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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 14

Hi all. Back to a good day. It seemed to be much better today, probably because I worked. I must say, I feel so good that I didn't give in. Hoepfully when the next tough time comes around, I can remember how awful this weekend was and that I made it through. Fagashlynn, I would love for you to be my mentor. I am not sure how to download the IM though. Any suggestions anyone? Well, must run. Have to go in to work early tomorrow. thanks all, and keep up the good work. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 311 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 14

Hi everyone. Thanks for your posts. I did not take a nap. I did, however, go have lunch with a friend where I knew I could not smoke. She was working, so we went to the hospital cafeteria. Yes, that's right, I am a nurse, and have smoked 1 1/2 PPD for the last 30 years. It was actually very nice to eat in the cafeteria, as I never normally do that. I always wolf down some food on my way outside to smoke. Quite a nice change. I think I may be getting over my "poor, pitiful me" episode. Thanks, Katy, for pointing out the different ways of thinking about smoking. Of course, I was just thinking about the "good" parts of it. Not the stink, cost, shamefullness of it. Really makes a difference in the way you pointed that out. Penguin, we will make it together. Thank you everyone, and let me know if you get tired of hearing from me. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 14

I breezed through the first 5 days, rarely thought about smoking. the last two days have been just horrible. I think aobut smoking all the time. I have even told myself that maybe I should go buy Allen Carr's book, start smoking again while reading the book, and then quit when the book tells me too. How stupid is that? I have cooked, cleaned, completed an unfinished craft project, addressed some of my Christmas cards, spent a lot of time on the computer. I even made deviled eggs without there even being a pic-nic to go to!! These are not fleeting cravings, they are ever present thoughts about smoking. I have not seen my best friends at all this week. They both smoke, and I just have not felt strong enough. I miss them, but the way I am feeling right now, I think I would light up. I am trying to change my triggers, such as talking on the phone and drinking coffee. I just feel so mad and defeated. I am trying to do everything right, but if it is going to be this way for the rest of my life, I am not sure I can take that. By the way, I am taking chantix. Has anyone else that is taking it gone through periods like this? thanks for listening. I am going to go take a nap now, and hopefully will feel a little better when I wake up. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 261 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2670

hi taylor, congrats on getting through hell week! i promise you it does get easier my offer of mentoring you is still open i am a nurse too lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 616 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �164 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 327

You definitely will not feel like this the rest of your life. That first week (yes, including day 7) is really tough. Another week from now it will be somewhat better. It takes a while and is different for everyone but the worst trap you can fall into is to think it will never get better. Stay strong and keep posting. Good idea on the nap and avoiding the friends for a while longer. You will be strong enough eventually. QM [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 971 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $192 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

HiTaylor & Penguin - You are both doing well. I think that the whole quit process is a learning process. We go through ups and downs along the way. It's always like hitting a brick wall when you are sailing smoothly along and then you hit a rough patch. The good news is that "this too shall pass". Each time we hit a rough spell, we learn new skills and get stronger. Keep up the good work! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 83 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,676 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $415 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Taylor, no matter what, please don't smoke! The cravings will soon pass, and its intensity lessens - day by day ... :) Allen Carr's book gives many insights on smoking addiction, and I read it while I was quitting ... It helped me a lot! Cheers, nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,008 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $500 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1006

Taylor and Penguin - my heart goes out to you both. It is hard at the beginning, yes. Rome wasn't built in a day. Be brave, you both. It will pass and your efforts will be rewarded! Deli [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,868 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1006

Tired of hearing from you? No way!!! Sounds like you coped well with today. Well done. Keep going - and post often... or else! :eg: Deli [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,871 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2830

Taylor, The beauty of the new IM is that there's nothing to download!!! You simply click on the "launch" button on the main screen and then click the add button way on the right of your screen to add buddies. Glad to hear you're doing better! :) Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 402 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,073 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1660.26 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

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