i forgot to add that even though i've been successful at quitting my addiction to cigarettes, 2 days ago i was hit with the strongest urge to far to have a smoke .. so i'm back on the nicotine patch again .. its really the first time that i've had ANY strong urge to quit and it really took me by surprise
i thought i'd add my stats from quitnet . com that was really helpful in offering advice on how to quit smoking
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 5352
Lifetime Saved: 1 month, 10 days, 21 hours
Money Saved: $938.00
i thought i'd add my stats from quitnet . com that was really helpful in offering advice on how to quit smoking
My Quit
My Stats:
Your Quit Date is: 6/24/2005 6:30:00 PM
Time Smoke-Free: 267 days, 14 hours, 1 minute and 44 seconds
My Stats:
Your Quit Date is: 6/24/2005 6:30:00 PM
Time Smoke-Free: 267 days, 14 hours, 1 minute and 44 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 5352
Lifetime Saved: 1 month, 10 days, 21 hours
Money Saved: $938.00
14 comments:
I still had the urge to smoke sometimes for at least a year, usually when hanging out with friends who smoked.
It has been almost 9 years since I quit smoking. The urge to smoke hits at the weirdest times. It is not the patch you need now. The nicotine was out of your system until you put the patch back on. It is a psychological urge. Take that patch off and let the nicotine get back out of your system!
I am proud of you for not giving in to the urge to light up. It is hard.
Pam-
iv'e always know you as a fighter.
keep your chin up and fight this fight well.. like you always have.
i think of you every day
t
I agree that it's not a physical need at this time for the nicotine - I hate smoke, it makes me unable to breathe when I am around it, I quit over 20 years ago, and yet once in a while when I am stressed, the desire pops up. It's very strange how that happens! You couldn't pay me to get near a lit cigarette by choice. So just be tough, and the urge will pass. I wonder if gently holding a pillow against your rib will help with coughing? You know, so it won't move so much. Your son is the greatest!
xoxo
Hugs to your Pam!!!!!!!!!!! TerryAnn.
So proud of you! And look at all that money you saved! Hang in there.
Kathy
Pam,
I've been a longtime reader of your wonderful, inspirational journal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this battle. You've been remarkable in this fight....stay strong and positive. And congrats on not having a cig. for that long!
Michelle
Yay! 267 days smoke free! My hubby is really struggling with it, patch and all. Your accomplishment is a true blessing! We continue to pray for you daily. The Lord will keep you strong. Blessings, Penny http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere
Sending 267 Pooh Hugs your way. :)
All My Hopes & Prayers.......
Linda~
It's strange how that urge can come on, after not having it for such a long time. I found that when I was stressed, it hit. So, it's totally understandable. I'm glad you were able to hang in here. Pam, I think of you often and pray that you stay in that positive mode. You are truly an inspiration to everyone that reads your journal. I'm wishing you all good things, my friend. Tina
Keep it up. You're doing wonderfully.
XO,
bridgett
HI
I just caught up on your journal from the last few days.
I noticed on your team of people helping to get well--you didn't have an accupuncturist--I realize you prolly get a zillion suggestions a day on things you should do or try or whatever--but just from experience my accupuncturist is probably the most valued member of my medical team because he can relieve pain, prescribe herbs and keep me from puking when noe one else can.
Keep up the good fight--I'm rooting for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!
That is the price of a new fancy camera!!!
Wow!
Those stats are amazing. Can you imagine if you laid 5352 cigs butt to butt how far that would go?
Wow!
and not to mention saving $938 bux. We won't even go there:):).
Huggs n love-
Niki
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