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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

Hi H, there will be these days just do the best you can and know tomorrow will probley be better, we have to have the good and the bad for the quit, but everyday you are getting closer and closer to the victory over this addiction. Take care of yourself hang Tough tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1814 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 36,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,349.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 255 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 911

Hi H, Sorry you are going through some tough times now. Please know that I am praying for you and your Mom. Praying for strength. Keep the faith. Audrey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 192 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $537.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 241

Sending prayers up for your mom and also to give you the strength and courage to get through this very tough time. Wishing you well always.... xo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 420 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $152.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

H, it's okay to think about smoking. In fact, it's normal. But in your logical, rational mind you know that it won't change the situation. It will just create other problems for you. Hang in there. Rusty [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 955 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 26,740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,342.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 134 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

H, Just read this and I'll say a pray for you....(for sure) Hang in there. Not smoking is the best thing you can do for you. I understand why you are thinking about it. It was the only thing we knew that "SEEMED" to make things better. It really didn't make things better. It only seemed that way because it ended our "internal" craving for nicotine. We translated it falsely that an issue got better...because we "felt" better. You are doing so good Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 186 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $831.42 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

H, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Facing the possibility of losing a parent is one of the biggest stressors out there. We would encourage you to start developping some new coping skills such as journalling, physical activity, talking to a friend, whatever you think may work for you. Smoking is not the answer. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

H First off, congratulations on your 29th day. It will be a month tomorrow!!! And as such, you have earned a N.O.P.E. hot air balloon ride at the location of your choice. What'll it be? Your increased urges may partly be due to nearing this milestone. Also, as we go through this quit process, when we are faced with situations where we nromally would have used a cigarette to soothe us, reward ourselves, or avoid unpleasant situations or feelings, we often experience stronger urges. So, it may be that dealing with the feelings you have surrounding your mother's illness is leading you to feel stronger urges. In the past you may have smoked in an effort to avoid those feelings, so it is natural that you are automatically wanting one now. However, smoking will not alleviate your pain and worry, all that will have changed will be you will have smoked. Now is an opportunity to find other ways of dealing with the sadness and worry. Is there any kind of support group at the hospital? Can you write about what you are feeling? Could you make a collage or scrapbook of your mother's life or your memories of her to share with her? My loving thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Please don't smoke. -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 125 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,000 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $850.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hang in there H! I know where you are at, and I know you don't want to smoke, just remember smoking won't make anything better, it will just make it all worse. Your Mom is probably proud of you for quitting, so hang to that for her! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 142 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,550 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,498.10 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 90

You are in a real tough situation and I feel for you. I am not having to deal with family health issues, but I did quit around the same time as you. Some of it may not be family issues but just that thirty day thing. I have wanted to smoke VERY badly for the last two days and I am just praying it will pass. I do not know right now if I would be as strong as you are in this situation. You should be real proud of yourself. Smoking won't make anything better though. Smoking is not magic (i have to remind myself of that ALL the time) and you will still be having a tough day if you smoke, plus feel even worse that you gave up on yourself. My thoughts are with you and hope you make it through your pretty bad day. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 540 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $148.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 68

I'm still worried for my mom who is very sick and probably not make it through the summer. Today. I thought about smoking all day, and I mean all day. No I didn't smoke though, but I thought about it. I went outside where people I work with smoke but I think that smelling the second hand smoke may have helped. Is that stupid. I'm going home to see my mom now so see you tomorrow. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 464 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $290.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

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