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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

I had dreams of smoking very frequently in the first months, and they would still appear on occasion for over a year. I don't think I've had one in a while now. Once you get off the nicotine patch, your sleep will start to be more restful and you won't have the vivid dreams. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/3/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 717 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,510 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,585.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 51 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Janie, These dreams are quite common among quitters as is the temporary lack of concentration. Both will subside on their own. Until then, try breaking any task you may have for the time being into smaller ones. Relaxation techniques may also help. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 48

Thanks all... I seem to have come through this particular issue now and am busy working away on my project stuff now. Feel fine again and can't even really recall what that feeling was like -- except I wasn't expecting it and it was a full on lack of concentration!! Couldn't read a book or do anything that needed a bit of focus. A weird problem for me as I am usually very focused. Now if only I could stop dreaming of smoking...! Sigh. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 180 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 154

another tip to help woth concentration is exersize, I know that seems wierd but it releases endorphins and helps enable us to be alert and focused. Enough good exersize also helps with getting a good nights sleep therefore staying alert (and awake) during the day. You are doing very well, remembering back to week one and two I pretty much felt as though my head was perpetually surrounded by a heavy cloud of smog. I was in a complete days but guess what, I didn't smoke and it went away, and yours will too. Hang on, you are exactly where you should be!! N.O.P.E ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 221 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,431 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $782.34 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 44

I'll tell you...one of the hardest parts of quitting smoking has been...staying awake while i drive..and since i am a truck driver..that uh...is sort of a necessity... I've found...chewing...helps stimulate me...like..carrots...apples...i have to be careful with gum cuz too much hurts my jaw...but...chewing makes me be able to focus better!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/19/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 725 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $130.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

good deal, janie! Glad the massage helped! I work at home too, but have clients, so have to concentrate..or at least appear to. One thing you might try is breaking things up into smaller chunks, so you can see some progress but also can go a bit easy on yourself. remember, you are saving time every day just by not smoking : ) -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $387.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 48

Strangely enough, I had a massage today which seemed to do the trick! Normally one thinks of a massage as relaxing but I specifically asked her for a massage to stimulate me and help with my creativity/focus and it seems to have brought me back from the land of the faeries... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 150 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 126

Hi janieblack,how is it downunder week one is a s.o.b !!!! On the other hand ,you should have alot of spare time,since you gave up that nasty habit.Get that work done !!!!!! good luck !!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,575 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $315.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

janie, Thanks for coming here first. This is normal in the first week and it will pass. Continue to keep occupied and use those coping mechanisms to push you through. Set up a reward system to reach your goals successfully :) Josie, Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 231

Welcome Janieblack and congratulations on your decision to stop smoking. You are probably used to working at home, smoking like a chimney as you get your work done. Is it possible for you to go somewhere else at least to get started. Stopping smoking is a lot about changing routines and this might help you concentrate on the task at hand if you go to a different environment than you are used to. Hope this helps. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 66 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,980 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $297.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

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