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16 years ago 0 319 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey 1939Bear, Where is that good old Positive Attitude, or that Great Motivation You are supose to have, You're not supose to loose that, that stay's with You until eternity, No Offense, But Your Dreaming, You know, 145 days of being quit on these cigerettes is nothing to sneeze at, You should be on Cloud Nine, I sure was at 4 months, There was no looking back for me, You smoke like me for 40 years, and Your not thrilled that You've quit for 4 months, Oh Friend, Your not looking at the Big Picture, I walk over two miles aday, eat healthy foods, I guess Everyone has ther own outlook on Quitting there addiction, I always think of it in Health wise, I will be 70 in December, and I hope to reach 100, because I truly enjoy life today, without a pack of cigerettes in my pocket, supose it's like being in jail, You don't need the support of Nicotine any longer, Or have You found that out, A lot of this quitting this addiction is a mind game, You got to keep Your head on straight, and get the Eye of the Tiger, and don't let Your guard down for a minute, have always figured, Why Dwell on something, If You can have it, So go on with life, live it to the fullest, Don't be looking back over Your shoulder, You have but One life to live, Smokless In Oklahoma :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/10/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1617 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48,510 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,920.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 378 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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16 years ago 0 5009 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Bear, I have to agree with Cherie here Buddy. And I think that you are vastly underrating this great achievement of yours. Or maybe it's a sign that you have reached a new phase of your quit - that you no longer feel that quitting smoking is such a big deal. I said some time ago that I likened the 'post Beach' period to a plateau, where the initial elation of the quit dies off, and family and friends might forget that you still need a pat on the back. I've certainly experienced what I think that you are feeling, but in my case, this phase of the quit has passed. I feel a renewed pride in my stats but the big difference is that I think about smoking less and less and with no fondness whatsoever. This is where I believe that you are heading too. :) I also feel that my Train driving skills have vastly improved over the past few months, as I'm sure yours will too! :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 546 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,380 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �4,095.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 87 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
16 years ago 0 715 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
"Maybe it's because I've overcome alot more adverse things that quitting nicotine." Hiya Bear :) There's a difference between overcoming other things and quitting smoking. Quitting smoking is a day by day accomplishment b/c we can start again at any sec. B/c smoking/nicotine is an addiction, it can not be overcome. There is no guarantee that because we are quit right this moment that we won't be smoking after our dinner tonight, b/c we are addicts. Addiction is a life-long disease, ugh. But the good thing for us is that we know we are addicts, which is the 1st step in begining to make our lives better. You should be EXTREMEMLY proud of yourself :) I know you may not have been looking for an applause in this thread but you've earned one & a standing ovation as well. Addiction is not something that we can just get rid of or over come. It's a daily choice or minute to minute choice of choosing a different way to live rather than by using drugs. So hip hip hooray 4u and all the rest of us who have not smoked yet today and hopefully GOD willing won't. Just breathe.........ahhhhhhhhh [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/9/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $163.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
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16 years ago 0 1698 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I hope I did'nt mislead anybody here.I was'nt looking for sympathy or an additional pat on the back the hug I will accept though because I like them and kisses too. :) Riggsy you've already taken the 1'rst step by coming to this site now lets take the next step and one step at a time you WILL become a non nicotine user. Oh Mercy I'm sure there are people here that would say I'm overdone ;)the truth is I have one more step to go It's of a spiritual nature :) Lampy I like yourself marvel at the fact I'm still walking the face of this earth.When I reflect on it scares the h--- out of me.Don't be fighting that old age now it's a great place to be ;p To everybody that responded to this post a special "thank you "I got a lot of answers I did'nt expect :8|: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 145 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,610 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,450.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
16 years ago 0 5 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Bear I am sadden to think you feel disappointed in your journey. For us who still smoke and want to stop you are an inspiration. All of you are that have been able to kick the habit. Can you breath better? Do your surroundings smell better? Does food taste better? I am where you were before you quit...still stinky, heavy breathing with low taste buds. What you have accomplished is what millions (hand raising) can't do. You should be very proud of yourself because know it or not we newbies look up to you and others. Take time to reflect and give yourself that pat on the back you deserve and personaly I would like to thank you for being a role model. Even in something so little as beating the addiction.
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Bear, Maybe you don't need that feeling of accomplishment because you have succesfully made it to the other side. Your life is...what it is....in it's own kind of comfort level. Your comfortable in YOUR OWN SKIN. That is a wonderful thing. That is what many of us search for. You have that "done" feeling...expressing itself by not needing anything else to replace or subsititute a past addiction with. That is a good place to be. Some of us wander on our new roads a bit still. Be glad your job is done. That is what is great about you. No fisods. Just existing in the form your in. I say congradulations. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 202 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,040 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $902.94 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
16 years ago 0 813 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Bear I have got to tell you, I have overcome many things in my life, but the reality of dealing with life sans cigarettes is unbelievable for me...Heck I was married to the things...And the divorce was one rocky road, I'll tell you... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 229 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,870 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,603.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 41 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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I've overcome other things too, but I still take huge satisfaction in being smoke-free these last 5 months. I figure this is the last thing that's threatening to take my life besides old age... and I'll be fighting that one too! :) Most of the people who know me tell me that they don't know why I'm still here, and I have to go along with that. But since I am still here, I'm going to try to learn from the mistakes and make my life what I can be. And one of the things it can be is..."free". I'm so sick of being a slave to drugs...any drugs... I want to spend the rest of my life being who I really am, and a slave to nothing. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 158 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,950 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,461.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
16 years ago 0 1985 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Bear, I know it has been a long time since you quit however think about the positive good reasons why you chose to quit iin the first place Hopefully I you can find some that will make you smile :) Saving $12 a pack is one thing I can think of that might put a broad smile on you. Cheer up!! Life is good and we are only here but once. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 566 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,188 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,113.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 103 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
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Bear, I think you need a hug (((HUG))). Now we all go though quite moments. Don't judge people by their outsides. We never really know what is going on with another person. Some put on a happy, happy face because they think that is what people want. Others put on sad, sad, faces because that is what works for them. We have travel the road of life and we know what works for us. Maybe we don't jump up and down like we use to, but we sure do know about a lifes road well traveled, don't we? You are doing great. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 103 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,030 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $309.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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