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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Kristilu!!!

Welcome back!!! I was just thinking about you a couple of days ago and WOW... you appear!!! Must be karma!!!

Anyways, you do know the routine by now and there are even more of us here now to help you through your journey to freedom! Stick close for the next few weeks and ALWAYS post for help when you need it! And like Brenda said... D O N ' T be afraid going into this!!! You have to start the journey brave and confident and ready to do battle!!!

Remember the 6 P's and be prepared for your final quit in a couple of days! Keep NOPE right on the tip of your tongue and be prepared to live by those words! Because, my quit buddy, I want you to succeed this time as much as you do!!! You can do this, so get ready to kick some ash!!!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 562
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,050
Amount Saved: $2,318.25
Life Gained:
Days: 95 Hrs: 6 Mins: 17 Seconds: 48

Quit Meter

$47,220.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1152 Hours: 20

Minutes: 19 Seconds: 33

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6296

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

188,880

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Kristilu, welcome! Don't be afraid of failure. Each of those attempts are a learning experience in disguise. Look at my join date. Now look at the number of days I have. In all honesty, I had an earlier join date. I spent a few weeks on this site during the summer of 2006. I'm not embarrassed, although when I've decided to smoke I did so in peace. One day at a time I will not smoke again.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 140
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,920
Amount Saved: $1,519.00
Life Gained:
Days: 15 Hrs: 6 Mins: 36 Seconds: 36

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

You go, girl. Set your mind to it. Stay focused and determined. Surround yourself with support. Get mad at the nasty habit and, as you say, TAKE CONTROL. You can do this!!!! Your commitment will make this happen!!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 241
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,230
Amount Saved: $1,897.88
Life Gained:
Days: 39 Hrs: 9 Mins: 42 Seconds: 19

Quit Meter

$54,043.88

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1248 Hours: 14

Minutes: 4 Seconds: 11

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5975

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

179,250

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Welcome back my friend. I know you can do this Kristilu. Sounds like you have a good plan. How about setting a goal to enter nursing school as a non smoker? You will have six months under your belt by then. There are no tricks, you have to make the decision, the committment and then set your plan in motion. Plan ahead for stressful times. Follow your patch plan to the T, it will be so worth it.

I am so glad you decided to try again, take these few days to read up here about what that demon nicotine is doing to your body, go through the program again and prepare to have an awesome quit! Once you are determined, there will be no stopping you!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 927
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 23,175
Amount Saved: $9,779.85
Life Gained:
Days: 122 Hrs: 17 Mins: 49 Seconds: 47

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Kristilu, take your time as your prepare to quit. Preparation is key to success, and as Jim taught me, you gotta be prepared! Read, read, and read as much as you can! Use the search feature to look up topics affecting your life. Have you put together a reward system to celebrate your successes? Have you put together a crave cart (thanks to Miss Marple!!!) of carrot sticks, celery, straws, iced, water, altoids, etc? We're all here rooting for your success!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 393
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,720
Amount Saved: $3,930.00
Life Gained:
Days: 58 Hrs: 16 Mins: 50 Seconds: 30

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 392

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I am getting pumped up about this quit! I'm actually sitting here looking at this pack I have and there are 4 cigs left. Honestly, I don't want to buy anymore! But I'm afraid I have more preparation to do....Taking it slowly this time....
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 9/21/2009
Smoke-Free Days: -3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: -75
Amount Saved: $-20.63
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 0 Mins: 0 Seconds: -15623

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 90

Kristilu, You know what youve got to do and you know we are all lined up to help. Start looking forward to your freedom date and lets all help kill the nicotine monster!!! Keep the faith.....

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 78
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,950
Amount Saved: $585.00
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 17 Mins: 17 Seconds: 38

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Should read,

"Have all your coping tools lined up and ready TO rock". Mind's a bit fuzzy today.

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 599
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,975
Amount Saved: $4,941.75
Life Gained:
Days: 70 Hrs: 7 Mins: 26 Seconds: 35

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Welcome back, Kristilu!!!!!! Take the time to prepare yourself, and remember to take your quit in baby steps. One craving at a time, one day at a time. Have all your coping tools lined up and ready rock! And remember...come here often, there's always someone ready and able to help.

We've got your back!

Cheers,

Jan

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Kristilu,

Welcome back and just like before we are here for you! Let it just be known that you are not the first person to return and make another attempt at quitting, and you sure won't be the last. Like you said you "need" to beat this addiction, and you will this time! Take all the reasons why you want to quit, write them down and tape them in various spots around your house or work. You take the control back, fight the fight and we will be here to be the extra push you might need.

We are glad to have you back, check back in soon!

Have you reflected on the reasons why you've gone back to smoking in the past?

Members, any tips on how to bounce back from a slip?

Samantha, Health Educator

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