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Its hard to sleep at first Kayla but it will get easier! That maybe doesn't help right now, but just know that it does! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 219 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,143 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $858.48 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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Kayla, I also had a hard time sleeping at first. Here is what I think happened to me. My subconscious and conscious mind were so keyed up on quiting that it is all I ever thought about. It was totally controlling. I think it even took over my sleep. So what I started doing was taking very deep breaths as I fell asleep and imagined myself as a carefree nonsmoker. I went over all the great things I was doing for myself. I went into great detail with fantasizing about scenes I could be in as a nonsmoker. By the time I got all this done I was so relaxed I started falling into very peaceful sleeping patterns again. This is a great thing...don't let it be a stressful thing! Or at least try not to [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,071 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $218.36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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Kayla, I also had a hard time sleeping at first. Here is what I think happened to me. My subconscious and conscious mind were so keyed up on quiting that it is all I ever thought about. It was totally controlling. I think it even took over my sleep. So what I started doing was taking very deep breaths as I fell asleep and imagined myself as a carefree nonsmoker. I went over all the great things I was doing for myself. I went into great detail with fantasizing about scenes I could be in as a nonsmoker. By the time I got all this done I was so relaxed I started falling into very peaceful sleeping patterns again. This is a great thing...don't let it be a stressful thing! Or at least try not to [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,071 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $218.36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
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kayla, We are here for support and knowledge, so stop by often! Shopping is a great reward and a great way to spend time with your daughter. Plan more outings like this as a reward for you both :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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