When was it? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**historyteach** · 02-04-2006, 11:57 AM

Just thought it would be nice to know everyone's quit date. So, let's list it here on this thread.

I kicked that nicodemon to the curb on 29 November 2005.

Anyone else care to join me in listing their smobriety date?

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

kathyF · 02-04-2006, 04:33 PM

Great post Teach:
I quit on November 16th, 2005 at 7:22 in the morning. LOL

Blessings,
kathyF

Webbiecat · 02-04-2006, 04:58 PM

January 5th, 10pm.

Smobriety....ROFL!!!

CAPTAINZING2000 · 02-04-2006, 06:37 PM

lol

29th of Dec. 2005 at 12:01 A.M

but who's counting

sun daisy · 02-04-2006, 08:43 PM

Hey Everyone- Your all doing great!! My quit date was May 19,2005 and last cig was that night before I went to bed. I sometimes am amazed that I have quit and that I don't think about it too much. Just go on my merry way and enjoy life.

**historyteach** · 02-04-2006, 10:22 PM

Hey, I'm really liking this...
And sun, you're an inspiration ... I wanna be like you when I grow up! Just going on my merry way.

Hey, I've forgotten my patch for the last three days! Guess I AM like you, lol!

But, I quit at 6 AM. I woke up on the 29th of November 2005, and finished my pack. I haven't had another since. And I don't WANT another!

So, who else??? What was your quit date? Fess up here, cuz you're doing GREAT!

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

sadcat · 02-05-2006, 12:37 AM

January 18, 2006 - at 10:30 pm.

Every day is a victory.

Barb

cj. · 02-06-2006, 05:24 AM

January 25, 2006 - 12:00noon

Still sweating out the chemicals, but I like being quit!

Peace
cj

***indigo*** · 02-06-2006, 06:35 AM

Either 24th or 25th December!

PlanoTexican · 02-06-2006, 07:01 AM

My wife quit on March 17, 2005.

I quit on March 23, 2005.

My son quit November 2, 2005.

Allenf · 02-06-2006, 08:32 AM

I quit on January 16, 2006 and I thank Margo for her Countdown to Quitting post and Historyteach for her daily encouragement. They both have helped me to change from "I am a smoker who is quitting" to "I am not a smoker." I don't post too often but I read on this site everyday to help me maintain smoking sobiety. Thanks, Allenf

**historyteach** · 02-06-2006, 12:51 PM

Thank you, Allen!

Indigo, you don't know which date you quit on??

Keep it coming folks...

Shalom!

***indigo*** · 02-07-2006, 05:35 AM

I know I didn't write it down and my short term memory's shot I think the 24th or could it be?????? around those two days and I was and am sober too lol!

emily33 · 02-07-2006, 06:15 AM

January 11, 2006

***indigo*** · 02-07-2006, 09:25 AM

My partner knew it was the 25th December 2005! That's what comes with living with a teacher they never forget stuff like that. LOL!

**historyteach** · 02-07-2006, 12:50 PM

SHalom!

Jen26 · 02-11-2006, 08:25 PM

Brilliant!!!

We should all be proud of ourselves. I've heard that quitting smoking is the hardest addiction to kill. If we can quit smoking, we can quit anything!

22nd of January 2006. Three weeks today and feeling good!

**historyteach** · 02-11-2006, 08:28 PM

Hiya, Jen!
Welcome to the non smoking section of SR!

Congrats on three weeks!!!

If you want a quit meter, you can find it at www.silkquit.org
This is what it does:
I am now Two months, one week, six days, 16 hours, 27 minutes and 0 seconds. 2987 cigarettes not smoked, saving $821.54. Life saved: 1 week, 3 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes.

I look forward to getting to know you. Be sure to stop into our morning check in. I find it very helpful to held myself accountable.

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

Jen26 · 02-11-2006, 08:38 PM

Thank-you for the link and the lovely welcome : )

I have quit for: 3 weeks 7hrs and 36mins, saved myself $144.95 and will now live 1 day, 6hrs and 10 minutes more of my life!

Fantastic!

Wolfstarr · 02-11-2006, 09:58 PM

Y'all are sooo very smoke free!!! It's so clear in here I can see for miles!

My quit date was November 6, 1999.

Going on seven years....I remember that last smoke. Early Early in the AM, around 5.
It was the last in my pack. I was flying from Durango Colo. to Orlando. I had a layover in Denver, then Salt Lake City and I couldn't find the smoking area in either place, as I bought a pack before I left Durango.
When I arrived at Orlando International Airport, I threw the unopened pack away...I figured what the hey, it's been hours since I had a smoke so why continue?

I started when I was 14. Quit when I was 45.
Congratulations to all of us. It sure is a tough addiction to tackle.

**historyteach** · 02-12-2006, 07:44 AM

Wolf,
I like your story, and the way you just threw that pack away! LOL!
You know, the other day, I had some really strong cravings. Now, I haven't been on th patch for well over a week, now. Actually, I forgot to put it on for days, then, wondered why bother, as I was clearly over the physical need for it.
But, as I said, I really had some STRONG cravings. And I almost took a piece of the nicorette gum. But, I didn't. I saw no reason to introduce nicotine back into my system after this amount of time. And you know what? The dang craving passed without feeding.
They always do...

Shalom!

Wolfstarr · 02-12-2006, 08:44 PM

Teach that is just so awesome.

You all are doing so well and getting through this. We have to go THROUGH hell to get to the other side, so keep going...the cravings are there but less and less. I can see it.

I was just happy when I didn't have that burning ciggie constantly on my mind.

nightingale · 02-14-2006, 09:08 PM

Quit date was 2/28/92 - my smobriety's going through puberty!

No wonder it's all wigged out these days!

sassitabbi · 02-22-2006, 07:22 PM

My quit date was January 29, 2006. Chose that day because I woke up at 3:00 AM with a terrible smoker's cough. First time I've ever done that. Coughed the cigs right out of my mouth and my life. I was a smoker for 35 years. And I can remember that date because my daughter got married that day. We'll both have something to celebrate year after year. Wish my dear husband would jump on the wagon with me. Somedays it can be a wild ride, but I'm hanging on for dear life.
3 weeks, 3 days, 13 hrs., 13 minutes quit=$147.32 saved=736 cigs not smoked (or paid for with hard earned money), = 2 days, 13 hrs., 20 minutes added to my life........days that I can enjoy my grandchildren and hopefully someday my great grandchildren.

Lavender · 02-23-2006, 05:34 AM

October 30, 2005. Had surgery scheduled the next day and haven't looked back. The first two months were hard. January, I wondered what all the fuss was about and February has been a breeze.

If you're going through Hell, just keep going.

02-04-2006, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	When was it? Just thought it would be nice to know everyone's quit date. So, let's list it here on this thread. I kicked that nicodemon to the curb on 29 November 2005. Anyone else care to join me in listing their smobriety date? Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________

02-04-2006, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 ZING Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 5,333	lol 29th of Dec. 2005 at 12:01 A.M but who's counting __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD

02-04-2006, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Hey, I'm really liking this... And sun, you're an inspiration ... I wanna be like you when I grow up! Just going on my merry way. Hey, I've forgotten my patch for the last three days! Guess I AM like you, lol! But, I quit at 6 AM. I woke up on the 29th of November 2005, and finished my pack. I haven't had another since. And I don't WANT another! So, who else??? What was your quit date? Fess up here, cuz you're doing GREAT! Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________

02-05-2006, 12:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
sadcat Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 7	January 18, 2006 - at 10:30 pm. Every day is a victory. Barb __________________ Sad Cat

02-06-2006, 05:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
cj. Mending Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 300	January 25, 2006 - 12:00noon Still sweating out the chemicals, but I like being quit! Peace cj __________________

02-04-2006, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
kathyF Live Laugh Love Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 17	Great post Teach: I quit on November 16th, 2005 at 7:22 in the morning. LOL Blessings, kathyF

02-04-2006, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Webbiecat Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 35	January 5th, 10pm. Smobriety....ROFL!!!

02-04-2006, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
sun daisy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tween Mich.and Fla Posts: 74	Hey Everyone- Your all doing great!! My quit date was May 19,2005 and last cig was that night before I went to bed. I sometimes am amazed that I have quit and that I don't think about it too much. Just go on my merry way and enjoy life.

02-06-2006, 06:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,150	Either 24th or 25th December! __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

02-06-2006, 07:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	My wife quit on March 17, 2005. I quit on March 23, 2005. My son quit November 2, 2005. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

02-06-2006, 08:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Allenf Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new orleans louisiana Posts: 2	I quit on January 16, 2006 and I thank Margo for her Countdown to Quitting post and Historyteach for her daily encouragement. They both have helped me to change from "I am a smoker who is quitting" to "I am not a smoker." I don't post too often but I read on this site everyday to help me maintain smoking sobiety. Thanks, Allenf

02-06-2006, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Thank you, Allen! Indigo, you don't know which date you quit on?? Keep it coming folks... Shalom! __________________

02-07-2006, 05:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,150	I know I didn't write it down and my short term memory's shot I think the 24th or could it be?????? around those two days and I was and am sober too lol! __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

02-07-2006, 06:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
emily33 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chaos City Posts: 605	January 11, 2006

02-07-2006, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,150	My partner knew it was the 25th December 2005! That's what comes with living with a teacher they never forget stuff like that. LOL! __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

02-07-2006, 12:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	SHalom! __________________

02-11-2006, 08:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jen26 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 43	22nd Jan 05 Brilliant!!! We should all be proud of ourselves. I've heard that quitting smoking is the hardest addiction to kill. If we can quit smoking, we can quit anything! 22nd of January 2006. Three weeks today and feeling good!

02-11-2006, 08:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Hiya, Jen! Welcome to the non smoking section of SR! Congrats on three weeks!!! If you want a quit meter, you can find it at www.silkquit.org This is what it does: I am now Two months, one week, six days, 16 hours, 27 minutes and 0 seconds. 2987 cigarettes not smoked, saving $821.54. Life saved: 1 week, 3 days, 8 hours, 55 minutes. I look forward to getting to know you. Be sure to stop into our morning check in. I find it very helpful to held myself accountable. Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________

02-11-2006, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jen26 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 43	Thanks Thank-you for the link and the lovely welcome : ) I have quit for: 3 weeks 7hrs and 36mins, saved myself $144.95 and will now live 1 day, 6hrs and 10 minutes more of my life! Fantastic!

02-11-2006, 09:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 746	Y'all are sooo very smoke free!!! It's so clear in here I can see for miles! My quit date was November 6, 1999. Going on seven years....I remember that last smoke. Early Early in the AM, around 5. It was the last in my pack. I was flying from Durango Colo. to Orlando. I had a layover in Denver, then Salt Lake City and I couldn't find the smoking area in either place, as I bought a pack before I left Durango. When I arrived at Orlando International Airport, I threw the unopened pack away...I figured what the hey, it's been hours since I had a smoke so why continue? I started when I was 14. Quit when I was 45. Congratulations to all of us. It sure is a tough addiction to tackle.

02-12-2006, 07:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	Wolf, I like your story, and the way you just threw that pack away! LOL! You know, the other day, I had some really strong cravings. Now, I haven't been on th patch for well over a week, now. Actually, I forgot to put it on for days, then, wondered why bother, as I was clearly over the physical need for it. But, as I said, I really had some STRONG cravings. And I almost took a piece of the nicorette gum. But, I didn't. I saw no reason to introduce nicotine back into my system after this amount of time. And you know what? The dang craving passed without feeding. They always do... Shalom! __________________

02-12-2006, 08:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 746	Teach that is just so awesome. You all are doing so well and getting through this. We have to go THROUGH hell to get to the other side, so keep going...the cravings are there but less and less. I can see it. I was just happy when I didn't have that burning ciggie constantly on my mind.

02-14-2006, 09:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
nightingale Paused Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In JC's arms Posts: 120	Quit date was 2/28/92 - my smobriety's going through puberty! No wonder it's all wigged out these days!

02-22-2006, 07:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
sassitabbi Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: rockport,ar Posts: 7	My quit date was January 29, 2006. Chose that day because I woke up at 3:00 AM with a terrible smoker's cough. First time I've ever done that. Coughed the cigs right out of my mouth and my life. I was a smoker for 35 years. And I can remember that date because my daughter got married that day. We'll both have something to celebrate year after year. Wish my dear husband would jump on the wagon with me. Somedays it can be a wild ride, but I'm hanging on for dear life. 3 weeks, 3 days, 13 hrs., 13 minutes quit=$147.32 saved=736 cigs not smoked (or paid for with hard earned money), = 2 days, 13 hrs., 20 minutes added to my life........days that I can enjoy my grandchildren and hopefully someday my great grandchildren.

02-23-2006, 05:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
Lavender Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 40	October 30, 2005. Had surgery scheduled the next day and haven't looked back. The first two months were hard. January, I wondered what all the fuss was about and February has been a breeze. If you're going through Hell, just keep going.

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