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Shevie wrote: "... Some would have you believe it�s all over in 72 hours because the nicotine is out of your system. Hogwash!! Tobacco use does a lot of damage to the brain�s pleasure/reward centers that takes a long time to recover. There is where the addiction resides. You won�t be craving all the time, don�t worry about that. ..." How true! Even after 8 months of quitting, I sometimes still feel a crave. I would say it's a craving for C. "C" here is not Cigarette, but it is Comfort. Yes, craving for Comfort! :) That's why I have written before, to those quitters who believe in that "magic" drug (approved by the FDA last year), please be prepared to cope with those unexpected moments of craving, long after you stop taking the drug. Cheers, nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 236 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,369 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1180 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 45 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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Our dear friend Shevie. Thank you for your words. I miss the posts of all my good friends around here. You have been a great friend along this journey. Your research has helped so many. Thanks for sharing with us. Lady :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 656 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,138 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2296 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 59 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
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Shevie, Bring on the babbles that was great. I will soon be at 30 days and you really insprired me. Thanks again ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 578 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $182 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
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It is so good to see you post again. I too have been gone from the site and I still read some but in general only respond to my good friends here. Roxanne and I have been (naughty) all over the world and plan to continue to do so (LOL). Hope life is becoming good for you after all the hell that has come your way. Keep posting your knowledge, this SITE need all the help it can get and you are one of the main contributing factors that keep it alive. Miss you my dear friend and I hope to hear from you. E-mail me if you have the time and the rr. address. Love and good wishes to you Duffis. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 794 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 23,841 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2382 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 167 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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17 years ago 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Shevie. How ya doing? I've sent you a few emails. I hope I am sending them to the right email address, as I have not heard back from you since your email addy changed. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. Being quit is awesome and I couldn't agree more with your post. I am sure it will help many starting out on this journey. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 341 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,244 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1364 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
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17 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shevie, Nice of you to check in with wonderful words of freedom and wisdom. Congratulations on almost 2 years and know that you helped many along the way. Thank you for your honesty and insight :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.
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Graet post Shevie! Up there with 'Rewards, Nicotine and the Brain' all the best Mr Ed :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 429 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,876 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �3217.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 69 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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Brilliant post Shevie. Thanks for that. Gen [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 338 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �147 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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Shevie If this is babble keep babbling.... Thanks so much Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 253 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,567 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1328.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 50 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
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Shevie, Congratulations on your upcoming 2 years! Thank you for this and for all your "old" posts too. They've inspired me from the day I started reading here. Bless your heart, your soul and your mind. Pat [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 80 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,202 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1120 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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