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16 years ago 0 3541 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey, Newme. How is the first day going? I'm another 30 year+ smoker with many failed atempts behind me. I can only echo the previous replies, it's attitude & sticking to a plan. This site has been invaluable to me & I am absolutely sure this is my last quit. Stay close. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $77.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
16 years ago 0 911 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome Newme and congratulations on your decision to quit smoking. It's great that you were able to take some time away from work while your body begins healing. Make sure you have thrown out all ash trays, cigs and smoking materials. Come to the site often, read, and ask as many questions as you like. Being here helped me stay smokefree my first few days. Keep your coping tools handy (gum, hard candy, sunflower seeds). I found that drinking from a straw helped ease some of my cravings. Drink some fruit juice in the first few days as it will help normalize your blood sugar. You mentioned boredom and I would suggest that you find something to help distract you (I used needlepoint). Most of all, take good care of yourself. You CAN do this! Boxerfan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 954 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $265.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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HI New Me! What you are about to embark on is exactly that! You are making the choice of becoming a new person who no longer smokes. If you really want to quit, come on in, and close that door behind you and never look back! "Smoking is not an option anymore, so I will have to do something else." Make that your mantra and keep it handy as you go through your first week. Read all you can here, it is very helpful, have the tools ready. But most of all, have your head ready. If you want this quit to be hard, it will be. If you want it to be eays, it will be. You choose. Life is full of choices, choose the best! If you really want this and you are prepared, you will succeed. We are all here to help through every step of the way! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,875 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $791.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
thanks all, Yes Lou P, I find that I get very winded when climbing stairs. That never used to happen. Smoking has caused me to become less and less physically active. I am so glad that the asthma has not returned for you. I am looking forward to conversing with all you successful quitters. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
16 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
New me, Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on deciding to quit. Please take advantage of our online quit program. It's a great tool filled with lots of tips and strategies for coping with cravings. Our forums are equally a great ressource of information & inspiration. Keep us posted. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team
16 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
new me I've heard from a number of successful quitters that that book helped them a lot. I also smoked for 30+ yrs and had tried every NRT out there. Chantix is helping a good deal. I did the same as you..scheduled my quit for a time when I didn't have to work. I was planning on sleeping through it, but instead found this site...and became glued to the screen for the first few days. It really really helped! And still does. If you haven't figured it out yet, you can do a search for key words, or you can look through the different forums for old posts. Just keep reading and posting. Sounds like some good reasons to quit....and look! you've already gained 2 hours of life, just thinking about quitting....lol..how does that work? Get your coping strategies in place and you'll do fine..remember,it's a great thing! Not One Puff Ever -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 58 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $394.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
16 years ago 0 238 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi new me, don't give yourself time to think about being bored & wanting a smoke. Get outside, it's springtime & hopefully the weather is nice where you are. Walk, ride a bike, run, plant a garden, see a movie, take yoga classes, visit with family or friends, join a dance class, paint a picture, knit a sweater, photograph nature, read a book, get a massage, discover your family tree, volunteer your time.... Congratulations on making the decision to quit :) Keep us posted on how you are doing. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 47 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,175 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $381.17 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
16 years ago 0 533 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
welcome new me....read- read- read- and then read some more. Remember the reasons why you want to quit...tell yourself them over and over again. Drink lots of water...When I felt a bad urge I would drink some water. Have water on hand. You could also keep some sugarless candy and gum on hand too...I still use these. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 500 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $112.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
16 years ago 0 706 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello new me. Welcome to SSC, this site is full of wonderful people who are here for ya when you need them. Positive attitude is very important for me. Instead of seeing what you think are the bad sides of quiting, turn it around and look at all the good. It is amazing how well that helps. Find your reason for quitting and every time you think of a cig remind yourself of your reasons for quiting. Mine was my first asthma attack. I have never had one in my life, I got really sick and ended up having one. I couldn't breath. It scared me so bad. I was put on a resuce inhaler. The more I thought about that feeling. Not being able to breath, the more I knew I had to quit. I knew that if I kept smoking there would be a day when I felt that way all the time. So, whenever I think about wanting a cig, I remember that day and how I felt. Then find something else to do to get past the crave. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 465 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $93.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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Hi Mercy and Kita, My most important reason for quitting is to regain my self confidence and self esteem. I also want to quit so I can feel my emotions again.I am numbed up with nicotine. Being free from this hideous addiction is also one of my important reasons. I am off work for the next week, so I can sleep whenever I feel like it. I just hope that "smoking to relieve boredom cig" does not bother me too much. I look forward to being free. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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