goofy My heart goes out to you...I understand the hell you are going through at this moment and wish that there were an easy path to follow. Sadly there is no single route through this that will afford comfort at every turn. However, never forget that a path does exist. A great deal of the road map is already written in your very own soul, all you need do is read it with clarity, hope and confidence. I would suggest to you that you are not losing it...Far from it, you are in fact "getting it"...What ever spark of the imagination that moved you forward on this quest is the seed of your ultimate salvation from the chains and bonds of nicotine addiction...Make no mistake, the first premise that you must internalize is that you and I are addicts. Although I understand how difficult it must be to move down this road while your partner chooses another, the fact remains that your choice is yours and what ever obstacles come, must be met with resolve and inner confidence. The ability to choose is the key to freedom and must be seen as the most intimate and wonderful aspect of being a human being. I do hesitate in telling you these things as in truth I have not had to do this while living with someone who has not chosen to do so. My choice is for a much more solitary life, but I do maintain that regardless of personal circumstance, the goal, the temptations and the ultimate victory remain the same. There are others who have overcome circumstances similar to yours, listen to their advice. It is most important however, that you heed your own counsel. There is a reason that you have decided to accomplish this task, list those reasons, make them resonate in your consciousness with a singular clarity that becomes a sort of mantra of survival. If you do this and if you take action by drinking water until you are literally swimming, exercise your body and slowly free your mind from the mistaken assumption that you must smoke, a few months from now you will wonder what all the fuss was about and why you did not do this sooner. I promise you that THIS CAN BE DONE...Demons (such as the ash tray in the bathroom) have no strength except that which we give them out of our own free will... Part of this journey is physical, but for me the bulk of it has been a mental game...Take heart in the knowledge that you are doing the best thing that you can do for yourself and ironically for those who love you in this world...Choose well, you are at this moment in time writing the footnotes for your future health and well being... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 313 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,390 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,286.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

6:00 on Saturday. What am I doing up? Last night was extremely tough. I wanted a beer after dinner. My wife said if I get beer, she's getting cigarettes. So we were both miserable all night. This morning, I woke up wanting a smoke more then ever. I didn't make coffee yet, as this is a big trigger, but I don't want any more juice. I think that at this point, I really am going to lose it. Hope you're doing better one more try. Goofy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 240 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $37.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

Thanks Sue, Well, ended up going to bed at 8:30. Actually, I feel better this morning, but I have so much to catch up on at work. I have so much respect for everyone that's helped me this week. You are a terrific bunch of people. Thanks again for all the support. Ron [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

hey Goofy, that is normal after 4 days, you are letting go of 4000 odd chemicals and carcinigens (do a search for posts by Mercy - she is a researcher and posts all kinds of good stuff), sleep if you need to, give yourself a break if your body is asking for it. Eat healthy snacks, drink water and try to exercise as much as you can - it will help your energy. Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 182 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,820 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $318.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

I think I've run out of gas. I'm still not smoking, but I've gotten really tired. I had some work to do at home, and I just don't want to finish it. Have a great night without cigarettes. Goofy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

I have no trouble sleeping here. My problem is sleeping too much. I feel lazy all the time since I quit. I am still waiting for the increased energy. I hope it comes soon. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 36 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $12.24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

Goofy, It is okay to let yourself sleep. Your body heals while it sleeps so sometimes you just really do need a good nights sleep to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. Exercise is also a great way to deal with fatigue. If you can't sleep at night, it usually makes you tired and if you are tired in the day, it helps to wake you up.

Thanks JDK, Now I seem to want to sleep. The 1st 2 days I couldn't sleep, but now I'm worn out. I want to go to the gym tonight, but I figure I'll be asleep as soon as I get home. One more try, how did you get through the sleeping thing? And, I think I'll still stay away from beer for a while. You seem to have super willpower. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

OMT, Well done. Yes pubs can be big triggers but it is possible to do it. Congrats on keeping with it. Heres for a great day! Goofy, you count the hours and seconds just like me! :) Way to go on making it quite a few days in a row already. It gets easier and easier every day. Sometimes are more noticable than others in different ways though. Especially physically. A lot happens to your body in the way it heals, especially in the first few hours days and weeks. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 112 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �470.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

You make me proud to have made your acquaintance. My wife and I upgraded our timeshare last weekend. We had no mortgage before on it, but since upgrading, we now have a small mortgage. I figured out from what we spend on smoking, if we quit, it'll pay for our new vacations. I showed her, with you guys help, that it's not that hard to quit. That's a joke, huh? Well, she's following my lead. She wants to go away more often too. Hang tough, show your husband how proud you are to stop, and he'll get the hint. Goofy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25