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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 30

I am grateful for this post. I am starting on my 5th day with zero nicotine racing through my body and I am amazed that I don't have huge cravings. I am catious though, I know that it is going to side swipe from out of nowhere any day now and I need to be ready [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 66 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $18 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Hi everyone, Just a warning to anyione who gsets too cocky as I have. I am on day 30 now and have been doing not too badly with the aid of you out there ,my patches and a weekly visit to my counsellor. Suddenly around 4.30pm yesterday I had the most dreadful craving and it WOULD NOT go away. I got the need for a fix in mind and Old Nick would not let it go!!! In the end I went to bed at 8.00pm to get away from it all. Still a bit rocky this am ,pretty badly shaken as I thought I was there and obviously Old Nick thinks differently.Lets hope it was Nicks swansong. Anyway didnt give in so I am still on track and hope I can get some light at the end of the tunnel soon(Hope itsnot a train coming the other way!!!) Keep smiling Bless you all Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 582 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �123.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Thanks a lot for all your support over the last couple of days. Got a bit rocky AGAIN yesterday but not as bad as the previous day. Anyway day 31 today ,Birthday Sat so will be surrounded by grandchildren and they wont let me smoke!!!!!!!!!! Back in contact Monday with the next episode of 'Old Nick gets a beating' starring all of you!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! Grandad Phil(UK) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 603 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �127.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

[IMG]http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/princessceleste_2006/niceday.gif[/IMG] Yep, that nic sneaks up out of the blue and you are left there thinking where the heck did that come from. Im at day 57, i get the occasional where the hecks but all in all it gets better and better. One day at a time Phil. 1 month is awesome ;) PrincessC :) x

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Phil there's light at the end of the tunne, congrats for not giving in to that nasty crave. One day at a time :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,296 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

So many typeo's, so little time ... LOL! I think that celebrations/milestones are just another 'memory/trigger' we have to learn to overcome. In the past we celebrated successes with a smoke in hand. We no longer do that. Each time we celebrate without a smoke in hand, we weaken the link to that 'memory/trigger'. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 118 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,556 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $472 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

I think that celebrations/milestones are jut another 'memory/trigger' we have to learn to overcome. In the past we celebrated successes with a smoke in hand. We no longer to that. Each time we celebrate without a smoke in hand, we weaken the link to that 'memory/trigger'. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 118 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,556 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $472 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Phil, Don't forget to keep up with rewards, especially when it comes to cravings and potential/actual triggers. Bring coping mechanisms with you to your birthday just in case and have fun! Danielle __________________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Phil, I am so glad you did not give in. I look for your post and thank you for the encouragement you have given me. I start tomorrow :)

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 334

Good for you Phil! Doing whatever it takes to keep your quit. You should be very proud of yourself. Its a rocky road and your making it through, Congratulations, Janet [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,050 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $478.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

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