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16 years ago 0 715 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Mercy, sure wish I could have been here to keep you company. Hope you're still doing ok :) You made it through a terrible storm which only prooves how much you want to remain smoke-free. Good 4u!!!!!!!!! Just breathe.........ahhhhhhhhh [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/9/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $163.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
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16 years ago 0 598 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
wow, mercy..mercy,mercy, me...YOU made it through the most difficult emotional and physical trial to date. You should be proud. I do not know much about medications, but I do know that you can figure this out. Webmd has a wealth of information. Gosh, I hope that you feel better now. You handled it like a champ. Take it easy the next few days and pamper yourself. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,872 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
16 years ago 0 2417 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Mercy, I am sorry that you are not feeling so good. I hope that everything gets straightened out with your medication. In the meantime I will say a special little prayer for you when I go to bed! Take care. Please don't smoke... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 215 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,225 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $903.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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(((((((((((((((MERCY)))))))))))))) Never ever feel that you can't tell us how you feel or what you need, mercy. We love you, we want you to be happy and quit and we want to be there for you to help with both. I am so sorry you went through such a terrible thing and so glad you were able to stay quit. You are very strong, mercy, and a truly special person. You are in my thoughts and in my heart. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $990.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
16 years ago 0 319 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Mercy, I 've read Your Topic, and I myself have been quit over 4 years, Why? have I stayed quit, because I have picked up another addiction to replace that cigerette addiction, You have been quit now 202 days, You should be seeing the daylight now, and out of that dark tunnel, There is a lot of things that can trigger You into going back and smoking, Myself, have taking up Excercising everyday, and I mean Everyday, To me, its like getting out of bed in the mornings, You just do it for Your good health, Yes, I am addicted to walking over two miles down the road everyday, and I love it, I take my camera, sometimes talk to my neighbors, and I also eat real healthy foods now, You might say that I'm a picture of health at 70 years old, Should be on one of those Commericals on Television, So Friend, Get the Eye of the Tiger, you take control of Your life, don't let a pack of cigerettes control You, And If Your ever get down in the Tahlequah, Oklahoma, area, Stop on bye, I'll get You a cup of coffee, Smokless In Oklahoma :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/10/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1615 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48,450 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,912.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 377 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
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16 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Mercy, That is what these boards are for. It's okay to reach out for help! You did the right thing by posting. Would strongly urge you to see your doctor as soon as possible or to call him/her. If your withdrawal symptoms worsen, go to the emergency room. Now that you've expended some much needed energy, it's back to basics with distractions & relaxation techniques. Remember, smoking or chewing on your nicotine gum will not make this any better. It may even make it worse as it speeds your heart rate, worsens anxiety and raises your blood pressure. Cheering you on and hope you feel better soon. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
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Mercy, I wondered where you were. I am with you on the Dr's when I quit chantix cold turkey, didn't know any better, I thought I was losing my mind, went to the Dr who gave me 6 weeks of anti-depressants (I never said I was depressed) and 2 different sleeping pills. I checked this stuff out, it is all addictive, has withdrawal, would have put me in terrible shape and I called the dr and said how could you give me this? I am not taking any of it!! I was so mad. Good for you Mercy, finding a way to push through it and resist. I am praying with you as you deal with this, and I know you will. Get lots of rest, get some healthy snacks in, good books and movies okay? Keep talking to us too. hugs!! Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,000 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
16 years ago 0 1040 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good for you, Mercy!! It seem like whenever there's anything very new or very challenging, the urge to reach out for that thing that always "buffered" us from reality get's much stronger. We have to be careful, and we have to anticipate those things as much as we're able. But Mercy, good on ya for meeting the challenge! Now, take a deep breath and feel good about yourself! The victory goes to you!! (and God of course) :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 158 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,950 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,461.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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Mercy (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) I am so glad your son stopped and so glad you didn't smoke. My prayers are with you [color=blue]BLUE CLOUD [/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
16 years ago 0 1543 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HI, I'm still alive and not smoking. For over an hour it seemed as if it was going to be either or. I had been on a new drug for fibromyalgia and rhumatoid arthritis. It is called lyrica. I told you that for some reason it made me crave. It made me loopy...unconnected and not well. felt awake but not in the living world on this stuff. On top of that it really didn't help with the pain. It is as if I built up a tolerance to it. I had a whole host of symptoms on it. I freak-in quit smoking and didn't gain too much weight and I was packing on pounds in a couple of weeks on this devil's medicine. You can't just stop it...so I weaned off and there is actual withdrawl you go throug. I have spent two days sweating terrible...crying..jittery and feeling suicidal. Last night I went to bed at 9pm. I got through work and when I arrived home today and went beserk. I don't even know if I should call a doctor or go to emergency. I was so wound and agitated I began running in place till I just about colapsed and then began exercising my arms in anger. I finally hit the floor sobing hysterically. All I could think of to keep my head on straight was to smoke. I got up and began mowing my grass at a pace that would kill a navy seal.....ANGRY at my body for not getting better and more angry at doctors that dish out these medications to people. These doctors are nothing more than legalized pill pushers. I have now read that some people CAN'T GET OFF THIS STUFF. Thank God.....I mean I really thank God I have only been on it three weeks. I had three peices of nicorette gum in my drawer that I never used when I quit it THREE WEEKS ago. I put TWO PIECES IN MY MOUNTH at the same time...before I started mowing the grass. I couldn't start chewing it fast enough. I then started to cry hyesterically again and spit the gum out feeling as quilty as if I had lit a cigarette. I went out side and was about 5 passes across the yard (really big yard) and out of nowhere my son pulled in. He is out mowing for me as I write this. I can't believe he stoped. It is like a God sent him...like an angel arrived. I was almost hesitant to write this. I respect all of you and really want your respect in return and don't want you to think I am some wack job. I wish I could send you references as to my character. The long hall of quiting smoking along with this horendous medication I foolishly decided to take on the doctors recommendation took it toll. If I can get through this I am going to see a holistic doctor. I will never take this garbage again. There must be some way to get my immune system to stop attacking me. I don't know if it was craves...anxiety for being in pain....withdrawl from this medication...or I'm simply losing it. I had to vent. For the love of God (litterally) I don't want to fail now. I've come too far. I'm hitting the send button....so it will be too late for a retraction now. Mercy :( [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 202 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,040 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $902.94 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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