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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 126

Thanks for responding guys,I know, I have to stop ,maybe this is part of the process.I dont know,if it is ,I will continue to stop until I STOP COMPLETELY.I know, I want to stop,I know ,I can do this.I just need to get it going ,maybe some things were just not right at the start time of my quit. Now maybe they are ,i dont know,I have just got to try again,again,again till I get this whipped,I CAN DO THIS !!!!!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

Top right hand of main page - it's highlighted. Hang tight. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 101 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,015 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $505 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 126

How do I reset my quit meter ???

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

Hi Smokey, Good thing you reached out cause I suspect you are in a danger zone. I didn't hear you say that you slipped (past tense). I read that you have been having a couple every day. Today is another day. I didn't read that you won't do it today, other than you wrote that you don't want to - you may have been saying this every day for the past couple of days. If you want, you can not do it today. Go tell the people that you have bumbed from that you are committed to quitting, most people will respect that and help you. Then, try not to even ask them for another one (or two) today. Go into your grab bag and get back to you quitting resources- what were they again? Don't feel bad or wallow right now. Gather your strength and just make sure that nothing shaped like a stick with tobacco in it makes it into your mouth today. period. That's all you ahve to do. If you need to, start with just this hour. You made a rational decision to quit, don't question that. Don't think about it. Just get through today. Stick close. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 101 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,015 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $505 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1040

[quote] I have smoked 2-3 cigs the last few days . I dont know why.. I want to quit so bad and I will.I cant for the life of me understand why I lit up a cig,didnt buy any cigs ,I turned into a bum and bummed them. [/quote] Addiction isn't rational, and there is no rational justification for giving in to it. Active addiction is a state of insanity. You're an addict. The wonder isn't that you went back smoking. The wonder is that you stayed smoke-free as long as you did. Quitting smoking is tough, and most people who endeavor to quit, fail to quit. But those who keep trying...usually succeed. So keep trying. You will succeed. And don't beat yourself up with guilt or remorse. Use this experience to make yourself stronger, better prepared and more resilient. You're going to do this, Smokey. You're going to be free. Don't let anyone or anything, including this slip, rob you of that. The only way you fail is if you quit trying... and I know that you're not going to do that. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 861 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $314.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 126

I dont know what really triggered it,other than I just miss it or craved it,I just dont know why.... I just went and washed my hands and face to get the smell off.I dont want to smoke,I dont want to smoke,I dont want to smoke..........I promised myself and my beautiful wife, which is a nonsmoker, that I WOULD STOP.I want to stop and am feeling so bad for doing it...DANG IT ALL

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 232

You CAN do it, Smokey! Before you grab a cig, come here. Talk to someone first. Legend [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 261 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $53.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Smokey - If quitting was an easy thing, no one would be addicted and no one would be on this website. So - stop being so hard on yourself! Now, 2 questions: (1) Where were you & what were you doing when you bummed the smokes? (2) Have you tried any NRTs or meds for your quit? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,556 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $286 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

Quit Meter

$1,140,450.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 5565 Hours: 10

Minutes: 21 Seconds: 56

Life Gained
Quit Meter

45618

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

912,360

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Smokey, This addiction can take a handle of you, so fight back. Make plans to prepare and keep busy. Fight that urge with coping mechanisms and avoidance techniques. Preparation will help you push forward! Start writing down your triggers and use this information to help you change your routines and be ready for the crave :) Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1000

Hi Smokey, Please don't beat yourself of for slipping. This is one of hardest things we will ever do. Remember eveyone here is cheering for you :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 388 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $123.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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