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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Tammatt The first week is really the hardest, but your doing great take a walk suck on hard candy, call a friend post and read just don't smoke. N.O.P.E [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 351 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Great tips everyone! Josie, Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

When I am craving at work I jump on here and do a couple of posts and read a whole lot!!! If you can try it, just read for 5 minutes and it will pass. I have started walking during my lunch to change my routine of eating and them going for a smoke. Hang in there you can do it, just keep saying to yourself that you don't want to go through day #1 again!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 45 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Tammatt, Sorry you are having such a tough day. Start keeping a journal to help you pinpoint the triggers that are causing this. Go home tonight and make a crave basket. Fill it with office items such as chocolate, candies, licorice, magazines, crosswords, teas, coffees, word searches and more! For tonight get that relaxation ritual started and ease yourself into sleep. Do this every night so that you can wake up refreshed. Also take those breaks that are needed at work and clear your head. Give it a try and let us know how you are doing :) Josie, Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Dam it I will not accept this from a fine Canadian Girl get it together period .. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 168 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,024 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,680.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 38 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Hang in, tammatt. You can do it & you're going to be so proud of yourself for it! Can you change your environment or your routine at work to remove some triggers? Just a little change can make a big difference. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 114 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,254.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Deep breaths, drink plenty of ice water and take a lot of walking breaks. When I quit, sometimes I would just have to go to the restroom and scream! I kept my door shut a lot during those first few days. I simply expained to my boss what I was doing and he was very supportive of me. Remember this is temporary. The affects of being smoke free go on forever and you are doing something really, really good for yourself. Suck on peppermints, kick, scream, cry, whatever you must, just don't smoke!!!! You are doing great! Congratulations on 3 awesome days!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 795 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15,900 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,782.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 71 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1093

Breathe...1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Breathe...1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... Can you step out and stretch? Your shoulders & neck. Close your eyes and relax? Remind yourself that you are not smoking. You've not needed to smoke so far so no reason to smoke now. I hope that helps!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 300 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $58.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Hang in there, use your coping skills, anything to help yourself. Deep breathing, sugarless gum is one of my favorites while at work. Drink some cold water. Understand your job is going to be the same whether you smoke or not, your job isn't going to change, and smoking will not help you cope with the stress, it will only add stress. Your in hell week, it's going to be a rough ride, but with your commitment, you can do this!! We're here for you. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 94 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,512 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $902.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

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I have a very high stress job. I *think* I have been doing great,but being at work is just killing me! Not that I even crave , just the urge to smoke is coming in very strong waves. UGH! this is sooooo frustrating. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 45 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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