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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

Thanks to those of you who replied to my post yesterday. I feel so silly, but I am still getting used to doing this and actually finding where I posted. I read what you replied to me AND THAT MADE ME CRY!! It was so touching, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. I think the most wonderful people in the world are the ones trying to quit smoking...or trying to help those who are. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,500 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $187.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1093

Well, I wasn't going to say anything but I was thinking Feb 9th is a ways away. Why not make it sooner? I think part of the problem may be that because you have cut so far back, you are in a state of constant withdrawal. Seems to me that would be torturous. I think you could save yourself a couple really challenging weeks by going ahead and moving up your quit date. You have been preparing for a long time and you simply haven't committed. What are you waiting for? Just commit. :) As far as not being able to concentrate, that probably is due to a couple things. First of all, lack of concentration is a normal side effect of quitting. Since you are smoking so little, you are experiencing w/d just as if you had quit completely. I was a space case for at least two weeks and even now don't always feel quite right (okay, that could just be me but for sure the first couple weeks it's normal. ;)) Resentment is also very common based on what I've read here. Someone else might be able to add more about that. You know, there is no way around the discomfort of quitting. It has to be experienced. It sucks sometimes, it can be painful, it can be really difficult, but it has to be experienced. Good news, though. It ends! The other good news, it's only as bad as you allow it to be. It's hard to say goodbye to smoking. It's been a huge part of our lives and it's something we've come to depend on but it's a lie. Unfortunately, it takes quitting to really experience that knowledge. I'm really sorry about Shane! I hope he comfortable and I hope he's not too scared. I will keep praying for him, his family and his friends. Big hugs, Ter. I love you. :) ps. so much for not lecturing. ;p pps. thanks for all the kind words, guys. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 153 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $895.05 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Terry, Sorry to hear about your friend. Keep doing what you are doing, you're on the right track to quitting. Cutting back is an important first step. If you haven't already start to prepare some coping plans for different scenarios that you think you will face once your quit. Stay strong! Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hi Terry, Sis of Kelly,(Who is a great sweetheart here!) Welcome to the SSC. You have some time before your quit and I can recommend that you read, read and reread everything here.Do the program too. Knowledge is power and there is so much to learn here, it will help you arm yourself with what to expect, whats happened to others and what you will feel like. Prepare as best you can, it can really make a big difference in your quit! Try to keep it as positive as you can too, that really helps. Glad to have you aboard! We're here to help with anything! Sorry to hear about your friend! Enjoy every moment you can with him! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 325 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,125 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,428.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1160

Once you know you know. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 204 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $816.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 447

Thank you! I'm really in a nervous space. I don't know if it's so much that I am planning on quitting but that I have been cut back for so long now that it seems like I'm prolonging the inevitable. My physical being has already changed what with the sleeplesness and the body functions and I can't seem to concentrate at work because I constantly want to go smoke. I am having resentment at work and my head is playing games with me and there is a young man that I love that is dying and i'm nervous and don't feel as happy as I usually do. Anyone got any words for this? Terry

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1356

Hey Terry, welcome again!! We are glad you joined our family. the very best support site on the net. :D [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 266 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,660 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $465.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 880

anxious1 So glad that you are here. I understand about self medicating. I too used nicotine in this way and when I quit, that fact was brought home to me very quickly. Take good care of yourself as you do this. It sounds as if you have a very good handle on the situation, and I wish you all the good fortune in the world...Stay close by here, there are a great many folks who are happy to lend a hand when required... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 395 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,850 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4,147.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 73 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

Welcome Anxious1, We're all here to help, so feel free to ask questions and to browse through the glove compartment for some great educational inforamtion. Best of luck, Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 53

Thanks, Daily Llama. It feels good, even when I feel bad.lol Anxious1 - My heart hurts for you and your struggle. What gives me hope and should also give great hope to you is that even as hard as you are having it, you're still plugging away. Even with all of the things that seem to be stacked against you, you still have the conviction and determination to do this. That really makes me believe that you will succeed in the end. You make me feel very humble. Please know that ALL of our thoughts and prayers are with you and please post when you can and if you can't post, at least stay around for inspiration. Take care of yourself first and the rest will take care of itself. Kathy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/14/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $76.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

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