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I almost ruined my quit


16 years ago 0 2778 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Teresa!
 
   I'm sure glad you came to your senses just in time!  You are still going to crave from time to time, and you just have to keep in mind that you want your quit more than you want to go back to that addiction!  It sure would have been hell going through those first 54 day again, huh? 
 
   Have a great smoke-free weekend, buddy!
 
     Jim


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 79
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,975
Amount Saved: $325.88
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 23 Mins: 15 Seconds: 4

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    $45,802.50

    Amount Saved

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    Days: 1096 Hours: 5

    Minutes: 30 Seconds: 27

    Life Gained

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    6107

    Smoke Free Days

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    183,210

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 235 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Stormy when I first started this quest I really didnt intend on quitting I was just gonna see how long I could go without smoking I had the 2 packs in my car  and to be honest I had forgot about them being there untill Monday when I was cleaning my car out now I should have tossed them then and there but all I can say is it was stupid to keep them so there is no excuse just stupid thinking on my part thanks Stormy  Deb and DL I am just grateful to be past that crave today is much much better Teresa

My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,160
Amount Saved: $270.00
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 1 Mins: 8 Seconds: 22

16 years ago 0 744 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

Whoa, that was a close one, Teresa. May I ask why you kept the cigarettes in your car? Having them so accessable at this point is very dangerous, because those junkie thoughts have a way of making it appear justifiable, but you were able to overcome it. That's a definite good sign that you are well on your way to a wonderful smoke-free life. Congratulations Teresa, you faced a very difficult situation and pulled yourself through. That's proof to me that you are getting stronger every day. Keep going now. You've got an awesome quit going.

Dang those hormones



My Milage:


My Quit Date: 7/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 676
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,408
Amount Saved: $2,535.00
Life Gained:
Days: 76 Hrs: 1 Mins: 15 Seconds: 38

16 years ago 0 1890 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yay, Tess!! Well done... I got the sweats as I was reading your opening lines on your post and felt well and truly relieved when you said that in the end you slung the cigarettes away and destroyed the damn things!! Good for you.... I have no fears for you at all now... you've proved your mettle right there and you'll be that much stronger when you hit any further nagging thoughts about the filthy things!!!
 
   Way cool.   I'm ecstatic for you ( and yer hoss...)
 
Patrick



My Milage:


My Quit Date: 1/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 126
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,150
Amount Saved: $1,417.50
Life Gained:
Days: 23 Hrs: 11 Mins: 32 Seconds: 10

16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Therese--a big congrats for saving the GREAT quit you've got going.........
 
I think it was a good idea to get rid of the temptation so close. I lost my last quit by having the cigarettes too acessible. (partly the reason)...
 
Anyway--way to fight the demon.....keep remembering that it's NOPE....one minute, one hour or one day at a time........we CAN do this together.
 
Deb


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 83
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,490
Amount Saved: $560.25
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 11 Mins: 38 Seconds: 13

16 years ago 0 235 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I know its no excuse but I almost ruined my quit yesterday I started taking a new hormone pill last Sunday and ever since all I have done is crave a cigarette yesterday was the worst day I cried was so nervous  I had kept 2 packs of smokes in my car that hadnt been opened I went to my car opened a pack and lit  up a cigarette before I smoked it I threw it away and I tore up the remaining two packs  I am so happy to still be a nonsmokerI learned a lesson too  if any of you has any smokes that hasnt been opened throw them out its wayyyyyy too tempting to keep them close by I hope my mess up will help someone else thanks for listening to me Teresa   

My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,160
Amount Saved: $270.00
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 1 Mins: 1 Seconds: 51


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