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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

Hello all, new here :D I have quit before, for three months, and silly me, I started back up. I always felt I needed something to smoke, its just unnatural to me. I quit before by staying on the computer and burying myself into building a website. This time around, it doesnt help. I am around two other smokers daily as well. I have tried the gum, which made me want a cig more. Is there any alternatives you have used that help? Its 5 am, and I am about to go to 7-11 to pick up gum, hard candies, anything to try and substitute for cigs. Im still decently young, and have been wanting to quit again. Ive even tried smoking nearly nicotine free cigs (Quest Level 3). I thought if the low nicotine couldnt help, the horrible taste would. Didnt. Thanks, here's to giving up the sticks.

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3131

Hi NTQ congratulations on your quit, there are many medications to help you ie: patches, inhalers, gum zyban etc talk to your doctor. In the meantine don't smoke. The best way to stop smoking is not to smoke .....Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 291 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 481

ice water seems to help a lot, especially if you can buy a sports bottle, (the ones that have the top that you suck on). That really is a big help to me. love Mama [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 575 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $79.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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$75,703.65

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Days: 6711 Hours: 13

Minutes: 20 Seconds: 36

Life Gained
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45881

Smoke Free Days
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275,286

Cigarettes Not Smoked

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1070

Keep busy! I ate sunflower seeds and guzzled water! It lasted 2 weeks then I moved on with lesser habits! LOL! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 970 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $216 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

I remember reading in a thread where someone had bought the cinnamon toothpicks to help with the cravings. I am on the patch and I have been lucky so far. I haven't had the cravings. More so mine is the habit of not having one after I do something. After cleaning the house, a task, etc. So I am missing that part of my habit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 51 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $12 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

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$41,296.18

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Days: 485 Hours: 9

Minutes: 7 Seconds: 16

Life Gained
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3668

Smoke Free Days
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84,364

Cigarettes Not Smoked

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Needs, Welcome to our support community and please take a look around. You need to prepare yourself for this quit! Take the time to make a list of coping mechanisms and rewards and use them! Our support group is amazing in knowledge and support and they can be of great assistance to you! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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