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Sooo much going on and so busy. Lots and lots and lots of stress! I wish I could control the machinations of my mind. I know I don't want to smoke, I know I have resolved not to smoke. My mind however keeps going to whatever was in the smoke that told me everything was okay or that I was relaxed. I know I would have smoked a lot, I mean a lot, during stress like this. I have to say that I need to constantly remember to breath and be very vigilant of those I hang out with. I come very close to asking for a smoke when I am near the smell. For a few moments I will think of smoking and then I will be able to clutch back my senses and get back to my commitment. I wonder why this happens to some and not to others? I have been swimming a lot and yet there is not a whole lot of relaxation cause there is so much going on. In the stress I get close to the thought of smoking. Oh well just thought I would post this here. I know I won't smoke and my mind keeps going there. What a lot of effort to remain firm in my resolve. Give myself a year of life smoke free and take it from there. Peace out Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 208 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,168 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1560 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
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Thank you all. Rusty Thanks for the balloons and yes thanks for the reminder to get back to today. Less stress that way than trying to predict the future. Gonna Thanks for the prayers and your humour. Sparky Thanks for the reminder to breath. Breathing is vital! And thank for the reminder to get back to today. Josie Relaxation techniques in effect. Lost of breathing, don't watch the news or come here. I am already planning my reward for my one year. Getting through to then will be absolutely worth the reward. Thanks for always being here. MissyFit Thanks, you are a great inspiration. Yes I am actually working to deal with the stress with relaxation techniques and carrying out new and different pusuits that are of interest and rewarding to me. This week there just happens to be a lot of events coming together to create a lot more stress than usual. Part of dealing with the overwhelm is to come here and post. Thanks. This was of great importance [quote] Do you have a new and improved strategy? We have to learn those new ways and break those mind associations and we have to do it over and over and over until our minds don't wander back to smoking and gives in to our new strategy. [/quote] Yes and keeping that stategy up to date with what is going on in my life and what happens with not smoking is a constant. Sometimes mind over matter really works and sometimes it is a struggle. I work on increasing my support structures around me and that seems to work. Thanks Back to work. Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 208 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,169 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1560 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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One step at a time Phillip. You are progressing along your journey and doing a fine job. Keep going. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 439 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,789 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1536.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 38 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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I'm not sure mind over matter is always the answer...but being stubborn as a mule sure helps me :p As long as you're doing something to replace the physical act and the mental thoughts of smoking...(and only you can decide what that "something" is) then your brain is learning that smoking or thinking of smoking, is no longer the answer... stubbornly at first... but it eventually learns. So, your brain is encountering this new stress level as a non-smoker and it's trying to do the only thing it's known to do for years..."But wait! You are SO stressed...we need to..." And when you respond with, "No, we do THIS now...", I would think that brain of yours is kicking up a little dust and rebelling. Mine did. But...What a great sign that your strategy is working and changes are taking place. Next time, maybe it won't shout so loudly. I think you're doing a great job. :) N.O.P.E. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 588 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,770 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2099.16 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

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G'mornin' Rman :) I reckon everyone can relate to stress. It's just one of those "life things"... But, we're each so very different. How we handle it becomes the issue as we tackle this addiction and retrain our brains. You said your mind goes back to "whatever was in the smoke that told you everything was okay and that you were relaxed". Well, we might as well call a duck a duck, right?... it was the nicotine relieving your withdrawals...which probably came every few minutes under stress. Unfortunately, it left you with a false sense of dealing with the issues instead of allowing you to truly deal with it unmedicated. You are showing such strength, determination, resolve...willpower which is good... but wow, how absolutely exhausting to do that for the long term, huh? We're in control now, not our addiction. We may not be pros at handling these things yet but we will be with practice. Other than swimming (simply because we can't do that all the time), are you actively searching to replace smoking when dealing with stress or being near other smokers? Do you have a new and improved strategy? We have to learn those new ways and break those mind associations and we have to do it over and over and over until our minds don't wander back to smoking and gives in to our new strategy. By all means, give yourself that year...and at the end of that year, if you need it, give yourself another 2 months. Take the long way home... Eventually, you'll get there. :) N.O.P.E. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 588 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,768 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2099.16 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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Now that brings backs some memories I'd not thought of for a while! I've spent sent several nights in oxygen tents holding my little ones (that aren't little anymore) while they had severe asthma and bronchitis... both very scary conditions. I'd be soaked with the mist by morning. Their medications were also administered with a nebulizer that creates a mist to be inhaled as well. I hope asthma isn't your diagnosis but it would sure explain a panic feeling for those times you can't get enough air. Living in the south, it can tough even for us natives to breath this heavy, humid air...but I think it helps mostly people that have problems with build up in their lungs... it keeps the congestion thinned. Thanks for the info... I think I'll try some deep breathing and expand these lungs. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 591 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,830 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2109.87 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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Rman, Just curious, do the breathing exercises help make the scar tissue more flexible or does it just force more air flow by breathing differently? Oddly enough, we have people move to our area FOR the humidity to help with breathing. (can't say that it does much for the hair though). [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 590 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,817 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2106.3 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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Phillip, give yourself a DAY smokefree. Make that today. Don't worry about 156 days from now. Just breathe deeply and relax into right now. You know you will have good days and not-so-good days. On the not-so-good days, allow yourself whatever you're feeling and keep in mind that tomorrow will be a better day. Here are some balloons to cheer you up. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 639 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,903 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2236.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 87 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

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River, What about relaxation techniques before bed? This can help ease you into sleep and refresh you for tomorrow. Your determination is outstanding and you already know you can do this. You will not throw away those 208 days for a little stress. We know that smoking even just one cannot make the stress or situation go away. Look forward to your one year and start planning that reward now :) Put these bad days under your belt and keep posting. We are always listening :) Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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