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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

I think you should celebrate both Brenda, good idea. It didn't even occur to me that I wasn't quit til I went off patches, I think that was Valentine's Day! But I celebrate on 1 January every year, regardless.

x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1227
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,221
Amount Saved: �7,760.78
Life Gained:
Days: 109 Hrs: 11 Mins: 36 Seconds: 3

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 109

You Go Girl - Speak Your Mind and what is true, what worked for you, and your "personal/individual opinion and thoughts!!!

For me "personally" I was addicted to the nicotine, mentally, emotionally, every way possible and have used patches, gum, smoking cessation classes, shots, Zyban, Chantix - and no matter what I used or if I went hours, days, weeks or months, I considered myself "Quit" if I was not lighting a cigarette and literally smoking. Just because we use a patch or gum or whatever does not mean that we are not smoke free. I'm with you 100% that your QUIT DATE is when you stopped smoking NOT when you quit NRT!!!

Thanks for all your encouragement and setting a good example for others and thanks for continuing to post and check on others instead of becoming "holier" than thou attitude.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 4/10/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 31
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 465
Amount Saved: $116.25
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 11 Mins: 48 Seconds: 32

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Yeah, I probably will acknowledge the day I gave up nicotine, June 12th, in some way also. Thank folks.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 375
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,500
Amount Saved: $4,462.50
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 5 Mins: 32 Seconds: 19

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 98

thank you brenda... you are right! as i am sure everyone on this site will agree... that is why the ssc is so good... there are no limits no fingers blaming pointing, judging or critizing... everyone here is happy that we are trying and hoping we are succeeeding... i like the 2 birthdays...heck sometime i have more...

1. actual quit day 2. the count after my slip 3. my 1 mth 4. my 30, 60 ,90 etc days...you get the point...

i think everyone here gets it...it's about trying and doing it NOPE any way you can!!!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 59
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,475
Amount Saved: $737.50
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 13 Mins: 32 Seconds: 6

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 579

Brenda,

Sadly, there are always small minded people in the world who like to inflict their beliefs on others.

Why don't you have 2 birthdays per year. The Queen does.

Lizzie

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 4/23/2003
Smoke-Free Days: 2573
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 38,595
Amount Saved: �9,648.75
Life Gained:
Days: 280 Hrs: 17 Mins: 17 Seconds: 12

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$9,511.50

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Days: 852 Hours: 6

Minutes: 43 Seconds: 10

Life Gained
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6341

Smoke Free Days
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38,046

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 382

Dear Brenda,

I'm so glad you stuck up for your quit and your ideals! I, like you, did not give up Nicotine on my quit day, but without the aids I would not have made it. The physical symptoms (with the aids) were very bad and medically I was advised NOT to use cold turkey.

I searched around groups for support, and that is why I ended up here on SSC, where tolerance and reason were the order of the day. People in other groups, with their sanctimonious preaching, are very welcome to stay together and preach.

Congratulations Brenda on your year! Enjoy feeling good and celebrate!

Love Lolly.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/25/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1991
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 69,685
Amount Saved: �9,955.00
Life Gained:
Days: 264 Hrs: 5 Mins: 32 Seconds: 48

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$11,958.00

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Days: 827 Hours: 19

Minutes: 52 Seconds: 33

Life Gained
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5979

Smoke Free Days
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119,580

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

Man alive, what's the deal with the secretary? Good for you sticking up for what you believed in - I wonder how many people have left that group and continued to smoke because of the lack of support? That's exactly why I didn't join a live group but focused my quit community efforts here on the SSC. I come and go when I want, I give when I need and take when I need and it's all given me over three years of smobriety. The mantra here is more important that I think we realise: take what you need and leave the rest. But that is the very reason why the successful quitters through this site number in the hundreds (thousands? Mods, any big stats to share?)

Hang tough Brenda, you are so right to celebrate.

x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1217
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,991
Amount Saved: �7,697.53
Life Gained:
Days: 108 Hrs: 14 Mins: 15 Seconds: 17

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

Hi Brenda,

I think you made a lot of valid points. Speaking your mind at this meeting took a lot of courage. Good for you. I am sure many people in the audience agreed with you and were thankful you spoke up.

Quitting smoking is different for everyone. Some people are more successful with NRTs others cold turkey. To me it doesn't matter how you quit just as long as you quit. Come here to celebrate your year anniversay Brenda; we will be sure to celebrate with you!

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

Happy one year anniversary Brenda ! You have helped so many people here , you truly are a blessing to others because of your quit.

We all love you here.

Mike/Astrofan

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 779
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 23,370
Amount Saved: $7,011.00
Life Gained:
Days: 134 Hrs: 3 Mins: 38 Seconds: 58

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

You are right, Brenda. When you celebrate is a matter of choice. Whether or not you are still receiving nicotine really isn't the issue when you have the mindset to quit and are no longer receiving the nicotine by smoking. I wouldn't worry too much about this group. People have different opinions about issues. Just like some online quit groups are not accepting of any failure and give you h$(( if you slip or fall. One of the reasons I like SSC so much is they recognise the human addiction aspect of smoking. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BRENDA! One year is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 119
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,760
Amount Saved: $1,190.00
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 13 Mins: 17 Seconds: 10

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$56,740.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 815 Hours: 3

Minutes: 1 Seconds: 58

Life Gained
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5674

Smoke Free Days
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226,960

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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