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Lost the love of my life anyone else feel the same???

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

hi s

and welcome back terry !

it's actually a love/hate relationship for most.

i use to love to smoke , but i hated it as well. when the hate grew just a little stronger than the love i quit.

now i hate 'em with all my heart , and i know , all they want to do is hurt us !

glad your here s

post often,

mike / astrofan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 209
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,270
Amount Saved: $1,881.00
Life Gained:
Days: 34 Hrs: 3 Mins: 55 Seconds: 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1209

Hi and Welcome. I see a recommendation for Allen Carr's "Easy Way To Quit Smoking" it is VERY helpful... well to many. It helped to turn my thinking around.. It isn't that I still have an urge sometimes. I do RECOGNIZE my triggers.. and WHY.

You will soon find out your best friend was a liar, killer, thief, really smelly.. how many best friends would slowly suck the life out of you. Take your money.. even if it was between smoking and eating.. make you smell like some old nasty tennis shoe.. and you think you smell like A rose.. Keep on whining and begging.. after you say NO.

Hang in there.. it isn't all easy... but you will make great friends here ... real friends who will help you overcome.

Bonnie

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 240
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,080
Amount Saved: $816.00
Life Gained:
Days: 34 Hrs: 9 Mins: 31 Seconds: 40

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 303

Howdy S,

Congratulations on quitting!!! Losing your best friend is a common feeling and also an illusion. It kept me addicted for quite awhile. I'd quit for a few days, a few months, etc and couldn't bear losing my best friend.

I would recomend reading "Allen Carr's - The easyway to quit smoking" if you feel this way about it. It will help you put things in perspective so you see things for how they really are. It's not pictures of lung disease or hypnosis. It's written by an ex smoker so the usual bull$hit is not in it. Trust me, it'll be the best $20 you ever spend. Also if your not a big fan of reading it comes in disk format.

The best way to find out whether you will lose your best friend is to take a look at someone you know who is addicted to something else and see if they feel the same. I bet you they do. For example:

Herion addicts consider Herion their best friend....

Alcoholics consider Alcohol their best friend.....

Chewers consider chew their best friend....

Think about that....

Take care S....Your doing great...

Mr Q

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/4/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 64
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,536
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 21 Mins: 46 Seconds: 38

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Welcome to SSC S, as Kelly says, it isnt the love of your life- you think it is, because I did in a way. I wondered how I would ever manage my life without 'them' in it. Yes they had been there in all the good times and all the bad, I thought they were making me feel better, I thought they were making things more enjoyable.

In reality, all they were doing was making me an addict and a slave.

Let them go- life is far more enjoyable without them, truly it is, good luck on your journey.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 150
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,750
Amount Saved: $2,250.00
Life Gained:
Days: 17 Hrs: 15 Mins: 45 Seconds: 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

Welcome to the site S. Good for you on giving up smoking. Remember though, it really wasn't the love of its life. Something that loves you does not destroy you. It has been an enenmy in disguise for a very long time. Post here often and let us know how your doing.

Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 306
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,180
Amount Saved: $1,147.50
Life Gained:
Days: 24 Hrs: 22 Mins: 31 Seconds: 3

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 823

Hi Buer25,

Congrats on not giving in to the crave...............what you are going through is totally normal and the cravings will subside if you give them a few minutes. Post here as often as necessary and don't pick up a smoke under any circumstances!

There are lots of great tips for dealing with triggers and cravings........please read through the program and previous posts. You can do this and we are all behind you!!

Faryal, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 447

Good Morning S, Way to go. Get your Quit Meter set up so you can see your progress and so we can too. Drinks lots and lots of cold water and healthy snacks or something to chew on like straws or toothpicks. Stay close to this site and post often. YOu will have tons of responses and support. Welcome

Terry

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 233
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,330
Amount Saved: $349.50
Life Gained:
Days: 26 Hrs: 12 Mins: 21 Seconds: 46

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Hi Everyone,

I gave up the love of my life yest lunch time so i am 27 hours off them now. Today at lunch time I almost caved in, I went into the shop with the intention of buying cigs but didn't (was very proud).

Im doin this cold turkey so im hoping that i will do it........

Has anyone given up as recently as me????

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