Hi, Capp: Congratulations! I'm at the end of day three, and it's getting easier. I relate a lot to the abundance of new energy as well as the need to clean the nicotine off of stuff in the house. A good tip I got which is helping with the "taking a break" syndrome (because my break was always: a coke and a smoke) was to drink a glass of ice water with a straw. Or whatever your beverage might be; the straw seems to replace the smoke-associations or something. lladro [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 84 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $22 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

Thanks Kaiti, That is a good idea, post and wait for ten replies when I feel the urge to smoke. Thanks for the idea. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -2 [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

Thanks Monica, I will post often and read posts too. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -4 [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

Josie, Monica and Windy, Thanks so much for your kind words. I have always believed "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." And I will try again. I will never give up trying. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -4 [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

Well, I feel like a disgusting pig and failure. I got stressed out and first thing I did was go looking for a cigg. Got a call from my daughter in ER in extreme pain. I am in FL, she is in MO., so couldn't be there to hold her. Ultrasound showed gallstones and she see surgeon on Wed. Also my 11 year old grandson (her son) is having some medical problems and they are waiting to hear from his surgeon. He is actually on SSI. So, I began smoking again :( I'm feeling pretty lousy about myself. I talked to a friend and her Dr told her to take the Chantix for 2 weeks before quitting. So, I am going to re-set my quit day for a week from now. Dr. Bonner is a natural soap. I know we can get it here in the grocery store, in soap isle, usually top shelf, about $10.00. Or you can do like I do and order it online. So, back to the beginning for me. I will reset my quit meter tonight. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 165 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $12 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Thanks Monica, I have been very lazy today because I am hurting all over....so need to pace myself better. Thanks for caring. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 113 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

Thank you Windy. It hasn't been easy...but I'm hanging in there. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 113 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

Thanks Kaiti, Whew, I have a long way to go to say my house is clean!! LOL!! But it is smelling better. I continue to clean and wipe stuff down. The county woman will be here tomorrow and will get my comforter washed along with my reg laundry. I am sore today...as I am a chronic pain sufferer, so slowing down a little. Have a good day at work. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

Thanks Danielle, Reward for hard work....no coughing and choking this morning when I woke up and breathing deeper. Usually when I wake up, I spend about 3/4 hour coughing and choking. Not this morning. YIPPEE!! I did not have to use my Nasonex, inhaler or nebulizer. Thanks for being here. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 88 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Good Morning Monica, Well, here it is, the start of day two. Thanks on your congrats on day one. Yes, I have MS among several other diagnosis' and I do have to pace myself, which I am. Although now instead of all the cigg breaks, it's dum dum lolipops and water breaks. Thank you for being here. capp [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 88 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43