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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 932

Hiya Mated, We're here when you're ready, okay? When you get the time, work the workbook over to the left of this page. It really helped me a lot. It's always good to prepare and it's not a pain in the butt book. It really helps and it's very interesting. I know about anxiety disorders. Sweetie, I think I pioneered 'em. LOL There are many of us that suffer from anxiety/panic. Just relax and start preparing for your quit. Then when you're ready, we'll help you each step of the way. We're all going through it at different stages. I'm going to post some Tips, Breathing Exercises, and Tension Exercises just below. One of the Support Specialist posted them and they really help so much. Not just with quitting smoking but also with anxiety. Here they are: TIPS -Exercising can help to manage your withdrawal easier overall. -Watch your caffeine intake, especially after 6 pm. Drink decaffeinated coffee or herbal teas. -A routine to relax your body at night helps some people fall asleep. Use the following deep breathing and relaxing techniques. Deep Breathing: 1) Take a slow deep breath in through your nose to the slow count of five. Push your tummy out at the same time. 2) Slowly breathe out through your mouth to the count of 7. 3) Repeat this 3 times, as you feel yourself relaxing and the stress dropping away. Tension Releasing: 1) Let go of the tension in your neck and shoulders. 2) Let go of the tension in your jaw. 3) Focus completely on your breathing, nothing else. 4) As you exhale, let your shoulders drop and let your body sink into wherever you are. 5)Repeat this until you feel relaxed and centered. *It's a skill. You may want to practice several times a day to make it a normal part of your routine. Stay Strong and We'll Be Waiting, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,878 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $226.17 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Hi, Thanks for all the posts and support. With so much stress going on right now I have not been doing that well. We are getting ready to move back to the states in 2 months. We have been living in Okinawa for 4 years and I am ready to get home. But with so much to do and plan for I can't get a grip right now. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder which causes me problems at times. I am no longer taking any meds though because they turned me into a Zombie. But I am still in the frame of mind to quit. ANd I want to be smoke free by the time we leave Japan so I am not giving up. Thanks again

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 932

Hey Mated, How's it going? Let us know how we can help, okay? Stay Strong, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,876 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $226.17 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

Good for you! Can't think of any better reasons to quit than what you listed! Welcome! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 226 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,338 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1808 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

mated, Welcome to our support community and congratulations on making such a great choice. Start by preparing and getting ready for those tough times. Our members are amazing and have a lot of support to give. Post often and let us guide you through questions and concerns. Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 238

Congratulations matedsouls, I am so happy for your kids. Your son must be so proud of you. It's funny that little kids can be smarter than grown-ups when it comes to smoking. Use the tools on this site, they really helped me in understanding why I smoked. Be honest in your answers & later on when you go back & read them again, you'll be asking yourself 'what the heck was I thinking?'. YOU CAN DO IT! WOOHOO, we have another quitter :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/2/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 511 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hi Matedsouls! Welcome to the best site online! Lots of great advice and lost of folks going thruogh the smae things, so stck close to us, we'll be here to help! Congratulations on your quit! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,210 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $506.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 932

Hi Matedsouls, Welcome and congratulations on making the decision to quit this horrible addiction. You have plenty of really great reasons listed to quit. Drink lots and lots of water...it helps with cravings/withdrawals and flushes your system; have gum, hard candy, sunflower seeds, etc. for that "hand to mouth" thing; avoid those things or places that you associate with smoking....avoid them here at the beginning of your quit; If you can avoid a trigger, change it up in anyway you can to make it different; Busy yourself during a craving/withdrawal i.e. take a walk, clean something, brush your teeth, etc. It will help you so much to work the workbook over to the left of this page. The workbook really prepares you for your quit. Come here and post a lot and read a lot. If you need us, come here and post...just don't smoke. We'll come running. You CAN do this and we're here to help you every step of the way. Stay Strong, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,835 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $226.17 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

Hi Matedsouls. you've come to the right place for help. Use the programs to the left and come on in and read (new & old posts) and post yourself as often as you need to. If you do this now, you will come back to the US already a non-smoker. Great way to make a new start! - Freemom [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 288 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $93.84 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

Welcome Matedsouls! Congratulations on your decision to quit!!! You can do this, and this group really is very supportive!! Please take the opportunity to read, read, and read more as you come to understand the addiction - and most importantly keep coming back if you ever need anything. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 759 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $240.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

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