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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Hey Changing There,s no short answer to this one.You sound like you,ve done some research as have I. But all that the research has done is bring up more questions than it answered.Am I physiologicaly predisposed,are there phsychological issues that need to be resolved. Sometimes I wished somebody would give me one of those smarten up pills so I knew LOL :confuse: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 368 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $200 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Hi Bear - I think that you ask a great question & make a great point. This site is helping us to treat the problem (our addiction) - teaching us new coping skills, giving us new information, and providing us with the support that enables us to get through this process. It's a priceless resource. But, we're not necessarily touching the issue of what [i]caused[/i] the illness (addiction) in the first place. I know that there is a genetic component to addiction (we're either born with the genetic predisposition to addiction or we're not) - scientific research has proven this. But, not everyone who is born with the "addictive gene" becomes an addict, so why did we? I have my own understanding for my personal situation/life experience. I strongly believe that therapy is the place to figure this out and could be a great benefit for everyone. Just my opinion of course! So how's that for a long answer to a short question Bear! ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,588 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $292.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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$1,146,000.00

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45840

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916,800

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

I have a question that has been bothering me for some time.Perhaps it,s been covered in a previous post or one of the support specialist can help me out ??? This question of addiction seems to be a rather complex issue and even the medical profesion seem to differ in their opinion as to the root of the problem. I love the support I get here but don,t realy feel that I,m getting to the root of my addiction. I,ve been told once an addict always an addict if it,s not one thing like smoking there,s always another lurking just around the corner. Is professional help next ??? I would like to here your views on this one..

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Hey Changing. Yes that was soda pop we just kinda gave it a little turbo boost :p Ladybugg,& Sunshine Those are great numbers I,m guessing your well along in your recovery.It,s nice of you to stay on to help the rest of us thru this ordeal. I hope nobody,s offended but this has to be the largest collection of addicts in the world all under one roof trying to recover. Pretty awesome if you ask me. :)

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1687

Bear, Hope every thing is going well with you... Looks like you are having lots of fun here and so is everyone else. Just keep on putting one foot in front of the other and those days will keep rolling on by. Stay strong!!! Sunshine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 458 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,786 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1603 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 67 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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$232,065.00

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687,600

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1073

Hey Bear! What a fun thread this has been to read! Keep it going....okay? [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 754 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 42,224 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5278 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 73 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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$55,605.00

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7414

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

Keepin' an eye on you Bear. Hope all is going good. Your quit is moving along in the right direction. Love your outlook! Cheers, Jan ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,605 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $774 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Bear-- You had a few pops yesterday? I'm hoping that's "soda pop" you're referring to but guessing it's not!?!? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,562 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $286 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

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$1,146,000.00

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45840

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916,800

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Hi Changing Feeling pretty good. I still get a buzz when I put the patch on in the morning.?? I had a few pop,s yesterday and when I do that I start listening to some old music that I downloaded to my computer,it brings back memorys of other time,s ?? I was just getting a little silly and wondered if anybody else remembered these great groups... ;p

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Good Morning All! Bear - today is Day#20 for you - WOW!!!! How are you feeling? By the way - what were you asking about Emerson Lake & Palmer? That's beautiful music! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,553 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $286 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

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$1,146,000.00

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45840

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916,800

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