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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 880

Lucy I guess when we choose to make ourselves better, we don't always get to choose the setting in which we will accomplish our goal. I did not have to be in the company of smokers during my journey, so it is hard for me to offer any advice, except to say that this is in many ways a solitary journey. However, you have the solidity of this group and there are people who have faced your situation and seen it through...Listen to them and take hope in the fact that they are making great progress in spite of the obstacles faced... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 258 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,740 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,709.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 65

Lucy, Never give up to quit... Finally, you could do it... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,024 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $68.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2417

Best of luck to you - as long as you keep trying, you can quit as many times as you need to until you successfully do it. It is a long journey, so be prepared to fight for what you want! You can do it - [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 243 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,645 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,020.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 695

Lucy, I am so sorry that you have to be around smokers, espeically the first few days.. My husband smokes and sometime, I want to knock him out and take the cigs away from him.. He has agreed not smoke around me and he locks his cigs in his car so that I can not get to them... I have also stayed away from my 2 best friends.. they smoke only in the evenings.. I am just not ready to hang out with them over drinks and cigs. Do you best to stay focused!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

One time Lucy your quit is yours, its not the others problem, only worry about you and only you Tresa :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1857 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 37,140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6,499.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 261 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 248

Maybe you didn't get grouchy enough to make an impression on em? Maybe if they found their smokes chopped into pieces they would hide them? I make sure to look away anytime I see a pack or a smoker. It's getting a lot easier now though and I look at the poor fools and feel far superior. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/17/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 528 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $92.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Lucy, There will always be other smokers. You have to stick to your guns. You may also find it helpful to ask your friends to contain their smoking to one room of the house. They can also leave their cigarettes their. In the end though, there will be temptations and it will all comes down to the choice you make. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

Lucy how about this? When you find their cigs, put them in a drawer...and tell yourself how strong you are. Works for me ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 170 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,156.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Lucy Once is the answer your quit is your own Besides which I think you are sweet And I dont hug smokers So.... Hugs or cigs your choice....??? me x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 396 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,712 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �2,079.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 77 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Hi Lucy, I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but...you only have to quit once. And it is totally up to you. Yes, it's hard with smokers around. Believe me, I know. My husband smokes. Both my sons, my boss, my coworkers.....all smokers. And perhaps it's easy for me to say, but all you have to do is want it bad enough. You have to hang onto your quit with all your might. You can't blame the loss of your quit on others. They didn't put the cigarette in your mouth and light it. You did that. You can quit. If you want to bad enough, you will, regardless of the circumstances around you. I know you can do it. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 999 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 27,972 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,496.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 140 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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