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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 813

kelly Here is a secret for you that I would ask you to ponder and understand...This is not my invention, this is something that has been discussed by a very influential man in the area of smoking cessation...What you desire is to feel like a non-smoker, because unlike us, non-smokers don't get cravings...Thats a fact...Now the only time that smokers don't get cravings (which is the state you wish to attain) is when they have a full shot of nicotine in their bodies...So that is when you feel like a non-smoker...That would be fine, except for the uncomfortable fact that once the body senses that the nicotine has taken a powder, your brain (and mine) starts to crave...So what is the answer? Its the ingestion of nicotine that makes us feel like a non-smoker...The cigarette is the creator and recreator of the need...Once purged from mind (the difficult part) and body (the slighly less difficult part) YOU FEEL LIKE A NON-SMOKER...Which is the state you desire to obtain...I know this will sound a bit silly, but once you get the reality of this trap, you will have a better understanding of the addiction and understanding is the key... Hang tough there my friend, we are all on your side and there are many wonderful and articulate souls here who will speak to you in a way that helps you truly understand the trap in which we all are ensnared...It is the irony of the addict...Generally I find irony to be interesting, in this case I find it to be an ugly truth. Stay strong and quit nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,708.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Kelly, Congradulations on yur first smoke free day,any time you think about smoing just think about that little cutie in your arms and how bad second hand smoke is for him. The first week is truely the hardest but you can do this you have a lot of support here just keep posting and reading and you will get thru it. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 234 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $90.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

Kelly Good Job, prove those people wrong , You can do this :) Your young, kick in that will power we will look forward to your progress Tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1844 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 36,880 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,454.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 260 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

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$14,713.40

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Days: 695 Hours: 1

Minutes: 42 Seconds: 26

Life Gained
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5659

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90,544

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 813

Kelly Early days and great beginnings, be kind to yourself now, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that the passage may well be an easy one... If on the other hand you find yourself in a spot of difficulty, come here right away and talk it out with someone, by the time your finished doing that you will have passed through the gates of temptation like a champ... Stay well and quit nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,708.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 248

Way to go girl! You conquered the fear that keeps smokers smoking, you found out that it was possible to stop. Stick around here and you'll find out that it is possible to stay stopped. In its own way it's even kind of fun! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/17/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 216 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $37.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

Good for you Kelly!!! Day two will be challenging as well, but you can do it. Great work on day one and I'm looking forward to more positive news from you today. Hang in there. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 164 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $688.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

So very good, Kelly! I did the same thing, didn't tell hardly anyone..but, thanks to chantix, this site, and my desire and will, I am here, proudly smoke free...and I truly believe you can be smoke free too. Please let us know how any of us can help, and post for help before you smoke, ok? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 157 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,067.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

As the most special "Unhooked" would say "WoooHoo!". Good for you. Yeah, I didn't tell my mom right away - she wanted me to quit so bad and I was scared of disappointing her. I told her today! I told my daughter first thing because she can keep me honest. She is a "social" smoker and I feel so responsible for that. I am sooo happy for you. The first day is the hardest and you have accomplished it on your own - you shouldn't just be happy - be proud sister! Hope to see you LOTS! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1093

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone! How great it is to read encouraging messages from people. I haven't told anyone except my kids that I was planning on quitting with the exception of one person who rolled her eyes at me. It was then I decided to keep it to myself until I have some time under my belt. Thank you all for your positive words and encouragment! I made it all day!!! hehe. So so happy, I am! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [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] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 177

Hi Kelly with the cute little boy! Welcome! You get a cherry sucker for the little man. I am a newbie (one week quit I am proud to say) and this site has been a blessing. Browse, post, search for any word - just explore. If you have a question, ask - it will be answered and if you just want to vent - have at it. I know how hard those first hours and days are but it DOES get easier (even though that is hard to believe at this point). Some people here are serious, some funny, some a bit cynical but ALL are here for you. Mercy said the exact same thing to me about you can do everything except smoke. I have used that every single hour of my quit. Anything - except light up. How great is that? Hope to see you around! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

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