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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

freemom, Come on now...you can do this... a little set back doesn't mean the end of a quit...and your using Chantix...which gives you an edge. Just start over...get your plan together...and your first reward for day one smoke free... auntdeb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 80 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,042 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $380 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

freemom, I'm sorry it happend...but don't beat yourself up. If there is a positive to it all it is this: I know I am going to make it this time FOR SURE because of all my failures. Silly as it sounds. They all brought me to this very quit. Each one paid an important role in learning some phase or mistake I made. I know you will be back. thinking of you Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,017 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $223.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 969

Hi Freemom, You sound so overwhelmed, and I wish I could help you get everything done! We all have our reasons...for smoking and for quitting. We also know how hard it can be to quit and stay quit. For many it is a daily battle for years. We know some make it, and some don't. I believe that you really want to quit, and we will see you back here real soon. When you are ready, we will be here to help. Stay close. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 788 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $126.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

I've been avoiding posting, but I feel bad being MIA to the friends and supporters I've gained here. I've had a rough few weeks. I'm running a huge event for the PTA at my kids' school and I'm swamped, my husband was out of town most of last week when I needed him around (and wasn't very sympathetic to my plight, even if we both knew he had no choice in the matter) and it was also my daughter's birthday while he was away. I had been struggling for a few reasons. My original impetus for quitting was pressure from my husband and a trip I wanted to be free from smokes for. The trip ended up being cancelled, then I have all this pressure and "work" to do (I may not get paid for it and I do actually enjoy it, but there is huge pressure). I was angry and resentful with my husband - not for having to go away, but for his seeming uncaring attitude towards how I was feeling and his lack of interest in what I've been doing. And I also was starting to feel that though I liked being quit, I hadn't done it for the right reasons and out of free will. So I started "forgetting" to take my Chantix and started having slips... which turned into a relapse. I feel I need to quit for ME, first, in order to succeed for the long haul. I do know now that I prefer to be a non-smoker. And since I went about a month I know I can do it again. I also had a few slips during that time, and I want to do it right, without slips this time. I would get right back on the ship now, but the next 10 days or so will be extremely busy, hectic & stressful and I know I cannot take the time to nurture myself for the quit. I'd rather not set myself up to fail. BUT in the next few days I plan to start getting the Chantix back into my system with a goal of quitting again by the end of next week. And I am really determined that I will be successful and not give in to cravings this time. This time I truly want it for me so I can, truly, be FREE. I WILL be back soon and I WILL succeed. I am sorry for those I've disappointed, but I am still so proud of all you successful quitters and I look forward to being one of you VERY SOON! - Freemom

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 925

Freemom, Quitting this addiction is not easy...or there would be no smokers left in this world. I have posted on the Magic Ship for you and look forward to being able to support you in your final quit. Never give up, and you will win by quitting. Pat Your friend and first mate [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $602 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 932

Heya Freemom, Get yourself all ready and in the right frame of mine. We'll all be waiting with open arms. Look at all of those yellow ribbons!!! Hugs, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,159 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 613

Freemom: Wonderful to hear from you again -- I was worried about you!! It's been a tough go for you, I know, and I also know you had long questioned whether you were quitting for the right reasons. You're 100% right -- you must quit for YOU and YOU only. Otherwise, major resentments arise and the junkie thinking takes over once again. You know we will happily welcome you back with open arms as soon as you are ready. Please stay as close as you can, ok? Keep us close and let us help. Your shipmates are waiting for you with the helicopter to pick you up as soon as possible. A bucket full of hugs from me to you -----!! Keep the faith, my friend. You CAN do this! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 155 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,217 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1240 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

Appreciate your keeping in touch. Just a few comments: 1) there is never a good time to quit 2) if i would have waited til i was quitting for Me, i'd still be smoking. ulitmaly i do it for my kids - i owe them that much. 3) come back as soon as you can. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 74 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 746 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $370 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

'Morning Freemom, You do indeed sound extremely overwhelmed with all that is going on in your life. And yes, the quit has to be something you are doing for YOU! I so understand about slips/relapses, been there and done that... BUT hon when all is said and done there will always be stress (good and bad), there will always be bad days here and there and smoking is not going to change a thing. I know this all too well with all the experiences that I've been through. I found this out from many of the wonderful supporters I have here and I learned this fact after picking up a cig during my 1st slip and lost 43 smoke free days. In the meantime, re think your quit, remind yourself who you are quitting for, decide what changes you are going to make the next time you quit and most importantly KNOW that we are here for you know matter what! ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))) of support and waiting for your return :) Monica58 [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/Angel.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,186 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $531 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

Hi Free Hope the next few days go well. We'll be ready to welcome you back when the time is right. Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 182 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,655 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $910 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

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