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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Princess..We are at about the same spot..I quit the 10th. I know exactly what you are going thru but I refuse to pick one up this time. I feel like I am having an asthma attack about half and need to use my inhaler but I am really breathing better than I have in months. Anyhow..Good Luck!! I hope we both can do this!!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

Morning: day 6 Im craving a cig, i have been since last night. Ive been telling everyone i will NEVER smoke again EVER. Why, nearing end of hell week, am i craving it? My throat and chest are like yea... come on just one come on... you know you want it. I DONT WANT YOU. As i pop another mint under my tounge... sighs I dont want it :( [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 154 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $61.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

I am work. Boss is in today - he doesnt have to say anything to stress me just his presence is stressful. I just got up and walked to the caferteria made a cranberry, raspberry & strawberry tea purchased 2 apples. Im not going to smoke. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 156 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $61.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1128

Hi Golden Paws, I refuse to go back to smoking. Thinking about how it used to make me feel is enough to deter me. Im finding that my moods fluctuate through the day at the moment but reading posts here i understand that, that is to be expected and its a withdrawl. Please keep me up to date with your progress. Celeste :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 162 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $71.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 94

"dont think of this quit in terms of forever" I just love that! Helps alot Keep at it Princess. I gave way to one and i tell ya it is disappointing as heck! It is not worth it! When you feel him coming at you tell him YOU control your body....and smile and do anything but please him. Correen

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Keep other things around instead of cigarettes. Try carrots, pickles, sunflower seeds, apples, celery, raisins, or sugarfree gum. Wash your hands or the dishes when you want a cigarette very badly. Or take a shower. Learn to relax quickly by taking deep breaths. Take 10 slow, deep breaths and hold the last one. Then breathe out slowly. Relax all of your muscles. Picture a soothing, pleasant scene. Just get away from it all for a moment. Think only about that peaceful image and nothing else. Light incense or a candle instead of a cigarette. Where you are and what is going on can make you crave a cigarette. A change of scene can really help. Go outside, or go to a different room. You can also try changing what you are doing. No matter what, don't think, "Just one won't hurt." It will hurt. It will undo your work so far. Remember: Trying something to beat the urge is always better than trying nothing. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 66 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,005 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $264 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

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$54,516.00

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45430

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

PrincessC, If you smoked when you were stressed, you now have to learn how to cope with stress without this coping mechanism. To cope with stressful times, some people have chosen to keep a journal or walk away from the situation for five minutes. Others choose to learn and utilize relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation or deep breathing. The flip side to this is some people get their anger and frustration out by getting active: a run, a walk, kick boxing, aerobics, dance class... Some phone a friend, others post here, put on their favorite song and scream it out, punch pillows, adopt a mantra like N.O.P.E. ... whatever works for you. Just don't smoke. You can do this! Keep persevering! Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 635

Hi Princess Take a deep breath, go for a walk...play with the dog Keep posting Carlos [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 188 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $18 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

It is all part of the quit process. You are beating an addiction. You body is going through a lot right now, both physically and emotionally. Be strong. You are stronger than the addiction. You have made the choice to quit smoking. Stand by that choice and don't let yourself down. Be sure to take a lot of deep breaths. They really help. Don't think of this quit in terms of forever. Get through the next five minutes and when you are finished with that, begin the next five. Remember N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever). That is how we all quit. One step at a time. You are doing great. Hang on tight! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 381 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,634 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1333.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

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