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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Becky I smoked 20 a day for 50 years and then I came here...... Phil(UK) xxx See below it tells all [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 152 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,195 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �798 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 30 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Becky, Welcome to the SSC! Yes, it can't be daunting to quit but as you see you'll never be alone. You have us. We are always here to help see you through anything that may come along. Preparation for any quit is important and can make a difference. Try introducing this new habit into your life slowly. Start working through the program and take a look at your daily routines. When do you smoke? Where? When? Next, start searching for substitutes and replacements that you feel may help you manage cravings. Ex: gum, ice water, deep breathing, distractions... Start using those strategies to delay your next cigarette. This will help you begin to practice this new skill, build up your confidence and find out what works for you best. The last step is to continue reading through forums and educating yourself on quitting. Come up with a reward system and set a quit date. We're ready when you are! Keep close. Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team P.S. A big thanks to our members for reaching out to our newest addition!

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2257

Becky, welcome ~ Come and join all of great quitters! CobenFan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 288 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1008 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 663

I was touched reading through this... You have stumbled into something lifesaving here, Becky - this site and all who frequent it. When I came here, I thought my world was crashing in on me. It's almost embarassing to recall now. Not to belittle your struggle, but from my own perspective, so many here (and elsewhere) have been through so much worse with much less support and made so much more out of it than I. It is very humbling. Those people are people too, just like you and me, and I have followed in their giant footsteps. You may surprised to find a lot of yourself in us. We're just human. My best to you. -fish [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 383 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,504 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1915 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 50 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 989

Becky - Looks like you have Rusty payin close attention to you. She is an awesome support source with so much knowledge and compassion. I too was a closet smoker. It is funny how so many of us in "helping professions" (education, medical, mental health) felt the need to keep our smoking secret because it was so out of whack with the image we were trying to convey. [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=23658&forum=1]Click here to read my story[/url] We are so used to sneaking, that it is very easy to continue sneaking one here or there when we are quitting. In addition, there are often few in our lives to give us support when we were quitting, cause they didn't know (or we didn't think they knew) that we smoked in the first place! I also live in a rural area. I had no access to a formal support group. Then I found this place. I learned about addiction and withdrawal. I accepted myself as the nicotine junkie that I was. And with the humor, compassion, education and support of those here, I took my tentative first steps. Here I am over a year later - the freedom is just wonderful! Take some time to do the exercises, set up a reward plan, read and post as often as you can, and pay close attention to Rusty! Best wishes!!! - Carole (aka Luna) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 631 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15,792 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2208.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 89 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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$801,937.50

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Days: 6344 Hours: 6

Minutes: 2 Seconds: 46

Life Gained
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45825

Smoke Free Days
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1,145,625

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Becky, I prescribe for you: 1. The Program Workbook 2. The Quit Meter 3. Write down your reasons for quitting in a quit journal 4. Read lots of posts and ask questions 5. Get rid of all cigs, ashtrays, paraphernalia 6. Stock up on snacks and healthy foods 7. Drink LOTS of water and juice to flush the nicotine 8. Make a reward plan 9. Practice deep breathing 10. Cut back on caffeine And above all, don't smoke! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 754 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,128 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2639 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

Quit Meter

$59,082.40

Amount Saved
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Days: 710 Hours: 22

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 38

Life Gained
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5681

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,240

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Becky, nearly all of us have experienced much of what you are saying. I smoked for nearly 40 years, quit many times, and was finally successful when I learned two things: I had to stop smoking if I wanted to quit, and that there was incredible support on this site. Please look at the Quit Program tools over on the left, and work the Workbook. Read posts as much as you can...you will learn a lot about quitting. Educating yourself as much as you can is key to success. And start with the understanding that smoking is an addiction, not just a bad habit. You will have to go through withdrawals and perhaps some emotional changes, but if you stick with it, with fortitude and determination, you will make it. Good luck! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 754 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,127 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2639 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

Quit Meter

$59,082.40

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 710 Hours: 22

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 38

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5681

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,240

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Becky, I saw your post on the "inspirational music" thread. Join us here and tell us about yourself. How can we help you be a successful quitter? Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 754 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,126 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2639 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

Quit Meter

$59,082.40

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 710 Hours: 22

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 38

Life Gained
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5681

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,240

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

It can be scary, Becky. Have you actually quit yet? What method are you using? Rusty [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 754 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,126 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2639 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

Quit Meter

$59,082.40

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 710 Hours: 22

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 38

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5681

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,240

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Becky, click on home at the top the page you are reading this on. That will take you to the main page of all the forum categories. Read and post in any of them. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 755 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,149 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2642.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 105 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

Quit Meter

$59,082.40

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 710 Hours: 22

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 38

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5681

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,240

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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