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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

I'm thinking back to when I was at 13 days.............not sure I could string a sentence.........

BUT.........I was sure glad others here could...........

Reading kept me sane.....and Quit. Sometimes I had to read stuff 2-3 times........the wandering would be that bad.

Now it's better.........my new pathways are lots clearer...........you make a lot of sense deb.

Keep the QUIT

hugggggggggggggggg

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 53
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,590
Amount Saved: $222.60
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 3 Mins: 36 Seconds: 12

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 375

Hey again you.

You have the right information. We are born (as far as I know) with every brain cell we will ever possess. We do not grow more after we are young persons, and there is a proven mass brain cell death when we are teenagers which is another super interesting subject. But, we do grow new neural paths if they are needed which is not the same as making new brain cells.

The brain cells are like roots of a tree. There can be a partial death, but the remaining roots will make a new path to compensate. That's why stroke victims can learn to speak again. There are not new cells that are grown, but new pathways.

I'm hugging these new pathways... we all are. We can't replace the brain cells, but we really can make optimal use of the ones we have left.

How's that for fun! I'm amazed that I can string a sentence! :)

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/8/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 312
Amount Saved: $93.60
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 10 Seconds: 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 377

It's amazing how much you end up learning by quitting smoking. I feel like I have a PHD in Psychology with all I've learned over my quit. Between getting the flashes of ideas from hiking or diverting my energy from smoking to reading new books It really is amazing how much there is to learn out there. As far as your talk on the brain I think there is still so much more to learn out there, and I believe that we still haven't even begun to scratch the surface. People just years ago said there was no way to grow neurons and you are born with all you will ever have and it only goes downhill from there. Now they've shown that the idea is completely false, and they've shown many instances where you do grow neural pathways. I was just reading how people who meditate actually synchronize their left and right hemispheres so that there brain works much more efficiently because of new neural pathways that are formed. It's all fun to play with and makes life much more interesting than hiding behind the veil of smoke. Here's to your quick changing of habits.

Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 276
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,968
Amount Saved: $1,490.40
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 14 Mins: 8 Seconds: 31

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 925

Deb,

Suck on all the straws you want to....just keep firing up those new synapses until you no longer think about lighting up!

Big Sur....ahhhhhhh, now that's a worthy reward for working so hard on your brain! I'll volunteer to go with you next time if you like

You're doing great!

Pat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/28/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 782
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 31,280
Amount Saved: $15,640.00
Life Gained:
Days: 102 Hrs: 15 Mins: 33 Seconds: 46

Quit Meter

$129,580.80

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 870 Hours: 20

Minutes: 23 Seconds: 10

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6749

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

323,952

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Sounds like a lovely way to play hookie. I wish I could have joined you! A heavenly way to spend an afternoon!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 149
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,960
Amount Saved: $1,192.00
Life Gained:
Days: 16 Hrs: 19 Mins: 46 Seconds: 30

Quit Meter

$56,800.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 815 Hours: 22

Minutes: 9 Seconds: 53

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5680

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

227,200

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Sounds like a great day!!! Thanks for sharing.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 649

Hi Deb........

Creating those new pathways was almost a deal breaker several times for me. I felt my mind was so full of chatter sometimes that it nearly drove me mad. Those are the times to put your trust in the people here who have some time under the belt. The belief that this will pass eventually, that the days will get better and you will find some joy again.

I am so glad you are back and posting. I admire your honesty and I think your words help not only you but many others here. Keep bulldozing those new roads Deb........Before you know it they will be a smooth drive.

Moss

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/19/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 487
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,305
Amount Saved: $1,643.63
Life Gained:
Days: 79 Hrs: 9 Mins: 50 Seconds: 17

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Deb, you sure know how to get 'er done! I wish I was there with you to take in the smells of the Big Sur! And what an interesting explanation of how we develop habits!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 212
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,480
Amount Saved: $1,696.00
Life Gained:
Days: 31 Hrs: 15 Mins: 40 Seconds: 49

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Fantastic observation, Deb. While we are ridding out body of toxins in a short timeframe (albeit seems like years). The habits and routines are deeply rooted into our brains and our beings. Gonna take some serious time and focus to retrain ourselves.

Congratulations on the hookie thing. I can only imagine the beauty of the setting, but can certainly relate to the great satisfaction of lungs filled with fresh air.

Heck week nearly complete! Great job on your quit!!!!!!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,800
Amount Saved: $396.00
Life Gained:
Days: 9 Hrs: 19 Mins: 48 Seconds: 1

Quit Meter

$54,505.17

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1259 Hours: 4

Minutes: 21 Seconds: 24

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6026

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

180,780

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

GREAT Job deb......You be doing good....

Keep The Quit

hugggg

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 52
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,560
Amount Saved: $218.40
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 22 Mins: 17 Seconds: 22

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