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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 7

Well, today is the day I had decided would be quit day, although I am already beginning to talk myself out of it for fear of all the emotions that come with quitting. I tell myself that today isn't the best day because I should find a less stressful day, etc. Anyhow....the last time I quit I quit for about 6 years. Then in April, I decided to "social smoke", that is, only smoke when I went out and had a drink with friends. Well, that turned into a full-time nasty smoking habit. I smoke about one pack per day, and am completely sick of the habit!! I have tried a few other times to quit, with 3 days being about the max and then I began again to quit being so crabby. I'm already craving a cigarette so bad!! And I've only been awake for about 20 minutes. Anyhow, I hope I can hang on today, because right now, it doesn't feel like I will.....UGH!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

I have never posted on this or any other site, I quit smoking seven days ago and I log on daily to read what other people are going through. It has helped me so much!I was a smoker for 15 years, and the number one thing that has gotten me through the first 7 days is knowing that all of you have gone through or are going through what I am going through. I just wanted to say THANKS! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/9/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 125 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $33.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 969

FreshAir, please don't give up already. This is my third day and I felt just like you on day 1. It hasn't always been easy, and today is my worst day yet, but the support from this site and the ideas and examples they set for all of us newbies is invaluable. They are no better than us, so if they can do it, so can we. I am determined to experience the freedom they keep speaking about...right now I cannot imagine what it will be like, but I want to find out. Just keep pushing through this crave, then the next, and the next. Each one means one less to endure! MomMom [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 79 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 307

Good luck FreshAir! To begin with turn your decision to a DESISION! We are all with you, mitri [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 61 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $12 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

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$295,321.00

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Days: 5958 Hours: 3

Minutes: 54 Seconds: 39

Life Gained
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45434

Smoke Free Days
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908,680

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

Take baby steps. One minute or crave at a time. You can smoke. Just choose not to. Read up on nicotine withdrawl, when you know what to expect and why, it may be easier for you to cope with. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $163.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 932

FreshAir, you know that saying, "Misery loves company?" Well, I'm miserable right along with you!! I just quit on Valentines Day and I've found myself hunting down excuses not to quit right now so I could go ahead and light one up. Oh, the excuses are easy enough for me to find but I'll hunt down more excuses for good measure. Maybe we need to spend more time thinking about the reasons why we want to quit, how much better we'll feel, and how much money we'll both save rather than putting that energy into looking for excuses not to. I know we can do this. We have to keep hanging in there until we won't feel we're hanging on by a thread anymore. And we have to keep reading and sharing on this site. It took us both a while to build up to the amount of cigarettes we smoke per day so it'll take us a while to get over the shock of not having them. Keep in touch, okay? Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 121 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5.58 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

Bean... Your welcome auntdeb :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,331 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $218.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

Hey FreshAir, Are you still with us...........? Phil is right....WILL FREE MENTAL IMAGE auntdeb :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,331 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $218.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

FreshAir, One crave at a time, one hour at a time, and when you're ready, one day at a time. Be kind to yourself right now, and post often, it really helps. Just wondering is this quit cold turkey? Good luck to you, Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,030 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $306 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Pleae stop using words like hope and fear.. Try WILL and FREE! Take a willpower and a happypill and lets go! Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 192 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,039 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1008 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 38 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

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