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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Hey BDB welcome to SSC. I hope this quit is a success for you, I was sorry to hear the doctor had brought attention to your breathing, however, sometimes its a scare like that which makes the decision to quit for us.

Can I just add, I quit with the patches, and was told by my medical practioner that not all patches suit everyone and if you are having problems with a certain brand of patch try another brand. Some have different ingredients/adhesives etc and you may need to try a few if you want to use this as a type of NRT.

Good luck whatever you choose though!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 326
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,150
Amount Saved: $4,890.00
Life Gained:
Days: 38 Hrs: 11 Mins: 40 Seconds: 27

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 80

Hey Bugger -- A belated welcome to you! Every day is better than the day before, as long as we keep our guard up. I blew my last quit by thinking I had finally won the battle. Not in this life, I finally learned -- but fighting the craves has become kinda fun, like working out at the gym. Each little victory makes us stronger and better prepares us for the next g-round.

I hope it's still going well for you!

peteg

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 50
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,500
Amount Saved: $562.50
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 4 Mins: 36 Seconds: 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Welcome buggerdb - you've chosen a great place to help you with your quit. You've done it before, let's do it again!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 454
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,080
Amount Saved: $3,450.40
Life Gained:
Days: 49 Hrs: 13 Mins: 42 Seconds: 33

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Buggerdb!!!

Welcome and congratulations on your decision to quit! Just ask, and you will receive all the positive encouragement you could ever hope for! Also, the whole quit process will be easier for you by keeping a Positive Mental Attitude yourself! Stay focused and keep N. O. P. E. in the forefront of your mind!!! (Not One Puff Ever!!!) You really can do this and we'll be here to help when you need us!!! Do what ever it takes to protect your quit!!!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 392
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,800
Amount Saved: $1,617.00
Life Gained:
Days: 67 Hrs: 13 Mins: 3 Seconds: 57

Quit Meter

$49,372.50

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1200 Hours: 5

Minutes: 24 Seconds: 16

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6583

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

197,490

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

LOTS and LOTS of help here.......just POST and you'll get it..........When the craves have you ready to cave......post and wait for 5 replies. That will get you through. When it feels like the addict is going to win......Post........you'll get support on saying N.O.P.E.

The QUIT is all about you.......but we can sure help........

You already did this.........this time Keep the Quit with help from here and eventually on your own .......

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 64
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,920
Amount Saved: $268.80
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 10 Mins: 44 Seconds: 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Welcome Buggerdb

This is going to be your last quit. We have great cold turkey quitters here! It can be done!

Drink lots of ice water, and keep your hands busy. Rest as much as you can. I also read everynight my top ten reasons to quit. It reminds me of how I felt when I was smoking! And I wasn't feeling good!

So hell week is the hardest, hang on. For some reason popsicles helped me a lot! Anything frozen diminished my cravings;I don't know ehy.

I also recommend yo the Allen Carr Book. It gives you the right frame of mind for your quit.

Hang on, and read and post as often as you can. It helps a lot!

Congratulations on your decision to quit!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 67
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,005
Amount Saved: $100.50
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 17 Mins: 11 Seconds: 18

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 278

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts, the encouragement will be sure to help me along. I can't exactly say that I will relapse, but I am going to try my best.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/31/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
Amount Saved: $0.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 2 Mins: 23 Seconds: 54

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Welcome buggerdb. You can do this. Put your head on straight, read and post and keep your eye on the prize.

Never did I think that I would be 70+ days into a quit after 30+ years. I feel great and have a renewed attitude toward life.

I owe much of this to the people on this site and the diverse backgrounds and experiences of this community.

You can do this. Enjoy the journey!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 71
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,130
Amount Saved: $585.75
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 17 Mins: 9 Seconds: 14

Quit Meter

$56,639.79

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1364 Hours: 7

Minutes: 25 Seconds: 7

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6262

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

187,860

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Good Luck buggerdb - my first day is tomorrow..if you want to buddy up, let me know!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 0
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0
Amount Saved: $0.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 2 Mins: 53 Seconds: 45

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

bugger,

Welcome and congrats for making the healthy choice! The members are right! Preparation is the key and can really help with cold turkey. Keep busy, relax your body and listen to your self talk. This can be done and we can help. Post often, vent or ask questions.

We can always help!

Josie, Health Educator

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