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18 years ago 0 449 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great answers! Kimmy, i've been dying to take a puff and that's why I won't - I don't want to reset my meter but I see Imallclear's point re the "ing" bit. I beat myself up 2 days ago as I was at day 11, when I had my slip up and then found this place. I am also quitting with my husband. We've fought alot too but everyone's right, this is yours and yours alone. I'm trying to be extra nice to my dear daugther too as I was not too nice for those 11 days before coming here. Good luck and jump back on the horse. Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 70 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
18 years ago 0 11 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Help guys I have slipped. I know that there is no excuse for it I really do, but what do it do now? My husband and I got into a huge arguement about him lying about having cigs in the house. I thought that he threw the cigs out. Our oldest actually told on him. He stated that he threw the cigs out on our quit day and after a long arguement (he is to be quiting too) he finally said he had hid them but hadnt smoked any. He did grab the cigs but by that point I was really upset, not too sure why I was that "nuts", but I grabbed them and lite one up. I only took a puff, to me it tasted like a dirty ashtray smells and the smoke is horrible as well. I did tear them up and throw them in the trash. The last few days were hard but in my mind I knew that I had no cigs anywhere to go to when the cravings were strong. When I knew that cigs were still in the house, I guess it overtook me. I don't want to smoke anymore and with that taste now, it kind of helped me realize how dirty smoking really is. After smoking for 15 years I lost how it really smells and tastes. What do I do now? Do I have to start at one again? Did that puff ruin my chances of successfully quiting? Are all of my efforts from this week in hell flushed down the drain now? Help me guys, I need guided back onto the path to success. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 99 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
18 years ago 0 11 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks guys, truly! I feel that this battle to win is possible with my cheering squad right behind me every step of the way. I do like ParrotLady's graphics as well. It is apparent to me now that we are all the "little chicks" fighting our way through this battle, and alone we might not seem like we can or be able to beat down that monster, but when all of us "little chicks" stand side by side the fight for freedom is not lost and the "little chicks" will prevail!!!! :) I don't know what I would have done or if I would have made it this far without you all. I truly appreciate all the advice, support and friendship that you guys have given me. Keep on Keeping on!
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Thanks for all your advice and your ear! :) I can beat this addiction, I am a strong and intelligent woman, the evil Nicotine demon is not going to get the best of me!! I have climbed back on that horse and am hangin on for dear life. NewPapa- That lap seems long, but I'll get er done! ;)
18 years ago 0 95 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kimmy, Hang in there! As Luna said, this is your decision and the sooner you can resign yourself to the fact that the success of your quit does not hinge on your husband the happier you will be. And reset your meter because of one stinking (and I mean that literally) puff? Heck no! Just run an extra lap around the park and all is forgiven. It is the equivalent of saying a hail mary lol. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 66 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
18 years ago 0 613 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kimmy: Here's where you must give yourself credit -- you had ONE PUFF and realized how awful it tasted and tossed it away. Isn't that tremendous progress, really?? You saw it for what it was and immediately went back to protecting your quit. I have to agree with everyone else about your husband's quit. You have enough on your plate with your own decision to quit -- don't burden yourself with his. Only he can take that responsibility. You are doing very, very well. Keep the faith -- and the quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 89 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,582 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
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Yes you can Kimmy...you are way stronger than the addiction...and we are here to support you 100%. It's a fight for your freedom...freedom from the addiction...keep swinging!! [IMG]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q185/kaitilina/fight.gif[/IMG] Kaiti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,309 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $324.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
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Kimmy, My 2nd day of my quit, I was possessed and stopped and purchased a pack and smoked 1/2 of a cig before I just got mad and frustrated and came to my senses...tossed the rest of the lit cig and the entire pack out the window onto the Highway. I haven't lit up since and didn't reset my quit meter. Keep going, and don't beat yourself up over this (or hubby) Recognize that you CANNOT be around cigs for a few days...it's too tempting for you. You'll know when your strong enough to have cigs in your presence. Someone on the SSC once said you need to protect your quit like a new born baby, and I believe this is sooooo true. You can do this!! Kaiti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,305 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $324.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
18 years ago 0 1150 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
First off, you're human. Second question - what do you do now? you quit . you're still in your quit. If you are asking about your meter, whether or not to re-set it then that is up to you. You had a drag (OK so we can't now call you Clinton). You can leave your meter like it is or if you feel strongly re-set it. A lot of people do it both ways. I re-set mine at 40 days when I slipped and smoked a cigarette. Other people have done the same thing and left their meter running. You should do whatever will be most useful to you in your quit. Thirdly, remember that contributing largely to that fight was your quit temperment. Lastly, it will make life a whole lot easier for everyone in your family if your husband's quit remains the property of your husband. With two quitters in the house, its important to be pampering and extra nice to everybody. Get back on the horse. That's why there is an "ing" in the word Quitting. Otherwise it would be definitive - something you could wake up one day and be done with. Crave the quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 73 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
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Parrot Lady you are CRACKING me UP!!! Where in the world do you get those graphics, my gawd they are a hooooot. It's expecially nurturing to see you going camo. Glad we're in this together, really. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

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