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16 godina 0 +0 / -0 1387

Sparky:

What can I say? You know that I think the world of you. Your support here is needed. Be kind to yourself and do what you need to do and get back here as soon as you can. Please keep us updated so that we can help.

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 357
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,925
Amount Saved: $446.25
Life Gained:
Days: 71 Hrs: 22 Mins: 7 Seconds: 50

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 280

Sparky... don't let this slip become a relapse. Most change does not occur overnight. In fact, becoming a non-smoker is a process that is developed and refined over time. If you have a slip, it does not mean you automatically go back to square one. You can remain a non-smoker unless YOU decide to become a smoker again.

Its natural to feel guilty. But 2 things separate a non-smoker from relapsers: how they interpret the situation once the initial emotions are over, and how quickly they get back on track. If you slip, ask yourself "what can I do to get myself back on track NOW". Unfortunately, many people tend to think in negative and self-defeating ways if they have a slip. It is this type of thinking (not the slip) that leads to relapse. Consider the difference in thinking between successful non-smokers and relapsers.

Typical thinking to be a successful non-smoker

-I'm still becoming a non-smoker, I'm not about to give up

-Why did I slip when I was doing so well?

-I won't let smoking win.

-I've done tougher things than this.

-Remember your commitment (your pledge)

-I will not allow a drug to run my life.

-What can I do to get myself on track now?

Typical thinking for relapsers

-Im back to smoking, I might as well admit I'm a smoker.

-Maybe I don't have what it takes to quit

-Fact it, I simply can't do it.

-I don't have the strenght

-There are more important things than bieing a non-smoker

-I simply lack the willpower to quit.

-I've blown it now, I may as well try to enjoy myself.

I've taken this information from my QuitCare Personal Handbook ...(a councelling program that helped me in this quit).

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 51
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,071
Amount Saved: $299.88
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 13 Mins: 43 Seconds: 28

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Minutes: 39 Seconds: 59

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16 godina 0 +0 / -0 42

Don't go Sparky.......!!!!!!!!!! We are in this all together....start over. Jules.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 20
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 400
Amount Saved: $130.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 23 Mins: 2 Seconds: 7

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 925

Sparky,

I'm sorry that once again you've taken a step backwards.

I sincerely hope you kept a journal or at least have some idea of what happened. You might continue to fail until you understand what it is that you're not seeing or preparing for. I hope that one day soon you'll stop attempting and just stop.

Don't beat yourself up, just get even more determined to take control of your life back!

All my best,

Pat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/28/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 906
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 36,240
Amount Saved: $18,120.00
Life Gained:
Days: 118 Hrs: 19 Mins: 28 Seconds: 4

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$130,598.40

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Days: 877 Hours: 16

Minutes: 36 Seconds: 43

Life Gained
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6802

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326,496

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 916

(((((Hi Sparky!)))))))

Please hang around, don't leave us!

Grab my hand and get back to the quit!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 179
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,685
Amount Saved: $268.50
Life Gained:
Days: 20 Hrs: 10 Mins: 34 Seconds: 1

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 95

Sparky..sorry to here you slipped but please stay around...Us newbies need all of you that have been there to help guide us on our journey's even if your redoing your journey as well...We aren't looking for excuses we know how hard it is and that the nico-demon needs no excuse....Just don't give up because that would mean the nico-demon has won...Come back and keep fighting him and let everyone help you and you help all of us at the same time...Stay strong and never quit quiting..You know you can do this because you did for 116 days...That's 116 days to be proud of and 116 days of experience you have to guide yourself with...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2009
Smoke-Free Days: -8
Cigarettes Not Smoked: -160
Amount Saved: $-32.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 0 Mins: 0 Seconds: -47320

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 25

Sparky,

Do not leave as your words are needed here regardless of a little slip.

Keep on trying my friend..

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 134
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,680
Amount Saved: $737.00
Life Gained:
Days: 15 Hrs: 17 Mins: 8 Seconds: 36

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 955

Sparky,

I am sorry to hear about your slip. Be well and please stay close to the boards whenever you need to, we will be here for you.

Good luck Sparky.

Sarah, Health Educator

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16 godina 0 +0 / -0 1843

Sparky, when the time is right, reach up and grab my hand. I'll help ya back up on the horse. As Breather said, please stay! You know we're all behind you no matter where you are in the journey.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 335
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,400
Amount Saved: $3,350.00
Life Gained:
Days: 50 Hrs: 1 Mins: 17 Seconds: 18

16 godina 0 +0 / -0 816

Hi Sparky As far as excuses go we do understand it could be any one of us. Not quite sure why you feel you have to leave though ? and I hope you don't. Better days ahead.

breather
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 252
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,600
Amount Saved: $6,048.00
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 6 Mins: 36 Seconds: 23

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