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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

I echo the 'hope you got through that' sentiment wholeheartedly steelroots! You definitely hit the nail on the head, smoking won't change a thing. So what now?

You've racked up a lot of mileage so far on the distraction method of coping. But that can only get you so far, as you've just discovered - it's time to pull up your bravery boots and get down to looking at the reasons WHY you've been smoking when you've lit up all those 35 years. I firmly believe if you don't progress on to that stage of self understanding you're more at risk of falling off the horse down the line.

So go on and dig out your jack in the box and start cranking til the crazy clown pops out - confront the issue at hand, really think hard about why it is you are finding a situation so stressful, annoying, frightening, whatever applies. What is the deep seated emotion that is pushing you towards smoking? Once you've got it, think of non smokers that you know and respect and imagine them in the same situation. What would they do? Better yet, when the killer craves hit, why not go ask one of them! Why is it there are other people who, when faced with an incredibly stressful situation, don't smoke? Haven't ever smoked? Won't ever smoke? How do they do it?

One day you'll do it too, and you'll do it by reconditioning yourself to cope without smoking.

The longer I'm here, the more I wonder why you see everything out there about withdrawal, quit aids, weight gain, healthy snacks, etc when you quit smoking - 'try these patches', 'go to this group meeting', 'chew this gum', 'take this pill', 'eat these carrots'.

But I don't recall EVER EVER EVER seeing anything about dealing with the reasons WHY we smoke as visible in the general public realm - it was only when I came to the SSC folks were talking about it. Is it that the emotional / psychological things are still too taboo for us as a society to express openly? Is it shameful to admit we can't deal with emotions without a cigarette in hand? Possibly but I think we give the beast wings when we should be clipping them. Society tries to shame us but we need to rise above this as quitters.

Have faith and take comfort in the fact that you're entirely not alone in this. Keep the faith and just don't smoke!!

I wish you continued success.

x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1232
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,336
Amount Saved: �7,792.40
Life Gained:
Days: 109 Hrs: 22 Mins: 35 Seconds: 12

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 98

all i will say is keep it...all of it...i got it at 30ish days...then at 45is...i failed by one smoke at 45 (kept my dates cause i am greedy) i had to go back through the entire withdrawl w just one cig...rememebr...it's not worth it, it doesn't solve the prob at hand...

i have shocked myself now...i am dealing w major issues right now...thought i would smoke- nah, i just have to deal with the issues instead...

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 66
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,650
Amount Saved: $825.00
Life Gained:
Days: 5 Hrs: 0 Mins: 54 Seconds: 46

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 855

Hello i hope you have gotten through this by now ??? OMG i hated when i had times like this, seemed they could just take me over sometimes, its a fight but well worth staying quit, dont give in, i tell you it will get better, the power of the addiction is so strong, but you are stronger,, Hang tough :) Seven years, nine months, one week, one day, 9 hours, 11 minutes and 9 seconds. 56767 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,515.15. Life saved: 28 weeks, 1 day, 2 hours, 35 minutes.
Every second is worth the quit Tresa

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2838
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 68,112
Amount Saved: $11,919.60
Life Gained:
Days: 372 Hrs: 16 Mins: 19 Seconds: 9

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

I think this is just one of those blips, and you have just got to try and ride it out. The temptation does come up out of nowhere, and the inner voice tries to convince you that a cigarette would make things so much easier. But you know Steel, you've done so well, you would be so mad with yourself to have come this far and have to go right back to square one.

I know you will look back on this as a bump in the road. Take one day at a time and I really really hope this passes for you real soon.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 735
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 18,375
Amount Saved: $11,025.00
Life Gained:
Days: 89 Hrs: 18 Mins: 3 Seconds: 26

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Find a nice quiet place. Get rid of distractions and pray and meditate. (Prayer is when you talk to God. Meditation is when you listen.) Mostly, remember how difficult quitting has been and the fact that you would just have to do it again. Get through this because you are going to have to develop new coping mechanisms anyway and each time you get through a problem, you develop new mechanisms.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 378
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,584
Amount Saved: $4,498.20
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 14 Mins: 16 Seconds: 18

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

You are working through the addiction.....and doing great!!!! You're on a roller-coaster ride......with ups and downs......still learning about and how to handle triggers...stay the course and know the current urge will pass. Stress is one of my biggies, too......I, too, am working through them one at a time. Some urges are harder than others.

The most important thing is to recognize that you HAVE made a decision that is improving your quality of life with each day that passes. YOU DESERVE THIS!!!

Enjoy the ride, yet beware...there will be another bump along the way.....

Close your eyes.....throw your hands in the air and scream WHHHHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Keep the Quit,

Dave

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 480
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,400
Amount Saved: $3,780.00
Life Gained:
Days: 81 Hrs: 10 Mins: 30 Seconds: 45

Quit Meter

$50,498.24

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1124 Hours: 22

Minutes: 7 Seconds: 10

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5583

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

167,490

Cigarettes Not Smoked

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

For me it depended on the moment. Sometimes the walking away from the source of stress helped. Other times it was the "blogging" that helped - just putting the demons on "paper" made them lose their powers. Other times it was relaxing music. Or super loud music so I can scream my anger... You name it... I've probably done it. But you know what? After a while it became less and less of a struggle. It comes back with a vengeance sometimes. But it does go away. I remember reading here that if you can get over the first couple of minutes, you will be OK. It works. You can do anything for short periods of time. And you've played this quitting thinggy for a month now. The worst of the worst is gone!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. So people say. And they've been doing this for way longer than me and you. Keep your N.O.P.E. mantra going and the computer close. And you will do this. You ARE doing it already!!!

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 221
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,735
Amount Saved: $1,005.55
Life Gained:
Days: 21 Hrs: 1 Mins: 22 Seconds: 53

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

I take sips of really cold ice water, or suck on an ice cube. Mellow music, maybe a tootsie roll pop,

Think of the things that calm you down or make you mellow. Do you have a poem or favorite saying? print it out, and laminate it .. maybe you could pull it out of your pocket or wallett and read it. maybe have a photo of a beach or some favorite picture on the other.

Bonnie

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/7/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 7
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 119
Amount Saved: $23.80
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 0 Mins: 35 Seconds: 9

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Steel,

Hang in there! Walking is amazing and good for you so step it up, go for hikes, change your route and incorporate breathing, stretching and yoga in the park!

Taking your book to the water front and enjoying a few hours of reading or people watching can help!

PB, had the right message..long hot shower to de-stress!

Your stats are great, be proud!

Josie, Health Educator

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Long hot showers worked for me at my worst times. I would go until we ran out of hot water sometimes. Other times I would go somewhere away from the city, and find a view, and sit down on the ground with my back to an old tree. I would envision that old, wise tree, who had been here for 100's of years, absorbing all of the stress and negativity out of my body. While doing this I usually had my ipod and was listening to some seriously mellow music. Use your imagination, and find something that brings down your stress levels and lets you think clearly. I know its tough, but the reward is worth it. Hang in there.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 407
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16,280
Amount Saved: $4,884.00
Life Gained:
Days: 60 Hrs: 18 Mins: 54 Seconds: 4

Quit Meter

$37,612.58

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 989 Hours: 4

Minutes: 28 Seconds: 11

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5511

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

165,330

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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