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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Hi Bonny, I understand how disturbing the smoking dreams can be. I've only had one so far but it was very upsetting. The dream was not terribly vivid so I don't remember all the details. I just remember that I was going about some routine daily task, looked down at my hand and realized I was holding a cigarette. As soon as I saw it I also realized I had been smoking it. I was horrified! In the dream I did not take the cig out of a pack, did not bum it from anyone. I do not remember lighting it or actively smoking it, just noticed it in my hand and suddenly realized what I had done. I felt so many emotions when I discovered that cigarette in my hand that I can't even describe them all. I was ashamed of myself for having smoked and terribly disappointed that I had blown my quit. I realized that I had thrown away all the progress I've made for no good reason and would have to start over from square one. Depressing! I also remember thinking "damn! I'm going to have to reset my quit meter!" Thank goodness it was only a dream! As upsetting as it was at the time I'm glad it happened because it reinforced a couple of things for me: 1) How important my quit is to me. It reminded me how upset I'd be if I blew my quit for real, that I need to protect it and cherish it! 2) How easily cigs can sneak back in to your life if you're not careful. I had one in my hand without even realizing it had happened. Sounds like you're doing great despite the dreams. Big congratulations to you and your entire family on your success! Dobie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,456 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $283.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

Wow Bonny, this quitting thing is really contagious. That's fantastic. You're doing soooo well. The dreams will soon go, I'm sure. Keep up the great work, Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

I THINK my dream problem is over..... Strange how we get differing symptoms... I could do without the cravings and more importantly the mood swins though! Phil x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,304 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �341.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 21

Hi Fini Dankie vir daai woorde. We are proud to be quitters, and it really helps to come here. Lovies Bonny [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,558 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2272 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 21

71 days and still going strong! No cravings no mood swings just very bad dreams of me smoking again!! Oh yea, in my dreams (at least 3 times a week) I am smoking like a steam train. Its funny how something that small can control your mind. I have no cravings for the taste of nicotine but I have the urge to hold a cigarette. Think I should try the straw method again. I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by mostly none smokers but the few that do smoke around me don't seem to realise how much they really really do stink. Got to tell you all my exciting news: As you know my husband has joined us and is 38 days smoke free, my daughter is 30 days free and my eldest step-son and his girlfriend were quite amazed that his father could stop that they also stopped and are now 14 days smoke free!! I am soooo proud of them all. Keep up the fight and breath deep. Bye Bonny P.S. Hi PrincessC hope you are still keeping everyone smiling. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,556 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2272 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 583

Bonnie What a great thing you guys all doing it together. That is so awsome. The dreams will come and go. I would love to invite you down to the Augstine quit club. Others post there who quit in August. I try to keep it close to the top in this forum. You are doing great. Come say hi in the lastest post. Have a great smoke free day. Grace [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,311 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $260 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

[center][IMG]http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m180/princessceleste_2006/Hello/peekaboo.gif[/IMG][/center] Sorry i missed this one... Bonny, Congratulations on 76 days now... I had smoking dreams early in my quit and i would wake up in a panic thinking i had started smoking again, they were horrible so glad i dont have them anymore thats for sure!! Congratulations to your husband ~ now on day 43 :) way to go :) Thank you for the kind words :) You are an awesome quitter Bonny. Pop in and let us know how you are going :) Stay safe, stay quit. Smilin' PrincessC :) xx

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1127

Hi Bonny, Don't worry about the smoking dreams, they are a sign that your body is healing. They will go away sooner or later. And for the rest of your family....WOW what an amazing news that is. Congrats for all of you and keep the quit. Hugs from Holland :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 194 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,853 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �572.3 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Great news Bonny, you're adding more and more non-smokers to the family. :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 121 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,823 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $484 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Wow Bonny! You guys have a team effort going over there! That's wonderful! For the dreams, try to focus on something desirable repeatedly before & while trying to fall asleep. You may dream of that instead. Congratulations on 71 days, we are proud! Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team

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