Okay, so this is what I get for being so strong.
My bills are in the dump and I get a call from a creditor. I immediatly bite their heads off and start bawling like a baby on the phone. They transfer me to a supervisor and I bite his head off and demand he help me!
Anyhow, I ended the phone call and here I am. Blood boiling and crying all over my keyboard.
The maddest thing is that I did this to myself (the debt thing) and I only have myself to blame. I have to change that. I go good for a while, and then whamo ------ one thing goes wrong and then the rest follow.
I'm so upset right now. I have no desire to smoke, but for some wrong, discusting and scarey reason, I want to smell smoke.
Sometimes being too strong comes crashing down............ :(
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,161
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Quitter.
Sorry you are having a rough time right now. It will pass though. Try not to focus on it. The more attention you give to "wishing" you could have a smoke, will only make it last longer.
The straw that Shevie mentioned is an excellent idea! Also, make sure you are drinking A LOT of water. The more, the merrier! Force yourself if you have to. I also am hooked on Lifesavers and Werthers hard candy. I always have lots ready and available.
Take deep breaths and realize that you will pull through this. Stay strong and fight one minute at a time!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,160
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Welcome Elaine!
Glad you found your way here!
5 days already.............. that is GREAT! ;)
Reach out to us anytime. We are all here to help.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,160
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Eve! :)
I just wanted to say that I have read your other posts, and I wanted to tell you that you have put a smile on my face! :p
I am excited about your quit journey, and look forward to more of your posts!
Great work and congrats on your 4 well-earned smoke free days! ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,159
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi there Cybrduke!
I too was one of those horrible smokers that taunted quitters. I used to say that I would die anyway, so why not die happy.............. Oh, Oh, Oh, what a smokers response......
I feel such pity for smokers. It is still their choice to stay smoking. Ready or not, they choose not to even try. But I vow, now, to support anyone who is interested.
I always have smokers around me. At first I'm sure they said that I was one of those dreaded quitters............ But now I have lessened the degrading talk, so I just tell people how great I feel, instead of belittling the fact that it is a choice.
I applaud you for sticking with your friend. I dont think I could have even been near him without ripping his head off for stupidity. You are a bigger person. :)
And a wonderful friend. Hopefully he will come around.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,156
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Dear Mich,
Glad you are doing well.
I too am a cold turkey quitter. I really didnt look into anything. I wasnt expecting to go past 4 hours!
Well, keep on posting.... Let us know how you are doing! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 829
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $88.29
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
Welcome Healthylife!
Congrats on your decision to quit! This is the place to be. Post often and let us know how you are doing! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 829
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $88.29
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
Well, I do say that I am proud that I didnt choose to smoke this weekend.
I just dont feel that proud today. The dreadful mind games. Not really with smoking, but of depression. Re-thinking life and its purpose.
I try to be so strong. Sometimes, it is just plain exhausting.
But hey, I'm not smoking.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 893
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $94.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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