Wow Susie - I'm at about the same point as you and I had a rough week and a particularly rough day yesterday. It does get easier - today was much better. Keep posting and reading - it really helps! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 322 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $106.08 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

Susie, How are you feeling now? Post and let us know.....okay? Susie, panic attacks can hit you when you least expect it and it won't matter where you are. I've had them hit me in stores and in my car. I think I pioneered panic attacks (Ha Ha) because when mine started, very few people spoke publicly about them. I'm only 46 but 20 years ago, people just didn't talk about them. Now, you can't swing a cat without hitting someone who suffers from panic attacks. I know how terrifying they are so I really want to read your posts and see how you're doing. My panic attacks come whenever there is a big life change. That's why I started having them. Let's face it Susie, giving up smoking is a big life change. That could be the reason why you had the attack. Then that crave hit you because your nervous system went into "red alert" and I'm sure you probably smoked whenever you were nervous. We all did. I'm having some anxiety right now in my quit. Susie, you may not have another panic attack but, just in case, forewarned is forearmed, right? If you do have an attack, do NOT breathe really fast. I know you want to but inhale slowly through your nose and blow out slowly through your mouth. Make sure you get cooled off...i.e. If your in your car, turn the A/C on full blast and turn the vents towards your face. Time your panic attack. That's important because most attacks only last 15 to 20 minutes and those are really severe attacks. So Time your attack and when you reach the 5 minute mark, you'll take comfort in knowing it's almost over. If you get that urge to cry really hard, do it!! By crying it's like you're releasing a pressure valve. Keep your mind working too by saying your name, where you were born, when you were born, when you married, the names of your children, your husband's name, etc. It's very important for you to stay in control of your mind and not let the attack overwhelm you. Oh, and this is a powerful tool.....Get MAD at the panic attack, the fear. Get mad as hell and literally chew it out. By doing that, you're wearing the pants and by God, you're in control. And you're keeping your mind working. You may not have another attack. This attack may have been an isolated incident. So you may not ever, ever need th

susie You did well today and in the doing you will be stronger tomorrow...Deep breathing, water and exercise will extinquish the worst craves...You are doing this because you know in your heart it is the right thing to do...come on down the road a little further and you will eventually see this addiction for what it is... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $427 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

Oh Susie -- here's what I think, take it or leave it. Make friends with the craves for like the poor, they will be with you always. Speaking only for myself -- well, and maybe for the countless people who caved at 90, 100, 200, and 500 days -- "easier" is relative. Yeah, it's not like we're going berserk any more, but sometimes the will to continue the quit just isn't there. Here's my advice: make friends with the crave, because he/she/it will never leave you. Learn to recognize it and by sheer force of your charm, disarm it. You, Susie, are more powerful than the crave, if you choose to be. Conversely, you can choose to hand your power over to the crave. How tragic would that be??? Good luck and be the strong person you are! peteg [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 117 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,890 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $643.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Susie, You hang on tight! These feelings will subside. They are temporary, even though it doesn't feel like it sometimes. 25 smoke free days is awesome. You're nearly at one month!!!! During times like this, please remember to take this one hour at a time, one day at a time. Don't look too far ahead and breathe deeply, it really helps me. Post lots, and let us know how you're doing. You CAN do this, Susie! My mum was from Glasgow, and she was a STRONG lady!!!! Thinking of you, Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,283 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $378 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

I see smooth sailing ahead. I promise! Just stay strong! Kudos to you and hubby both. Your together quit is so very admirable. Keep the quit! It really looks good on you! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 169 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,490 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1352 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

Susie, Sorry to hear you're having a tough day! Keep your distractions close and reward yourself for staying smoke free. Better days are ahead. Hang in there. Danielle _________________________ The SSC Support Team

Morning started ok.....just ok. We went to the supermarket and I started to feel panicky. Then a massive crave hit. In the supermarket??? What was that about?. Anyway it left me shaky, sick and exhausted. I am now feeling so tired and phased out. Yes there was a point when I said to my hubbie "why are we doing this?" He didn't know at that point!!! So far though we haven't caved and I won't tonight. When is it going to get better? It's been 25 days, surely it must improve? Anyway hanging in there for dear life. Love to everyone in this boat. Sea sickness is lousy, so let's hope for calmer weather soon. :gasp: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 736 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �180 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6