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Jay made it through Hell week !!!!!!!!!!!!


15 years ago 0 955 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Jay,
 
Congratulations on making it through hell week! What an accomplishment!
 
As for sleeping disturbances, please remember that they are not only common but temporary! Here are a few tips to help you get back into a regular sleep schedule:

 

•Try to get on a sleep schedule. Go to bed at a regular time each night and get up at a regular time in the morning. Try to not stay up late watching TV and try not to sleep during the day. If you get on a sleep schedule, we guarantee that you’ll begin to feel better.
•Try to make the room you sleep in as quiet as possible. Consider ear plugs or a sleep mask.
•Use your bed only for sleeping. Don’t lounge around in your bed. If you spend too much time lounging in bed, watching T.V., drinking coffee, or eating, your body will learn that your bed is NOT a place for sleeping.
•If you can’t sleep after half an hour in bed don’t stay in bed trying to sleep. Get up and do some quiet activity. For example, read a book for a half hour and then try going back to bed. If you still can’t sleep, get up and do something quiet once again.
•Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature - not too cold and not too hot.
•Try to get some exercise every day. You’ll feel better and sleep will come much quicker.
•Try not to exercise or work hard late in the evening. It could make you feel ‘wired’.
•Don’t drink anything with caffeine or alcohol for 4 hours before you go to bed.
•Try not to eat a heavy meal in the evening. Don’t eat just before you go to bed.
•If you’re not sleeping at night, avoid naps during the day.
•Use relaxation techniques. Box breathing may help you relax at bed time.

Members, any other advice for how to cope with sleeping disturbances?
 
Sarah, Health Educator
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15 years ago 0 51 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yes many thanks to you all.  I couldn't have made it without you all.  Your stories are all an inspiration.  Your understanding and sticking with us newbies you wouldn't believe how much it helps.  I can't pat myself on the back as much as saying thanks to you all.
 
It seems some days are easy then all of a sudden like today for some reason I just wanted to break down so bad.   But I remember all my support buddies have made it so can I.
 
Has anyone else had trouble sleeping the first couple of weeks?  So tired.  My job doesn't always allow sleeping normal but usually when I can I usually sleep pretty good.  But these last few days it's hard to sleep good.
 
My reward is mostly when my wife tells me what bill she could pay extra on because I didn't buy cigarettes.  And hersheys dark chocolate candy bars.  Can actually taste them better already
 
Just got back from taking a shower and was amazed I didn't know my shampoo smelled so good lol.
 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/14/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 369
Amount Saved: $73.80
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 19 Mins: 12 Seconds: 25

15 years ago 0 1080 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Jay-well done to you- your quit is going so well, I can't believe you got through Hell week so quickly and are now on to Heck week- thats amazing!!
It does get easier from now on, stay with it and keep on doing what you're doing cos its obviously working!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 258
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,450
Amount Saved: $3,870.00
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 11 Mins: 57 Seconds: 49

15 years ago 0 649 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Jay...............
 
Been reading your posts and am so glad things are going better for you.
 
Moss


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/19/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 431
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,465
Amount Saved: $1,454.63
Life Gained:
Days: 70 Hrs: 7 Mins: 46 Seconds: 45

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Many Congrats!
 
Don't forget your reward!
 
 
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
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Fantastic!!
 
Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 414
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,420
Amount Saved: $1,552.50
Life Gained:
Days: 34 Hrs: 11 Mins: 28 Seconds: 13

15 years ago 0 744 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Excellent job Jay! Way to go!  Keep doing it just like that
 
 
 
 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/17/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 921
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,368
Amount Saved: $1,433.08
Life Gained:
Days: 104 Hrs: 15 Mins: 28 Seconds: 53

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Horray for Jay!  Toot your horn and pat yourself on the back!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 93
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,720
Amount Saved: $744.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 12 Mins: 2 Seconds: 3

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Congratulations Jay!  You're doing a great job!
Angie


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 24
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 288
Amount Saved: $126.72
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 4 Mins: 8 Seconds: 3

15 years ago 0 49 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Jay, 
Congrats on making it through Hell week. We Know it's not easy but we'll get there together. And it is easier not to smoke cos the cravings go away eventually. 
Luv lola
xxx

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/10/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 260
Amount Saved: �68.90
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 4 Mins: 54 Seconds: 56


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