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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on your decision to quit smoking. I smoked 2 packs a day for 20 years. I went cold turkey, but there are some common grounds to quitting. Here's what I suggest. Go through "my program" so you have a plan in place to handle stress and triggers. Set up your quit meter and add it to your posts from "my profile". Read, read, and read some more. Use the search feature here to look up topics affecting your quit (e.g. lozenges) as there is a TON of information on this site. Post as often as you need, if only to rant and rave. Drink TONS of iced water as it helps with cravings and it flushes the toxins out of your system. Set up a reward program to celebrate each passed craving (small reward), each smoke free day (medium reward), and each smoke free week (larger reward). Treat yourself like royalty as this quit is all about you! Throw away all smoking stuff (lighters, ashtrays). Clean your car/house/office/etc to get rid of the smoke smell. Do laundry so your clothes don't smell like smoke. Avoid triggers until you are comfortable being around them. If things get ready tough, change your scenery. Go for a walk. Smell the roses. Keep busy! Get as much rest/sleep as you can! We're all rooting for your success!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 397
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,880
Amount Saved: $3,970.00
Life Gained:
Days: 59 Hrs: 7 Mins: 43 Seconds: 43

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 278

Congrats on quitting! Keep your attitude positive and you'll beat this thing!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 171
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,565
Amount Saved: $1,282.50
Life Gained:
Days: 18 Hrs: 17 Mins: 38 Seconds: 25

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

Welcome..!!

You can do this, and we will all help you. Congratulations on making the first step.

Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/12/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 802
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 24,060
Amount Saved: $3,007.50
Life Gained:
Days: 66 Hrs: 18 Mins: 26 Seconds: 33

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 90

Welcome aboard. This is a great place for support, you find everyone is willing to help and yes there are some fun bits as well. We are familiar with what it takes to get free, so put the pedal to the metal and lets rock!!!!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 82
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,050
Amount Saved: $615.00
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 7 Mins: 39 Seconds: 17

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

jrfan

you can win this race , just go all out at it !

mike/astrofan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 558
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16,740
Amount Saved: $5,022.00
Life Gained:
Days: 94 Hrs: 14 Mins: 24 Seconds: 50

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Jr. Fan!!!

Welcome to the SSC!!! Preparation is the key to success on this journey! Be sure to go through all the milestones in the program and stick close for a while! The support is great here, so just yell if you need a hand!

Jim

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 565
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,125
Amount Saved: $2,330.63
Life Gained:
Days: 95 Hrs: 18 Mins: 22 Seconds: 33

Quit Meter

$44,407.50

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1062 Hours: 21

Minutes: 42 Seconds: 22

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5921

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

177,630

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Daler,

Welcome to our support community! Preparation is key and your well on your way! Stop, take a look around, and get started

We have tips, tools, and great support that can help you every step of the way. Post often and start making goals to work toward, we are ready when you are!

Josie, Health Educator

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

You've certainly come to the right place! There's lots of help, support, and yes, even fun here.

Take this journey one day at a time. Don't look any further ahead than that. LOTS of water, walking, napping(when possible), deep breathing, etc., will help to take the edge off.

Each day gets a little easier.

Welcome!!!!!

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 602
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,050
Amount Saved: $4,966.50
Life Gained:
Days: 70 Hrs: 15 Mins: 14 Seconds: 9

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Good for you and welcome to SSC! So glad you will be joining us on this journey.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 333
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,320
Amount Saved: $2,664.00
Life Gained:
Days: 37 Hrs: 10 Mins: 56 Seconds: 58

Quit Meter

$52,540.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 743 Hours: 5

Minutes: 10 Seconds: 27

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5254

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

210,160

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

Hi all, I am new here and I am a smoker of 25 years. I am hoping to kick this habit for good.

I am using the lozenges.

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