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17 years ago 0 18 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
hello everyone, i have been smoking since i was 17. i am now 37, last year i had my daughter and during pregnancy i was not smoking, maybe i had one or 2 right at the end of the pregnancy. after the child was born my mother came over to visit and she smokes a lot, i started again. the baby is now 1 year old and i smoked all last year. only 4 days ago i decided to stop again. i feel proud and good about it but i am having a lot of cravings especially in the evening. i have decided to avoid alcohol because that increase the cravings for cigs. tks for reading! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 89 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $18 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
17 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Nine days now pink? Congratulations! I think that many have said it better than me regarding smoking when stress builds up, but basically what they have said is that the stress and whatever led up to it will still be there whether you smoke or not. The only thing that will be different is that you will have smoked. Makes sense to me. Just have your coping strategies ready, and use them. The craving will pass. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 797 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $129.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
17 years ago 0 1543 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Wow.....4 days already. Be proud of yourself. Welcome to this place. It is filled with wonderful people who really care....and who really help. Come here often to ask questions...vent...or read. Let us know how you are doing. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,598 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $353.13 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
17 years ago 0 7 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
We are proud of you, Pinkie! Each moment is our own special miracle. I made it just over 4 weeks and don't know quite how - except steadfastly focusing on only today - not forever. I am tough and can do anything - for only a day, smile. Forever - sheesh! Your baby is an excellent motivation - there is no bad reason to quit. Grab on to anyreason and every reason! Blessings, Joyce
17 years ago 0 3908 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well done mate We are So proud of you! Phil x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 245 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,399 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1286.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
17 years ago 0 18 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I had few cravings but nothing unbereable, i kept really busy during the week end and that helped, for some reason i view life different as before, i feel much cleaner, organized, focused, i had a little of anxiety though but i believe is all part of stopping smoking. i can breathe deepely, i feel the air going into my lungs, i feel them expanding, my sking is beginning to glow again, everything is running smooth, i am just dreading of the moment that something might go wrong and i will feel the urge to reach for a cig, that's how i used to relief stress, i hope that i will be able to go it trough it without having to poison myself again. its good to feel healthy again!

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