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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Hey Jacko, Good luck on your trip! At least you won't be scrambling around looking for places at airports where you can grab a few drags...... (I always hated that!) CJ

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

OK - I'm new to this site and I'm all over the board reading these wonderful words of encouragement. It's just the help and support I needed. No one else in my family smoked and they have no clue how difficult this is or how terrible it feels. This is my first day so I'm right behind you Northwoods. Last one last night at 8:00pm but for some reason I forget count my sleeping hours. Anyhow, I am already feeling like YUK! Headache, sweating, stomach ache..... YUK again. Not feeling the confusion/ dissassociated feeling I know is going to come yet - that'll probably be tomorrow. But, I know I can do this. I'm just going to keep cruising this site and reading all the accounts of people from all over going thru or having gone thru the same thing. (I had a relapse - quit last summer then started again this past spring) Anyhow, I've been berating myself for my weakness and wondering how in the &*($ I could possible put myself thru this again. Then yesterday I realized that beating myself up was not very productive and I needed to be more proactive and take control. So, I started searching the internet for help and I found all of you. Bless you all!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 164

Hello Northwoods, Go back and read what happen to me on day 3... :mad: I too had a difficult time ..we all go through our own symptoms and i'm still going through some here and there...but i'm hanging on in there and you can too .. you will get beyond this point... as you take and deal with one day at a time...it will be alright...it's not easy but remember you are in control ... don't let that nicotine or it's demons keep controling you .. you can do this .. before you know it you will be at day 4 and 5 and so on... hold on .. post post post ..express yourself and your feelings let it go .. tell us how you feel tell it like it is ... it's your mood .. get angry .. fight .. just don't smoke .. NOPE... be strong we are here for you .. P.Loving ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 313 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $39.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 322

Hi Northwoods, I`m going to Turkey on Monday-I used to love smoking on holidays---but now I cant--now this will be a massive test for us all. Good Luck Jacko [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/27/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 821 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �240 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 213

Welcome CJ and congradulations on your quit! Navigator. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 550 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $97.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 213

Sue, I quit cold turkey so I don't know about the patches but Day 3 was definately the hardest with me. You don't have to worry about going through this tomorrow or the next day or the next month. Just concentrate on getting through one craving at time. Remember you are fighting for life. Big battles come with a cost, but are way worth the benefits. And trust me it will get much easier at day 3. Day 3 was the only day that I busted out in tears. I am here for you this morning if you need me Sue. Stay strong you can do this. Navigator. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 548 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $97.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Good morning Northwoods, we do expect more from the patch, but it only takes away the edge, beleive me I did coldturkey and I know the patch makes it a bit easier. Hang in there it will get better soon, one day at a time Breath Breath Breath drink cold water. Sending good vibes your way Marie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 456 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $120 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 481

Northwoods, I was also surprized that the patch didn't stop cravings. Even if you are taking the highest patch, it is still probly much less nicotine than your body is used to. Just stick with it, it will get better very soon. Love, Mama Melba [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,015 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $142.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 49

Jacko and CJ, I am looking at my trip in August as an opportunity to breathe in the air without having it clouded in Carbon Monoxide. CJ I to have tried before. It was a learning experience. And Jacko have a blast in Turkey!!!! Thanks all for the assistance the roller coaster has leveled for a bit here. Sue :8|: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 104 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $19.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 49

Thanks everyone. I guess I just have to deal with this in order to get through. I just hope and pray it gets a little better soon. On a brighter note. We have a vacation planned mid-August. I am a great nature lover as is the rest of my family. We plan on doing alot of canoeing and biking. I am really looking forward to doing this smoke free. A new experience after 27 years of yuck. ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 101 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $19.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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