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18 godina 0 3 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi. For me, it was viewing myself as a non-smoker while out, though, I am still experiencing a lot of withdrawal symptoms. I smoked for 42 years though and up to 3 pks a day -- so it's going to take me awhile. I think if you're uncomfortable with socializing right now, you're right to wait until you feel realy ready and not push yourself. Keep up the good work!!! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 145 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,730 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1044 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
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18 godina 0 123 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
You know I realised today that what I posted earlier was completely stupid... Let me explain. I run tournaments for a collectible card game once a week on a Sunday. I have now done this twice since I quit, and you know what the most stupid part of all this is?? I runt the bleeding tournaments in a pub... LOL.. Most of the players are non smokers and there is the smoking ban in all public places. If I can handle a Sunday why not a Friday night??? I don't drink when I am out on the town so there is no trigger there to tempt me back into smoking... I am a right doozy... LOL Krissie I have been quit for 1W 3D 18m (10 days). I have saved �44.34 by not puffing on 200 ciggies. I have added 16h 40m to my life.
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Hey guys, Was chatting to PrincessC this evening (ok evening my time but breakfast hers) and I was bemoaning the fact that it's a friday night and instead of being out on the town with friends I am sitting at home. The reason for this is that I am afraid to jeopardise my quit... Now in Scotland smoking has been banned in all public places so I could go out and not be choked by the smoke... But my best friend is a heavy smoker and she doesn't quite know that I have quit yet... I know I could say no to her in my house but there is something social about having a ciggie on a night out... So what I would like to know from fellow quitters is this.... When do you know that you can go out for a night on the town without having your quit threatened?? Experiences and opinions please.. Krissie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 154 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �30.38 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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18 godina 0 457 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well, you know what.. I think that it's best to face that trigger, but you don't have to do it until you are ready to do it. I keep going out to eat at a restaurant where I have to walk through a smokey casino first because i like the food, and then i end up sick as a dog the next day. So, there's another thing to keep in mind.. you can surely ward off the ciggie and not smoke it. But, it might make you ill. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,098 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $247 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
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18 godina 0 1128 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I spent the afternoon with some friends of whom are all smokers. I avoided the smoke as much as i could and the smoke i couldnt just made me feel sick. I drove one of my friends to the store (no smoking in my car!) and boy did she smell real bad, its so unatractive. Such a beautiful young lady smelling so bad. I said to my friend, you can do this to if you just let me help you. She looked at me in horror. I just got home and took a long hot bubble bath. Boy do i feel fantastic :) and not one inkling of wanting to smoke. Love PrincessC :) x N.O.P.E Beleive you can do it and you WILL. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 578 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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18 godina 0 3131 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Amethist-Isis, I do understand, my 2 best friends are smokers, after my quit I didn't see them for a couple of weeks. We used to sit around a pot of coffee and smokes cigarettes while changing the world...Well we can't do this now. I think the fact that I don't smoke anymore makes them uncomfortable, they even mentionned they're thinking of quitting. So I go to their house as little as possible(I don't want to offend them) otherwise I wouldn't go at all. Because you see it stinks of stale smoke, yark. Ok I'm going on and on. You will know when you're ready don't push it you have to protect your quit at all cost, but tell your friend you quit, you might be surprised of the reaction, and be honest with her or him, tell her ,if you're not comfortable with the smoking. You'll find a way that will work for both of you. Carry on one day at a time :)Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 52 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 791 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $208 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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Hello Krissie, I remember posting a similar thread early in my quit (I think probably around 11 days smoke free. I stayed in and felt like such a loser. I posted here about it, and people advised me that my quit was young and that I did need to protect it in its early days. I did that for a minimal time and that did help. Then I just continued to live my life, but I have to be honest and say that it was as much luck as anything else that during those nights out and weekends away (when we were drinking with smokers) that I didnt start smoking again. I am now so glad that i didnt.. if it means that you need to protect your quit, then do so. Take care of yourself. My advice? Get Allen Carr Book - that should strengthen your resolve Pamper yourself when you are in - candle lit bubble baths, treat yourself - anything nice you can think of, and see that as your weekend reward. This WILL pass - but at some point you will have to learn to go out without smoking. How great that Scotland is non smoking - they havent yet brought that in in England (I think they will be doing it next year). Read the Allen Carr book - I almost guarantee that you will feel sorry for your friend having to go outside and smoke (and didnt i see on tv that they can give you an on the spot fine for dropping cigarette butts in Scotland? So where can you smoke really? You are so lucky to be free - start rewarding yourself so that you dont feel that you are going without. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 56 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,414 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �420 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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18 godina 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Find some other things to do on a Friday night. Be honest with your friend an tell her that you quit. A real friend will be happy for you imo. If you are afraid that you'll jeopardize your quit by being around your friend ... I'd listen to that inner voice. Maybe you are just not ready yet for that type of temptation yet. Also stop telling yourself that there is something social about having a cigarette. That is part of the 'pack of lies'/'junkie thinking'. There is nothing social about sitting around and smoking. All it does is slowly kill yourself and others. Dissect the junkie lies. Don't fall for them. They make you romanticize smoking. You will know when you can be around temptations. You just will. But just in case, always be prepared by having your coping skills ready or be willing to leave the situation or both. We went out to eat, out to the movies, out to get ice cream, swimming, shopping, etc. on the weekends ... it was probably about a month before I went out to a bar and imo I went too soon. I am grateful I went with people that love and support my quit or it could have been relapse city. None of my friends smoked around me for probably the first 2 months of my quit. I told them ahead of time that that is how it had to be. They respected that. I guess it really boils out down to what you personally feel comfortable with. Just whatever decision you make, make it with your quit being the main priority. Life is no fun with a monkey on your back. Fondly, Breaking Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,543 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

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18 godina 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Amethyst_isis, Many members have found it helpful to carry coping mechanisms with them, their first time out with smokers. NRT, gum, straw... whatever works for you. Others also choose to limit their alcohol consumption by drinking non alcoholic drinks in between. Only you can the judge of whether or not you are ready. Try running through some potential situations you may encounter when around smokers. Plan how you would deal with them before you're actually in the situation. Until you're ready, see this as an opportunity to grow personally. Try new things, new places, new hobbies... Keep strong, Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team
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By the time I knew I could go out with smokers again they smelled so bad it made me sick so I ended up with all new pals. I know that sounds terrible but smokers just reek to me as I am sure I once did to non-smokers as well. You will know when you are strong enough to fight that small thought "Maybe just one won't hurt." Moody~ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 538 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3335.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 70 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

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    $8,356.80

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    Days: 691 Hours: 1

    Minutes: 10 Seconds: 56

    Life Gained

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    5223

    Smoke Free Days

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    20,892

    Cigarettes Not Smoked


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