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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

The view from here is fantastic freedomseeker.....

I smoked 50 years. Most of those at 2 packs a day. Was I scared and worried when I Quit??......yep, sure was. I learned it is the addict inside me that made me feel sad and scared and dictated how I lived. Once I realized that I got mad. It became easier then. Getting the control of "Me" back was and is one of the hardest and MOST rewarding things I have done.

You'll get mad when you're ready.

We'll be here to help...........

Keeping My Quit

hugggggs and coooookies

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 128
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,840
Amount Saved: $537.60
Life Gained:
Days: 26 Hrs: 19 Mins: 35 Seconds: 17

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Welcome, Freedomseeker.....

Like you, I thought about life without smokes for quite some time. Started thinking and looking at options. Finally I had enough and declared war on January 19, 2009.

You take the time you need and do what you must to prepare for battle. In the end, You will be the determining factor that changes you from a Freedomseeker to a Freedomtaker.

You can do this,

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 136
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,080
Amount Saved: $1,071.00
Life Gained:
Days: 22 Hrs: 4 Mins: 59 Seconds: 9

Quit Meter

$53,862.98

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1244 Hours: 8

Minutes: 33 Seconds: 40

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5955

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

178,650

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 280

Welcome FS,

It is always so hard to take that first step into the unknown isn't it? Be brave, take a step and see where it can take you. You will be happy you did... Keep coming back, don't leave... the support here has been awesome...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $16.80
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 6 Mins: 58 Seconds: 37

Quit Meter

$34,239.24

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 763 Hours: 15

Minutes: 8 Seconds: 52

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5823

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

122,283

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Hi FS,

Reading your well-contructed, easy-to-read introductory posts reminds me of someone who came here some time before you. She was someone who arrived with a shroud of trepidation similar to that which you portray. I can tell you that that lady grasped the nettle and will be 5 years quit on the 28th of this month. No turning back! It worked for her and it can work for you too!

I always mantain that for one to be successful at this game, it is imperative that your desire to be quit must outweigh your desire to smoke. If that is true you will give yourself every opportunity to succeed. With that in place you can pick your date and get going with the wonderful support and advice from this extraordinary community. Their support will help you through the difficult times along the way and the number of difficulties you encounter on your journey will be greatly reduced if you can maintain a positive mindset. Remember, being happy and positive is a choice!

It is there for you; if you want it, take it!

Good Luck

Penitent

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/18/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1843
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 46,075
Amount Saved: �11,518.75
Life Gained:
Days: 312 Hrs: 3 Mins: 10 Seconds: 46

Quit Meter

$60,896.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1262 Hours: 15

Minutes: 3 Seconds: 31

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5536

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

121,792

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 28

Thank you Marivi - you are the 1st to respond and I appreciate your support.

I have been searching for a 'quit video' and haven't found one yet nor have I come up with a signature I am happy with. But.. I'm still finding my way in here and was so pleased that someone made me feel welcome. I know you have been around for awhile and have done well. Hope I can keep up with the example you have set when I soon make the commitment.

Thanks again

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Hi Freedomseeker!
Welcome to SSC!

Fear is the number one obstacle . Most people don't quit because they are afraid of failing or afraid of losing their best friend!

Well, I want to tell you that neither one of those two is true! You are not losing your best friend,you are breaking apart from your worst enemy! And the smoking cessation is not an event, it is a process.

And every quit is different. Some try several times until they stay quit; and others try it once. The average attempt an ex-smoker makes is 7. So don't beat yourself. You are fine. You have a better understanding of your addiction.

I will strongly recommend you the Allen Carr Book. He talks about fear and it will help you a lot!

Also I recommend you to go trough my program, and educate about this nasty addiction.The better prepared you are,the easiest will be to stay smober.

Also discuss with your doctor if he recommends some kind of NRT. I used Chantix and I owe my quit to this forum and Chantix.

Jump in. you have nothing to lose, and a lot of things to gain.

See you soon

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 132
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,980
Amount Saved: $198.00
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 23 Mins: 48 Seconds: 8

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 28

June 3, 2009 8:09:15 PM

This is my 1st post and , though I have been inspired by what I have read here, I am still afraid to commit after failing so recently. I think you are a wonderful group and I will continue to 'lurk' until I can say that I have actually made my restart toward being smoke free. Thank you for getting me this far!

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