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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Hi, This is my Day 25: still going ok. I don't have a crave for cigarette. But at times, I feel irritated, uncomfortable, helpless, boring, discouraged ... I try many things: deep breath, brisk walking, mints, reading messages in this SSC forum, ... At times, one or two puffs from the NRT inhaler also help to calm me down ... It's not easy to cope with this frustration, but I'm determined to succeed this time! nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 261 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $130 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Thanks for the advice and encouragement ! Much appreciated ! I'm feeling okay now . nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Thanks, Marie! Yeah, one day at a time, and today is Day 28, 4 weeks of no smoking! Not too bad ! :) I have a look at my quit meter ... When it hits $200 mark, I'll buy a new digital camera ! :) Cheers, nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 281 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

25 SMOKE FREE DAYS!!! How great is that. I know there are highs and lows in this journey. Celebrate the highs, and ride out the lows with all your coping tecniques. Nice to know these "low points" in the quit are very temporary. That's one thing that keeps me going. So congrats. Be strong and keep posting!!! Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $81 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1006

Well done nmc! I've noticed that this journey is a bit of a rollar coaster ride, too! Some days get to us and then we are feeling ok again. What's really great is that we can all meet up here and see that this is perfectly normal in our situation - we're doing ok!! Best wishes, Deli [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 52 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 784 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �156 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Nomore cig I missed this, I'm glad you're feeling better. One day at a time :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,514 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $400 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 290

I know how you feem nmc..i'm almost 30 days too and this nervousness,boredome etc etc are here with me. i fight it as well..trying to keep myself busy and away from "it". guess it needs a little more time and it will pass. stay strong. we're together in this. Kate From Greece [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/23/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 282 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �84 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 311

There are ups, and there are downs....one of my downs was around the 30 day mark. Just ride it out, try not to dwell on it, and it WILL pass soon. Keep on doing what you're doing, mints, breathing, etc. You should both be proud, you're doing amazing. Andrea [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 105 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,107 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $498.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

nmc- 25 days is awesome! Keep your toolbox full of distractions handy and reward yourself for a job well done!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Learn to be optimistic. Thinking in a negative way will cause you to spiral down. Negative thinking can cause you to loose your confidence. Thinking positive can push out feelings of frustration. If you want to change you life, you must change your mind and act on it. Exercise, going to the gym, swim, ride a bike. Physical activity really helps to relieve tension and frustration. It realeases natural chemicals into the body that will help your mind. Talk to friend about your frustration. Stuffing your feelings or thoughts is counterproductive to your well being. If something goes wrong, don't dwell on what went wrong/inaction. Think about how the problem can be fixed. Learn from your mistakes, don't dwell on them. Work on shortcomings. Dwelling on mistakes cause frustration. Taking action for our own personal improvement empowers us. Trust, have faith, be patient and be loving to yourself. Fill your heart with love and gratitude. Believe in yourself. What we tell and how we treat ourselves makes a big difference. Deal with frustration by changing your outlook and thinking positively. Face life bravely. Sometimes it is easier said than done. Sometimes we have to fake it till we make it. But faking it till we make it is always better than the alternative. I hope I've helped [b]no more cig[/b]. Keep on keeping the quit. It gets easier everyday. Change takes time. Patience. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 131 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,946 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $524 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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$54,512.40

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Days: 5957 Hours: 5

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45427

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136,281

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