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15 years ago 0 3307 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am so happy for you, just keep doing what you are doing and you will kick ash for sure.
 
Keep the Quit
Sparky


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 20
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 200
Amount Saved: $40.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 22 Mins: 30 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 955 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

deb,

It is so good to hear that you had such a great day!  You have been able to fight those cravings successfully and come out on top as a non-smoker!
 
In terms of your itchy scalp, some people find the surface of the scalp is very sensitive for a few days. Even touching or combing hair can be painful. This can be attributed to the blood pressure change as general circulation improves.

How long will this last? The first few weeks after quitting.
Tips to help: Use a soft brush, or ask you doctor or pharmacists for products that may assist you.

If you have a symptom that persists or seems worse than you expected, you should immediately consult a doctor. It’s possible that your smoking has been masking symptoms of some illness, and when you stop smoking the symptoms abruptly become noticeable.

Believing in yourself and viewing yourself as a non-smoker is incredibly important to a successful quit.
 
Members, deb has brought up a number of important points in her post. What are your reactions to this? What do you think i the most important part of your quit?
 
Keep up the great work deb, you can do this! 
Sarah, Health Educator
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15 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Deb Good that you're checking in. Reading and posting. Excellent that you've had a good day. Sometimes they're few and far between at the start.Some have it easy and others not so. Every quit is different. You're the most important person here. I hope this is the start of you feeling good by not smoking. At some point the thoughts leave which makes it worthwhile. At around 7 weeks I seemed to wake up and smoking wasn't a real issue anymore. It becomes a choice and apparently you've made the right one. It always was a choice. We're proud and rooting for your success. Excellent breather 156 Addict 0
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 156
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,800
Amount Saved: $3,744.00
Life Gained:
Days: 28 Hrs: 15 Mins: 1 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 625 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I missed this yesterday......
 
I'm happy for you deb.......you're doing awesome!!
So glad things are better and they will get even better still.............
 
Keep the Quit
huggggg
Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 79
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,370
Amount Saved: $331.80
Life Gained:
Days: 16 Hrs: 13 Mins: 50 Seconds: 38

15 years ago 0 49 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks everyone!!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 19
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 380
Amount Saved: $95.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 14 Mins: 52 Seconds: 20

15 years ago 0 916 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Happy for you Deb!
Keep kicking ash
Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 82
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,230
Amount Saved: $123.00
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 10 Mins: 3 Seconds: 26

15 years ago 0 597 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sounds like a wonderful day!  Congrats---it's a good feeling, isn't it?  Keep up the good work!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 175
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,000
Amount Saved: $1,400.00
Life Gained:
Days: 19 Hrs: 18 Mins: 37 Seconds: 54

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15 years ago 0 278 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Deb,
 
Glad to see you are still on the quit!  Glad to hear you had an awesome day, needed to know that there was a light at the end of the tunnel soon!  Keep doing well.. almost through blah week for you!


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 12
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 168
Amount Saved: $84.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 9 Mins: 48 Seconds: 37

15 years ago 0 49 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It sure does!! Thanks for the encouragement!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 19
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 380
Amount Saved: $95.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 14 Mins: 39 Seconds: 32

15 years ago 0 639 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Way to go, Deb.  Isn't it great to breathe freely and be in control of your being?

Be proud of your accomplishment.  Reward yourself frequently. 
 
Keep your eye on the prize and keep your guard up!  You're the boss.
 
Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 86
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,580
Amount Saved: $709.50
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 3 Mins: 46 Seconds: 33

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