Daily Check In Part II - Page 11 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

margo · 09-30-2006, 10:12 AM

((((((Emily)))))) Hang in there. There's nothing so selfish as an addict - I know 'cause I was one.

Wise words from Jlo - I went through a similar thing with my ex when I quit drugs and he would still do them in front of me. Doing something good for yourself makes the one still using have to look at their own behaviour and they don't like to do that - hence, the sabotage. I'm still surrounded by smokers, but I'm lucky in that they smoke outside. I hope your hubby will reconsider and start supporting you.

Kevin - you are an inspiration!

Me - 6 months, 20 days, 20 hours, 11 minutes, 40 seconds. That translates into 3072 deathsticks not smoked, for a savings of $1161.98. I've saved 10 days, 16 hours, and 3 minutes of my life.

namommy · 09-30-2006, 07:05 PM

Hey everyone.
Haven't had much time to come on-line lately, but I try to check in here when I do get on.

6 months, 1 week, 4 days, 23 hours, 4 min.

(I wanted to smoke today, stress. I was stuck in a traffic jam, twice, then was running late for a test I had to take today.) The test had me stressed out as well. At least I passed the test. then another hour on I-95 to get back home. By the time I got home, I really wished I had a cigarette. I made it through.

spring · 10-01-2006, 11:13 AM

12 hours. Feeling strong!!

spring · 10-02-2006, 03:45 PM

Day 2 for me! I've had a few tough moments but so far so good. Thanks for all the sharing...It really helps.

namommy · 10-02-2006, 06:57 PM

6 months, 1 week, 6 days, 22 hours, 57 min.

spring · 10-03-2006, 06:40 AM

Day number 3 - I feel very happy.

outonalimb · 10-03-2006, 09:11 AM

WAY TO GO SPRING!!!
keep going!!
It DOES get easier.
I think I'm on day 27 or 28? Not really sure...
It does get easier.
I still have cravings but not as often.
No more smokers cough! Imagine that!!!

Keep going everyone!!
Smoking stinks!!!!!!!

Cynay · 10-03-2006, 05:01 PM

WOOOOHOOOOOOO......

You guys are giving me the inspiration....Keep up the good work.

spring · 10-04-2006, 06:06 AM

Good morning!! I am beginning my 4th smoke free day. It feels wonderful! Thanks for all the encouragement!

Cynay · 10-04-2006, 03:19 PM

You guys are doing so well your starting to make me squirm

Keep on keeping on .... Im proud of you ALL

spring · 10-05-2006, 05:59 AM

Day five - I woke up this morning and smoking wasn't the first thing I thought of!

Cynay · 10-05-2006, 09:05 AM

WOOOHOOOO

You are really making progress. I did quite once for 6 months.... but I can tell you that I was still suffering in the 5th day....

Must be a healthy recovery that is the difference.... Happy people dont have as many of the negative thoughts I guess....

Still watching you all.... Im honestly considering setting a quite date... but the thought of that scares me to death... almost like I would be setting myself up for failure... we will have to see.

spring · 10-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Cynay,

I was just talking to my Dad about this. He quit after 50 years of smoking camel non-filters. Just put them down. I also worked as a bartender and drank a lot during my early 20's but when I changed jobs I quit drinking completely without a second thought. My brother, on the other hand, is an active, raging alcoholic and smoker. My Mother is also a recovering alcoholic and smoker. I think I just got lucky in that I don't seem to have the genetics to be easily addicted. I take after my father.

You CAN do it!!

Cynay · 10-05-2006, 03:03 PM

Lucky girl you are.....

Nope Im totally addicted and when I quit all H#ll breaks loose....

BUT, considering Im living alone now there is no one to take the brunt of my moods except ............. yea you guessed it SR..................

Keep going guys.. Im so proud of you all.

historyteach · 10-07-2006, 07:55 AM

Hey, all....
Today is Ten months, one week, one day, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 16 seconds nicotine free. That's 12483 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,432.60. Life saved: 6 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours, 15 minutes.

Cynay, it's not easy, but, it's doable. If *I* could do it -- after 36 years of smoking up to 3+ packs a day -- you can. And we're here to help.
When you're ready.
Just don't take to long to get ready.

Ya know something, the anticipation of the quit was as bad as the quit itself, for me! So, in actuality, I made my misery last much longer by dragging it out, waiting for the "perfect" time to quit.
There is no perfect time! LOL!
In fact, I quit while I was out of work on a stress leave!

True!
I had nothing to loose. I was already stressed to the max. Yea, I went a little crazy. But, I learned skills to get past the craziness and get on with life.

So, I hope you'll join us soon. You are worth the love we give to ourself when we quit. And more...

Shalom!

margo · 10-09-2006, 06:18 PM

Seven months, four hours, 19 minutes, and counting.

historyteach · 10-10-2006, 05:52 PM

Kudos to all who are checking in, even occassionally.

For me, it still helps hold me accountable. Even after all this time, I reached into my purse looking for a cigarette -- without thinking about it at all -- just a reflex. This happened right before my surgery on the forth.
That nicodemon is still active, and I have to remain proactive.
That last part is MY responsibility. :>)

Today, I'm Ten months, one week, four days, 13 hours, 47 minutes and 59 seconds nicotine free. That's 12622 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,470.86. Life saved: 6 weeks, 1 day, 19 hours, 50 minutes.

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

outonalimb · 10-11-2006, 02:17 PM

36 days smoke free!!!

Yippee!!!

I feel good!!!

Keep going everyone!!

WE CAN DO THIS...ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!!!!!!

jlo34 · 10-11-2006, 09:33 PM

Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Twenty Two Days and 2 Minutes (205 days!!!), while extending my life expectancy 21 Days and 8 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6150 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,097.78.

YEE HAW!!!

historyteach · 10-13-2006, 11:52 PM

Today, I'm Ten months, two weeks, 19 hours, 51 minutes and 43 seconds nicotine free. That's 12753 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,506.64. Life saved: 6 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes.

Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

indigo · 10-15-2006, 09:39 AM

Still not smoking...

indigo

jlo34 · 10-19-2006, 05:13 AM

Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Twenty Nine Days, 7 Hours and 41 Minutes (212 days!!), while extending my life expectancy 22 Days and 2 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6370 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,137.32.

nogard · 10-19-2006, 02:59 PM

Quit Time: 1 Year, 2 Weeks, 4 Days, 6 hours, 59 minutes and 36 seconds (383 days).
Money Saved $7,512.51
Not smoked 15,331 cigarettes.
I have saved 1 Month, 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 5 hours and 35 minutes of my life.
I quit on: 2/10/2005 12:00 AM

Who's Counting

Kevin

historyteach · 10-20-2006, 01:14 AM

Awesome job, Kevin!

:

I am now Ten months, two weeks, six days, 21 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second nicotine free. That's 12995 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,573.27. Life saved: 6 weeks, 3 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes.

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

jlo34 · 10-20-2006, 03:43 PM

Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Thirty Days, 18 Hours and 11 Minutes (213 days!!!!), while extending my life expectancy 22 Days and 6 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6413 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,145.08.

With God's grace, I pray I will be celebrating 7 months nicotine free in a few more hours!!! I never thought I could've done this!!! I know I wasn't alone. Thank you all for your support and help through this!!!

Blessings,
Jen

09-30-2006, 10:12 AM	#251 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	((((((Emily)))))) Hang in there. There's nothing so selfish as an addict - I know 'cause I was one. Wise words from Jlo - I went through a similar thing with my ex when I quit drugs and he would still do them in front of me. Doing something good for yourself makes the one still using have to look at their own behaviour and they don't like to do that - hence, the sabotage. I'm still surrounded by smokers, but I'm lucky in that they smoke outside. I hope your hubby will reconsider and start supporting you. Kevin - you are an inspiration! Me - 6 months, 20 days, 20 hours, 11 minutes, 40 seconds. That translates into 3072 deathsticks not smoked, for a savings of $1161.98. I've saved 10 days, 16 hours, and 3 minutes of my life. __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

09-30-2006, 07:05 PM	#252 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	Hey everyone. Haven't had much time to come on-line lately, but I try to check in here when I do get on. 6 months, 1 week, 4 days, 23 hours, 4 min. (I wanted to smoke today, stress. I was stuck in a traffic jam, twice, then was running late for a test I had to take today.) The test had me stressed out as well. At least I passed the test. then another hour on I-95 to get back home. By the time I got home, I really wished I had a cigarette. I made it through. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. -- Anonymous

10-01-2006, 11:13 AM	#253 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	12 hours. Feeling strong!! __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-02-2006, 03:45 PM	#254 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	Day 2 for me! I've had a few tough moments but so far so good. Thanks for all the sharing...It really helps. __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-02-2006, 06:57 PM	#255 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	6 months, 1 week, 6 days, 22 hours, 57 min. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. -- Anonymous

10-03-2006, 06:40 AM	#256 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	Day number 3 - I feel very happy. __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-03-2006, 09:11 AM	#257 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seeking Peace Posts: 1,078	WAY TO GO SPRING!!! keep going!! It DOES get easier. I think I'm on day 27 or 28? Not really sure... It does get easier. I still have cravings but not as often. No more smokers cough! Imagine that!!! Keep going everyone!! Smoking stinks!!!!!!! __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

10-03-2006, 05:01 PM	#258 (permalink)
Cynay Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,836	WOOOOHOOOOOOO...... You guys are giving me the inspiration....Keep up the good work. __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

10-04-2006, 06:06 AM	#259 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	Good morning!! I am beginning my 4th smoke free day. It feels wonderful! Thanks for all the encouragement! __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-04-2006, 03:19 PM	#260 (permalink)
Cynay Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,836	You guys are doing so well your starting to make me squirm Keep on keeping on .... Im proud of you ALL __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

10-05-2006, 05:59 AM	#261 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	Day five - I woke up this morning and smoking wasn't the first thing I thought of! __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-05-2006, 09:05 AM	#262 (permalink)
Cynay Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,836	WOOOHOOOO You are really making progress. I did quite once for 6 months.... but I can tell you that I was still suffering in the 5th day.... Must be a healthy recovery that is the difference.... Happy people dont have as many of the negative thoughts I guess.... Still watching you all.... Im honestly considering setting a quite date... but the thought of that scares me to death... almost like I would be setting myself up for failure... we will have to see. __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

10-05-2006, 12:15 PM	#263 (permalink)
spring Hot Flashes???? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bloomington In. Posts: 71	Cynay, I was just talking to my Dad about this. He quit after 50 years of smoking camel non-filters. Just put them down. I also worked as a bartender and drank a lot during my early 20's but when I changed jobs I quit drinking completely without a second thought. My brother, on the other hand, is an active, raging alcoholic and smoker. My Mother is also a recovering alcoholic and smoker. I think I just got lucky in that I don't seem to have the genetics to be easily addicted. I take after my father. You CAN do it!! __________________ Joane' "My problem is I forget what I know."

10-05-2006, 03:03 PM	#264 (permalink)
Cynay Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,836	Lucky girl you are..... Nope Im totally addicted and when I quit all H#ll breaks loose.... BUT, considering Im living alone now there is no one to take the brunt of my moods except ............. yea you guessed it SR.................. Keep going guys.. Im so proud of you all. __________________ Cynay "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein

10-07-2006, 07:55 AM	#265 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Hey, all.... Today is Ten months, one week, one day, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 16 seconds nicotine free. That's 12483 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,432.60. Life saved: 6 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours, 15 minutes. Cynay, it's not easy, but, it's doable. If I could do it -- after 36 years of smoking up to 3+ packs a day -- you can. And we're here to help. When you're ready. Just don't take to long to get ready. Ya know something, the anticipation of the quit was as bad as the quit itself, for me! So, in actuality, I made my misery last much longer by dragging it out, waiting for the "perfect" time to quit. There is no perfect time! LOL! In fact, I quit while I was out of work on a stress leave! True! I had nothing to loose. I was already stressed to the max. Yea, I went a little crazy. But, I learned skills to get past the craziness and get on with life. So, I hope you'll join us soon. You are worth the love we give to ourself when we quit. And more... Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

10-09-2006, 06:18 PM	#266 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Seven months, four hours, 19 minutes, and counting. __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

10-10-2006, 05:52 PM	#267 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Kudos to all who are checking in, even occassionally. For me, it still helps hold me accountable. Even after all this time, I reached into my purse looking for a cigarette -- without thinking about it at all -- just a reflex. This happened right before my surgery on the forth. That nicodemon is still active, and I have to remain proactive. That last part is MY responsibility. :>) Today, I'm Ten months, one week, four days, 13 hours, 47 minutes and 59 seconds nicotine free. That's 12622 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,470.86. Life saved: 6 weeks, 1 day, 19 hours, 50 minutes. Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

10-11-2006, 02:17 PM	#268 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seeking Peace Posts: 1,078	36 days smoke free!!! Yippee!!! I feel good!!! Keep going everyone!! WE CAN DO THIS...ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!!!!!! __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

10-11-2006, 09:33 PM	#269 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Twenty Two Days and 2 Minutes (205 days!!!), while extending my life expectancy 21 Days and 8 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6150 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,097.78. YEE HAW!!!

10-13-2006, 11:52 PM	#270 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Today, I'm Ten months, two weeks, 19 hours, 51 minutes and 43 seconds nicotine free. That's 12753 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,506.64. Life saved: 6 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes. Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

10-15-2006, 09:39 AM	#271 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Still not smoking... indigo __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

10-19-2006, 05:13 AM	#272 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Twenty Nine Days, 7 Hours and 41 Minutes (212 days!!), while extending my life expectancy 22 Days and 2 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6370 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,137.32.

10-19-2006, 02:59 PM	#273 (permalink)
nogard everything is already ok Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 16,962 Blog Entries: 3	Quit Time: 1 Year, 2 Weeks, 4 Days, 6 hours, 59 minutes and 36 seconds (383 days). Money Saved $7,512.51 Not smoked 15,331 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Month, 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 5 hours and 35 minutes of my life. I quit on: 2/10/2005 12:00 AM Who's Counting Kevin __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

10-20-2006, 01:14 AM	#274 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Awesome job, Kevin! : I am now Ten months, two weeks, six days, 21 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second nicotine free. That's 12995 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,573.27. Life saved: 6 weeks, 3 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes. Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

10-20-2006, 03:43 PM	#275 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	Jen - Free and Healing for Six Months, Thirty Days, 18 Hours and 11 Minutes (213 days!!!!), while extending my life expectancy 22 Days and 6 Hours, by avoiding the use of 6413 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $1,145.08. With God's grace, I pray I will be celebrating 7 months nicotine free in a few more hours!!! I never thought I could've done this!!! I know I wasn't alone. Thank you all for your support and help through this!!! Blessings, Jen

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