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Welcome to the SSC! Congrats to you on your decision to quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 68 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,053 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $272 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
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Welcome to our quit family Peggy. This a great place to quit smoking. Be sure to check out the other forums located below this one. There is a lot of useful information that will help you along your quit journey. There is an awesome group of people here. Settle in and spend your smoke free time getting to know everyone! Congratulations on you decision to take your life back from the horrible addiction of smoking! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 382 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,658 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1337 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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Hi, MistyMoon. Welcome to the SSC. Congratulations on getting past the Indian store AND on losing 2 pounds. :) If the junkie gets control of you, driving to the store won't be an issue. I used to live about 25 miles from town and I've made the drive for cigs more than once. Always justified it by really needing something else "bad", but it was the cigs I made the trips for. So don't let him have control. Give your keys to your kids if you have to. The physical withdrawal symptoms (shaking, headaches, tight chest) should pass in a few days, althought the tight chest may be from anxiety/panic. I'm not a doctor, just seen this a lot here. The fogginess and dizziness may last a while longer, but they will also fade away. :) Two very important things to keep in mind about all you feel during your quit: They won't hurt you. They are all temporary. Keep up the good quit, MistyMoon. Stay close, read much, post often. Let us know how you're doing and if we can help. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 422 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,441 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1603.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 78 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
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Misty, So glad you joined us and welcome aboard :) (I edited out the site you mentioned as it is against our User Policy and not allowed to be posted here.) You seem to have a lot on your plate, so you can be sure that you will be occupied and distracted if need be! Use coping skills to help you through those everyday craves and stay away from situations that will tempt you. Your quit will be different and your symptoms will be unique. Post often and let us share our knowledge with you. If you find a symptom that lasts longer than expected, don't hesitate to contact your doctor to rule out anything medical. You have made a great choice and the program and online support group can make a difference! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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