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Time to Quit.. New guy from Chicago..


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Hi Ryan, not sure why your post got buried, but welcome to the SSC. I think you will find that the support and companionship, as well as the information, will be very helpful to you. Be sure to start reading the program workbook over on the left. It will help you understand more about addiction. Make a list of your reasons for quitting and carry it with you. Take one hour at a time, telling yourself "I won't smoke this next cigarette." Remember that the only way to quit is to not ever light another cigarette. Yes, the withdrawal can be uncomfortable for a while, but the only way to get through it is to push on through. Craving won't kill you -- cigarettes will! Good luck, Ryan! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 864 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 24,217 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3024 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 120 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
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Yeap this time it's for real. This will be my 4th time trying but I want it to be the last. I done it before and it's very very hard specially for the first month so guys I will need your support on this one. Btw, Hi to everyone on the board. I'm Ryan and I live in Chicago. The last time I decided to quit lasted for 7 months with the help of a quitting buddy. However, since she had to move and lost contact with her I couldn't help but to start smoking again. ( Yeah I know, that sucks). I really do hope that this time its for real. If anyone from around my area who would like to support me, please let me know. I just need the benefit of calling someone to remind me that smoking is bad everytime I get the craving. ( Im sure everyone know how craving feels like). And I will also do same to you. Anyhow, thanks for your time on reading this and Im open to any advise you can share to motivate me. Take care all and keep up the good work. Ryan

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