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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1890

Hey, Rob, that post ended on a much too self-effacing low note... I still say that hearing from long-timers is as big a boost for Newbies as talking to and hearing from ourselves alone...

Patrick

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 125
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,125
Amount Saved: $1,406.25
Life Gained:
Days: 23 Hrs: 6 Mins: 0 Seconds: 3

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Thanks for all your responses.

It's pleasing to note that the input of us long-term quitters is still very much appreciated by the regulars here.

Good luck, stay quit and I'll see you around!!

Penitent

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/18/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1465
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 36,625
Amount Saved: �9,156.25
Life Gained:
Days: 238 Hrs: 17 Mins: 14 Seconds: 43

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$61,798.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 1281 Hours: 7

Minutes: 54 Seconds: 35

Life Gained
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5618

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123,596

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 506

Interesting topic. I guess I felt it was like a boot-camp sort of thing. I looked up to the "oldies" and was inspired, but felt the real camaraderie and understanding from those in my class who were experiencing the angst and challenge of that moment.

What is amazing now after the years melt away is that the time frames have become less and less significant. I faintly remember being awestruck by someone with 2 months under their belt. I never dreamed I would not want a cigarette, and now I see the smoker and smell the smoke and I am really shocked that I was once so enthralled. Oh, I still view the addiction with regard as a very real menace to avoid at all costs- but....what I felt then....it becomes more and more vague. So I'm not sure I would be on the same playing field.

I guess I feel that's about all I can offer to the newer quitters (which really is quite a lot, if you knew how addicted I was). My advice- adopt a quit buddy or 5 or 10 and help each other as much as possible.

And don't be in awe of us old farts. Just so much hot air, most of the time- you know what you need to do to quit and stay quit. We've been there, but you're there now. Good luck!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/18/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 823
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 65,840
Amount Saved: $16,460.00
Life Gained:
Days: 132 Hrs: 7 Mins: 33 Seconds: 34

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

When I first came to this site, I thought wow! If all these people can quit and make it last then just maybe I can too. The older quitters always saying keep going, don't give up, break dishes, it's ok.... is what kept me going on many, many, many days.

I must also add here that the newer quitters are what have kept me quit many times. They remind me of how awful Hell week really was. How horrible that 30 day pit of depression felt. How hard it was learning how to deal with emotions without smoking. The horror of those relationship issues that come up and make you want to run away and hide behind the cigarette. I didn't think I would ever get over those feelings of despair. I still believe it took me longer than most but the fact remains that I did get over it.

When I see someone at a year still struggling and wondering if it is worth it, I can honestly reply to them to hang on just a little longer... it is worth it. I use to live on this site and I spent countless hours trying to help others and being helped myself. I won't ever be able to repay what the people on this site did for me. I don't think I will ever cherrish any friendship more than those I walked the road less traveled of the quit with. Those friends saved my life.

There is nothing greater than knowing that you actually helped someone succeed in their quit. There is nothing greater than being quit.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/1/2005
Smoke-Free Days: 1055
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 21,100
Amount Saved: $3,745.25
Life Gained:
Days: 97 Hrs: 17 Mins: 2 Seconds: 22

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 567

Hi Pen,

Reading the posts of the old timers means this can be done & it shows an ending in sight that is not filled with the inconveniences of not smoking (ie withdrawals, mood swings, instability, etc...)

It gives me hope that I can carry on the quit (like those before me) & actually come out believing life is better without the nicotine. Although the quit hasn't been terribly hard for me like it has for some---it is comforting to know that when certain milestones are reached the "ex" is really appreciative of all the positives of not smoking MORE than missing the weed.

So--please hear this loud & clear--it means the world to me to see the post and re-visits by the 'old-timers'.....it gives hope for the good stuff yet to come....

Thanks, Deb

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 81
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,430
Amount Saved: $546.75
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 7 Mins: 13 Seconds: 27

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 46

It is truely an inspiration to hear from those of you that have stayed quit for years. I hope one day to be in the same league. Thanks for being here.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 116
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,276
Amount Saved: $561.44
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 16 Mins: 59 Seconds: 16

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