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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

Hello Everyone,

I am not new to smoking, but I am new to not smoking.

I recently quit smoking three days ago after I came down sick with a really bad sinus infection, which left me not wanting a smoke for at least 12 hours. Therefore, I said why not just QUIT. So here I am.... :")

I am doing really well thus far and have a lot of courage as I have quit in the past Cold Turkey for 6 months. Although, a friend offered me a cig. and stupid me, took it and never looked back..

NOT THIS TIME WILLIS!!! I AM TOUGHER AND WISER THEN BEFORE..

I am here hoping to help others as they hopefully can help me...

thanks and cya round....

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

Thanks Astrofan!

I will be posting a lot and any or all help is appreciated....in advance...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $16.50
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 14 Seconds: 41

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

Wow! You guys/ladies are the BEST.

I totally loved Jan58's video as it is so true, and not too mention kinda scary.

Today was difficult as expected but I am getting ready for bedtime soon. Therefore, I am moving onto the next day and the next challenge that lies ahead. The toughest will be Tuesday of next week as I go back to work (manufacturing) and this will prove to be a roller coaster of events, triggers and not too mention people smoking everywhere.

Don't get scared

though as I am prepared and have a game plan.

1st - I am going to steer clear of smokers and all areas where smokers could be

2nd - Do not hang with the smoking crowds

3rd - Bring some little (fireball) cinnamon candy to help ease the cravings

4th - OH HELL! I DON'T HAVE A FORTH....PANIC STARTS TO SET IN

Just kidding ya, but maybe someone could give me a 4th just in case of emergency...

Thanks again everyone and I will be back day after day to let you all know my progress...

Xtremest

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $16.50
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 56 Seconds: 38

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Hoping I'm ready this time....

Keep up the good work as we both are working towards a goal of feeling better and smelling better. If needed we can pull each other across the finish line, but I am not leaving any soldiers behind..

As one it is tough, but unity makes us who we are!!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60
Amount Saved: $16.50
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 57 Seconds: 11

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

ASTRO FAN Has 1 Year Today!!!

SUPERB! BRAVO......

YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF

BUT YOU ARE PROBABLY MODEST SO WE WILL BE VERY PROUD FOR YOU...!!

HAVE A GREAT 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

=X=

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 4
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80
Amount Saved: $22.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 20 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

Thanks for all of the wonderful replies;

MissMarple I have already quit 4 days ago.

Marivi - great idea and will certainly keep the ball in one hand and ice water in the other

Impalamania - Aunt Edna's @rse ....whoa!!

=but=

Where do you change your avatar?

As I will always be the Noob with no avatar...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 4
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 80
Amount Saved: $22.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 23 Seconds: 0

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

Thanks for the confidence and belated post.

I wanted to tell everyone how my 1st day back at the cancer shack went yesterday. It started with walking into the Mill and sucking in all the wonderful chemicals from the past; however, this time it was different as I even stopped and talked to a few people I use to smoke with. Actually, I was proud of myself as I could go outside with the smokers (a distance away) and still talk to my friends, but without smoking.

I must admit there was a few times when my brain said; "OH HELL" SMOKE THAT PUPPY! -but- I did not....

Chewing gum really helped as it satisfied my oral fixation. Whoa! I have to watch how i use that word (oral) and (fixation) in the same sentence.

Nevertheless, I am still here (SMOKE FREE) and FEELING GREAT!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $49.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 2 Mins: 11 Seconds: 50

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

So my quit day was bumped to today

Hello brelaine,

You are absolutely right about hitting the reset switch and you would have to endure this all over again one day if you retreat. Would you like to know of one self-talk treatment I tell myself all the time during the cravings and the hours I want a smoke?

I ask myself:

Question - Did you smoke as a child?

Answer - No, and I was happy and healthy!

I am not sure if this could work for you or others, but it is one way to trick your mind back into thinking you can be a non-smoker once again. As you was born without a cigarette so you do not need it to live. In addition, I must say these little devils have there claws in pretty good. I think of myself as a intelligent individual and a fairly strong minded person, but "WHOA," these smokes have brain washed me into thinking they are actually good for me....

........

Stay Strong

We are here day and night!!

=X=

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $49.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 2 Mins: 13 Seconds: 8

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Hi

37 days! you go with your non smoking self...

...keep up the good work
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $49.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 2 Mins: 13 Seconds: 54

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Yes - Another- Newbie!!

DOING GREAT!

I am still smoke free, and rarely even think or have a craving.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 200
Amount Saved: $55.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 5 Mins: 31 Seconds: 34

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