Hi Lou and welcome. I am also new to this forum, even though I have quit now for just over a month. It is so helpful and people are wonderful.
I have smoked for 43 years and have quit a few times in the past. Only because I thought I should and NOT because I wanted to which is why I think I have more successful this time. I am also taking Chantix and I think it's the best thing next to Dove Bars, but the will must also be there. I can remember when the thought of being without the cigs was devestating. Now I am at a point where I think that being with them is devestating. Yes, it can be rough at times, but keep plugging and it WILL work.
Rewarding yourself is really important. My insurance does not cover the Chantix so I don't save as much money as I would like but feel that is only temporary. However, I do, at least once a week, go to the supermarket and buy myself a bunch of those pretty cut flowers for about $8.00. When I am home and feel like giving in, I make sure I run in the kitchen and sit and look at the flowers and it does pass. I guess everyone handles this differently, but it works for me.
So Lou, again welcome and good luck. Hang in there. It willl work!!!
Sincerely,
Maryann
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/10/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 35
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,063
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
