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---------- .... Quitting is one of the most personal things you will ever do in your life. No one can quit for you. No one can lend you the strength and courage needed to get through the tough times. People can support you but even that only goes so far. The true quit comes from within. ... ------------- Good post, Lady ! Thanks ! nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 210 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $105 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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Thanks for the words, Lady. Very true!
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Awesome post Lady! Very well said! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 321 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,036 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1325.73 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
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Well said :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,401 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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Very good post, Lady! I have really gotten to know myself during this struggle. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 340 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
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"Perspective" is so right and needed to maintain focus with curtesy. Thank you Lady for a timely reminder to return to balance and a ditching of agendas which potentially distort unconditional support. My best regards, Lilly :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 127 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,815 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �635 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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How true Lady. [quote]Developing coping skills to deal with life without smoking doesn�t happen over night[/quote] You are so right. It doesn't happen over night. But many should take comfort in knowing that learning to cope can in and of itself become a coping skill. When we are hit with an emotion crave, refocus the mind on literature that teaches new coping skills; get busy practicing those new coping skills. It is hard to crave when you are reading and practicing a healthy alternative. ;p No time like the present to get working on acquiring new life skills. They will serve us well. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 125 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,766 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $500 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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[quote]We all help where we are lead to help.[/quote] Amen to that. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 125 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,770 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $500 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
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Lady, I agree with this. Part of keeping things in perspective is recognising that we don't all agree and that our quits can result in us being over-sensitive and angry. And remembering that we are here for everybody, especially the new quitters! Mr Ed :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 213 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,408 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1597.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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Niiice post! Thanks! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,450 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $549 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

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