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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2670

hey jada, welcome to the SSC You will gets lots of support here congrats on deciding to quit lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 557 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �148 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 738

Hi Jada! Welcome! Have you done the Quit Program Workbook to your left? It will give you some extra information you will like. Read lots of posts, and post often; both when you need help and when you can give it. We are all very supportive here, and you will not believe how much information there is. Almost anything you can mention someone either has experienced or knows an old thread to point you to. Irritable and short tempered is just where we all were in week one, so be reassured you are absolutely normal! Congratulations on choosing freedom! Denise [IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p300/DeeKaySss/helloparrot.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,350 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $337.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 85

Hi Jada..I'm a "mature" quitter as well..40yrs. I know how hard it is, but like everyone here says, the rewards are great. Find something to take you mind off it. I'm heavily into peppermint gum and sunflower seeds (in the shell..keeps your mouth busy). Reading the posts here keeps you sane. Keep it up girl, you can do it! Stronger than Sean Penn! Yah Hah!!Stronger than Jack Nicholson!! (trying to think of a female star that smokes...um..stronger than Marg Simpson's sisters!) Yahhh!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,793 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $486.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 537

I also stumbled across this site, I am not sure if I would of made it this far w/o this SSC. We'll be seeing you around. Terri [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 945 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $224.28 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Welcome, Jada! The first few days are hard, but you'll be okay! :) Cheers, nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 96 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 969 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $480 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1006

Hi Jada, Sounds like you're well on the way to a successful quit! Keep up the good work! Deli [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,863 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �372 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

Hi J! YEP! Completely normal! Your body is cleansing itself out. Your lungs are healing. My advice for you: Throat: Gargle w/ warm salt water suck on cough drops drink cold water eat freezey pops Chest: Warm Compresses hot showers / baths If it lasts more than you are expecting, or if you notice something odd in your sputum / muscus, ring your doc and make an appt to rule out anything medical PLUS it will give your doc a baseline to go on since you are quitting. I followed the exact same path as you are. It will go away. Might take a few days to several weeks but it DOES get better!! And go ahead and cry!! One of the coaches & members told me crying helps get rid of the other chemicals found in cigs. You are doing wonderful!! Keep going!! You are half way thru Hell week!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 70 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,058 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $210 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

Hi Jada! Take a hot bubble bath before bedtime, dim the lights, and relax. Then crawl into bed w/ a boring book, and BAM! Out you go! Your body is healing so be patient =) PSSSSTTTTT....did you read my post to you about your sore throat? Here's the deal on why you have a sore throat. When smoking, your body creates TONS of snot and mucus. Once you stop, smoking your body is still producing all of that crap. You expel the snot and mucus from coughing---thus sore throat. The cilia is awakening in your chest and cleaning out that chest snot. It has no where to go but out of your mouth. Do as my suggestions to you and you will be jsut fine. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,077 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $213 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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$40,598.15

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

We all understand irritability and short-tempered! My husband asked me the other day how long I was going to use my quitting smoking as an excuse to b*+c#. :blush: Sadly, I was irritable and short-tempered [i]before[/i] I quit smoking. Quitting has enhanced those qualities!LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 83 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,167 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $664 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Jada, This is a sign of healing so although unpleasant try to take it in stride. Your lungs are finally healing and your body is finally getting rid of all those nasty toxins. Be kind to yourself in the days to come. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team

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