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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Wow! It is hard to believe that your wife still wants to smoke after seeing you have a heart attack. It is amazing how this addiction makes us believe so many lies until we have broken free from it. For me, one of the lies was believing how difficult it would be to quit smoking. The initial fear was hard to get over, but once I did (about a week) ... it just got better every day. Once I got all the nicotine out of my system (the other chemicals take longer) it was all mental. I worked on learning new coping skills. I learned how to communicate more efficiently. And after about 3 weeks ... a cake walk compared to how hard I thought quitting was going to be. I smoked 1-2 packs for 23 years. Now, at 4 months quit, I can't believe I ever smoked and I know I'll never return to smoking. Smoking is the dumbest decision I ever made in life. And I learn from my mistakes. You can do this Coronarystents3. Do not ever use your wife's addiction as an excuse to relapse. This is your quit. Treat it like a newborn baby and protect it with all your might. I'm cheering for you. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 135 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,063 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $540 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

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$54,564.00

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Days: 5962 Hours: 19

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136,410

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Congrats on your decision to quit smoking. Knowledge is power, so get prepared. Get prepared for your mind to deal with emotions without the mask of a drug. Know that the nicotine in cigarettes has caused you to be physically addicted. Take comfort in knowing the physical withdrawal will stop approximately 72 hours if you can resist nicotine products. Be fully aware that your life routine will have to be experienced without smoking cigarettes for you to be quit. So throw them away. Do not save any. What is your routine? When do you smoke? Make a list of your triggers (when you would normally smoke). It is better to think about all of these things ahead of time so that you can go into battle prepared. Replace your bad habit (smoking) with good habits. Read about healthy ways to deal with stress/emotions and start practicing your new coping skills. Get yourself ready physically by walking more, take in more fluids, get plenty of rest and avoid becoming overtired. Tell people around you that you�re going to quit. Get yourself a Quit Buddy who will be there to provide you personal quit-smoking help and support. Fight the urge to protect yourself from looking silly if you don�t make it all the way. Believe in yourself from the very beginning. Make it come true. If you don�t make it this time, what matters is that you get back up and try again. Also, don�t forget to make rewards a part of your plan. Quitting takes a lot of work, so you want to make sure you give yourself credit along the way. Keep a list of rewards you look forward to - it will help keep you motivated. Watch out for alcohol, social situations, other smokers, weight gain, and bad moods/depression. These things can make you fall off the Quit Wagon. Like I�ve said � be prepared for these things. We�ve quit. You can too. We�ll be here to support you if you need us. I look forward to celebrating your milestones with you. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 132 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,985 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $528 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

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$54,564.00

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Days: 5962 Hours: 19

Minutes: 51 Seconds: 18

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45470

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136,410

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Coronarystents3, That's the attitude. You've experienced a slip, learn from it! Try to identify what contributing factors were involved and develop a plan to get around it. Review your quit plan; pull out the strategies that worked well for you and replace the ones that don't. Keep persevering, Danielle _________________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5009

I smoked for longer, but you have one big incentive! And all the support you need here! Mr Ed :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 218 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,560 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1635 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2436

Welcome... Spend as much time here as possible and read old and new posts. There is so much powerful information here about Quitting and staying Quit, friend. It's time for to build your toolbox of coping skills for the tougher times, so relax, put your feet up and take in what supports you here... Stay close and post often, and stay focused and grounded in your Quit, dear one. Blessings be- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 198 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,931 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $920.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 962

CS - Welcome to the SSC! Tomorrow is the best day that you will ever have because you've made the best decision of your life. We are here for you! Lean on us heavily, we can take it and support you in your quit. There are many of us that have smoked for many years. When you have a question - just check around the posts - there is a wealth of information here on this website. We are very proud of you! Hang around here a bunch tomorrow...holler for help! Island Girl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 212 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,127 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $424 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

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$1,705,125.00

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45470

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1,364,100

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hi, Coronarystents3. Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking and welcome to the SSC. This is a great place to start, and maintain, your quit. If you haven't already done so, I strongly suggest you work through this site's Online Quit Program. There is a ton of information and tips to help make this a successful quit. So stay close, read much, post often. We'll be glad to answer any questions you have. Glad you've decided to join us. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 483 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,678 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1835.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 90 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Stay as close as you can tomorrow, CS. Read much, post often. You [u]can[/u] do this. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 489 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,780 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1858.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hi, CS. Sorry to hear Friday didn't work out. Do you know what happened? Where did you get the cigs? Learn from the experience and apply it Sunday. You keep plugging away at it, we'll keep helping. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 488 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,778 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1854.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

How are you doing today, CS? Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 489 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,792 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1858.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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