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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 83

Hang in there yalycer. Youre doing all the right things and we are with you 100%! You can do this one day at a time

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 14
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 196
Amount Saved: $51.45
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 3 Seconds: 39

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

The cravings are finally getting better! I stepped down from a 10 to a 9 in my cravings diary! And I faced a stressful appointment without feeling any cravings--at least until I got out and then I felt it. But a cough drop on the way home got me through. Thanks for all the encouragement and ideas!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/31/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $36.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 7 Mins: 22 Seconds: 0

Quit Meter

$21,160.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 626 Hours: 23

Minutes: 34 Seconds: 12

Life Gained
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5290

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

105,800

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 880

yalycer:

Be kind to yourself in every way you can. I am with impala regarding ice water. I cannot lay out the physiology for you, but I know that it works wonders. When I began I was never without a bottle of water. Be patient with yourself. This is a process. The period of physical withdrawal can be measured, the half life of nicotine in the body is well known. However, the half life of nicotine in the mind and soul is another matter. I found that I had to teach myself not to smoke. And I was a very slow student.

As you move forward you will begin to recognize when the cravings are at their highest level. That is a very good time to put on your teacher's hat and try to understand why this is happening. We all smoked for a reason. I have yet to find the person who actually enjoyed smoking. Let me be clearer on that. What I mean is that we never actually enjoyed the act of smoking, what we enjoyed was the effect that smoking had on our state of being. And for me that was key. I had to find out why I was so driven to experience this thing over and over and over again (addictions are circular in nature). Once you begin to recognize these learning opportunites you will be in position to begin employing coping mechanisms that will serve as spring boards to a more useful understanding of the why of the addiction. You have the answers. As addicts we are, in effect, both the jailer and the prisoner. All we need do is find the courage to ask ourselves for the key.

Stay here and speak to the many folks who are wearing your shoes. They understand and they will help you...

stay well

nonic

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/25/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1050
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 31,500
Amount Saved: $11,025.00
Life Gained:
Days: 200 Hrs: 11 Mins: 36 Seconds: 59

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$66,475.50

Amount Saved
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Days: 1301 Hours: 17

Minutes: 37 Seconds: 8

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6331

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

189,930

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Yalycer!!!

Welcome and congratulations on making it through Hell Week!!! Keep that list of reasons for quitting handy and just look at it every time one of those hard cravings hit! I found that walking the stairs and breathing deep and rhythmically with every step would chase the nico-demon away! That and pretty much living on this site the first few months of my quit! Reading old posts and contributing to my fellow quit buddies here in any small way that I could was a great distraction for me and was just what I needed!

Come here and read and learn further about this addiction and how to over come it! There is a wealth of information here and quit buddies to listen and lend a hand! You CAN do this!!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 614
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,350
Amount Saved: $2,532.75
Life Gained:
Days: 105 Hrs: 19 Mins: 31 Seconds: 6

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$44,212.50

Amount Saved
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Days: 1058 Hours: 2

Minutes: 32 Seconds: 29

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5895

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

176,850

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Yalycer, hang in there. The one thing we can promise is that it will get easier. Like Impalamania said, drink plenty of ice water. That will also loosen mucus. Breathe. Eat sugar-free candy, if you must.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 192
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,376
Amount Saved: $2,083.20
Life Gained:
Days: 21 Hrs: 0 Mins: 27 Seconds: 21

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Welcome to SSC Yalycer and congrats on eight days down. You sound very well prepared and very positive and these strengths are key to a succesful quit.

Make use of this site too, share anything you're feeling, and ask anything that you feel may aid your quit. Everyone here is so keen for you to succeed and we are all proof that it can be done.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 548
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,700
Amount Saved: $8,220.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 16 Mins: 19 Seconds: 16

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Good for you! Welcome to the Land of Quit. You are off to a great start. Keep the positive attitude. Be prepared for the craves. Lots of ice water, toothpicks and DEEP breaths did the trick for me. You are well on your way. Keep focused on your prize and enjoy the journey.

You can do this!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 294
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,820
Amount Saved: $2,315.25
Life Gained:
Days: 47 Hrs: 22 Mins: 46 Seconds: 36

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$50,416.83

Amount Saved
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Days: 1123 Hours: 2

Minutes: 30 Seconds: 23

Life Gained
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5574

Smoke Free Days
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167,220

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Thank you both! I found when I was doing my exercises on this site that a big proud smile is my daily reward. That's because when I was slowing down and got to 7 a day, I was so very happy and grinning from ear to ear, but when I actually got to the last day of smoking and the first day without a single cigarette, I didn't find it joyous at all. So my smaller rewards are going to be to make myself smile. I'm smiling now.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/31/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 8
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 160
Amount Saved: $32.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 3 Mins: 54 Seconds: 19

Quit Meter

$21,160.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 626 Hours: 23

Minutes: 34 Seconds: 12

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5290

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

105,800

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Yalcer, congrats on 8 smoke free days! Just remember that these temporary inconveniences will yield a HUGE permanent improvment! Have you put together a reward system? A small reward for every passed craving a medium reward for each smoke free day, and a larger reward for each smoke free week. I travel alot for work, so tomorrow I will reward myself for another smoke free week with a $2 pack of almonds from a Nuts 4 Nuts street vendor in NYC! Just remember that smoking won't make stressful situations go away! Post as often as you need, if only to vent, as somebody is always near by! We're all rooting for your success!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 445
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 17,800
Amount Saved: $4,450.00
Life Gained:
Days: 66 Hrs: 11 Mins: 5 Seconds: 32

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Yalycer,

Welcome to our wonderful online support community and congratulations on making the decision to quit smoking! You have come to the right place to gain knowledge, support and encouragement to help you make this change. You have already made it through hell week which for most is often know as the hardest week of their quit. Make sure to reward yourself for this accomplishment. Use the program, read old posts and continue posting!

We are all here for each other, check in soon!

Samantha, Health Educator

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