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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

I knew you all rocked!! I'm sitting by myself, ditched the family because they were unresponsive, I brought up the quit and got shot down, I have a tough crowd here, and you might guess my reaction. Grabbed a glass of wine, trigger, and went to the guest house for peace. I guess I was so disagreeable; my dog left about 20 minutes after being up here. I didn't even yell, just sort of quiet. I know the wine is a trigger, but... I'm thinking about the cue cards and you're right what could you expect from a husband, especially during hunting season. Hey, wait, I hear my pup wanting back in, let me check. IT WAS TIZZY!! my 9 month old Spinone puppy, the reason for my first quit. When I knew I was going to adopt her, I knew working her in the field and ring was going to take all my breath, I quit. Well... we know the rest, 4 months good, 4 months slacker. She just knocked over my wine glass, it broke. Oh well... the crave is over. A cigarette is so weak; I'm not going to be that weak. SNAP. Thanks again for all the support, during my weak moment I was able to login and get re-affirmation and also type/work out my feeling and resolve. THANKS!! ~Stacey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 150 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 58

Sometimes it's hard for friends and family to know whether to gush, bolster you up with cliches or just shut the hell up. I know I hated whatever anyone, smoker or non-smoker, said to me in the first two weeks. Nothing anyone said or did could have been right - my poor husband, I was like "I need a hug", he'd go to give me one and I wanted to just get away. Oh well, no-one ever said women were logical, lol. Maybe, you could have a quiet word to your husband and point out that some gentle encouragement and praise would make you happy. Remember, a happy wife, a happy life, that should be his motto. Forget the teenagers, they exist on a special plane - they will come back to you at, oh, about 25! Anyway, I think you are doing fantastically. Those first days are HARD, it's not called hell and heck week for nothing, right? And the fact that you are doing it "alone". Well, it speaks volumes for your tenacity and strength of mind. Good on you. It's your quit, no-one else's and you are winning, you are victorious. Give yourself a reward, you have earned it. I am feeling so good about not smoking now, I just want to hug everybody ... even that wretched parking Nazi who gave me a ticket this morning. Okay, I confess, I didn't really want to hug HER but most other people I just want to hug! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/23/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 49 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,225 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $588.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Hi Stacy, I also was disappointed with the lack of support from my husband. But he's a smoker and what did I expect anyway? Only an ex-smoker can appreciate what you are doing for yourself. That's us...and YOU! You are your best cheering section and that's fine! Wrap your arms around yourself and give YOU a great big hug because YOU are awesome!!! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1063 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 29,764 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,720.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 149 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

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5271

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210,840

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 375

Hi Stacy, I'm happy that we are on the November quit team together. You have been supportive and great for my quit and I have very much appreciated that. My family tends not to notice either. So I make announcements all day :) 'Isn't it great mom isn't smoking??!!! Maybe we should all clap!!!!' And I wouldn't be opposed to holding up cue cards like they do on t.v.-- stare in awe at mommy. That would be a nice one. It makes me laugh and smile, which encourages them to keep it up. And they seem to be getting the hang of it..... :) Kinda. Maybe someday they may spontaneously do it on their own. I'll keep you posted. Welcome back. Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.10 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 15

Hi! As a new quitter, I'm already looking up to you for having stayed quit for 4 months!! So now, if/when a craving hits, you have 4 months worth of freedom from this addiction to look back upon for inspiration to keep going. You know what it's like on the other side - without the smell, without the gasping for air, without yellow teeth...etc...I will pray for you to keep your quit! Ciao! ILoveMyLungs

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

lol Stacey Willing hostages. Congrats on those 10 days!!!!!!!!! How about buying yourself a reward with the money you've saved? Maybe that will raise some awareness around the home front. :eg: Then you might do a little education about this quit as opposed to last quit. btw, how did u slip last time? I'm assuming you have thought that through and prepared for similar situations. I have lots of faith in you, Stacey. Look how cheerfully you have gotten through the first 10 days. The rest is easy compared to that. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 234 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,591.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Today is day 10. I'm doing it. You know the most disappointing or frustrating thing about this is that you're the only ones that know, or that I've gotten encouragement from. My family hasn't said ONE word. When I smoke, they all have plenty to say, but I've haven't smoked in [b]10[/b] days, 2 weekends and lots of nights in between, and there's nothing. I guess I was such a disappointment, when I slipped last time, that they don't really think I can do it forever. I think we may have a fundamental problem here, they can judge, but not support? Hmmm. Granted, I have teen-agers who are self absorbed and spoiled, but... my husband has no excuse. I'm doing this for me, all the griping in the world couldn't keep me smoke-free! Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Thanks for listening, your kind of like hostages!! ;p Stacey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 150 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Stacey, Welcome back! As you can see we've upgraded since you were here last. For this reason we strongly encourage you to rework the tools of the program! Keep us posted. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

One week down, the rest of my life to go. I'm smoke free and feeling pretty good about it! Have a great weekend everyone, and all those new quitters, keep up the good work!! Stace [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $34.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 880

Stacey Welcome back...glad you are still with us. You know you can do this, post often and read as much as you can about how the addiction works. I found that drinking water until I near floated away was one of the best ways to stay on track. nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 317 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,510 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,328.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

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$66,580.50

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Days: 1373 Hours: 18

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6341

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190,230

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