One month anniversary !
By beachstarz
@beachstarz (1092)
United States
April 28, 2009 6:24pm CST
I had started a discussion a month ago that I was quiting smoking . Alot of mylot pals wanted me to come back to let everyone know how it's going so here I am !
It has been 32 days , 19 hours , 8 minutes, and 28 seconds since I have smoked a cigarettte.
Cigarettes not smoked is 656
Life Time Saved is 5 Days
Money saved is around $98.00
About 3 or 4 days into it I stopped all my coughing.
It hasn't always been easy . One of the mylot pals gave me the best advice
She told me to put a tooth brush in my mouth when I craved a smoke and I think that has made a big difference in my quitting. Anywho I just wanted to let people know that I'm doing fine and dandy without cigarettes and I don't know if I could have done it without all of you.. .so thank you all so much !
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9 responses
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
29 Apr 09
You are doing so great! I am a smoker and I know the strength of the addiction. I have cut back drastically in the past month and even that has been a real struggle. Success stories like yours will be an inspiration when I finally take that big step to actually quit for good. I hope to keep reading on your continued success!
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi sid , Cutting back is good . I had to just quit cold turkey or not at all. .
When you do decide, check out quitnet , or other websites , there are some good ones. Thanks for responding and maybe I will post again in another month how it's going !
@jellymonty (2352)
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29 Apr 09
Hey thats absolutely wonderful! good on ya.. I'm proud of you and it's good that we will have you on planet earth a little longer!
Keep it up.. I'm rooting for you all the way...
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi jellymonthy , How nice ! thank you for rooting for me ! I will keep it up .
Have a great evening .
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi cher, Thanks so much for the sweet words it's good to know I have cheerleaders right here on mylot:) Have a great evening ..
@aweins (4199)
• India
29 Apr 09
hi beachstarz, my dear friend, i am really very very happy for you and i am truely saying this. i always wanted my father to stop smoking but he didnt. he tries it for a day or two but then comes back to the same thing. i just wanted him very desperately that he stops it anyhow. i am so hapy to hear that at least one friend from mylot has atleast tried for it and succeded also in it. i just hope some good friend give some good advice to my father also and he also stops. if he stops, i will be the happiest person on earth and i will give a huge party for it. and i really mean it.
@NuttyMomma (901)
• United States
29 Apr 09
I am jealous of you!!! good for you. I know what an accomplishment this is. It is not easy. I don't think many smokers enjoy smoking. I like the toothbrush idea. I might try it. My husband and I spend about $75 a week on smoking. I do want to end this and become healthier. thanks for sharing your experience. sounds like you have made it!!!
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi Nuttymomma, thanks for the kind words . I enjoyed smoking very much , but I didn't like my coughing spells in the night . I hope you and hubby decide to quit also... Have a great evening !
@libramillie (191)
• Ireland
29 Apr 09
Congratulations,my dear friends,i am glad to hear this good news,i hope you can keep in this way,no smoking is really good for health,it can protect your heart from harm,it can make you keep healthy,no smoking is not only good for yourself,but also good for you family,all of the people who cared about you won't worry about you,i think all of them will feel happy.Best wishes!
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi libramillie, Yes friends and family are real happy that I don't smoke any longer. Thank you for the support and for responding . Have a good day today!
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
29 Apr 09
Wow that is an achievement already. You have broken the 21 days barrier already. they say that to break a habit you should have at least reach 21 days not doing that habit before that becomes permanent in your system. I guess you have to pat yourself from achieving that. Although for sure the temptation is still there but I guess you'll overcome that if you are really determined not to smoke again.
Keep it up!!!
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi rsa101, I've never heard of the 21 day barrier before . I'm glad you shared that with me . It makes me feel a little prouder of myself . I will keep it up .
Thank you for the support and response .. Have a nice day !
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
29 Apr 09
a round of applouse for a person like you beachstarz. it is really not easy to quit something like smoking. it is a hard habit to break. i dont have vices the only vice i have is eating har har. but i have some friends who smoke and now are just like you who quit and now no longer smoke for 5 years or more. i am sure they have saved a lot of cash as well. one of my friend even said that he needs to make sure he was really busy to forget about the urge to smoke. or he jogs or run of the desire ti smoke. i will remember that putting toothbrush so i can advice people who want to stop. congrats again and goodluck
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 Apr 09
Hi se7enthbird, It really has not been all that hard . I have some tough times, like when things seem to go wrong and I get upset , I tend to want a smoke .
That's when I reach for my toothbrush , or get a glass of water . it really helps . Thank you for the support and response .Have a good day today!
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
THAT IS AWESOME! I know that smokers can quit if they really WANT to. There are so many smokers who keep on giving excuses that non-smokers wouldn't understand or things like that - that it's an addiction that they can't control. But people like you show us that it's perfectly possible if you WANT it and if you want it for YOURSELF.
You're a great example! I hope you go all the way :) Clean living is one of the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to you future relationships - especially to your (future) children.
Thanks for the response on my discussion :)
