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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 579

Kev, I am glad to see that you have taken some decisions about what you are going to do. Good lad. Lizzie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1762 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 26,430 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �6,607.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 181 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1113

Hi Guys, Thanks for the positive posts! I'm not going to go down the route of being influenced to give up hope through negative labels from others and if I was learned helpless, I would not have even attempted to quit in the first place. I am picking much more productive methods such as thought correction (which I will be doing each day this week). I have even been convinced to go back on the fluoxetine (prozac) to see if it helps. If after the end of March, I have made no improvements, then I will even consider going to the doctors. I still remain sceptical on that front mind you. My innate fear of doctors might be showing through. I'll continue working as hard as I can. I won't be beaten just yet. Next time I will write on a more person centric approach instead of a general status update. I would like to thank you for your continued efforts in keeping me on the right path. Until next time.. HUGS from Kev p.s. Danielle, did you know that the CBT idea I got from here? SSC rocks! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 219 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,475 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �919.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 28 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Hi JDK, Well first off, I would say the language used in the book is anything less than motivational. Instead of focusing on your "learned helplessness" why not focus on the resources you have available to you to help you get together the skills you need to overcome this addiction and other underlying issues you may be experiencing. Let's also take a look at your leverage, the strengths, skills and reason that will help you be successful? Hang in there. Let's get you away from that edge. :) Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1056

Hi there Kev We hardly ever see each other these days. Remember back in the old days when we were young green things at this no-smoking game? Look how far we've come!! Holidays are the worst time really because there are just so many triggers around but it is the old 4 seasons thing again isn't it? Another hurdle to get over and you'll be off again racing towards the next goal. Eight months by my reckoning. Cripes! Keep your chin up or I may have to come and sort you out when I'm down in your direction in March. (Wedding in Hampshire) Bestest wishes, Gen :) :8o: :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 324 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,184 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,620.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 735

Hi Kev! I wanted to send some positive vibes and (((hugs))) your way. Glad you are holding on to your quit, you have done it my friend for 218 days, what's another 147? be good! ;) We can do this. G [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 209 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,003.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 515

Hi Kev Just reading you posts. Lots to go thru with this "quit smoking" thing. Mentally and Physically. Stay strong and DIVE into those books you got to keep your mind occupied! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/7/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 702 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $273.78 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 579

Kev, I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad. It is quite possible that smoking has been masking an underlying chemical problem, and that you have been essentially self-medicating. It would be good to try and find an alternative non-smoking (non-fatal) solution to the depression, though. Please do read Leslie's post "The Big Cover Up" about ADD/ADHD. I am not sure whether it applies to you, but you might want to think about seeking some medical advice. I know you do not like your doctor - can you find one who is more sympathetic? It might be worth paying to see someone privately if you cannot got anywhere on the NHS. I don't mean some quack, but someone properly qualified who has an interest in depression. I'd also be a bit cautious about labels ('learned helplessness'). Labels can be self-fulfilling, if you are not careful. If you are depressed, this would explain why you feel helpless. Oh, and the pill swallowing issue - you can crush tablets to a powder with a pestle and mortar or back of a spoon. Alternatively, you could try the method that works with my dog!! I take a slice of squashy cheese (e.g. Brie, Cambenbert), and embed the pill - then eat the cheese (cheesy biscuit optional). Anyway, see how things go with the CBT. You can do this in addition to looking at other options. ((((((((HUGS))))))))) Lizzie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1759 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 26,385 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �6,596.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 180 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1113

Hi Bear, Nice to see you. Hope all is well and you are not having to get rid of too much snow. Thanks for the link to the thread from Leslie. I will check it out. Lilyput, Thanks for your message. You're well over 1 month now. That rocks! That junkie thinking gets everywhere doesn't it. I often don't know I have it but other pick it up in my posts. You'd think I would be an expert at noticing it nowadays :) My books have arrived now, which is good news. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 218 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,450 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �915.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 222

Your so right Kev, The junki wants to win, DONT LET HIM you can do it I know it's hard but it's worth it as all our good friends on the site say N.O.P.E. not one puff ever, Good luck and enjoy the rest of your holiday Lillyput [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/2/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �481.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Kev old cocker glad to see your still hanging tough .Theres a post written by Leslie called " The Big Coverup " I suggest you read it. Hey man look at that 218 BIG ONES well done. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 332 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,976 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,320.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 80 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

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