Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

Hi Aggie, 

Can you believe almost half a year is gone!!!!!! The month of May was a real busy month for me, graduations. Plus shopping for a vehicle for me. Another SUV, GMC Envoy, so in love with it, the smoothest ride.  

I see you bought a new one too, our daughter had a 626 years ago, said it was one of the best she ever drove or rode in. She said she was going back to Mazda 626 for the next vehicle. 

Our winter was pretty mild here too. The lack of rain has been a great concern for us for a while. But hurricane season starts June 1, thats usually how we get some needed rain. After last years spell with Hurricane Katrina, that all the news has on it, gear up for this season. It has been years since one came directly for us. And yet I'm 60 miles inland. 

Good for you on contacts, I never got the hang of them. They promote that laser surgery more now. Neither one work for me, I need glasses for close up. 

Nice to hear about a special person in your life, hope all is what you wish for. The distance bites, but with time that might change too. 

It is always great to read your posts as well. I needed that support on smoking, and you where one that I could always re-lie on . I thank you for being there.  

Well time to get the little one off to school ,  last day, 7th grade this fall !!!!! Hope to read you soon. 

Linda  

One year, one month, three weeks, three days, 13 hours, 29 minutes and 41 seconds. 12616 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,441.12. Life saved: 6 weeks, 1 day, 19 hours, 20 minutes.
 

hi,havent been on 4 awhile i been to sick not only am i fighting brain cancer but now my heart is acting up ...there sending me to a town 100 miles from my home to do more tests,im just praying ill be ok with the trip i feel so terrible,but god is watching me so i should be fine..say a little prayer for me tonight ok??? well gotta lay down but ioll let you no how this turns out...have a great holiday week-end..love linda from montana 

Hi Linda In Montana, 

I was wondering how you are? You are an inspiration to us here. The battle you are fighting with cancer and to find strength in coming to this message board, inspires me to pray a lot more than am doing. We get so use to our everyday life and forget about the ones that need help now. You are in my prayers, that you will find peace and comfort and your health. Thank you for showing up on this message board and guiding us in another way. 

Linda in Texas 

Hi Jewelly, 

I am glad you read that message. I love the silk quit. You see it everyday when your on the computer and can feel such an accomplishment. Wait till you start seeing that your saving days on your life. Maybe you should try sticking to June 1st. Maybe with starting school you'll be busy enough not to think to much about it. Don't hang out with the smokers avoid them. Plus you will have a few days of quitting before school starts. I know about the chain smoking when your home and bored and when your on the computer. Quitting is hard everyday is a battle that seems to get a little easier as we go. I think you should try and hey if you fail thats fine try again at another time. Good for you on going back to school. Good luck to you. Hope to hear from you soon. Sorry I had the website wrong glad you found it though. 

Beverly 

One month, one week, two days, 4 hours, 43 minutes and 7 seconds. 548 cigarettes not smoked, saving $197.55. Life saved: 1 day, 21 hours, 40 minutes.
 

Hello 

I am sorry to hear of your illness. You are an inspiration. Your story and many others here stay with my thoughts and in my heart. I thank you for you and others is what keep me strong. You will definately be in my prayers and thoughts daily. God is with you.  

Beverly 

One month, one week, two days, 4 hours, 53 minutes and 37 seconds. 548 cigarettes not smoked, saving $197.59. Life saved: 1 day, 21 hours, 40 minutes.
 

Hi Linda, 

Glad your doing well. My daughter 14 was looking over my shoulder when I was on this website and was reading some stuff. She is so proud of me and she was telling people of how I am encouraging others. Which I owe to you. You were the first person to respond to me and it honest to god really help me. I can't wait till I am where you are and feel like I was never a smoker. I tell myself that everyday. But I still have the urges, not as bad but I have them. I hope I don't loose my teeth with all the gum chewing. wink wink.  

I wish you the best on your results. That is really terrific 2 1/2 years cancer free. Balloons off to you. I am glad your health is good. When you don't hear from someone in awhile you do get a little worried. Take care. 

Beverly 

One month, one week, two days, 5 hours, 4 minutes and 30 seconds. 548 cigarettes not smoked, saving $197.62. Life saved: 1 day, 21 hours, 40 minutes.
 

Aggie.......One year, three months, one week, one day, 5 hours, 31 minutes and 16 seconds. 11555 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,616.10. Life saved: 5 weeks, 5 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes.  

I am the same person just changed user name. 

Rosalie 

Hi  

We are all learning from one another. And picking the cigarettes back up again after stress hits, you have learned from that. I too fell off the cart when I first started, but it was that mistake that helped me learn. Yes it is very hard to try again, but what have you to lose...........? Have you tried the Wellbrutrin, it takes the edge off in quitting. Maybe do what you did before, it worked for a month till stress arises. Have a plan, if stress arises how will you deal with it, deep breathing works, just like you are taking a drag off a cigarette, and exhaling, you have a feeling of calm come over you, till the urge fades. I still do that when I get frustrated, or when I would normally reward myself with a cigarette. Come aboard here we are here to help. 

Linda 

One year, one month, four weeks, one day, 13 hours, 50 minutes and 32 seconds. 12767 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,470.23. Life saved: 6 weeks, 2 days, 7 hours, 55 minutes.