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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

for our newer quitters...let's differentiate between triggers and craves, shall we? It makes life so much easier ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 308 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,094.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Alohakeia, Thanks for the bump! Brenna, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

I sure do like this one. I was looking for threads about milestones, and while this doesn't address milestones specifically, I think the discussion here would be helpful in dealing with "milestone craves" There is a big difference between experiencing triggers and having them turn into full blown craves. Free points out very well how it is in catching the response to a trigger that can prevent the crave feeling from starting. So, while the feeling of accomplishing something significant, e.g., reaching a 30 or 60 or 100 day milestone can trigger the feeling of wanting to reward ourselves with a cigarette, it can be put to rest by either just noting it, or by giving ourselves a different reward, before it becomes an overwhelming urge or crave. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 279 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,897.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 39 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

That about sums it up kelly � thanks! And the quote is so simple but oh so true � ability, motivation, attitude. Well, as I look back now, I know that for this quit I had all three of those qualities in spades! It makes it kind of obvious to me now why I have had such a successful and dare I say it, "easy quit"! Yup, I dare say it because that's what it was - EASY!!! Keep fighting those craves, keep deflecting those triggers and just keep on keeping on with your quit! It's so worth it! Penitent d1282 :)

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

CK, What are you doing inside my head???? Loved the quote, too...so simple, but so true. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 243 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,652.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1093

Here's my opinion... I think it's all about your attitude. For the first week-ish, you have physical cravings. After that there are mental cravings. Beyond a month or so, there are thoughts and triggers. It seems to me that a trigger that one indulges in becomes a crave if not careful. I have triggers. I call them smoking thoughts. They surprise me. I take just a second to notice why I am having the thought then I move on...distract myself, so to speak. Really what I do is go on with whatever it was I was already doing. That's it. Here is today's quote. It sums up quitting (and quite possibly life) for me. Quote of the Day: Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,610 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $508.95 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Hi Aloha, I guess I knew all along that you would be wise enough to recognize and understand the big difference between a crave and a trigger. It is a concept that a few here have struggled with but most embrace it readily and use the knowledge to further boost their quitting skills. For my part, I still have occasional triggers after 1,281 days quit but I never crave a cigarette any more. It's good to know, for me - and for others just starting out. Today, I make it Aloha 243 Junkie 0 � nice! Penitent d1281 :)

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

Great post, Pen. I'd never seen this one. I'm happy to have triggers, too. They're an opportunity to once more show who's boss..me or the addiction? So far it's Aloha: 242 Junkie: 0 [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 242 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,645.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Penitent, Thanks for the bump! Brenna, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

A bump for our newer quitters who might benefit from this thread :) Penitent d1280

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