need some advice here......

mrsrobinson942, Congratulations on quitting and welcome to the SSC. That is certainly a tough situation. Let me get this straight... you mother will be watching your daughter at "her" house or the place you and the roommate are living? Regardless, you need to truly impress upon your mother the seriousness of second hand smoke and let her know that while she is watching your daughter, her grand daughter, that smoking in the same building is totally unacceptable. If she is unwilling to comply with this (I say unwilling rather than unable) then, unfortunately, you need to find other arrangements. It is totally unacceptable to subject a child to second hand smoke. Best wishes. [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

Are you an honest quitter?

Golferman sermon time again boys and girls. Everyone has heard the phrase �Honesty Is The Best Policy�. But let�s face it, there are times when we have all told a white lie if not a complete, bald face lie. But in terms of our quits, how honest are we with ourselves and with others? I know of people who have claimed to be quit, yet continued to smoke, and post as if they were quit. I have known people who became closet smokers, trying to hide their addiction, while maintaining the fa�ade of being quit. Who are they fooling? Why think for one minute that you are getting away with something. You aren�t. You are only fooling yourself. There is no shame in failure when you put forth a true effort but come up short. So what? If you slip or relapse then find out what you did, seek a solution, and get quit again. [b][color=blue]�Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive�[/color] [color=black]� Sir Walter Scott[/color][/b] Quitting isn�t about deception. Smoking is about deception. We deceive ourselves into believing that what we are doing is OK. We deceive ourselves when we allow others to smoke around us in some mysterious belief that others have a �right� to pollute the air that all must breathe within a living area. Smoking is the big lie. The ultimate deception. We, as quitters, must always acknowledge that and never fear honesty in our quits. After the first of the year, a large number of people joined the site. The number is dwindling and that is unfortunate. Perhaps those who have lost their quits are embarrassed to come and post about it. They might think it�s easier to just fade away. Perhaps some have slipped and struggled privately, but posted that all is well. This is the one place you can come and let it all hang out folks. Talk to us. Be honest. [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

Six Months Quit!

Shirl, [b][COLOR=red][SIZE=4]CONGRATULATIONS ON SIX (6) MONTHS QUIT!!![/SIZE][/COLOR][/b] [b][COLOR=blue][SIZE=3]GREAT JOB!!!![/SIZE][/COLOR][/b] [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

Staying quit but missing the camaraderie...

Mc, Such is life. Change is constant. ;) [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

Cigars bad for you? I was thinking...maybe to get over the mental part..smoke cigars..???

houston, Yes, we do have a problem! (no pun intended!) Cigars? Here is a good substitute for you. Find some dog poop, the kind that has dried out, roll it up in some leaves.. light it! It will smell about the same as a cigar and probably not be as bad for you! Seriously, cigars are not the answer. I have a buddy who quit a 3 pack a day habit only to have an "occasional" cigar. Well, that has turned into a 1/2 dozen a day habit. He says he will quit those one day.. yeah, sure. Smoke, in any form, is bad news. Period. [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

Are you an honest quitter?

duffis, You said.. [b][color=black]I have become my own icon and there is no way in hell I could ever smoke again let alone come back here and say "I slipped...er......had a puff....smoked only two or three.........got drunk and woke up with a pack of smokes......my hormones exploded......my bf messed up my mind........my dog pi**ed on my new carpet and I ran down and got a pack......ect, ect, ect.[/color][/b] Now that I have caught my breath and wiped the tears from my eyes from laughing uncontrollably for the last 3 minutes, I must say... [b][color=blue]Touche'[/color][color=black]!!!!![/color][/b] Only you Bob, only you!! [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,114 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

tough time ahead next week

WPB3, I don't have a lot to add here that hasn't already been presented, but I just wanted to say that staying quit is the ultimate personal commitment to oneself. When I was in the Army I was often going to other posts for training and I often observed a few of the guys taking off their wedding bands when they were away from home. Staying quit is the same as staying true to your marriage vows.. it's a matter of commitment. [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

the "empty feeling" in my stomach

Gazza, When we quit we often feel as though we are giving up our best friend.. our lifelong buddy! Withdrawal is not only physical, it is quite emotional as well. You are mourning the loss of something that has been with you for years. Many people relate quitting to the grieving process. Let yourself grieve. Write a letter of goodbye to your former "friend". Bury something symbolic if you want. I know of several who have done just that. You are breaking a horrible addiction that has been trying to kill you for years and years. You are experiencing freedom now. Relish it. Rejoice in your quit. You are not alone. Stay focused. Stay positive. You have just done the best thing you could ever do for you. Well done Gazza! Say goodbye to the old smoking Gazza and hello to the new, smoke free Gazza! [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11

Face to face with a smoker...

BJ, Congratulations on your victory there! Now tuck all these victories away and save them for when you get hit with a bad crave. Remember how you dealt with it before and draw on those times to get you the needed strength to maintain your quit. Well done! [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,115 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

I quit smoking 3 weeks ago..had the usual withdrawls...they WERE gone all week, THEY ARE BACK!!!!!

houston, Yes, we have a problem! (no pun intended) Quitting is tough. Your body is still coming to grips with your quit. You smoked probably for a lot of years.. don't expect the nicodemon to just go away after a few weeks. He is sneaky. He will let you get confident with your quit and then wack you upside the head to get your attention. This is why you have to stay focused and really hold tight to your determination and commitment. It does get better with time.. but that time is usually measured in months, not weeks. As time passes, you will have more and more days where you don't think of it at all and when you do get a crave, you can dismiss it quite easily. Hang in there. You are doing fine. [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,114 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $597.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58