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17 years ago 0 11 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you all for the wonderful words of wisdom. It is helpful to know that what I am feeling isn't something that is unusual, although I do feel bad for the others who are going through the same thing. I spent several hours last night reading through old posts and I read many things that seemed to hit home. I wish I had found this place when I first quit!! Thank you again and I am sure you will be hearing from me again!!! And, congrats to all of you!! I am surrounded by inspirtations!! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,774 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $176 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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17 years ago 0 11 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello, I quit smoking July 5. I haven't smoked even once, as much as I have wanted too!! My problem is that even after 88 smoke free days I still crave a smoke several times a day. I dream about smoking, literally!! I won't smoke again, I can't..... I know that by now all of the physical withdrawels have passed, but these mental ones are more than I bargained for. I look forward to any advice from others who have/are experiencing the same thing. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,761 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $176 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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17 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sissy, Congratulations on an awesome 3 month quit!!! You're just 12 days to the beach! How fantastic! Many members experienc a low point around the 3 month/100 day mark... we call it the hundred day hurdle. Many memebers don't experience this, but I would say that the overwhelming majority of members do, whether they know that this is a common low point or not. So, what you're going through is completely normal. But I know that doesn't help. One of the reasons that so many people go back to smoking after quitting is because they expect to be over this addiction in a matter of weeks or a month or few. We smoked for many years... it's gonna take more than a few months to undo that. They say 12-18 months is what it takes to be completely over the addiction. So does that mean that you will feel like this for 12 to 18 months? No! It does get easier... MUCH easier! But it takes time. You're doing a fantastic job. 3 months is huge! So have you thought of a good reward yet for 3 months and/or 100 days? I say reward yourself well for both of them! They are awesome accomplishments! Planning some rewards will take your mind off of this feeling for a while and make you feel better about quitting. Remember, quitting is a wonderful thing that you are doing for yourself... not some awful punishment that you are putting yourself through. So reward yourself for your accomplishments. Oftentimes, when we have tough cravings or smoking thoughts, it's that our minds want rewards... so reward yourself! You're worth it! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 339 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,484 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1400.07 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
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17 years ago 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Whatever you do, just don't give in. It may take longer for you than others. But there is light at then end of the tunnel for all of us. And that includes you. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 143 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,315 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $572 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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17 years ago 0 2614 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sissy. My experience is very similar to yours. Hang tough. Keep quit. Know that the gift of life you are giving yourself is a huge giving. Trust in yourself that you can do this. Reward yourself for getting through and keeping quit. Find something wonderful to do to divert your mind. I volunteer at two different agencies. Keeps my mind focused on health and lets me know my gift of life can keep on giving. These thoughts will change and it will be better. Peace Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 227 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,685 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1816 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 37 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
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17 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sissy, Unfortunately the quit isn't easy for all. My quit was more like yours and I struggled the first several months. Hang in there and know that it will get better. For what it is worth, it is because of the struggle and the hard time that I refuse to give up my quit. Don't let the fight wear you down. You are fighting for your life and it is worth every bit of misery you may be going through right now. I cried a river of tears those first three months. I kicked, screamed and fought all the way. Hang in there... it does get better. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 458 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,169 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1603 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 40 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
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17 years ago 0 941 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I craved at that point too - most of my craving ended at about 120 days or so - I haven't felt a significant urge since then. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 209 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,330 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1776.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

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17 years ago 0 586 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Sissy, 88 smoke free days is fantastic and I know it seems like such a long time because you work so hard for each and every day...but as a whole, 88 days is a very short time...especially in comparison to how long most of us smoked. Is it normal to still think of smoking? In my opinion...Absolutely. I even posted about it once... [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=31641&forum=18]This is why you think about smoking...[/url] This is the part that takes a conscious effort to really change for a lifetime. Practicing such things as distraction, different activities, etc., will "re-program" your brain... literally. Practice makes (nearly) perfect. Depending on each individual, things may change very quickly, or they make take a while. Either way, one thing we know for sure, if we want it bad enough... it DOES happen. We really do get to a point that we feel normal without the thoughts of smoking badgering us...and if a thought creeps in..bah..it's no big deal :) You're doing a great job. Don't ever give up. :)

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17 years ago 0 579 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sissy, I don't think about smoking anymore, ever. But I remember a time when I did. It won't be like this forever - it will get better gradually. You will notice a difference in one month's time - it will be better than now. You are at a typical BLAH phase of the quit. As the others suggested, try and focus on some rewards - plan something to look forward to. You have come too far to turn back now. Wish I could pull you forward a few weeks. Lizzie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1258 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,876 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �5661 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 122 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

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