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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 613

Freedom: Get mad -- get really mad! At the addiction, at the fact that you're feeling the way you are BECAUSE of the addiction. The ONLY way to never have to face this again is to kill the addiction. It's not a coincidence that non-smokers never feel the way you are right now. Focus your anger on the addiction and as has been suggested, stomp, kick, bite, whatever it takes to keep the nicodemon away. He's bad news and will always be bad news. HANG IN THERE, Freedom! We're all behind you. Keep the faith -- and your quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 89 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 983

Hit...stomp on him...scrunch him...scream at him......whatever it takes...just don't smoke!!!! [IMG]http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q185/kaitilina/fight.gif[/IMG] Kaiti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,312 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $324.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

I t h i n k I c a n. I think I can. IthinkIcan. IthinkIcan. ITHINKICAN. I THINK I CAN!!!!!! Do what you have to do to protect your quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 77 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

Keep on going Marie - You are winning! Do whatever you need to protect your quit ... housework, gym, walks, drink a gallon of water, take a nap, chew gum. I ate sour candy like it was going out of style and on the really bad days I just crawled under the covers till the cravings went away...and they did! Better days ahead for you........all the best! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 116 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,338 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $580 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

FFM, Congratulations on three days! Time for a reward! Danielle _______________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5009

FFM, I have just added you to my Quitter's List. Didn't I explain that once you are included, slipping is simply not an option? ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 327 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,823 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �2452.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 53 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2436

freedomforme - Distractions, distractions and more distractions... Call a friend, clean -really clean - get in a closet and go through everything you need to keep and let go of what no longer fits in your life, just do anything that will take your mind away! You're doing beautifully! Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 306 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,732 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1422.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 40 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Marie, My craves weren't ever 5 minutes long either. Some seemed they would never end. Know what? They do end and the freedom is worth every bit of agony you experience now. Distraction is the key. Find something that occupies your mind and your hands. Take a lot of deep breaths and drink plenty of ice water. Kick, scream, fight, cry, break dishes, whatever it takes. Just don't smoke! Congratulations on TWO AWESOME smoke free days! Keep going! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 553 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,073 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1935.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 534

Free, for that is what you are and will continue to be, Free! Take Josie's advice and begin to develope the new habits that you want to take into your new life with you. Start walking, begin eating things that will help you live the healthy life that you want to have. Get to work on cleaning out those old stuffed places that we all have put off. Starting building for yourself a fresh, clean smelling, and neat environment. You deserve to be able to relax in a quiet peaceful atmosphere, and surround yourself with good things. You have been fighting hard, and its time for a reward. Do something special for YOU. Let me know what you choose, and enjoy it with all your heart. [font=georgia][size=4][color=teal]No Joking, I'm Still Not Smoking![/font][/size][/color] Cheryl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/4/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 550 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,215 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1567.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 74 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Marie.....and where were you getting those "puffs" two days ago??? if you have smokes handy....GET RID OF THEM. cigarettes are for one thing and one thing only....to smoke. a quitter has NO need of smoking materials. I don't go for the ole gotta have them here to stop the panic thinking.....they stop the panic cause your addiction is soothed a bit knowing there is a chance of tripping you up and THAT is why you keep smokes. Destroy them if you have them. Tell friends, family, neighbors, etc, to NOT bum you a smoke. This is about stopping....make it tough to get at the addictive material...it may save your ass in a pinch. hang tough...the cravings and withdrawal DO pass Katy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1828 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 73,133 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10419.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 241 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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$159,663.00

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Days: 5366 Hours: 22

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45618

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912,360

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