Daily Check In: Part V
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Daily Check In: Part V
Time for a new check in thread. 
A link to the last one is here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...k-part-iv.html
Today, I am Two years, one week, three days, 3 hours, 0 minutes and 3 seconds nicotine free. That's 29605 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,141.38. Life saved: 14 weeks, 4 days, 19 hours, 5 minutes.
How about you?
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!
L'Chaim!
To Life!
A link to the last one is here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...k-part-iv.html
Today, I am Two years, one week, three days, 3 hours, 0 minutes and 3 seconds nicotine free. That's 29605 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,141.38. Life saved: 14 weeks, 4 days, 19 hours, 5 minutes.
How about you?
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!
L'Chaim!
To Life!
Last edited by historyteach; 12-29-2007 at 06:32 PM.
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Today, I'm Two years, one week, five days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 29 seconds. 29712 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,170.88. Life saved: 14 weeks, 5 days, 4 hours, 0 minutes.
Where is everyone???
Is anyone having problems coming onto the holidays?
What are you doing to stay nicotine free? What plan have you made?
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
Where is everyone???
Is anyone having problems coming onto the holidays?
What are you doing to stay nicotine free? What plan have you made?
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
To Life!
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Two years, two weeks, four days, 17 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. 29949 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,236.01. Life saved: 14 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes.
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
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I am now Two years, three weeks, 15 hours, 14 minutes and 49 seconds nicotine free.That's 30065 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,267.98. Life saved: 14 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours, 25 minutes.
Anyone else?
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff...
Shalom!
Anyone else?
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff...
Shalom!
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I have been quit for 2 Months, 3 Weeks, 6 Days, 8 hours, 51 minutes and 30 seconds (88 days). I have saved $636.25 by not smoking 3,534 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Week, 5 Days, 6 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 9/23/2007 8:35 PM
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Hi, reducedtozero,
And welcome to SR!!!
For the calculations, go to www.silkquit.org and download the free version.
How are you doing on your quit? Congratulations on more than TWO WEEKS!!!
What method are you using? Are you using any products, like the gum or the patch? Or going cold turkey? Behavior modification? Medication?
Me, I used it all! LOL! But, I quit and that's the whole point, isn't it. :>)
Today I am Two years, three weeks, 23 hours, 58 minutes and 41 seconds nicotine free. That's 30079 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,271.98. Life saved: 14 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 35 minutes.
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
And welcome to SR!!!
For the calculations, go to www.silkquit.org and download the free version.
How are you doing on your quit? Congratulations on more than TWO WEEKS!!!
What method are you using? Are you using any products, like the gum or the patch? Or going cold turkey? Behavior modification? Medication?
Me, I used it all! LOL! But, I quit and that's the whole point, isn't it. :>)
Today I am Two years, three weeks, 23 hours, 58 minutes and 41 seconds nicotine free. That's 30079 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,271.98. Life saved: 14 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 35 minutes.
Remember to keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
Last edited by historyteach; 12-23-2007 at 12:55 PM.
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Its 3 AM here, ive been on these boards for 5 hours... its my first day with SR and I must say I have a new addiction 
... I quit cold turkey, Its the only method I can quit anything as far as Ive found... the whole moderation thing doesnt work with my personality.
... I quit cold turkey, Its the only method I can quit anything as far as Ive found... the whole moderation thing doesnt work with my personality.
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Try the new link; it's Quit Smoking Support - Stop Smoking Tools
I made a mistake before and put in .com....
Sorry!
Anyway, when you get there, go to the top right hand side, and you'll see a link for silkquit meters. Click on that. Down the bottom, you'll see a place to download it -- one with a donation and one totally free. Choose your poison.
Shalom!
I made a mistake before and put in .com....
Sorry!
Anyway, when you get there, go to the top right hand side, and you'll see a link for silkquit meters. Click on that. Down the bottom, you'll see a place to download it -- one with a donation and one totally free. Choose your poison.
Shalom!
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Well, it's time to come clean.
I had a short relapse.
Christmas day, I bought two packs of cigarettes. I knew my son's g/f was coming with her two kids. She smokes. not her fault; just stating a fact. And I've bummed a few from her before, prior to this day. I was thrilled that I didn't run out an become a total addict fiend again! lol!
But, then again, maybe I did.
I bought two packs, thinking I'll smoke one; not have to bum from her, (they don't have a pot to **** in, so to speak), and give her the other pack.
She got @ 1/4 of a pack....
Yep, I smoked the rest. Smoked a whole pack on the 25th!
Then, I came on here and saw Cat's post on another forum. About how her mom is dying of COPD. I was diagnosed with early COPD when I first quit 2 years ago! It was a wake up call for sure!
My son was disapointed. I told him I was going to stop after the day. And I did. But, he reminded me of the reverse; what if he told me he was just going to shoot heroin for the day....The analogy has it's shortcomings, but, was valid enough. I got the point.
So, I just wanted you to know. I slipped up. I knew it, and I didn't plan to do anything different. I let myself fall because I didn't do what I know works.
It's not the end of the world, because I'm back on track again. I just wish I had spoken up first and got the support I needed. So, there it is for all to see.
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
I had a short relapse.
Christmas day, I bought two packs of cigarettes. I knew my son's g/f was coming with her two kids. She smokes. not her fault; just stating a fact. And I've bummed a few from her before, prior to this day. I was thrilled that I didn't run out an become a total addict fiend again! lol!
But, then again, maybe I did.
I bought two packs, thinking I'll smoke one; not have to bum from her, (they don't have a pot to **** in, so to speak), and give her the other pack.
She got @ 1/4 of a pack....
Yep, I smoked the rest. Smoked a whole pack on the 25th!
Then, I came on here and saw Cat's post on another forum. About how her mom is dying of COPD. I was diagnosed with early COPD when I first quit 2 years ago! It was a wake up call for sure!
My son was disapointed. I told him I was going to stop after the day. And I did. But, he reminded me of the reverse; what if he told me he was just going to shoot heroin for the day....The analogy has it's shortcomings, but, was valid enough. I got the point.
So, I just wanted you to know. I slipped up. I knew it, and I didn't plan to do anything different. I let myself fall because I didn't do what I know works.
It's not the end of the world, because I'm back on track again. I just wish I had spoken up first and got the support I needed. So, there it is for all to see.
Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!
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I'm upset. I don't know what the hell's wrong with me!!!
I bought a pack yesterday, and smoked it again.
One pack lasted over 24 hours; that's a record for me. At my worst, I smoked over three packs a day.
And I don't want to go back there!!!
I've been sick all during this vacation. Went to the doctor's day before yesterday, finally. Sinus infection and strep throat.
And to be honest, whenever I have a sinus problem, I crave a cigarette. Funny, isn't it? It's like a connection; stuffed nose, trouble breathing....have a cigarette!
But, I do NOT want to go back to smoking. So, why am I doing this to myself?
I'm playing with fire, and I know it.
Please say a prayer for me...or send a vibe out to the universe. Whatever is your way. I
ANd I will return to my mantra... Nais gadol hiya po. A great miracle is happening here. My 2+ year quit *is* a miracle. I do not have to give it up.
Shalom!
I bought a pack yesterday, and smoked it again.
One pack lasted over 24 hours; that's a record for me. At my worst, I smoked over three packs a day.
And I don't want to go back there!!!
I've been sick all during this vacation. Went to the doctor's day before yesterday, finally. Sinus infection and strep throat.
And to be honest, whenever I have a sinus problem, I crave a cigarette. Funny, isn't it? It's like a connection; stuffed nose, trouble breathing....have a cigarette!
But, I do NOT want to go back to smoking. So, why am I doing this to myself?
I'm playing with fire, and I know it.
Please say a prayer for me...or send a vibe out to the universe. Whatever is your way. I
ANd I will return to my mantra... Nais gadol hiya po. A great miracle is happening here. My 2+ year quit *is* a miracle. I do not have to give it up.
Shalom!
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My New Year's Resolution;
No More Cigarettes!!!
Yes, I bought another pack yesterday.
I don't even LIKE them!
And I felt sick to my stomach as a result of smoking too many!
Nicotine poison; can you beleive it?
So, I go cold turkey tonight. If I need to, I will get the patch again. I will do WHATEVER it TAKES to quit.
Nais gadol hiya po -- a great miracle is happening here!
Happy New Year, everyone!!!
Shalom!
No More Cigarettes!!!
Yes, I bought another pack yesterday.
I don't even LIKE them!
And I felt sick to my stomach as a result of smoking too many!
Nicotine poison; can you beleive it?
So, I go cold turkey tonight. If I need to, I will get the patch again. I will do WHATEVER it TAKES to quit.
Nais gadol hiya po -- a great miracle is happening here!
Happy New Year, everyone!!!
Shalom!
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Teach - I read your posts - wow. how courageous in honesty.
I did a LOT of 'reminscing' about this past year over the holidays and onething I remembered, that got me to put the patch on THAT day -
was when I first got the smoke inhalation thing in august - how I'd break out in a sweat and barely make it to the bathroom without huffing for air.
I thought to myself - "I don't want to die like this"
WHern I remembered that - it was a done deal.
just get outa my way in the 'big & beautiful dept. in the store!@
I did a LOT of 'reminscing' about this past year over the holidays and onething I remembered, that got me to put the patch on THAT day -
was when I first got the smoke inhalation thing in august - how I'd break out in a sweat and barely make it to the bathroom without huffing for air.
I thought to myself - "I don't want to die like this"
WHern I remembered that - it was a done deal.
just get outa my way in the 'big & beautiful dept. in the store!@
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Wow, haven't been here for a bit....Teach...I'm shocked....but thank you so much for your honesty. Your son is right.... I use to think that I could just sneak one here or there and eventually (usually didn't take long) would end up smoking habitually again. I knew with this quit, no way. For me, to smoke just one puff is like taking a drink of alcohol. One is too many and a thousand aren't enough! Another tool I got from AA...play the tape ALL the way through. Don't stop at the instant gratification. Continue on through the pain, the guilt, all of it. Pros and cons. For me today, there are no pros for me to start smoking again. Only cons. Is it possible? Absolutely. I love being smoke free today, but I'm human. Humans make mistakes. Teach, I'm pulling for ya. I know you can do it again...just one day at a time, one hour, one minute, even one second. You've been such a huge help to me, Teach. And yet another example, we are all just one cigarette away...
Barb, I'm so sorry you are still struggling. Keep with it. You've only failed when you fail to try.
Blessings all,
Jen
My name is Jen, and I am a nicotine addict.
I have stopped nicotine for 1 year, 9 months, 16 days, 2 hours, 49 minutes and 51 seconds (656 days).
I've not smoked 19684 death sticks, and saved $4,044.79.
I've saved 68 days, 8 hours and 17 minutes of my life.
Barb, I'm so sorry you are still struggling. Keep with it. You've only failed when you fail to try.
Blessings all,
Jen
My name is Jen, and I am a nicotine addict.
I have stopped nicotine for 1 year, 9 months, 16 days, 2 hours, 49 minutes and 51 seconds (656 days).
I've not smoked 19684 death sticks, and saved $4,044.79.
I've saved 68 days, 8 hours and 17 minutes of my life.
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Okay, I'm still on day one but am about to go to sleep and when I wake up, will have gotten through 24+ hours! Had a busy night at work, and thought about smoking (out of habit), then felt like "what the heck am I supposed to do with myself?" Just stayed busy. Considering I'd only had 3 hours of sleep between 2 10-hour shifts as a waitress, I think my first smoke free night went well.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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I'm a great aunt!!!
On Jan 08, 2008
at 2:11 PM
Little Daniel was born into this world.
The son of Emily K, (my neice, the first born daughter of my brother), and Rick H.
Daniel weighed in at 8 lbs, 15 ozs
LIFE IS GOOD ALL !!!
As in G*D made the world and saw that it was GOOD!
BTW, today is also my younger sister's birthday!!!
What an auspicious day!!!
Keep the quit and post before you puff! :>)
Shalom!
at 2:11 PM
Little Daniel was born into this world.
The son of Emily K, (my neice, the first born daughter of my brother), and Rick H.
Daniel weighed in at 8 lbs, 15 ozs
LIFE IS GOOD ALL !!!
As in G*D made the world and saw that it was GOOD!
BTW, today is also my younger sister's birthday!!!
What an auspicious day!!!
Keep the quit and post before you puff! :>)
Shalom!
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I now have 3 days, 14 hours. This has been the worst day, so far, but probably because I am off and do not have work to preoccupy me. I'll be glad when I'm not so irritable!
Teach - I posted on your thread in F&F, but congrats again on baby Daniel!!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
Teach - I posted on your thread in F&F, but congrats again on baby Daniel!!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
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