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Chris glad you are hanging on. There is so much help here. Like they say - drink water, deep breaths (lots of them), pace, walk, healthy snacks or bad ones whatever it takes to get you though these few days. When come home from work, go to bed!! A few of us found that as a safe place. You will be tired so going to bed is a good thing. Enough, glad you still with us. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 910 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $273.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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Chris Hang in there, you are over halfway through the physical withdrawal. Pamper yourself.....tonight and for the first week or so. Take a long bath or shower, watch a movie, go to bed early. And breathe deeply and drink plenty of water. I'm happy to hear you have a supportive girlfriend at home. Let her know that you will need some understanding through this difficult period. It gets way better soon. Let us know if we can help. I look forward to getting to know you. -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 130 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $884.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
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Welcome and congratulations on your decision to stop smoking! The physical withdrawal is the most difficult part of this journey and I promise, it will get better VERY soon. Hold on tight, it's worth it! Boxerfan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $620.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
17 years ago 0 5 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you, I wasn't really prepared for the physical withdrawl, Sparky hit it, my hands are shaking or stinging more then I would have expected. I still have to work but I'm cutting down on my email correspondance until I can focus for more then 5 secs-lol another 6 hours and I'll have two days, Whew Thanks for the support Chris
17 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Chris, Welcome and yes this is great support community! The "spaced out" feeling is normal and you need to give your body some time to heal and adjust. Keep busy and occupied and make sure you reward yourself! Check in with us and let us help guide you every step of the way! Josie, Support Specialist
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Welcome to the site!!! It does get easier, but those early days can be brutal. Trying to speak a sentence someone can understand :eg: There will be times that you will think a smoke will take care of it, NOT. The only thing a smoke will do is make you start all over and go this all over again. NOT FUN. So when a crave starts or the nerves feel like they are coming though your skin just wrap your arms around yourself and say I am worth this quit. Only good things come from quitting and only bad things come from smoking. Hang in there it will get better. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 910 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $273.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
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Chris, Just let me tell you that if you smoke 'just one' to return to 'normal', then you are putting nicotene back into your body and will be prolonging the withdrawal. There is a 90% relapse rate in the 'just one' cigarette. The trick is not to have the first one. If you find yourself feeling desperate, just keep delaying the decision...I'll wait another 10 minutes...then another. Keep distracting yourself, brushing your teeth, sipping ice cubes or a glass of water, read and post on this site. Congratulations on completing your first day. We all know it was a tough one. Lizzie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1559 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 23,385 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �7,015.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 155 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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17 years ago 0 5 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you all in advance, I've been very lucky to find this site and have people I love really behind me here at home. After 20+ years at a pack and half I smoked my last cig at midnight saturday morning. The cravings have been brutal and I'm just a space case, but reading others expereinces has been a great help and my girl friend and 9 year old daughter have been the best. FOr me, being unable to focus for any lenghth of time is the hardest withdrawl issue that really bothers me, the physical pain just hurts but has begin to shrink a bit in length and intensity, and I have thought (a couple of times )it would be easier to smoke one to return to "normal" but waited out the craving SO day two continues, I hope to make through the week and beyond. Thank you all Chris

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