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14 years ago 0 802 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yay, I'm so glad you're still here - those 6 days look awesome on ya!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 805
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16,100
Amount Saved: $6,118.00
Life Gained:
Days: 90 Hrs: 13 Mins: 26 Seconds: 54

14 years ago 0 98 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
hi!!!
do i change the title to it's been 6 days haha!!! i was a bit quiet last night and this morning i had a fitting (sorry i work in fashion) and i got so annoyed and a bit pissy, but since i have just accepted all of this i coped instead of gave up...even though  it was a mental struggle.
 
did a high level spin class (so gaining weight isn't a reason to slip) it killed me i wanted to chuck and the rest of the evening all i felt was oh my...my lungs feel so weak!!  why was i doing all that damage to myself!!!!
 
so good times through the ruff times...my local support as well as this site and my daily blog (fahionablemomo.blogspot.com)
i have defn had moments...but the fact that i am getting ready to spend my first summer smoke free is kinda exciting!!!!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 150
Amount Saved: $75.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 16 Seconds: 48

14 years ago 0 802 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Helloooooo????
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 805
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16,100
Amount Saved: $6,118.00
Life Gained:
Days: 90 Hrs: 12 Mins: 50 Seconds: 59

14 years ago 0 1387 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Leelaknight how are you doing today??  Check in and let us know.
kaiser

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 596
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,900
Amount Saved: $745.00
Life Gained:
Days: 116 Hrs: 3 Mins: 50 Seconds: 56

14 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Leelaknight, welcome to the SSC.  How are you doing today on quit number 48904703?
 
x T


My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1171
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 26,933
Amount Saved: �7,406.58
Life Gained:
Days: 104 Hrs: 12 Mins: 12 Seconds: 25

14 years ago 0 98 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
thank you everyone!! i have roamed around gone through the check list and will defn read more post and try and make this an active distraction... so far so good...since this quit # 48904703...and i have used every method under the stars... alan carr, patches, chantrix, acupunture... all of it...so this time i am on wellbutin (again) but i feel it's a cold turkey quit more than the drugs...
 
i have had a few moments of "but i usually smoked *insert place/time*" but i am telling myself that after three days, i can keep going- otherwise it's smoke again and go through this all over again!  thanks for the support and i will get in to this site for support since i do feel that the lack of it was my downfall before!
 
I have also taken my candy addiction to a new level- so i might have to "quit" that next! 
14 years ago 0 3875 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome to the SSC Leelaknight! Spend some time reading all you can here. There is a ton of info in these threads that will help you immensley! Go through the program if you haven't already as it is very helpful too. The first three days are the worst and it gets better after that, a bit each day! It really is an addiction and there is a great freedom that comes with being smoke free! Congratulations on quitting! Cold water really helps with the craves, as does candy, gum, straws, whatever "distraction" works. Changing your routine helps alot as well. (Have your coffee in a different place than you used to or rearrange your computer desk if you smoked there) We are here to help. Come and post often, find some quit buddies who have quit the same time and support each other. Thats what we do here.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1106
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,650
Amount Saved: $11,668.30
Life Gained:
Days: 152 Hrs: 8 Mins: 13 Seconds: 9

14 years ago 0 1843 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Leela, welcome to the SSC and congratulations on your decision to quit smoking!  You've received some wonderful advice!  There is a wealth of knowledge here, so read through old posts.  Use the search feature to find topics that are affecting your quit.  Go through "my program" so you have a plan in place as preparation is key to success! Don't forget to set up your quit meter and add it to your posts from "my profile".  And lastly, reply to one of Mr Ed's weekly posts so you will be added to the quit list.  Being on the weekly lists was a huge motiviation for me when I first quit, and even now 1.5 years smoke free I love seeing my name, and the name of all of non-smoking buddies, every week when we reach a smoke free milestone!  We're all rooting for your success!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 572
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 22,880
Amount Saved: $5,720.00
Life Gained:
Days: 88 Hrs: 2 Mins: 38 Seconds: 55

14 years ago 0 1387 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Leelaknight:
    Welcome to our site.  This is ths best place to come if you are serious about quitting.  You will find plenty of helpful information here and plenty of support also.  Do you plan on using any thing to help like patches, gum, ETC?  Make sure that you have plenty of cold water on hand somthing to keep your hands busy.  I liked totsie pops.  Others will be here to help you along your way.  Once again Welcome!
Kaiser

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 593
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,825
Amount Saved: $741.25
Life Gained:
Days: 115 Hrs: 15 Mins: 11 Seconds: 9

14 years ago 0 2606 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi leelaknight,
 
Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on being quit for 3 days! Thank you for introducing yourself and sharing your experience with us. 
We strongly encourage you to prepare for your quit using the program. Quitting smoking is not only a habit, it's an addiction. This program is going to help you plan how to deal with cravings and more importantly teach you how to replace this old habit with a new one.

 

You'll also need to put into place a reward system. It should have three components: small one for after each craving, medium for the end of each smoke-free day and a bigger one for the end of each smoke-free week.

 

Start reading through the forums, you'll quickly realize that many have felt just as you do now and they are now non-smokers. You'll also be able to find a lot of tips and tricks to help you along the way.

 

Keep working hard and check in soon!
 
 

Samantha, Health Educator

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