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When You Really Just don't Want to Smoke


16 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Moss, I am glad things are getting better, I kinda feel close to you because I am right behind you. We can do this, we really can. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 104 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
16 years ago 0 649 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Blue Cloud, Gen, Bonnie; Thanks for the input. The last few weeks something definitely took a turn for the better. I am working hard on the attitude department and find myself getting closer and closer to true freedom. Thanks again to all. Moss [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/19/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 121 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,815 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $408.38 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
16 years ago 0 2223 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Very well said BC and very true :) Girl you have just done an amazing Job with you quit :) Hugs Tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2049 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40,980 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7,171.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 292 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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    Days: 689 Hours: 6

    Minutes: 45 Seconds: 31

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    5612

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16 years ago 0 1209 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congrats BC and Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Moss, I am relatively new. I wasn't sure I was even 100% committed ..until I found you all or (ya'l) as I read, sent and recieved virtual hugs. I thought about a time... it was Thanksgiving dinner at my sister in laws.. I WAS the only smoker there. It was rainy, damp, chilly... I put on my coat, and out the door, trying to stand under the over hang to get a few puffs... I could see in the window (it kind of reminded me of a little kid in the rain and cold watching festivities from outside). I got my "FIX" exhaled deeply a few times and flapped my arms around.... thinking I would go back in ( NOT Stinking) yes it took me until February..... but I keep that picture in my head... and replay it when needed. Am I missing anything? N O P E hugs to all , Bonnie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/10/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 629 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $125.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
16 years ago 0 1890 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations and thanks for expressing it so well, Blue Cloud! I just love to hear how people really appreciate the freedom from the slavery of smoking ... I'm starting to feel it and I haven't been this happy for a long time!! Patrick [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/18/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,500 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $675.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
16 years ago 0 649 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you Gen. I hope so. In case you check back it looks like you have a celebration soon. If I am not here on that day Congrats in advance. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/19/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 120 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $405.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
16 years ago 0 1160 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Moss. I see you are at 120 days and that is great. The next 120 will make a big difference. I do feel it just takes time. There are still times of stress or maybe milestones or maybe the addiction that make me think about smoking but no longer do I want to or am I tempted. I am told that you have to go through all 4 seasons to really become free and I have not done that yet. Geeze if it feels better than this I will highly recommend it. LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 258 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,032.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
16 years ago 0 1056 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Moss. I know what you mean about that feeling. For me, I just talked myself through those thoughts till suddenly one day I realized that I didn't need to do that any more because I was/am genuinely glad to be free. Everyone is different but you sound so positive I'm sure you get there soon!! Gen [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 356 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,696 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,780.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
16 years ago 0 1288 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Blue Cloud, We are so proud of you, as you should be too! Keep up the great work! Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 649 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Blue Cloud, Thank you for this. This is still a bothersome area for me. I know better but I have to admit that little thing in the back of my mind is still there. I am still at that place where I feel like I have to give something up. I have a positive attitude generally but this is a tough road at times. Do you think that you did something to bring about this feeling of freedom or did it just take time for it to happen? Any insight you or others could share would be appreciated. Thanks - Moss [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/19/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 120 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $405.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

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