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19 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Windy, Very normal. Many have felt the same. This addiction has been a big part of your life and now it's time to move into a brighter future without it. Start small. Just try to get back into your normal routine. Once you feel comfortable and have a little more energy, start going out and exploring your new smoke free world. Your quit is still young, take your time and keep being kind to yourself. Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team
19 years ago 0 2027 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi, Windy. Yep, what you're experiencing is normal for the second week quit. The first week wore you out. You were "up" all the time. Now you don't need to be, you're relaxing some, and noticing how tired you are. Plus the depressive effects of nicotine deprevation are emerging to the forefront. Right now, you need fun distractions and rewards. Pitty parties are okay, so long as they are short. Socializing would probably help a lot, so long as it does not involve temptations to smoke. Congratulations on 12 smoke-free days, Windy. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 488 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,773 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1854.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 91 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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I notice you didn't complain about the ice cream. Guess I did somethin' right. :p [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] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
19 years ago 0 2027 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
OK, we got a band [IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/agildog/smiley_272.gif[/IMG] We got a DJ for the band breaks [IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/agildog/smiley_1022.gif[/IMG] And we got some funny lookin' guy in a suit dancin' [IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/agildog/smiley_414.gif[/IMG] Last, but not least, we got some serious ice cream makin' going on [IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/agildog/Makingicecream.jpg[/IMG] And don't worry about the mess. I got a cleanin' crew ready to go. 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] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

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