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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 377

Hi Brelaine,

Your doing great so far and keep up the great effort your doing to better yourself.

Just to add what others said, one thing I did when I first quit was to distract, distract, and distract again. Time is very slow when you first quit so I did everything I would to keep busy. I did much more physical activities everyday, it's amazing how your mood can change after going on a nice long walk. I also went to the bookstore and found really interesting things to read about and would take time to just sit and read. I also went to a Korean spa that had those hot rooms where you sweat like a pig and then would drink tons of water. Anything to make you relax just a bit.. If you don't have that then a bath with maybe something on hand can work the same. The main thing is to find distractions that are your new substitutes for when you smoked. It actually can be a great time to pick up new hobbies and explore new things in your life, it sure did for me.

Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 274
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,932
Amount Saved: $1,479.60
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 7 Mins: 4 Seconds: 57

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 955

Brelaine,

Sorry to hear today has been hard for you. Perhaps rewarding yourself for getting through today would help? Maybe a nice cup of tea or a warm bath would help? You deserve it!

Members, any other advice for Brelaine?

Sarah

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

You are doing great!!

The first four days are a test to your determination! But you made a free and educated choice to break free from the nasty smoking addiction! All the physical discomfort you are experiencing now is the result of years of nicotine abuse!! Your body is healing right now.

Take one craving at a time! In four days you will be nicotine free! So hang on, you can do it becaus I can do it. Drink lots of ice water and non sugar added fruit juices!

Believe me, It will get better!!!!

Cry, sleep, eat, yell, run, do whatever you need to do, but please

DON'T SMOKE!!!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 810
Amount Saved: $81.00
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 5 Mins: 16 Seconds: 45

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Brelaine, glad you didn't give up! You really can do this! Are you rewarding yourself? Take a long bath or showers! Have a tea party! Eat a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream! or a pint of fat free/sugar free/carb free frozen yogurt! Take your dogs for another long walk! Just imagine how much healthier your dogs will be without the second hand smoke! Everybody will be happier and healthier! Just take it one day at a time, and you'll be fine!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 210
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,400
Amount Saved: $1,680.00
Life Gained:
Days: 31 Hrs: 10 Mins: 3 Seconds: 27

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 7

Thanks for all the support

Today has been really hard. I've almost given up a few times but I am still smoke-free.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/17/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25
Amount Saved: $6.88
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 8 Seconds: 35

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Brelaine I know that reset button feeling too. One of the reasons I stayed quit was that I didnt want to face those bizarre early days again I felt so lost and so strange. Remind yourself how you felt after walking the dogs- not good was it?? that feeling prompted you to start your quit earlier than planned so well done you.

Keep focused, keep positive, there's a ton of support for you here too.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 312
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,800
Amount Saved: $4,680.00
Life Gained:
Days: 36 Hrs: 20 Mins: 7 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Hello brelaine,

You are absolutely right about hitting the reset switch and you would have to endure this all over again one day if you retreat. Would you like to know of one self-talk treatment I tell myself all the time during the cravings and the hours I want a smoke?

I ask myself:

Question - Did you smoke as a child?

Answer - No, and I was happy and healthy!

I am not sure if this could work for you or others, but it is one way to trick your mind back into thinking you can be a non-smoker once again. As you was born without a cigarette so you do not need it to live. In addition, I must say these little devils have there claws in pretty good. I think of myself as a intelligent individual and a fairly strong minded person, but "WHOA," these smokes have brain washed me into thinking they are actually good for me....

........

Stay Strong

We are here day and night!!

=X=

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $49.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 2 Mins: 13 Seconds: 8

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

Brelaine:

TOOTSIE POPS. I must have gone through hunderds of them early on in my quit.

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 231
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,775
Amount Saved: $288.75
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 13 Mins: 31 Seconds: 6

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

AWESOME !!

Brelaine is becoming a non-smoker!!........Great Job.........

Join us.....it feels Great.........

Keep the Quit hugggggggggs

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 50
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $210.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 12 Mins: 4 Seconds: 58

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Brelaine! Check out the program if you haven't, there are lots of things to help. Deep breathing, cold water.

Candy, straws, gum, licorice, chocolate, coming here and posting. You made a decision that will bring you so much in the way of your health, keep that in mind. Self talk (affirmations) help alot too! You can do this! Not One Puff Ever!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 744
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 18,600
Amount Saved: $7,849.20
Life Gained:
Days: 98 Hrs: 10 Mins: 20 Seconds: 24

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