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18 years ago 0 29 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Any other newbie quitters feel like they are in the twilight zone? Nothing about my life has changed except for the fact that I am a non-smoker now. Everything has a strange "tint" to it. Is it just me? LOL I hope things get back to a more "normal" feel or that this "new normal" becomes "normal" real soon. I feel weirded out (not enough to smoke but come on...hahaha)! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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18 years ago 0 925 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Howdy TexasIvy! Do...do..do..do...do, Yes, I hear ya, it's a little strange for me too. Maybe just because we're still working on our 72 hour mark. You're doing great, so keep up the awesome job!!! [quote] gonnadoit says Just think, Back in highschool you paid good money for that feeling! [/quote] Giggly, giggling, unless we're talking about different things gonna, back when I was in highschool they gave away free samples! (In all seriousness, is anyone else here so old they can still remember the free 6 pack samples of ciggys?) Hang on tight and enjoy what we can of the ride. ;p Pat quitter's win, winners quit [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 102 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $28 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
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18 years ago 0 1150 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I think there is a fog and confusion. There is also a redefinition that occurs. I think this happens as we try to re-program our coping mechanisms to life. Some of us just quit smoking. Some of us grab the bull by the horns and take the opportunity to embrace life changes. It's difficult b/c it's not easy to identify all the ways in which we relied on smoking and for what reasons. If we try to keep an awareness about us as it unfolds, we can start to see patterns and rather than grabbing a cigarette, we can behave in a way that we would like to envision as more functional, effective. It takes work until we find new behaviors and ways of viewing the world that will work for us. Between here and there there's LaLa Land. Stopping smoking involves a lot more than just not sticking a cancer stick in your mouth. Relax, it's a good sign. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 325 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $160 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
18 years ago 0 2838 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Follow the light, Carol Ann! :8o: Just think, Back in highschool you paid good money for that feeling! :p You're right on target...it gets better with time! Keep the quit and ride the craves.........Cowabunga! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 144 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,221 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1152 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
18 years ago 0 207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Must be this crazy TEXAS weather. (LOL) Just go straight through the fog, it WILL clear up soon!! Remember to drink lots of fluids (water) and if you start feeling weak or stressed, DEEP.............LONG.......BREATHING. CONGRATULATIONS AND KEEP THE FAITH [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 303 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,137 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1818 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 45 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Texas (I'm from Houston!) Just hold on tight... you are waking up in many ways, and healing at the same time... It may feel strange now, but in time, it will just BE - and it'll be wonderful! Many Blessings- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 332 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,623 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1543.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
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I am sure that I will have more foggy/crabby/crappy/tired/funky days but today is by far the best.... I thought I was wacked out day 2-4! Ahhh remember, this too shall pass. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 110 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $20.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
18 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Texas, This is normal and it will pass. It is one of the ways your body is trying to heal itself. Give yourself some rest and relax time and go to bed early. You need to start the day fresh :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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