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16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
LIVING PROOF IT WORKS!!

You are the Man...& so supportive of everyone on the site.. Thanks, mate... ;p---and by thre way-- what is a nozzly thing? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,020 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $229.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Day #50 Today!

Way to go terry.. YIPEEEEEEEE-- you are indeed a non-smoker ;) Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $243.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
MEG'S GOT 4 WEEKS!!!

Yes you are so cute & your posts are just as fun to read.....Great job, Meg ;) Hope your dinner was awesome--keep on keepin' on.. Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $243.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi this is my first post!!

Hi Robin & welcome to the non-smoking group! I too am very happpy for you & your great decision at such an early age. You've som mu ch to look forward to & it will even be better to do it as a non-smoker. Check in & Let us know how you're doing :) YAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOO--you're a non-smoker..... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $243.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Slow Spiral Into Darkness

WOW--how well written & what a heartfelt entry. Thanks so much for sharing with us so openly. Denise--for many of us this jouney to become smoke free will open old wounds that were surpressed by lighting up in many cases. Everyone copes differently, but as smokers many of our problems or hurts were quieted with our 'best-friend'. Not good, not bad--it just was. Of course, we all know they are/were not our best friend; but none the less were treated as such for so long. Utilzing this site and the vast experiences and coping skills that we can find here (by giving & caring people--like you)--will help SO many people who are desparately trying to beat this addiction. Thank You, Denise.....{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,080 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $243.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
April 2007 Quitters!

WAY to GO Lou P Lou and all you April Ashkickers...... Congrats on a job WELLLLLL Done ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,110 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $249.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
SHAKES HAS 365 DAYS!

YIIPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE---way to go!!!!! You must be so proud...thanks for showing us HOW it's done ;p Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,110 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $249.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Leap Year Means Celebrate 1 day early!

Congrats N2, Awesome accomplishment done with such grace & class--thanks for leading the way & showing us how this is done....... I would be thrilled to join your celebration (which coast shall we meet - east or west???)..... I'll bring some wine & make some homemade salads to go with those burgers... Looking forward to meeting all of my new non-smoking friends there...YEEEEEHAWWW--let's celebrate :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $256.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Need to get back on track

ICL--keep reminding yourself you HAVE a choice & are in control of whether your meter keeps rolling or it begins over again. YOU ARE IN CONTROL--keep reminding the junkie that the negative thoughts--- they are just that & nothing will be fixed from smoking--most people say it makes them feel worse. So refresh your memory on the precious reasons you listed to be motivated to quit. And keep reminding yourself the nicodemon is underhanded & will try almost any thought to get his fix. BE STRONGER THAN HIM. I can tell by your stats that YOU CAN DO This. Just get over this hump --water, deep breathing & lots of time on the SSC should be a great place to start. Remember THIS CAN BE DONE... {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,170 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $263.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
What saved your quit?

More than once just repeating to myself (and the urges)--NOPE--cause I know that one puff means back to a pack & a half a day for me... Not having to worry about matches & cigs and mints to cover the smoke-smell & how I could slip away from meetings to smoke & then cover the smell before I get back---is also a good remender to why to stay quit. The SSC has also proabably been the single biggest inspiration via education & watching the success stories showing that this CAN be done... Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $270.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43