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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Thanks Anna, I can't wait for when it does feel normal not to smoke, what a day that will be. It's been a long, long time. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 66 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,182 Amount Saved: $633.60 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 14 Mins: 37 Seconds: 7

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

Pokerbrat, you are doing good! I think that most associations take a year to pass. I remember getting nervous about my quit because I was were you are at now when spring was around the corner. I thought I would have a tough time because I associated the outdoor evenings with smoking. But you know what, I made it through. Everyone probably have their favorite smoking memories/places. Once you get through without them eventually it will get easier. Remember, one day at a time! Life becomes normal not to smoke! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 210 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,150 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $882.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Came through Fridays crave fine, I know I have this thing beat, but when will it actually leave my head?? I want the association to go away. I'm sure it will soon enough, I have made a lot of progress in just the last 3 weeks. Can't wait to see where I am in 3 more weeks. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 65 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,138 Amount Saved: $624.00 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 11 Mins: 26 Seconds: 12

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Pokerbrat, Perhaps decaf or a smaller size next time? Coffee can make you jittery and now as a non smoker you may not be able to tolerate the same amount of caffeine you use to drink. Being a single parent can be very difficult so do be sure to take that time out for yourself when you need it. You use to do it as a smoker, five minutes here, five minutes there. Now is no different. Happy to see you standing strong in the middle of this crave! Beat it down! Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Have been having one whale of a crave this morning, since I've gotten out of bed, the white castle coffee probably didn't help either, mmmm mmmmm mmmmmm it is so good, been working on my computer for a week, its still messed up, I have to buy school clothes for my youngest son, which is no easy task, he is 6'4" and 430lbs. Being a single dad has its drawbacks, I have a lot of stress in my life right now, I think I'll walk tomorrow morning around 6am while its still cool out. I have that cool feeling in my chest, a metal taste in my mouth, and feel like I'm in a cold sweat. It's funny though, because if this is all my junkie has left in him, he's a dead man. I am a lot stronger than I thought I was, this is awesome!! I feel more and more free from the demon every day. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 62 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,992 Amount Saved: $595.20 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 0 Mins: 54 Seconds: 18

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

It is like being born again..hence new me [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 68 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,632 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $340.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Hey, Poker It is normal to have cravings even long after you quit. I quit a few years ago and I still at times feel the urge to smoke, I even still have dreams I am smoking but the cravings will pass. Your doing the right thuing by telling yourself all the positive reasons about being smoke free. To this day I keep with me all the reasons why I quit to help me if I ever feel a craving. I also found that over time the cravings will become less and less.

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Thank you Danielle, this time is different for some reason. A co-worker who has seen me quit many times over the past 5 years told me the 3rd day of my quit that this time I had done it, that he could see it in my eyes. I truely believe that 98% of quiting is psychological. Now, on day 61, when I feel that crave come on, I just kind of snicker to myself and put it out of my mind, it is getting that easy, which is a blessing for me. I can see myself emerging, almost like being born again. What a great feeling. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 61 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,948 Amount Saved: $585.60 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 21 Mins: 39 Seconds: 58

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Pokerbrat, Yes, the psychological is harder. Setting up a reward system has been helpful to many keep motivated. You're certainly off to a good start with yours! Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Nice quote Rose, that says it all. And to new me, yes I'm a poker player, I can't give up all my vices..LOL But seriously, I understand how every daily event was ties to smoking, I think that is the hardest part of quitting. The withdrawl was easy for me, but the association, and the mental part, thats the tough one, because it hangs around a long time. The way I see it now is I don't miss any hands dealt because I have to run out near the slots to have a smoke. It is still hard to play poker and not smoke, but I'm doing it, and it gets easier and easier everytime. By the way everyone reading, I have given myself a nice reward for quitting, a 2004 Monte Carlo, leather, loaded, winners circle edition. I've been driving junk for 5 years and decided it was time to get into something nice, and with the extra $250 a month I'm saving not smoking, the decision was easy. Rest easy, if I slip, which I won't, I can still afford it..LOL

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