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Over 2 months ago was when I had my last cigarette, yet the past week has been unbearable. I have almost picked up a smoke more times than I can count, and I want to right now! I am dealing with a myriad of things in my life right now, including a recently disabled husband who is not able to help much with my 3 kids ranging from 2-7, pregnancy (3rd trimester), the changing of my antidepressants, my dog being put to sleep, insomnia, and the fear of losing my home due to my husband not being able to work. It doesn't help that he didn't quit. At first he cut back and promised to stop, but well...he now smokes as much as he did before. I am very very angry with him for not being more compassionate - I have told him that every time he steps outside I feel like joining him. Why can't he do this for me? Why is it that I always have to be the strong one??? I can't TAKE this much longer... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/14/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 69 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,607 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $327.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
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ShannonT, My heart goes out to you, you are facing many life stressors right now. Unfortunately, your husband has to want to quit to be successful. My question to you is why would you join him? What alternative do you have that is better? Remember SINTA: smoking is not the answer Perhaps you & your family would benefit from professional help? Your doctor or a social worker will be able to give you a better idea of the ressources available to you. Counselling, stress management, caregiver relief services, financial advice... Keep us posted, you can lean on us anytime. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team
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Sorry Shannon... Smokers have to quit for theirselves. But look at you! 69 days quit with all you have on your plate. That is just AWESOME! You are one strong person. I am a single parent of 3 and recently finished school (while working full time) so I know what it is like to be a witts end and wondering what in the world am I doing to myself. Personally for me, quitting while there was a lot of chaos in my life was probably the best time. I had so much going on that I just moved from one crisis to the next and refused to smoke along the way. One thing you must realize is that even if you smoked, none of the situations you are facing right now would change at all. You would just have one more issue to deal with. You may "want" to join your husband for that step outside but isn't it nice to know that you don't "have" to join him? I bet you your husband wishes he was in your shoes and hates the fact that he cannot make it without the crutch. It takes a lot of courage to maintain a quit when times are hard. You are doing an amazing job and I'm sure your kids and your husband are proud of you. Hang in there, this time will pass and the quit gets so much easier. It is worth every bit of agony you are going through right now. Trust me, you will not regret quitting. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 417 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,358 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1459.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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wow, you can do it honey. I know that you would not smoke in your third trimester...your little darling doesn't need the nicotine. Stay strong, Shannon. It will pass sooner or maybe later; but it will pass. My heart goes out to you. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,444 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $337.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
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