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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

Yes just Kick his ash, he cannot win, you are stronger than he is, just keep letting him know, he will get the hint someday, That ole nicodemon is a real stinker, he will crawl up your back and sit right on your shoulder, just keep knocking him off until he leaves you alone. take care tresa [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1786 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35,720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,251.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 251 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 73

Hey Tresa Nearly 5 years , what a Winner,We all make it as well,together We cab BEAT nicodemon ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �18.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

WAY TO GO, you got it going on for sure, hang tight Tresa :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1786 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 35,720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,251.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 251 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

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$15,748.20

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Days: 757 Hours: 23

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96,912

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 73

Hi guys Thanks so much for the support,your words gave me the strength that I need,It's nice to know that this craves will go for good,this was my first one in 3 days but man it hited me badly,anyways,my ex used to say that when I want something I can be pretty stubburn so why ot use that in my quitting? This support group is the best :p Much love to you all and thanks once again Xxx Silvia aka Ilyk [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �18.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Good job! Keep coping mechanisms near and avoid those tricky situations at all costs! We are here to help :) Josie, Support Specialist

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

Hello Silvia, You're doing it!!! It took a little while but you're feeling it and that's important to your quit. For me the cravings were mind numbing for a day then steadily decreased with each day. The mind numbing craves could wake you out of a deep sleep, I couldn't think until they passed and they always passed. These cyclical craves don't last. For the seemingly spontaneous craves that follow, feeling is important. I used anger to counter them once I identified the specific trigger: after waking, following a meal, after accomplishment, and so on. There are many triggers and it was almost like an arcade shooting gallery. One pops up and you knock it down. Another pops up and so on. It's countering the junkie think. Have you read that one? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $445.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Ilyk Sounds like you've got the hang of it. NOPE no matter what is the only way to quit. Craves will come and go but just take them one at a time and get through them. Like riding a wave in the ocean, it will pass and the sea will be calm again. Determination is what it takes and it sounds like you have plenty of that! Congratulations on not giving in. You are on your way now to freedom! Enjoy the journey. Lady :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 728 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 14,560 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,548.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 65 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 241

Ilyk you are doing great ! You got through the major crave and came out on top :) WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO FOR YOU ! ! ! ! If you can identify your trigger's and then have a list of coping tools at hand that will help out in a big way. You should be very proud of yourself hon.. We're proud of you ! One moment, one day at a time.. We're BEATING IT !!!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/23/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $43.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 481

No problem Ilyk, you are doing great and it's only a little while longer till everything eases up a bit - for the last 3 days my cravings have been pretty ok - about a 5 out of 10 instead of like 9 or 10 on day 3....so look forward to your increasing sense of freedom over the next few days... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �20.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 73

Thanks darling,I was reading your posts about your 3rd day,bless your heart,I'm glad that I found you guys,this is quit hard to face on our own,but it worth,just the feeling of being able to breath,and to do the stairs without get so breathless :)Thanks for being here ExRoller [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �18.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

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