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15 years ago 0 1890 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tough it out Popsmom!  You're doing great and all those factors in the quit are the same for everybody!  You're doing great.
 
 
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My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 203
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,075
Amount Saved: $2,283.75
Life Gained:
Days: 37 Hrs: 17 Mins: 37 Seconds: 9

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Hey, you're doing great! I know it doesn't appear that way, but really, you are! It takes time to adjust to a non smoking life, but it's so worth it. When that's what your body has known for a long time, then you have to be patient with yourself, let it heal, and detox from all that poison that your body has been demanding. I know what you mean about the obsession from thinking about wanting that cigarette, but you must no cave. Realize that you don't have to give in to the abuse. You're in control of your own body and whatever junkie thinking you have are just lies. YOU have the power to beat this addiction, you just have to put it into action. Hang in there, it gets easier. You really are doing great. Remember, no matter what, just don't smoke. You CAN do this! If I can do it, I KNOW you can. Heck, I made it so hard on myself, simply because a part of me didn't want to just "let it go". I fought with myself!!  Try to keep a positive perspective, it will help you sooooo much. C'mon now, ready to kick some ash???  Let's get it done.
 
 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 752
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,016
Amount Saved: $2,820.00
Life Gained:
Days: 84 Hrs: 15 Mins: 32 Seconds: 59

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WOW, have read several people talking about being on this Champix, well and others that aren't also, but I am and have to comment on the dreams........lol...someone said Spielberg watch out, I guess so, lol, I have never had dreams like I have lately, so real, vivid, colourful but at the same time, so out of this world stupid, that I can't help but wake up and laugh. 
 
Some days are good here others 1/2 good but turn extremely ugly around supper time, today being 1 of those.  I love playing softball and this usually turns my mood around, not today was so crusty I didn't even want to be there, I just wanted a smoke.  I don't even know if these are cravings but more like obsession cause it doesn't go away.  I can go hours and continuously thinking of smoking no matter what I am doing,(usually not around puter of course)....but I have not caved and given in. It seems I am one of the luckier ones, have not had any physical aches/pains of withdrawals, no real coughing or anything (knocking on wood right now), I have found my smeller is working extremely well and not sure how much I like these new smells.....like my daughters shoes OMG threw them into back room, awful, hahahahahaha, standing in line at grocery store, the lady behind me was a smoker and the smell was out of this world, not pleasant at all.  This particular smell made me think, "did I really smell like that?", my hubby and daughter have felt confident enough to tell me, "yes you did, we just didn't say anything", so I must keep thinking of this.
 
I have found snacking is on the uprise also, so went on a shopping spree of fruits and veggies and Crystal  light.  The crystal light is going to be made into ice cubes and popsicles, that way can eat away and not feel guilty, it was also suggested to take my grapes and freeze them, this way I can nibble without getting carried away with the natural sugars etc.....and they are really yummy this way too. 
 
Well enough rambling from me, I just felt the need to type and ramble and thanks for allowing me to do that, I just hope I found the right place to post this.  Going on day 5 and haven't had a heavy chest feeling in 3 of them, wooooo hooooooo!!!!!!!




My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/4/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $3.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 8 Mins: 50 Seconds: 39


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