I can walk for an hour straight. I can walk a flight of stairs and not breath heavy. I can talk to people now and not worry about my breath, or if I stink. I don't have to get up and leave a poker game to have a smoke, wondering if I was missing a winning hand or not while I smoked. I can sleep, no...I mean really sleep. I can get up in the morning and actually feel rested now. I could go have my teeth whitened by the dentist if I wanted. The sky is the limit now Bear. We all can do anything we want.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 68
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,290
Amount Saved: $652.80
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 22 Mins: 31 Seconds: 47
I didn't have a plan either Bear, I just kind of ran out of smokes one Friday night and said, "well, I got the weekend in front of me, might as well try and quit tomorrow since I'm out of smokes". I didn't find this sight until 28 days into my quit, but I must say, finding this sight was a life saver, what a great bunch of people, and all the positive support we all give each other...it really helps a lot. I think I can truely say if I hadn't found this site, I would probably be smoking again. I have learned a lot of new things here, and I can see new ways of looking at the quit. This site is a true blessing.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 68
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,290
Amount Saved: $652.80
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 22 Mins: 31 Seconds: 47
Way to hang tough bold, glad to hear you made it through that one. Being close to 70 days I'll tell you it does get easier, I never thought it would, but it does.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,326
Amount Saved: $662.40
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 1 Mins: 8 Seconds: 57
Really glad I read this one, it's funny how our prospective can get out of alignment so easily. I needed this one this morning, I know now I have the strength to have a smoke free day.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,326
Amount Saved: $662.40
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 1 Mins: 8 Seconds: 57
Interesting Alohakeia, I didn't even realize I was conflicted over the subject, but as you pointed out, obviously I am. I think your probably right in some ways, that some of us are born with it. But I still feel "learned behavior" is a huge influence. For example, why does a child grow up in an abusive home, only to get his own family and become the abuser? Why does a child grow up in a home with an alcoholic father, only to become an alcoholic himself when he is a man? Because they grew up seeing this, and somehow in thier minds, this is how your supposed to be as a man. Anyway, don't get me wrong, I don't walk around raining on everybodies parade all day long, and I have made huge strides in trying to become a more positive person for the sake of my kids, myself, and others around me. If not I would never be as far as I am into this quit. This time around I'm beating the nicodemon down!! The junkie is dying inside of me...what a great feeling!
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,326
Amount Saved: $662.40
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 1 Mins: 8 Seconds: 57
We got your back Stef, and congrats on getting past 30 days!! Stay strong, we all know the quit is a long battle, so keep coming back to us if you need us.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,326
Amount Saved: $662.40
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 1 Mins: 8 Seconds: 57
It is Monday morning, I'm setting here at work, thinking of how I'm going to say goodbye to my boy this Thursday. I haven't stopped thinking about smoking all weekend. I am sweating constantly, the back of my hair and neck are soaked with sweat all the time. All I want is a smoke, I keep telling myself I quit, I can do it, so why not enjoy a few more years of smoking then quit again, since I know I can. I keep telling myself my oldest one is leaving the nest, whats the point now, go ahead and smoke. When will the cravings stop!! I am 72 days in and I crave every %^&$*&^% day! I am getting tired of fighting, tired of wanting. I just want to fill the empty feeling inside of me. I'm sick of gum, I'm tired of gaining weight, I'm tired. I proudly announced yesterday at a goodbye party for my son that I was 71 days into my quit to the majority of my family. They all congratulated me, and told me how great that was. But in the back of my mind, all I could think of was wanting a smoke. I felt like a liar when I told everyone that, even though I wasn't lying, I haven't had one puff in 72 days now, but inside my head, the junkie won't die. This week is going to be a test for me to say the least. Thursday will be the hardest day I will face by far since I've started this quit. I know the junkie will be on the rampage, it will sense my emotional state and try to capitalize on it, I will have to have my guard up. I just want the craving to stop, will it ever stop? Will there ever come a day when I won't think about it....ever?
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 72
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,470
Amount Saved: $691.20
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 11 Mins: 33 Seconds: 5
I walk almost everyday Sue, usually 45 minutes, close to 3 miles. I have fruit, veggies, nuts, all the normal things to snack on. The craving really has never stopped for me, I want one everyday. This weekend has been especially hard for some reason, and of course the days coming are going to be difficult. I know I'll be in a bad emotional state when I send my son off to bootcamp Thursday. I am a single dad, and have raised both my boys since they were 5 and 7 on my own, so my oldest and I are extremely close. It's hard to send him off, and I am scared for him. I know he is scared, but he has no idea how scared I am for him. It's going to be a messed up week and I know I'm going to be leaning hard on all of you who come to this site. I know smoking won't help my situation. I know the junkie will be whispering lies and sweet nothings in my ear, I know the storm is coming. Hopefully I can keep my footing and not slip.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 72
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,470
Amount Saved: $691.20
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 11 Mins: 33 Seconds: 5
Thank you both, Sue and Penitent for your encouraging words. I'll keep reading and posting, anything to get through this week.
My Mileage
Smoke-Free Days: 72
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,470
Amount Saved: $691.20
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 11 Mins: 33 Seconds: 5
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