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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 519

It's amazing to me. I coughed to black out too, and it wasn't enough to make me quit, until I just faced the fact that I could not smoke and breathe too. I was embarassed and humiliated by smoking and coughing. People would tell me that it was utter insanity to continue smoking with such a cough, but I continued to do it until one day I just couldn't stand it anymore. My husband would hold me while I coughed and there was just nothing that anyone could do. He has macular degeneration and has had small strokes that could mean a big one down the road, if he continued to smoke. What does it take? You had to break your leg. My dad had a massive stroke. As soon as he had enough control over a hand to raise it, he was back smoking insisting that cigs had nothing to do with his stroke.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Supernova, There is a chance you'll experience a few more cravings as being more mobile may expose you to more triggers such as other smokers, the convenience store where you use to buy your cigarettes... The best thing to do is to prepare by having a plan. Have a set of actions to complete when cravings hit. Ex: When I have a craving, I will take a few deep breaths. If that doesn't work, I will... For further suggestions on how to handle cravings, please take the time to work through our online quit program. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 420

I agree with Mercy. If you get to that point where something clicks, it will be much easier to quit. Both my parents died of cancer in their 60s. Nothing could make me quit, until the eye doctor told me that I have macular degeneration and smoking makes it progress much faster. Since I kind of like to see, I got pissed and quit. This site has helped tremendously. From time to time, I deal with the mental part of it... wanting my little reward at the end of a day, or whatever. I have to remind myself I don't smoke anymore. However, I've been out of town at a conference all this week, and have to say I enjoyed the freedom of not wanting to go outside to smoke, as I no longer smoke! I felt sorry for the people out there in the cold smoking. Supernova, You are done with the physical part of it. Congratulations! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 96 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,452 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $185.28 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Supernova, I think is shows the power of the mind. It really is mind addiction. something in your mind..."clicked" There was this story I had read. IT was suspose to be a true story. A man had wanted to stop smoking...but never could do it. His father died of lung cancer....and right after he died in the hospital the man ran outside to smoke. He knew it should have moved him to stop smoking.....but it didn't. Years passed and he was a succesful business man. He had a custom suit made that was very expensive. He loved his suit! On the way to a busness meeting he grabed a cab and while he was smoking in the cab some ashes burned his new suit. He got so mad he threw the cigarettes out of the window and never smoked again...and had no craves. It was because in his mind something clicked. Something became personal!! I think that the succesful quits are those that worked at making something click in their minds. They made the quit personal! We became argry at the cigarette companies....the addiction and the irony of the whole mess. It became about US! Just my thoughts. You are doing one awesome job. I'm proud of you. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,514 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $335.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Supernova, it occurred to me that you may very well have some cravings when your leg is back to normal. When we quit smoking, we try to avoid our old habits because the cravings are less intense that way. Being that your body was injured, your brain was geared towards repairing it, and not so much on cravings. (I am not a Doc so this is just speculation) I would be prepared, just in case, so theres if there is any unpleasant surprises, you'll be ready for em! Get Well Soon! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 817 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $337.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Nova- I think you were asleep in surgery and then too drugged-up on pain killers to realize you were going through withdrawal! The nicotine is already out of your system. You made it through Hell Week & Heck Week already! So do not fear - nothing lies ahead that you can't handle. If any tough moments come your way - just let us know and we'll help you through it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,457 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $266.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 232

Supernova, I think you win the award for most novel way to begin a quit... And remember, when healed, your legs will be as good at walking away from cigarettes as toward them. Legend [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 244 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

Some of you know this and some don't, but on Mar 23rd, I had a coughing fit and broke my leg when I passed out and fell. I have not had a single smoke since it happened, and haven't really wanted one. I mean, sure, had a few craves, but nothing serious. My concern is...what happens when I am more mobile? Will I want one then? Will the withdrawal happen then? Because it doesn't seem like it has happened as of yet! Just wondering if anyone else has gone through this? I would kind of like to know what to prepare myself for. Thoughts??!!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

Any other time, I would say, "No...I cannot believe it has been a month already!" But this time...I believe it!! I am ready to get off these freaking crutches and be able to put some weight on this leg and walk again. My wife asked me the other day if I was getting tired of having her tote me around. I said, "No not really, but what I am tired of is having to be toted around!...then I went on this whole diatribe of what I am tired of. Just had a moment or 10 of a pity party but am fine now. I picked a fine month to break my leg, quit smoking, and go on a diet! LOL!! Phil...I no longer recommend breaking a leg to stop smoking. It's not all it's [b]cracked[/b] up to be!! LOLOL ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 473 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $103.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Phil is too much! ;p Supernova - Keep it up! Can you believe that your one-month anniversary is just around the corner! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 51 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,804 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $331.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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