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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

This too shall pass. Hang in there.

Angie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 17
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 204
Amount Saved: $89.76
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 13 Mins: 52 Seconds: 30

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 17

Hi AC,

I hear you about the cleansing. For me in my own mind I need to not just stop smoking but stop the NRTs as well. So this morning I am riding without training wheels LOL ... I felt like I was ready to crawl out of my skin earlier but that seems to have passed.

Still feeling kinda crappy though, headache, light headed, etc ... funny though I seem to find it easier at home than I do at work right now. I expected the opposite, however it just might be that at home I can keep myself busy doing what I want to do where as at work I'm desperately trying to focus and concentrate and not having much luck LOL

Thanks for the balloons Tresa

Have a great day everyone!

Sue

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

Sue, I quit cold turkey. I know that a lot of people had great success with the NRTs and swear by them though. My system just couldn't handle it. Patches didn't help my cravings and gums, etc. just made me very sick to my stomach. Plus, I felt like I needed cleansing. If that makes sense.

Either way, reach for your patch, don't reach for the cigarettes. Some of my worst days have literally been handled by saying to myself "I will make it through this day. Whatever I do tomorrow, I do...but today I will succeed." Eventually, you become propelled by the pride you feel in that (seemingly) small accomplishment.

Stay strong.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 16
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 192
Amount Saved: $84.48
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 11 Mins: 44 Seconds: 52

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 855

Hi Sue here is a bunch of balloons for you, i rmember the not being able to focus thing, I know how awful it can be, just try to find something that frees your mind for a minute do what ever it takes to sty free Hang Tough :) Tresa
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2352
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 56,448
Amount Saved: $9,878.40
Life Gained:
Days: 305 Hrs: 12 Mins: 37 Seconds: 21

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 17

Thanks AC and Josie

So this morning I called in sick ... and I am floating from one little thing to another around the house LOL .. I actually didn't put a fresh patch on this morning either ... I just feel like if I want to get control back it's all or nothing I guess.

Even though I know there are cigarettes in the garage and I am craving one, I don't really want one. So I'm going to see if I can keep going without the patch. If things get really bad I will reach for a patch before I reach for a smoke :)

Have a great day everyone!

Sue

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 355

You're doing great! Keep working through it. I completely understand the crave for a cigarette when you don't really want one. Ridiculous feeling isn't it? Something Breather said in another post...think of the craves as your body getting healthy...or some such (sorry Breather if I butchered that). Don't give in. Do whatever you need to get through these tough times. It will get easier. Here for you.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 15
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $79.20
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 9 Mins: 48 Seconds: 59

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Take a nap

Take the day off and walk around

Reward yourself

Go home and start a project

Go home relax and go to bed early

Chew gum

Take the kids to the movies

Do what it takes!

Josie, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 17

OK ... feeling like crap this afternoon

Was feeling pretty positive this afternoon, however I'm feeling pretty down now. I haven't slept well the past couple of nights and I know that that's not helping.

I know the craving for a smoke is there, however I really don't want one if that makes any sense LOL ... I guess you could add rambling to the list of syptoms LOL

Any suggestions???

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

This is a great way to check in and validate your quit!

The are many areas of assistance to choose form and the members are absolutely outstanding!

Quitting this addiction is definitely winning situation!

Josie, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 17

LOL ... 38 days beats my 1

I ain't had no sleep is right .. I think I'm dreaming about smoking at night LOL

Congrats on 38 days Apikoros!!

Sue

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