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17 years ago 0 613 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome, MissMolly -- Happy to have you along on this wonderful journey. I also quit with Chantix and today is my six month anniversary. I smoked 2 packs a day for 35 years, but here I am! I'm as shocked as anybody, but I FINALLY understood that I'm a drug addict, I read and read some more here at the SSC and really learned about nicotine addiction. I got so mad at the fact I was addicted, I haven't looked back. Tobacco companies will not get one more nickel from me! I recommend you find the anger and hold tight to it -- not at yourself, but at the addiction and the time and money and health wasted over all those years. Here's some hope for you, too regarding your "other half". My husband smoked and wasn't ready to quit when I did. That's ok, but I asked him to please limit his smoking around me. Lo and behold, a month ago, he got a prescription for Chantix and has now quit! So, you can be a good role model for him, just don't press him -- that never works. You know how stubborn men can be! Anyway, welcome aboard -- take care of yourself and keep us posted. Keep the faith [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 182 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,313 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1456 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
17 years ago 0 932 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good Golly Miss Molly, ;) You're doing a great job!! Congratulations on making such an important decision and I'm so happy to have you here with us. You CAN do this and we're all here to help you every step of the way. You'll be helping us along too by sharing your quit with us. Make sure you drink lots of water to help with any cravings and flush those poisons out of your system. You should really do the workbood over to the left too. That really will help you a lot. Read a lot of posts and you post yourself to let us know how you're doing. We're all here for you. Stay Strong, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,235 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175.91 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
17 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Missmollygirl, Most quitters find they have a period of the day when cravings begin to surge. It can be related to your old routine. Did you smoke the most during this part of the day? If so, a change in routine may help. Substitue smoking for something else, a pleasurable activity perhaps? Kudos on rewarding yourself, you certainly deserve it! Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 1543 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
MissMolly, You are doing great and have a good jump on the quit. 7 days is something to be very proud of. If possible.... take the "other" factor out of your equation. What I mean is this: Make it all about you...and not what anyother smoker does and doesn't do. Create an indifferent attitude. You will need it in the many weeks to come. There will always be smokers around now and in the times to come. So you have to not care who smokes and who doesn't....it's all about "YOU". This is a great support group. Like family. Take time to notice everyones stats as you read. I found that so encouraging. I figured if they could get to that number of days not smoking...so could I!! ;) Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 77 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,553 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344.19 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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I know it's kind of bad to say, but I am glad I got this terrible cold because the last thing I want right now is a smoke. It also kept some of my smoking friends from stopping by, which from now on, they are to smoke outside. Now, if I could get the other half to do that, things would be perfect. He only smokes in the kitchen, so when he lights up, I walk away. And it's kind of funny, but I don't get any cravings from that. The only time I get them is in the mid to late afternoon and they are pretty brief. I'm positive I will succeed this time! I also have decided my first reward. New perfume because I like smelling good. ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 172 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $28.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
17 years ago 0 319 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Miss Molly, I'm pround of You for wanting to quit Your addiction, For only You can decide that, I quit 4 years ago on this website, but my Wife still smokes, I can only encourage and support You, IF, You want to Quit, It's the best decission I've ever made in my life, it's like a new lifestyle for Yourself, Have always though in my life that I needed that cigerette to help me over the rough spots of everyday life, But I was wrong, it's only a mind thing, These People on this website was my Motivation and Strength to quit, for I smoked for 40 years, but now, I'm Smoke Free, What did Martin Luther King say in His famous speech, '' I've climbed the mountain, And I am free at last, Free At Last,''' You can also be Free Molly, Grit those Teeth of Yours, And Get the Eye of the Tiger, And stay ever so close to this website, For You can be stronger in Numbers, and there is a lot of great People here on this website, Don't be afraid to reach out and grab there hand, for they will pull You along, I'm sort of retired from this website Molly, but good-luck in Your journey, Smokless In Oklahoma :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/10/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1490 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 44,713 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6377.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 338 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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17 years ago 0 911 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome and congratulations on your 7 days! I think you'll find lots of valuable information, encouragement, and support here. Hope you're feeling better soon. Boxerfan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 191 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
17 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Missmolly, Sorry to hear you're sick, take good care of yourself. Very happy to see 7 days up on that quit meter! Keep it up and don't forget to reward yourself for all your hard work! Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 2 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
This is my first time posting. Here is my short story. I started smoking at 17 years old because I thought I was cool. I quit ten years later by going cold turkey. It wasn't too bad because there was no temptation around me. Then, I started dating a smoker. After 4 years of no cigarettes, I gave in. After many failed attempts to quit, here I am almost 5 years later. I decided to see my doctor because I needed something to take the edge off, believe me, it's not easy when you have someone smoking in front of you all the time. She prescribed Chantix and it is working well for me. I haven't touched a cigarette in a week. Believe me, I thought about it, but as the week dragged on, the cravings were less and less. Today is Saturday, my 7th day. I am sick as a dog. It happens everytime I quit smoking, but this time it's well worth it. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 153 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

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