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19 years ago 0 9 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Rusty. You know you're dead right and I feel kind of pathetic after reading your message. I just give myself too hard a time. I'm trying to acheive too much in too little time I think. To let you understand, I'm still grieving for my partner who died last year at 41, I'm trying to cope with stress at my job, give up the fags and lose weight. I know these still come across as excuses for smoking but I really really want to beat my addiction. :8o:
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19 years ago 0 9 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Help! Am I going mad? For some reason, I was doing so well then I went completely off the rails. I smoked 8 cigs, stuffed my face with sweets/chocolate/savoury snacks and felt really c**p. Is this normal so far down the line. Some days I feel quite annoyed that I don't smoke! There are far too many good reasons not to but it's like my brain is telling me why not rather than why? Please tell me it's going to be ok or I might as well just go to the shops now and buy a pack and stop going to the gym. :8o: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 533 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �145.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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19 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Specky, You've experienced a slip, now is the time to learn from it and keep going. If your quit plan isn't always effective in helping you fight cravings, it's time to review your plan, identify problem areas and modify what isn't working. You can always post it on the forums, in our feedback or webmail and we will be more than happy to help to give you some feedback. :) Are you rewarding yourself frequently? If you have nothing to look forward to, nothing worth more than smoking than what do you have to work towards? What motivates you through those cravings? What have you replaced smoking with? Ex: You use to smoke with your cup of coffee, now you read the paper instead. What other coping mechanisms are you using to help you fight cravings? Gum, walking, posting, mints, deep breathing, water? Keep strong! You can do this! You have 31 days under your belt! Danielle _________________________ The SSC Support Team
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19 years ago 0 941 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Smoking cessation is a process. It takes time. It's not like throwing a light switch, it's more like planting a seed. What happened to you happens to a lot of people. The junkie talk gets to them and they fold. Learn from the mistake and get right back on the wagon. This quit that I have right now started out rocky. I was 7 days into it and I broke down and smoked two packs! On March 7 I got myself together and tried again. I learned not to listen to that junkie in my head. I learned that it is a liar and a thief, and that it will say anything to get it's way. Get back on the wagon at once and push forward. You can do this - really you can! Next time you get the urge and you think you're going to fold - come here - read and post - we are here to help you. Use the support system! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 155 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,438 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1317.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

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Rusty
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19 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
You've got a lot on your plate, Specky. It may be that you should bite off smaller chunks. I will tell you it's going to be okay, if you stick with it. There will come a time when you aren't thinking of smoking all the time and you will be able to focus on losing weight, etc. But right now, stay with your quit. When you get a little farther along, you will know that you have the strength to conquer anything. Good luck! Rusty :)

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19 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Specky, it may feel like you are "far down the line" but your quit is still in danger. Your addicted self will continue to try to grab you back. And you're letting it win...you can't be a non-smoker if you smoke. You've got to decide who is in control here. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 604 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,921 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2114 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 83 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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