven't given up one other thing. The drink still flows! I think in another week or two, I will add in the negotiation and extend my time frame for that choice by a bit so that it goes beyond the current crave. It's an alternative viewpoint, an alternative mechanism and that's very, very valid. Whether it matches up with anybody/everybody else or not. Thank you. S [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 681 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �114 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

RVDMan thanks for bumping this :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,312 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $348 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Said like a true detective LOL Marie

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

A child of the '60's...drugs, sex, rock-and-roll!!! :8|: I got a bit confused following this thread (no, it was NOT an acid flashback!) But, Free...Perhaps you perceived events in a manner they were not intended. Then again, if they were intended to be derrogatory, keep in mind that there are people that thrive on inflicting misery on others. That is how they derive their happiness. Let them enjoy themselves...they can't hurt you. Peace-out! :8|:

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 577

Refreshing, thanks, Lilly :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,836 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �470 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Just wanted to say thanks to N2K. I really appreciate what you have said and what you are trying to do. I've tried my very best to be nothing but kind and supportive to everyone on this site. Unfortunately Rob & Phillip totally took my Dr. Phil post (a post I made when I was in Heck or Blah Week) personally and became offended. No matter what I posted after that in that thread ... it was not good enough. Since then, the issue keeps being brought up in a passive-aggressive way. For what reason I don't know. If anyone here would feel more comfortable posting without me here, just let me know. I've already quit posting here quit a bit because of the negativity. It will not bother me to quit posting altogether if that would help anyone. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,820 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $376 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

RiverdaleMan, Thank you for bumping this thread! A perfect example that everyone's quit is different and that we should all be proud of our struggles big or small while trying to break this cycle of addiction. Danielle _______________________ The SSC Support Team

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