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You have invested 45 days into this already and that is very impressive. I initially quit back in May, then started after 70 days, then quit for a week, then staryted smoking again, then quit for .......... Anyway, I was in constant withdrawel from the back and forth. I finally had to get my act togather and either return to smoking full-time or quit. Quitting means NOPE. I can NEVER take another puff or I will be back to 3 packs a day. Had I choose to smoke, I would have been forced to accept that I would die within a few years, most likely. I think you made a wise decision to quit. The Chantix is a wonderful aid. But that is all it is...an aid. The desire and stamina come from within. Sounds like you are a bit down and vulnerable right now. Guard the quit. This will pass...I promise. I still have occassional moments of 'You know, a smoke would make me feel better right now...' But, in reality, I know that is not true. Keep the quit---it's worth it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,792 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1400 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
17 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Audrey, You've received some great advice from your fellow quitters. Every quitter doubts themselves at some point but look your quit meter, you're doing it! Danielle _______________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 672 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Audrey, ..... knowledge is the key. It's o.k. to be a 'comeback kid', the thing is we either choose to smoke or we don't. The more we know about our nicotine addiction the better our chance of fighting it. I don't think we can ever be 100% ready but so shear guts & determination go along way. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 791 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 19,777 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5141.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 114 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
  • Quit Meter

    $12,557.46

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 628 Hours: 6

    Minutes: 32 Seconds: 42

    Life Gained

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    3431

    Smoke Free Days

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    51,465

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 763 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
you have to want to NOT smoke MORE than you want to light up....then you're ready [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1884 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75,375 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10738.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 248 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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    $159,001.50

    Amount Saved

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    Days: 5344 Hours: 15

    Minutes: 9 Seconds: 22

    Life Gained

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    45429

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    908,580

    Cigarettes Not Smoked


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