Welcome Tsikos. You have come to the right place. I too, smoked 30 cigarettes a day and this site and these wonderful people really helped me. All the coping tools on the left here really work, check them out. You can do this for your daughter! Good luck to you Tsikos, and keep posting! Cheers, Jan
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 246
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
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...and I keep tuning that voice out. The one that rationalizes the reasons for smoking. How much better you'll feel, how calm you'll be, oh...and just think, you'll be able to take off those extra pounds much easier. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I will NOT listen! I'll make it through this. There's no way smoking can be glamourized in my eyes, not when my sister's husband died at 50 years old from lung cancer. And yes, he was a heavy smoker! Time for a good round of deep breathing and a bottle of ice water. Thanks for letting me vent. Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 260
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Welcome Dave! You've come to the right place. Your family is the perfect reason to make the quit. The first week can be trying, but its most definitely doable, especially with all the wonderful support this site offers. So stick with it, and keep on posting!!!! Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 260
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Betty. We'll definitely be thinking about you. You'll get it all sorted out. And the best thing of all...you don't smoke. Good for you!!! Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 264
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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The elusive after dinner smoke. It's a tough one to shake. I sure felt the effects of it tonight! I'm on the 21mg patch as well, Windy, and I smoked 30 cigs a day. I don't seem to have any physical cravings, for me they are all psychological. I used to love my after dinner cig outside on the swing. Now, I eat my dinner, get up from the table right away and either come online to post or walk the dogs. I do both before the evening is through, and then I feel better. I really try hard not to think about that smoke. It gets easier with practice. Keep strong and keep posting, Windy. Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 264
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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You know what, Sparky. I think you CAN do this. I have been where you are many times, and I think you're right, withdrawal isn't as bad as the hell you are putting yourself through. So come on, Sparky, pick a date, and come back and join us. It might be easier than you think!!! God Bless you Sparky, Jan
I have been posting for about 20 minutes. I came here because I was really feeling miserable and cranky. After spending time reading the posts and just being here, I feel better! I actually do! I tell ya, I absolutely love this place. Ah well...time to walk the beagles now. Cheers, Jan
Hope, I'll be blunt. When you first quit smoking, life is boring. No matter what, it just is. You can distract yourself, and you should. But I think more importantly than that is knowing that this sense of boredom is a very TEMPORARY thing and eventually life does return to normal. It sneaks up on you quickly when suddenly you realize, "I had a good day. A really good day". It does happen, just keep believing that and you'll be OK. Cheers, Jan
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