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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

Agreed, agreed. Smoking and not smoking are both conscious decisions, and for those of us who are trying to quit, understanding the nicotine addiction is crucial to being better able to ward off cravings and make the mental adjustments needed to protect our quit. One slip is not the end of the world - but smoking does not make things better - only worse. No matter what you are experiencing, smoking is not going to make your stress lower, or give you the energy to fight off whatever you need to fight off - only your own strength can do that. I do not mean to be preachy but that is how I feel. Seeing others around me who have suffered because of smoking can also make you understand why ex smokers find smoking to be such a pariah. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 103 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $669.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Hi cosmicnail, Congrats on making this wonderful decision. Did your hubby smoke with you last night? Or, did he keep his quit? Quitting is not for the faint hearted. You have to really committ yourself. Educating yourself about nicotine addiction will help you get through the initial withdrawal. You and your hubby should make a "pact" to support each other to NOT smoke. Do not be enablers for each other...I'll have one if you have one. :-) You have some serious reasons to quit smoking now. You can do it. Smoking is a choice. We have to choose not to have that next cigarette. new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 696 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $145.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Hi, Cosmicsnail. A slip isn't the end of the world & it doesn't have to be the end of your quit. I slipped early on, too & it was helpful to me to spend some time thinking about why it happened so I could learn & develop some strategies for similar situations. Good for you for not giving up! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $462.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Thanks everyone! Afraid I slipped last night, I wasn't going to go out for that very reason, but I screwed up. Very annoyed with myself, but today is another day and I am determined not to mess up again! Keep up the good work everyone x

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1127

Hi there, As you said: You have enough reasons to quit gf. Good for you, your husband and that baby who will come someday. From The Netherlands: Welcome to the SSC, the best place to be if you want to quit :) Hug Fini :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 445 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,350 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,312.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 233

Awesome! Quitting is one of the best things you can do for yourself! It has its ups and downs but stick with it and you will see that it is so worth it! ~Valic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 135 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $143.10 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 303

cosmicsnail, Good Luck with your quit! Keep this board very close it is really what has helped me quit so far. I have UC which is kind of like Crohns except it's confined only to the colon. How exciting that you want to start a family. You must be somewhat young so quiting smoking now is the key to your future good health. You can do it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 33 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 462 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $115.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Of course, I meant help, not hrlp. I guess my keyboard burped in the middle. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $418.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Cosmic, Welcome to our support community. Take the time to make this your own quit and see the difference it can make. The home support is important and know that we are here to support you every step of the way as well. So get started with a plan! Get those coping mechanisms ready and have activities, chores, exercise and relaxation techniques to keep you occupied. Push those craves to the curb and be ready! Post often and let us know how we can help :) Josie, Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3541

Welcome to the site, cosmicsnail. There is a lot of hrlp, support & info here. As HadEnough said, following the program really helps. Good luck with it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $418.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

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