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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

Hi Kaiser, glad it is going ok for you. It is defenately a real roller coaster for awhile. I had some rough days between day 85 to 100.. off n on, once I hit 100 then it was easier.. I have hit a few craves.. but mainly when I hit my "BIG" triggers.

I know you can do it this time. Most of us have had many attempts, I was over tired and stressed today, and thought, oh it would be nice to sit down and have a smoke... Then I thought... what???? you don't smoke anymore lady.. get with the program.. go sit down and relax... have a cold ice water.. or cola.

so remain on guard.. but know it is doable....

Bonnie wishes for an easy Thursday....:)

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 213
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,621
Amount Saved: $724.20
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 13 Mins: 42 Seconds: 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

HP Bonnie, & Kelly:

Thanks for checking on me. I am doing ok. The craves are not so bad that I cannot handel them. As I said before the NRT was not for me. As I came off it I slipped every time. This time I put my foot down and said NO. I didn't think that I had it in me to quit cold turkey but so far so good. I guess it comes down to wanting to quit more than wanting to smoke as was said before. Thanks again for checking on me it's nice to know that people who know what you are going through care enough to help you along.
Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 42
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,050
Amount Saved: $52.50
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 7 Mins: 56 Seconds: 59

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

Hi Kaiser,

How are you doing today? All that extra vitamin C is so good for you. I hope today is a good day for you. And that roller coaster? Isn't it crazy how people pay to go on them? I would rather have my feet planted on the ground. You will get there soon. Take Care.

Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 279
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,370
Amount Saved: $1,046.25
Life Gained:
Days: 22 Hrs: 17 Mins: 42 Seconds: 36

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

Hi Kaiser... I read someplace when you have a crave remember : H A L T

are you Hungry or thirsty? are you angry or anxious? are you Lonely? are you tired? many of these are triggers, but also they are the same "feeling" as a crave.

My husband lived in AZ for years.. and he still talks about the orange and grapefruit trees they had..

oranges are GOOD for you, and vitamin C I think helps flush out many of the toxins also.

Doing great....

Bonnie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 212
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,604
Amount Saved: $720.80
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 10 Mins: 27 Seconds: 48

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 433

Hi Kaiser,

If it makes you feel any better....

The oranges on our tree (CA) are not all that tasty.

Our tree is an oldie.

I think the ones that are grown for sale are much bigger and flavorful!

Oranges are a great reward... keep those hands busy.

Enjoy!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 161
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,864
Amount Saved: $927.36
Life Gained:
Days: 19 Hrs: 17 Mins: 39 Seconds: 17

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

Faryal:

Thanks for the responce. I will admit that this cold turkey quit has been an emotional rollercoster. At lunch to day I rewarded my self with a bag of oranges. If I lived where Goofy does I could pick one from my back yard.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 41
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,025
Amount Saved: $51.25
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 2 Mins: 28 Seconds: 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Kaiser,

Glad to see you're still going strong despite the intense cravings.

Your strong craving for an orange could be a result of one of the following:

The body lacks certain nutrients. Because of a nutritional deficiency, the brain will signal which foods are needed to replenish the missing nutrients.
Low blood sugar
Emotions. Some people crave the "comfort" foods they enjoyed as children when they feel anxious or stressed.

Eating a balanced diet will address any nutritional deficiencies. You may want to consider taking a daily multi-vitamin also.

Good thing your craving was for something healthy!

Faryal, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

Den, Bonnie,& Patrick:

Thanks for the welcome. I should have tried this cold turkey stuff a long time ago. Bonnie you are right when you said somthing clicked. In my case it was when I smoked my last cigarette on the night of 7/29. I was coughing and hacking up junk and I said NO MORE!!!. The craves have been ok so far. One wierd thing though, last night I had a real strong crave followed by an equaly strong crave for an orange, Where did that come from?

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 41
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,025
Amount Saved: $51.25
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 2 Mins: 8 Seconds: 28

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1890

Good to see you back, Kaiser. Congrats!

Patrick

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 235
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,875
Amount Saved: $2,643.75
Life Gained:
Days: 43 Hrs: 16 Mins: 11 Seconds: 10

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

Hi Kaiser,, yes we were close in dates. But that is what this addiction is about.... ad we are human.

I read Allen Carr's "Easy Way To Quit Smoking" for me something clicked... I had to admit to myself ... that yes it is an addiction, and No I couldn't just put them down and walk away.

I didn't start this quit with a whole lot of confidence... but I have gained it along the way. Now it is just so much easier to not smoke...LOL.... I have rewarded myself along the way.

The last time I saw my Dr. I can't tell you how Happy he is.. I have given him this site and some information for other patients...

remember N O P E ( I know that would be my breaking point..) so I keep N O P E as my back up...

Cheers, buddy .....

Bonnie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 211
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,587
Amount Saved: $717.40
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 7 Mins: 7 Seconds: 21

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