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[Katiesmom]

You make a good point on saving money Katie my rabbits needs a new cage, hutch or whatever you want to call she just needs one shes growing so fast So the money that I would spend on a pack of cigarettes I could put up for her new home, right?

[shais_mom]

congratulations!

[BCBlondie]

Congrats!!! I'm proud of you! I wish you luck I hope you don't go back to smoking. I know way too many people that have died due to smoking.

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by Katiesmom

Your right and my main concern was my 3 year old son who I was hurting by smoking he is the main reason I am quitting he kept telling me to stop that It was nasty and well I'm finally doing it. I didn't think I could

Aww!! Well, kids do know what's right!!

I'm sure your bunny IS very happy!

[Katiesmom]

Yea my bunny is happy but needs a bigger home

Ok, well I am on my second day and still smoke free...didn't sleep real well last night so I hope tonight is better...I find my self wanting a cig but I do something else and it goes away.

So YAY for me

Thank you all for your support because that is what I really need right now

[slick]

Good for you!!! Keep up the good work.
You are doing the right thing by doing something else; housecleaning, walking, drinking lots of water, anything to take your mind off it.

You go girl!! I'll be watching your progress and celebrating along with you.

[KYS]

Woo Woo WOo! congratulations.
You have all of PT support!!!

[Katiesmom]

I don't know if me quitting smoking is making me emotional but you guys are gonna make me cry...y'all are so sweet and supportive..Thank you so much and with y'all standing behind me I know I can do it, well I am doing it

[Karen]

Keep at it! Day by day it will get easier. Dad quit cold turkey after many many years, said he wouldn't have wanted to live with himself for those two weeks (Ma had amazing patience and optimism) but hasn't smoked since.

Says the world is full of more and better smells now that when he smoked -- look forward to that! You smell better, and so does the rest of the world!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I quit almost four years ago. It is very, very hard but ABSOLUTELY worth it. It is nice not to sneak around finding a place where it is okay to smoke....breathing deeply...enduring long plane flights without fits of withdrawal.... lots and lots of good things...

Now I go for days without even thinking about a cigarette and I cannot picture myself again.

Keep it up! It will be worth it!

p.s. yes...emotionalism and insomnia are part of withdrawal!

[GraciesMommy]

Here are a couple of helpful tips:
Brush your teeth every time you get the urge...

Eat sunflower seeds, they keep your hands busy

Get a pack of lifesavers and pop one in your mouth..or a tic tac

Good Luck! You can do it!

[NoahsMommy]

Its not a senseless thread at all, its very positive! I'm guess support will help, so we'll help!

Keep it up!

[RubyMutt]

That is so wonderful

One of my best friends has recently quit. He started when he was 16 and has now been smoke-free for three months at the age of 21

I know it can be difficult, but it's wonderful that you're doing it! PT is here if you need us! Good luck!

[CathyBogart]

Awesome!! Keep it up!

[davidpizzica]

Katiesmom,you have made the best decision! I quit January, 31 1982 at 10:00 at night. I decided just to take the cigarettes and lighter out of my pockets and threw them away! It's tough quitting cold turkey, but I did it. BTW, I took a puff of one six weeks later and I thought I was going to die! I got real dizzy and almost passed out. That was IT! Smoke free ever since. So just keep going one day at a time, and I know you can do it.