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14 years ago 0 1843 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

Janet, WOOHOO and look at you!  You're taking the nicodemon by the horns and telling him that he no longer controls your life!  They call the first week of quitting Hell Week because it truly is Hell.  Week 2 (Heck Week) isn't a whole lot better.  But know that you have the whole SSC community here supporting you.  And that these temporary inconveniences will yield HUGE permanent improvements!  Use the search feature here to reach old posts as there is a wealth of knowledge.  Make sure your quit plan under "my program" is still accurate.  Are you treating yourself like royalty and rewarding yourself appropriately?  Post as often as you  need, as somebody is always near by!  We're all rooting for your success!

P.S.  Glad your husband is there with you!


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 447
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 17,880
Amount Saved: $4,470.00
Life Gained:
Days: 66 Hrs: 17 Mins: 15 Seconds: 30

14 years ago 0 389 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
You're right - I am doing this!  What's even more amazing - so is my husband!  He's right there with me!
 
N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 40 Seconds: 27

14 years ago 0 1387 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Janet:
    You are doing this!!!  Be proud.
kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 468
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,700
Amount Saved: $585.00
Life Gained:
Days: 94 Hrs: 7 Mins: 11 Seconds: 44

14 years ago 0 389 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks Jim and you are SO right!  That Nicodemon is NOT going to beat me!  I'm not letting him take that control back from me.  I have the control now, it's mine, I've earned it, and he's not getting it back.  SO there! 
 
N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 32 Seconds: 35

14 years ago 0 2778 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Janet!!!
 
       What Kelly said!!!  Head up, chest out, take each and every crave as a challenge that needs to be won!  You have prepared for this and you are NOT going to let anything stop you!  Maintain that Positive Mental Attitude and direct any anger, hate, or whatever at the nico-demon.  Every time you get through a crave, it should reinforce in you that you CAN make it through the next one, and the next one, and so on!!!  Your resolve will get stronger and stronger and the addiction will get weaker and weaker!
 
        You made it through the toughest day yesterday and you did NOT smoke!  One minute at a time today and think about that reward you are going to give yourself for making it through another day smoke free! 
 
         You  CAN  do it!!!
 
                   Jim


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 615
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,375
Amount Saved: $2,536.88
Life Gained:
Days: 105 Hrs: 22 Mins: 26 Seconds: 21

  • Quit Meter

    $44,280.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 1059 Hours: 18

    Minutes: 50 Seconds: 49

    Life Gained

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    5904

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    177,120

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 389 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am feeling pretty strong at the moment - the cravings haven't been totally unbearable today; so I'm focusing on that.
 
N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 31 Seconds: 32

14 years ago 0 83 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Janet, it's nice to see youre still with us. 
I just wanted to say keep your chin up and focus on the positives of quitting because they last forever.  The suffering of your quit is temporary (although it may not feel like it)  You are strong and I believe in you
 

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: 2 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Janet,
 
You are doing great, another morning down and a day on its way...keep breathing and ignorning the unsupportive co workers.  I stayed here and talked about it, I didn't talk to people at work to much, was always afraid some idiot would say something stupid and I would fly off the handle.  You will be ok, you just need to relax your shoulders, take a sip of water, lean back in your chair and take a moment every once and awhile, this is tough stuff!!
 
Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/7/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 704
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 21,120
Amount Saved: $2,640.00
Life Gained:
Days: 58 Hrs: 14 Mins: 10 Seconds: 25

14 years ago 0 389 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm still here, still not smoking and ready to shoot someone.  BUT, I'm going to put my best foot forward, try to NOT let this DAMN Nicodemon win and get through today.  I went to bed at 8:00 last night...sleep seems to be the best way for me to deal with this. 
Thank you everyone for your words of wisdom - I will use every bit of advice I can get to get pasty this mean ole' nasty stage I'm currently residing in.
 
I'll be here, lurking in the corners sucking on a lollipop...
 
N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 26 Seconds: 12

14 years ago 0 1387 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Janet:
    How are you doing this morning?   Check in and let us know.
Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 468
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,700
Amount Saved: $585.00
Life Gained:
Days: 94 Hrs: 6 Mins: 25 Seconds: 27


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