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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 125

Hi Laurie! Sounds like you're off to a great start with your quit. I'm not as far along as you, but I do agree about the smell issue, smokers STINK! It's so nice to know that we smell good now. You really shouldn't feel like you've lost your best friend, afterall, would a real friend try to kill you? That's exactly what those cigs were doing. Stay strong and keep up the quit. Sheila [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/4/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 324 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Hi Laurie, I completely agree with you - giving up smoking can feel profoundly like grief, at least for me it can and does! And like grief, where we wish above everything else that we could have back that which we have lost, we know in our heart of hearts, we cannot. It is magical thinking to imagine that a return to smoking would be a step forward. That if we could just have one cigarette, it would be manageable. That's my conclusion anyway, Laurie. I'm becoming more and more familiar with how strong and pervasive the extent of my addiction is. It tells me I could do something which I know I would ultimately regret. Lord knows, I've done it before! The trick for me is in keeping those thoughts at bay, or objectifying them, knowing where they are coming from! I just find them too painful, you know what I mean? They are illogical and outdated thoughts, and we are challenging that thinking! Somewhere in the back of my mind, I entertain the idea that I could smoke again, despite knowing that I can't, despite knowing the amount of effort that I have put into this quit. The difference between giving up smoking and grief, is to me, one of choice and power. Unlike the loss of someone or something, this is something we have chosen to change, and unlike grief, we are not powerless! Quite the reverse. Hang in there, use this resource - we can do this! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 17 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 356 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $119 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Hi I'm Laurie I have quit over a month ago and have had bad days, (many) and good days (few). But I'm holding. I just know that I don't ever want to go through this again. I've quit twice before in the last 30 years of smoking and I wish i had stayed with it then. I relized this time that it has been much harder then it was the other two times. And also realizing that if I go back I'll not have it in me to go through what I have the last month. I have had a lot of anger and even though many share their support of me, they would rather talk to me when I'm through the hard part. I feel like I have lost my best friend and I'm greiving terrible for them. I have gone through much in my life as others have I'm sure, but the one thing I could always count on was my cigarette's to be there for me no matter what. :eg: Today I was out and a lady sat by me that smelled like an ashtray and all I could think was thank God that wasn't me anymore. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 735 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $144 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Thank you Sheila for your response of encouragement. I just found this sight today and I wish I had had it from the begining of my stop date. I've quit cold turkey and there has been much I've gone through and wish I had had someone to talk things over with and known the things that my body was going through and why. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 736 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $144 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 711

Hi Laurie.........glad you don't stink anymore!!!!!!! Lets keep it that way shall we? Mad englishman. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 68 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 482 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �340 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 672

Hi Laurie, you've done pretty damn good if i do say so myself. ! I too grieved for the loss my so called 'little buddies' but the nightmare must end here !. Be angry if you want, take it out on your addiction, you soon realise smokes weren't your 'best friends'. Stick around, post & read some very informative posts. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 410 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,252 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2665 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

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$12,550.14

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Days: 627 Hours: 20

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3429

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51,435

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1110

Hi Laurie, congratulations on your 35 days quit that is awesome. Don't forget to reward yourself you are worth it!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 300 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,006 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2250 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 39 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1073

Welcome aboard Laurie! This site is awesome! Stay close, read alot and post whenever you need or can give support! Congrats on 36 free days! I hope you're rewarding yourself?! Keep it going.... [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 335 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,757 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2211 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

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$52,507.50

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Days: 919 Hours: 2

Minutes: 53 Seconds: 15

Life Gained
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7001

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175,025

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Hi Laurie, and welcome. 36 days is just great and I salute you! I also had anger issues and grieving issues early on. A lot of soul searching, some counseling, and a lot of prayer and meditation helped me through. You'll also find a lot of friends here on this site and they will help you, too. They won't walk away if you whine too much! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 428 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,006 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1498 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

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$54,943.20

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Days: 648 Hours: 19

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5283

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211,320

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

L G, Welcome! Your stats are amazing :) Let go of the best friend that will do more damage than any other. Use some of the mechanisms suggested. Avoidance and distraction can be useful during those tough days. You have come so far, let us guide you the rest of the way. Please post often and let us know how you are doing. Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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