HI Bear
To be honest I really don't care why you're here only that you are here posting every day and have not smoked. Regardless of your reasons for quitting smoking, you have been smoke free and between you and everyone else here you have inspired me in my quit. I give you alot of credit, and respect your honesty. Free patches or not there are other study groups you could have involved yourself with. Everyone has their own reasons why they quit and the bottom line is that it sucks that we were lured into an addiction that's destructive in so many ways. Don't give up now you have come so far.
Just think maybe in a couple of months you'll see us none smokers come driving past your home in a big rig with fishing poles and a trail motorcycles celebrating our quit:) Hang in there driver your doing so well and if it's getting difficult keep posting and rant to your hearts desire. You can and you have done it so far keep it up!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 658
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $198
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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I don't know if anyone else is going through this but the last couple of mornings I've had cravings to the point I can taste it. I do things to keep my mind off smoking and at this point I can't go back. Because of this though I'm getting heart palpitations which I've had in the past stress related. I also am now on 14 mg on the patch and I don't know if this has anything to do with it. It last for about an hour then I get so busy at work I forget about it, now I'm at home Friday morning with the day off and that feeling hasn't left. I even did push ups and cleaned and I still taste it. Any advise would help. I wish everyone a wonderful smoke free Easter and thanks for everything in advance.!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 748
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
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Hi Changing and Lainey,
Yes, in the last few days I went from 21mg to 14mg. I'm sure it's part of the reason. I'm seriously considering going cold turkey at this point and deal with the full withdrawal effect to get on with my life. Smoking is not an option for me. I know myself well enough to know that if I even smoke one I will never attempt to quit again.I have quit other addictions in my life and never picked up again, but this by far has been the hardest.
This weekend would be a good time because my boyfriend went out of state and my daughter doesn't come back til Monday. What do you think about stopping the patch all together? I'm not under any medical care requiring me to discuss this with my doc. I'm doing this for me.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 750
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Changing,in all honesty when my boyfriend and daughter are here I am more stressed out. I've been having relationship issues with him and he's suppose to move out anyway and my daughter is 14 years old need I say more those wonderful teenage years. That's why this weekend might be good and relaxing, I can do things for myself without having to hear "what's for dinner, do you have to go for a walk, are you on that computer again etc,,,,," Tomorrow I'm going with my mother to the casino and she's a pleasure to be with and she's really proud of my quit. She never thought I could do this and she's a great support. What I wonder is quitting the patch going to be like I started my quit all over again or will it be somewhat difficult but not as bad. Sometimes I feel like I'm cheating being on the patch and frankly I don't want any kind of nicotine in my system. Does that make sense?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 750
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Bear
I'm still here and still going and going and going. I finally have a quiet weekend and treated myself to an extra day off on Monday. I'm sooooo happy to hear you've hung in there. I hope I didn't upset you on my last post to you a few days ago. I know your tough but so are we:)It's cold in NY with snow showers.So much for spring. I'm hitting the casino tomorrow hopefully I'll win either way something to do and my first really long trip 2 1/2hours away. I feel sorry my mother who's going with me she'll probably slap me a few times LOL. She needs the break as well after divorcing my father after 51 years. So we're both celebrating our new lease on life healthier and happier!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 751
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
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Casey thanks for the advise. I read that post several times and it does help. The feeling has past as it has before. I can't wait for it to go away for a period of time. I'm going to take a walk and look for a gym that doesn't require a yearly membership to work off the stress!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 751
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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hey Bear who cares what her motives are..... Enjoy that apple pie!! It'll probably be the best tasting pie in a long time now we have our taste for food back!! If she has something else in mind well that's up to you. I truly enjoy your sense of humor.. Deep down your a teddy bear....
hey bear are you set up for Instant messaging? I'd like to talk to you!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 761
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $231
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Hi Bear how are you doing? I read your reply to one of my rants and thanks. I know we can do this. I also use to drive a tractor trailer and miss the roads. My handle was muddy midget ha ha.Someday I'll go back just not smoking. I could save the money and do some shopping.
Anyway I was just concerned on how you are and I'm here for you as well as everyone else that has helped me out. Stay strong you can and will do this!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 268
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $77
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Supernova
How are you?? Sorry to hear about your leg!!I'm glad to hear your on 3 days not smoking especially after a scary experience. We're all here for you and it's a slow day today at work so write to your hearts content. My coughing is finally starting to subside best wishes to you!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/16/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 365
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $110
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