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18 years ago 0 610 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
still with us silly habbit? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 102 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,769 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $382.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
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18 years ago 0 586 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Silly, You're going through the toughest part right now. Day by day, things will begin to smooth out. If you don't already, making this site a part of your daily routine for a while really helps. I hope your hubby is understanding and will help you in making your area smoke free. Have a plan ready for those "moments" that sneak up on you. Keep hanging tough and be sure to let us know how it's going :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 573 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,470 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2045.61 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25
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18 years ago 0 586 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Silly, Sometimes, we need to really look at ourselves in the mirror because sometimes, we answer our own questions. [quote] I don't [u]think[/u] i have reached the stage of becoming an addict but [u]if i continue like this i will sure end up one[/u]. I want your advice if there are any sources for the people who have low [u]nicotine addiction[/u] yet they [u]want to quit because they fear of becoming addicts[/u] . I have done yr questionnaire and several ones and i always score very low on nicotine addiction. [/quote] Very-low addiction, Low-level addiction, Mid-level addiction, High-level addiction. Now tell me ... Which one is NOT an addict? [b]ADDICT[/b] 1 : to devote or surrender to something habitually or obsessively 2 : to cause addiction to a substance (as in, continuing to smoke). Do you know the signs of an addict/addiction? [quote] and omg , see him smoking is a big temptation for me. i didnt smoke yet but hell i am craving it [/quote] Anxiety - Craving [quote] I thought I was in control but every time i see him smoke i feel like i am losing it . [/quote] Loss of control [quote] for the people who have [u]low nicotine addiction[/u] yet they want to quit because they fear of becoming [u]addicts[/u]. [/quote] Denial... because if you have ANY level of addiction... You are already an addict. [quote] yet I am scared and i want you all to scare me more . I need to feel that smoking even few cigarites can kill me . even if it is one a day coz one a day will increase with time. [/quote] The realization that a real problem exists. Silly, the answers for controlling all levels of nicotine addiction are the same. I don't think scaring you into quitting or remaining quit is what works because fear is short term... but here's a reminder... Smokers that smoke as few as 1-10 cigarettes per week significantly alter the brain chemistry. Once this chemistry changes, it is very difficult to reverse, creating cravings typical of addiction. With each inhalation, nicotine starts a multitude of harmful and drastic changes in the body. It acts within 7 seconds, faster and more potent than hardlining heroin. With each inhale, you are creating a monster that will kill you. Close your eyes and try for a few moments to imagine
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18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
SillyHabit, which cigarette will give you lung cancer? Is it the next one? Which one that you smoke has a chemical in it that will start growing inside you? The one you smoke tomorrow? It doesn't matter if you are a light smoker or a heavy smoker. You are still sucking in 4,000+ chemicals (uric acid=pee) everytime you inhale. I think you should forget that you are a "light" smoker. That's the junkie talking to you..."Oh come on...you were just a light smoker...it didn't hurt you...you can light up...you're not an addict." These are all lies that your addiction is telling you. If you ever doubted that you were an addict, how do you explain that your husband's smoke is making you crave? You have six days smoke-free. How about celebrating that? How about feeling bad for your husband because he is still addicted to that nasty crap? Wake up and see the truth. You are an addict, just like everyone else, because you can't control your cravings. Once you understand that --- and stop believing junkie lies --- you will be well on the way to detox and beating this thing. Good luck! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 622 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,427 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2177 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 85 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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18 years ago 0 763 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
a social smoker is still a smoker. Many of them are actually addicts in a bit different way.....they only smoke when doing "whatever" and only smoke "so-many" cigarettes. it's a bit like an alcoholic that only has one drink a day??? it sounds to me like the junky in you is hollering loud and clear....and he is using tactics to get you to give in and have a smoke. please have a talk with your hubby.....get his help in keeping you smoke free....he could smoke outside, or at least not in front of you.....heck, YOU could leave the room when he lights up? Remove the temptation or remove yourSELF from the temptation. It's a matter of figuring out how to outsmart the craves if you really in truly want to stay quit. Use your noodle and get some plans in place! don't give in....the first week was the worst....you need to get over this hurdle that the junky has thrown up in front of you and then things will smooth out Katy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1696 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 67,873 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9667.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 221 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
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