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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 7:42 pm
Tabby, thanks for that perspective, I didn't think of it that way. I will give her the benefit of the doubt. Way to go Wendo!!!! I agree there are some days it doesn't even cross my mind, then other days I will do something (like my walk into the office) and remember since smoke ing was associated to the walk.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, March 05, 2004 - 5:06 am
Llkoolaid, yes, I do agree that the urges will come less and less. And I wouldn't fool myself into thinking, Oh, one little cig won't hurt. On top of that, my full neck surgery recovery takes six months and I promissed myself I would not smoke during then at all. I already knew that fusion would be difficult for me since I had smoked. But continuing to smoke would've made it even worse. But, as you said, the easier days are coming more often; days where I pay it no attention at all. Quitting while in the hospital and in major pain worked to my advantage. During that time, dragging off a cigarette was furthest from my mine. LOL! Dipo, Good for you, some days where it doesn't enter your thoughts. Those are great. I agree though, familiar places where I did smoke do seem to remind me. The toughest has been here at home actually. I used to smoke in my apartment. So, everything I did in here usually included a smoke. LOL! Night before my surgery I had one last smoke, put it out under water, and threw it in the garbage. Then, I grabbed anything having to do with smoking and threw it in the same bag. Took it to the dumpster that night. That way, when I came home from the surgery two days later, there would be nothing for me to slip with. Well, gotta keep up the struggle! LOL! Good luck to all and thanks all for the encouragement. 
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Sc00pgrl
Member
09-17-2003
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:03 am
I hope everyone is still doing great as nonsmokers!!! Keep up all the good work! It's been 9 weeks for me and believe me it does get better.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 1:13 am
Scoopgrl, Congrats on hitting nine weeks! That's fantabulous.
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 7:29 am
<<but don't let yourself get fooled into trying one just to see if you can do it or for some other stupid reason. I can't believe how many times I convinced myself that I could handle one cigarette.>> Absolutely ! That has been my downfall on the two occasions I quit. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Having one (or a drag) just kicks in the addiction and you find yourself thinking about it all the time again. Then you make "deals" with yourself: just one pack, then I'll stop again. It just doesn't work. Anyway, congrats to all in here who are doing it or have done it...I hope I'll be joining you soon 
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Tashakinz
Member
11-13-2002
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 8:44 am
14, countem, 14!!! Months Today!!!!!
This is a close as I get to smoking these days. LOL
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Kristylovesbb
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 8:54 am
Good for you Tashakinz!!!!!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:39 pm
Dipo wrote: quote:I am little unhappy with my best friend. She had been on my case for a couple of years to quit and I told her about 3 weeks ago that I had, she was very happy but hasn't even asked me how I am doing. I know she is very wrapped up in her own problems, but I am a little suprised by this. I am a little unhappy with her about this, but have let it go for now.
Dipo, don't know if your friend was ever a smoker or not. People who have never smoked have NO idea how hard it is to quit. They think it is something you just not do, like "I don't think I'll go for a walk in the park today." So, she may figure once you said you have quit, that's it. Those of us who post here know it is a very tenacious monkey that keeps on trying to climb back on your back if you will let it. Congratulations, Tashakinz, Sc00pgrl, Wendo, Halfunit, and Dipo!!! Yay!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 1:40 pm
i never realized: 1. how much cigarettes stink 2. how much perfume people wear 3. how great driving by bakeries is 4. the smell of my daughter's hair when it's just washed 5. the smell of brocolli (i hate it even worse now!) 6. that i wouldn't sneeze as much as i used to 7. what the cat box REALLY smells like 8. the smell of the roses i thought didn't give off any smell 9. what it truly was like after the rain subsides 10. how DANG LUCKY I AM until i became a non-smoker
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 9:15 pm
Oh yeah, and congratulations, Landi!!! Yay!! (It is one of my trademarks to always forget somebody.) I do believe you've "got it," Landi.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Friday, March 12, 2004 - 2:45 am

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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Monday, March 15, 2004 - 11:33 am
Hoo hooooo - you guys are doing terrific!!! I can't believe how great this thread is - I keep forgetting to come in here, but just had to say Juju you are amazing. You never waiver and between you and Koolaid this place rocks! Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my quit date and people if I can do it anyone can - keep up the good work - freedom is THE best!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, March 15, 2004 - 12:47 pm
Yay FREEDOM!!! Once you get your freedom, you are no longer "forced" to smoke like those poor smokers who can't do anything butt ... 
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Monday, March 15, 2004 - 2:02 pm
Whoo hooo Landi, good for you. It is amazing what you notice once you can smell and taste again. Good for you. I just love it when someone has finally made it.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 1:13 am
OMG, I couldn't find this when they changed the bord, but the mod helped me. Thank goodness. I am doing well, it is interesting to me that I haven't thought of "it" until tonite. Had a hard problem at work, which took me about an hour to post, and then when that was done, I couldn't find this thread. Okay, it is 56 official days and I am thrilled. Thanks for all of you guys support. Oh, BTW, the box'o'butts have been thrown away with no ceremony.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:46 am
56 DAYS! That is wonderful - you must be so proud of yourself... congratulations and hugs to you Dipo And you're right -no ceremony - exactly what they deserve! LOL
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:31 am
Yay, Dipo, Dahli is right no ceremony is perfect.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:26 pm
You are around the bend, Dipo. Yay! Edit: Hmmmmmmmm, that didn't sound quite right. Dipo, you have crested the hill and are on the easy side down now. Is that better?
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 4:46 pm
Ok Juju, is she nuts or old. lol
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 5:34 pm
ROFLMAO
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:29 pm
Oopsie. Actually that is a fair description of ME!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:28 am
Heh Heh Heh I missed my one year anniversary! I'll count the days - 368 - and hours 2 - YAYYYYYY!
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 7:09 am
Yay, Urgrace, congratulations on your one year one day anniversary. Time flies doesn't it.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 3:12 pm
Very cool Gracie, a year and counting!! it's a milestone for sure. I just celebrated 3 and I've been told that apparently there comes a time when you can't even remember how long it's been Hey Llkoolaid I was wondering about you - it was when you started this thread wasn't it? - how long has it been anyway???
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 3:24 pm
Yay Gracie!!!
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