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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Wackydog we're here for you :)One day at a time marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $488 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Reward yourself everytime you think of smoking and don't smoke. (gourmet coffee, a mint, a piece of gum, a sticker that says 'way to go', etc.) At the end of a non smoking day reward yourself with a movie rental, a bubble bath, etc. At the end of a smoke free week reward yourself with a pedicure, haircut, dinner out, etc. REWARD YOURSELF A LOT. Get use to rewarding yourself ... this is what non smokers do ... they love theirselves ... they take care of theirselves. Smoking is not a reward. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 138 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,153 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $552 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

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$55,010.40

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Days: 6064 Hours: 19

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45842

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137,526

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Ditto to what Danielle said. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 141 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,245 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $564 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

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$55,010.40

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Days: 6064 Hours: 19

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45842

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137,526

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Hi Wackydog. I hope you are doing good today. I hope that you will not take anything said to you here in this thread as negative or as a personal attack of any kind. Because it isn't, it really isn't. Everyone that responded wants to see you succeed. If they didn't they would not have taken the time to post. No one can ever say the right thing, totally understand, read minds or situations, or have the exact perspective 100% of the time. And any response to our cries are or that helps us is neither here nor there. What is important is that we all try to reach out to one another to help & support. What feels supportive to one person may not to another. Remember ... take from each post what helps you and leave the rest. And that includes this one. I hope you have a great day Wackydog. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 139 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,185 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $556 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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$55,010.40

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Days: 6064 Hours: 19

Minutes: 25 Seconds: 54

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45842

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137,526

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Wacky, No need to apologize, quitting is stressful and we completely understand! Sounds like you've given this a lot of thought and I think you're on the right track. Substitutions, replacements, distractions and rewards will help get you through the coming weeks. Don't be too hard on yourself. Smoking was a big part of your life. Keep in mind this is a huge learning experience and as you keep practicing your new routines, it will get easier. Keep us posted and let us know if we can help. Danielle __________________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Wacky, How was your weekend? I know the first days are tough but you can do this! Reward yourself often for staying smoke free, lean on us for support and do whatever it takes to KTQ. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Wackydog, Thanks for checking in. Working on your emotions will probably help make this next quit your last. Please let us know when you've set your new quit date. We'll be here to lend our support when your ready. Keep us posted. Danielle _______________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Wackydog, We are rallying around you! Keep us posted and let us know if we can help. Good luck tomorrow! Danielle _______________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 852

wacky, You are putting yourself through Hell over, and over, and over again! Once the nicotene is in your syatem, it makes it that much harder to justify NOT picking up that cig again. Just one, and then one more, etc.......... You have got to want to NOT smoke, more than you want to smoke. Only then, can you have a real, true shot at your quit. Get in touch with youself, and quit allowing yourself a smoke for relief. You know how damaging one cig is. You can get through anything, and I mean anything, without a cig. But you have to want that, deep down inside of you. You can do this. Get real, and buckle down in your quit. And make this YOUR quit ~ noone elses. Let us know how you are doing. (((HUGS))) 4my2girls [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 223 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,719 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $729.21 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 154

It's always hard the first couple days, Hang in there Wacky we are sending you good thoughts and calming hugs...Aloha Nalu [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 182 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

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