EvolutionHealth.care

Home
Main Forum
Quit Smoking
Introduce Yourself!
Making it Happen

Advanced Search Form

Making it Happen

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Hi everyone! I quit smoking January 21st. This past Sunday was Three weeks!! I have quit many...many...many times. Actually several times each year. Each time I quit..(and failed)...I learned to do something without smoking. So even though I failed I did not return to smoking in my car. The next time I failed I didn't go back to smoking at work. Then when I failed again.. I didn't go back to smoking in public. So I think this time is much easier as I have less triggers. I am using the nicorette gum. I have about 3 to 4 pieces a day. I don't want to wean off too fast. I want this quit to be a conscious choice for life. I have so many reasons. The quits taught me it is doe-able...but it also taught me that you can very easily un-do it also. That it really is a day by day challenge to say NO!! I also learned that with each day it gets a little easier and that you must not give the little lurking voice to smoke any creedence. The faster you dismiss it.... the faster it goes away. If you picture yourself smoking visually you will just make it agonizing. Visually seeing yourself NOT smoking is so powerful. Well.. I wanted to say hello and to say you are all doing a great job. Some of you have been quit for awhile and you give me inspiration to keep going. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 458 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $98.34 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have been here before and have read so much. I have learned allot here also. I hated the guilt I felt when I failed...and then wouldn't write anymore. Phil,...you're right... the road does get bumpy sometimes. Hang in there Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 490 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $107.28 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 247

mercy, That is such a great idea!!! I mean you are learning something each time you slip, and using that as a means to go on farther. I think you will make it this time. If you feel like you are going to slip again, come to the group and ask for help. Is that a deal? Jnine :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 600 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $82.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

Welcome mercy Keep the quit!! As you can see by the many posts...when others share experiences and encouragement...Real Support begins. Stay with us Hon and share. It will make you feel better, increase your confidence, and give you insight into this addiction that we are overcoming one moment, one hour, one week, or one month at a time. Three weeks is a big hurdle! auntdeb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,225 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $209 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 613

Mercy: Congratulations -- you're into week 4, one month just around the corner for you! Your post tells me you have been reading here and learning so much about your addiction and how to really conquer the demon. You're absolutely right -- how you talk to yourself, especially when you think you want a cigarette -- is critical to your success. Keep remembering the many, many reasons you chose to be a nonsmoker -- it was a wise decision and will continue the best possible decision you can make. You're worth it. Keep us posted on your progress, ok? You're doing SO well!! Keep the faith [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 127 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1016 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 318

[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p178/Trailbum/tht5lxmu.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 143 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,196 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1430 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Mercy Bumpy ride ahead but the worst is over Ride on! Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 189 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,976 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �992.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 37 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

Three weeks is terrific! Keep up the good work! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 158 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,917 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1264 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1687

Hello mercy, So happy to have you join us. So welcome to SSC, and congratulations on your BIG 22 DAYS!!! You can count those many, many, quits as practice...YOU CAN DO THIS, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!! Sunshine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 402 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,834 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1407 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

Quit Meter

$229,908.38

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 6396 Hours: 3

Minutes: 43 Seconds: 14

Life Gained
Quit Meter

45414

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

681,210

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 635

Hi Mercy You are doing great Keep up the good work Carlos [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 604 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

Reading this thread:

today's top discussions:

This Month’s Leaders:

Most Supportive

Most Active

Most Loved

Making it Happen