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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

Hello Garry, What fantastic news!!! I'm happy for you. My advice is to keep a quit journal. The skills you used to get this far are the strongest and very important to you later. Write it all down to remind yourself how you did it when the memories are fuzzy down the road. Welcome aboard and you're doing it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 131 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,620 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $550.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

another day smoke free Garry yee hah!!!! keep it going!!!!! -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,960 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $843.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 989

Throw garage sale dishes at trees (big ones that can handle the pain) - do ANYTHING but take a puff. This is doable. But it takes not smoking (duh) and then, when you get that first whiff of freedom, that joy of non-addiction, that pride of accomplishment, you will wonder why you waited so long! Best wishes. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 830 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,750 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,905.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 118 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

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$795,007.50

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Days: 5684 Hours: 15

Minutes: 40 Seconds: 6

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45429

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1,135,725

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11

Hi thank you very much this helps so much still smoke free would love to stay that way chewing gum ( nicorette ) which i think helps thanks for your words of encouragement they help Best Regards Garry

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

Hi and welcome, Garry You're doing great! Are you using any aids, such as patch, chantix, gum? I think reviewing your reasons for quitting is helpful when you have a crave. Also playing a game with the craves; identifying what triggered it, using some self-talk to combat it, congratulating yourself each time you don't smoke in response to it. After a while the craves become predictable to certain situations/times of day, so you can prepare for them, or just notice them and move on. And drinking ice cold water...and exercise...and pampering yourself. This is a big undertaking, you have to be nice to yourself. And using the program tools, like the workbook, and reading and posting here. Any particular topic you'd like more info about? Let us know, and we'll bump a post up for you. okay, everybody, don't laugh..I'm trying to be helpful (I tend to bump a lot of threads up) Keep in touch, Garry. We'll help you any way we can. Just remember Not One Puff Ever and you'll do fine -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 123 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,920 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $836.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Welcome ggoodman! Try changing you routine a bit! It really helps. Hard candy, suck on a straw, the deep breathing reaaly helps too! Keep on goin! Smoking is not an option! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 140 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,500 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,477.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Welcome, You already have a jump start.....5 days is AWESOME!! Stay busy the next few days. I would spend LOTS of time just reading back posts. Read..read..all the time. Learn all you can about cigarettes. It just doesn't give you cancer. It does a whole host of other really nasty things to the body. Infact... the way you feel right now is because of the nasty things it has done to you. They all gave you great advice. I would add that sour things seem to help....and when the going gets tough and your brain is feeling fried....watch a movie. It is a great distraction and gives your brain a needed rest to think of something else. hang in there. And.... give yourself a reward. You deserve it. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 183 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,660 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $818.01 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

Hi G Man, very happy to have you here ,( welcome). there are many good tips here just read and learn, WOW 5 days already you are doing good, Hang TOUGH in your quit, you cn do this Take care and i hope to see you around here for a long time tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1810 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 36,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,335.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 255 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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$14,612.00

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5620

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89,920

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Goodman, Welcome and thanks for joining! As you can see there is lots of advice and knowledge to work with and it can help. Tips and tools will provide assistance through this journey and the support group will provide assurance and guidance! 5 days is great and this is the first step to your quitting. Don't be shy, come on in and let us help :) Josie, Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE I HOPE AND PRAY I CAN BEAT THIS

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