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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Hey freebird137, I wouldn't call what I feel when i see someone smoking disgust, or pity. I feel sorry that they are still in the throngs of the addiction. And, I have a knowingness that sooner or later, they will have to face that addiction or reap the horrible consequences. (or, maybe they will be one of the lucky ones that do not get a smoking related disease) I still have friends that smoke. I do not think less of people because they smoke, because I understand the addiction. Intelligent people smoke, artistic people, active people, rich people, poor people, people from all walks of life, every economic strata, smoke. I will not preach to them about the benefits of quitting, unless they bring up the subject. It does not make you less of a person. But, it is an aspect of life that people will wake up and deal with, or ignore. You are right, it is a choice. But, when addiction is involved, the reasons we are making that choice can be greatly influenced. I deluded myself into thinking that I liked to smoke. I needed to smoke to get my fix of nicotine. And, hey, congratulations on 57 days smoke free. That is wonderful. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 178 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,272 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $890.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 58

To be honest, it never worried me if anyone asked if I still smoked. I always liked the "rebel" tag so held my smoking banner high. What does irritate me now that I have stopped is non-smokers (and I'm talking people who have never ever smoked) tell me that I will always crave a cigarette. It also makes me cranky when non-smokers say "And don't you just feel so much better?" Huh? How exactly would you know? I'm not even sure why it makes me cross - if an ex-smoker offers an opinion or advice, I'll listen 100% - it's just the smug non-smokers who do my head in. Also, I don't want to become one of the Gestapo anti-smoking brigade. I don't want to look at smokers with disgust or pity - I want to just see them as people who make their own choices. My two best friends still smoke - if they stop, that's their decision and I'll support them completely. If they choose to continue, that's their choice too and they can smoke at my house - just outdoors please! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/23/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 57 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,425 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $684.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1985

When they stop asking "do you still smoke?", we then have made them belivers. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 666 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,988 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,663.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 121 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Oh how we could rationalize our reasons for smoking. I started so young. There wasn't to much about how bad it would be for your health. The medical profession were smokers. The only thing I remember is "If you smoke it will stunt your growth." It was cool to smoke. Go to the movies, they all smoked. Today there is not smoking just icky language and nudity. I think I have thought about quitting, but never took it to seriously. Then 11 years ago my sister got lung cancer and died, then a year later another sister died from lung cancer, then a few years later a bother- cancer. You would have thought I would get rid of then, but no. Yes, I got the questions,"are you still smoking?" "I thought you quit." "Don't you know smoking is killing you?" Yes I think all smokers get the same questions and the same looks. Today I do not smoke. I get nice things said to me and that feels so good. So tomorrow I will make a new commitment and not smoke. Thanks for the post. Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 136 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $408.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Yes, stickin', I know what you mean. I always felt weak & small whenever anyone would comment on another blown quit or was surprised to find that I smoked. I often felt I had to justify it by saying something like, "yeah, I'm going to quit again soon" or "I have so much going on right now, I have to smoke to stay sane." I knew my health was being affected but I chose to be Cleopatra Queen of Denial about that & ignore all the symptoms that were screaming at me every day. SO much better now that that is all in the past. Now I feel strong & proud when people notice that I'm still quit or ask if I still smoke. Now I don't have to justify anything to anyone, including myself. Now I feel the way a healthy person looking forward to many years of active, exciting life ahead of her should feel. Life as a non-smoker is wonderful. I used to smoke, now I live life instead! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 123 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,460 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,353.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

We were always in control, now we have the upper hand! You rule your own roost, congratulations on a great victory! Josie, Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

i was in the same mindset, stickin. I really did not believe that smoking could hurt my health..crazy. We can not do anything about the past, except accept it and move on. I am grateful that I do not smoke anymore. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 110 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,640 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $550.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Oh how right you are, I heard it often,,,, you still smoke? and I felt so embarassed... Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 457 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,769 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,970.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 635

Well said what I hate the most is "I thought you quit" when I got back to smoking full time NOPE [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1985

I�m sitting here thinking about the decades of smoking that consumed me. Even though I knew I should quit, I never did and the smoking when on and on and on. Where was my head? It certainly didn�t think that smoking was that bad for me, or maybe my head chose to keep me in the dark and place blinders adjacent to my eyes. It still rings in my ears �DO YOU STILL SMOKE?� was the question that I would received from many friends, many times over a couple decades of relentless smoking. Or �I DIDN�T KNOW THAT YOU SMOKE!� Made me really think, made me feel weak but it amounted to in one ear and out the other. It was not everyday, or every year, or even every decade that I would make a commitment to quit smoking. When I think about all the years I smoked, the money spent on it, the burnt clothing, looking for the hot ember that fell on the cig, smoke in the eyes, can�t go anywhere without that pack, where are my smokes, where is my lighter� Pretty much ruled my roost. Aren�t you so happy that you finally make this a thing of the past. We are very aware now and have a clear goal. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 599 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,782 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,294.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 109 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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