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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

I know it seems like this will obsess you for the rest of your life. That's the crappy addicted part of your brain saying...aha, you will never be rid of me, you might as well smoke if all you're going to do is think about it! It does get better. I'm now at the point where it is surprising to think about cigarettes more than once or twice a day, very briefly. Hang on and hold on, there really is a life beyond smoking. (And if your everyday job/life doesn't distract you, do something that does -- rent a movie, read a book, even a crossword of Sudoku will ease the mental pressure.) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,829 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $434.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Leifang - You're in good company - most (if not all) of us have been there! That phase where you obsess about smoking & experience terrible cravings. Let me assure you, it really & truly gets soooo much better. On a post called "Can't Stop Thinking..." I wrote: [i]I've made it through my first weekend smoke-free - not an easy task! I'm taking Chantix, using my quit program tools, and doing everything I can think of to make it through one day at a time. But, I'm still thinking (obsessing) about smoking every single minute. When will this stop? [/i] Now I can answer myself - it will stop soon. "Soon" is different for all of us - for some it's days and others it's weeks, but the important thing is - this is a temporary thing! So, hang in there. We're here with you & for you. Let us know how you're doing! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,626 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $299 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Leifang, remember what we told our kids, "Just say No!" we can take that a step further here... "Just say NOPE!" Don't give the craving a chance. A friend of mine used to always say "Give your head a a Shake!" Sometimes, litterally, we do need to shake it, just to sahke the craving as well! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 934 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

leifang, Thanks for sharing and congrats on day 8! This is all normal and will pass! You have completed "hell week" and this is commendable :) Continue to prepare yourself with coping mechanisms and get active! This addiction has done a number on your body and it needs time to heal. Use relaxation techniques to rest you and your body everyday and take a moment for yourself and regroup. Explain to your family the changes and the addiction. Post often and let us help :) Josie _______________________ The SSC Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 948

Hi Leifang Hang in there, you are doing great. We go through stages when we quit and this is just one of them. It will pass and it will get better. Trust in all they say here on this site, its all true. Be proud of yourself for your accomplishments and reward yourself!!! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,034 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $205 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

Good work on getting to 9 days. Keep on telling yourself how good it will feel when you get to 2 weeks, then 3 weeks, etc... What has been working for me when those devilish thoughts pop up is to tell myself, sure I "could" get a cig and smoke, but I CHOOSE not to. Also, I tell myself that it's all psychological and no way do I need or want that cig, really. Hope that helps and you have an easy day! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $53.04 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1000

He Leifang, Congratulations on your first week. When I stopped 3 weeks ago I think I went through Heck week first and Hell week second. I haven't quite figured it out yet. Just keep working throught your cravings with whatever works best for you. I find the deep breaths do work but also I just take a walk outside even it is just around the backyard. Hang in there you are doing great :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 425 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $136.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Leif We are addicts.... It is not an easy journey but it IS worth it!!!!! My advice? Look forward not back!!!!!! Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 246 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,418 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1291.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 672

Leifang. you are obsessed in cos smoking was such a big part of your life. We are all addicts here to a drug called nicotine & a positive attitude & knowledge is the key to staying quit Stick around & read up & the cigarette fixation will eventually pass.. with time My advice to you... keep it up. Congrats on getting the hardest week of all under your belt. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 830 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,755 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5395 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 119 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

Hi Leifang Glad to see you...and to see you made it through a week. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I had the same happen to me on day 8. I was looking for the thread talking about it, but can't find it. Anyways....I bumped up a thread that might help....oh sheesh..cant remember the name of it..lol..I'm old. what can I say? Just remember, only deal with one craving at a time...and keep using your strategies....distract yourself, tell yourself it is better to smoke than not, and that you ARE a non-smoker, and replace a smoke with something else. I think every day is different. I know I haven't had another day that intense since. But also know I might have another one. The good thing is, I think, is that once you get through a rough one, you know you can do it, and your mind and body are familiar with it, so it gets easier over time. At least that's what it seems, reading posts from people who have long quits going. At any rate...Congratulations again for your week!!!!! And keep it up!!!!! -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 805 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $136 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

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