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15 years ago 0 880 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
bgaineshunter
 
Yes I understand, accepting yourself as a non-smoker is key.  Sometimes we think we have to do more than is necessary to arrive at our destination.  Sometimes it is best to just ride the train. 
 
 
stay well
 
 
nonic

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/25/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 908
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,240
Amount Saved: $9,534.00
Life Gained:
Days: 173 Hrs: 7 Mins: 12 Seconds: 33

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15 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Ashley and Tresa, I think you right. I can beat Nicodemon. But I think I can beat him just by not giving him airtime.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 49
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,323
Amount Saved: $496.13
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 10 Mins: 48 Seconds: 57

15 years ago 0 855 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
 You will Win :) you are a quitter, dont forget the the will you have to get this done :) Tresa
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2507
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60,168
Amount Saved: $10,529.40
Life Gained:
Days: 325 Hrs: 15 Mins: 30 Seconds: 48

15 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Avoiding and delwaying area few of the key quit strategies so nice work!
 
But I don't like how you say "I can't win".  You can win!  Once you get a little further along in your quit you will be more confident.  You will be saying, " I can beat nicodemon, I am mad as heck and I won't take it anymore!" LOL
 
But if avoiding is working for you though then keep it up! Stay Strong!
 
Members, are you avoiding your Nicodemom now or are you facing it head on?
 
 
 
 
Ashley, Health Educator
15 years ago 0 1843 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
BG, thanks for sharing another way to face the addiction.  I know at the beginning of my quit I became a hermit.  I avoided smokers and smoking situations at all cost as I wasn't sure I could win the fight.  But as I grew more confident in my quit, I got back to being the social butterfly I normally am!  Each person's quit is different, keep doing whatever you are doing as you have a great quit going!  Just make sure you have enough energy to board the cruise ship tomorrow! 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 303
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,120
Amount Saved: $3,030.00
Life Gained:
Days: 45 Hrs: 5 Mins: 10 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
So I think what's getting me through this quit is letting go--not taking control. I'm really not putting up much of a fight, because I can't win one. Nicodemon is no more than an irritant that needs to be avoided. I just don't have any energy to give to that nut.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 49
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,323
Amount Saved: $496.13
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 8 Mins: 27 Seconds: 38


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