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Author: AndyAndy Date: Apr 4, 2007 01:34
All,
Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
handy. I would run out before bed to make sure I had something to smoke
in the morning. After many years of this, I became aware of the physical
changes that were happening to me. Breathing, lack of color, loss of
appetite, not wanting to commit to an outing where I couldn't smoke, etc.
The decision to quit was mine. AS3 was an accidental lucky find for me
that came at a most opportune time. Being with others in the same plight
albeit virtually, worked wonders for my quit. Thanks to all of you. I
couldn't have done it without you.
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Author: DebbieKDebbieK Date: Apr 4, 2007 01:39
Hurray for you, Andy!!! Welcome to the tubs.
Debbie ( handing Andy a glass of champagne)
Andy wrote:
> All,
> Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
> did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
> handy. I would run out before bed...
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Author: Marvin The Paranoid AndroidMarvin The Paranoid Android Date: Apr 4, 2007 01:52
On Apr 3, 7:34 pm, Andy nospam.com> wrote:> All,
> Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
> did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
> handy. I would run out before bed to make sure I had something to smoke
> in the morning. After many years of this, I became aware of the physical
> changes that were happening to me. Breathing, lack of color, loss of
> appetite, not wanting to commit to an outing where I couldn't smoke, etc.
> The decision to quit was mine. AS3 was an accidental lucky find for me
> that came at a most opportune time. Being with others in the same plight
> albeit virtually, worked wonders for my quit. Thanks to all of you. I
> couldn't have done it without you.
>
> The surprise for me came after I realized that I had beat the nicodemon.
> I had absolutely no idea that I would feel so good mentally. While
> smoking, I would beat myself up for smoking. I would hate myself for not
> being able to quit, but all these thoughts were buried down deep, in the
> subconscious. They surfaced when I had won. It felt as though I had found
> "a new me". It is spilling over to all parts of my life. Each milestone
> was evidence. Each milestone was a new pride. All of you are awesome. I'm ...
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Author: SueSue Date: Apr 4, 2007 02:41
On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:34:53 GMT, Andy nospam.com> wrote:
>All,
>Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
>did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
>handy. I would run out before bed to make sure I had...
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Author: Patches ForeverPatches Forever Date: Apr 4, 2007 02:46
Congratulations on the year ! I can relate to what you wrote about how
smoking became part of who you were and connected with everything you wanted
to do. I can relate.
Life after being a smoker is hard to compare in some important ways - it's
just so different. In subtle but pervasive ways.
Bill S.
"Andy" nospam.com> wrote in message
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Author: ~Echo~Echo Date: Apr 4, 2007 03:59
I'm so proud of you and your accomplishment Andy! You've really done
it!
Wowwwweeee...Well done indeed!
Best Regards
~Echo
On Apr 3, 5:34 pm, Andy nospam.com> wrote:> All,
> Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
> did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
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Author: ~Echo~Echo Date: Apr 4, 2007 04:01
I'm so proud of you and your accomplishment Andy! You've really done
it!
Wowwwweeee...Well done indeed!
Best Regards
~Echo
On Apr 3, 5:34 pm, Andy nospam.com> wrote:> All,
> Smoking consumed me. It was such a huge part of who I was. Everything I
> did revolved around smokes. I always needed to make sure I had cigs
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Author: ~Echo~Echo Date: Apr 4, 2007 04:02
I'm so proud of you and your accomplishment Andy! You've really done it!
Wowwwweeee...Well done indeed!
Best Regards
~Echo
"Andy" nospam.com> wrote in message
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Author: JsteamJsteam Date: Apr 4, 2007 04:08
Andy, CONGRATULATIONS! WAY TO GO, MAN! CAN YOU HEAR ME? I'M TALKING TO YOU! very well
said the whole speech, and topic so true, the freedome is tremendous. I enjoy your posts
so much, JUMP IN BUDDY!
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Author: FlatIronMikeFlatIronMike Date: Apr 4, 2007 06:10
Congratulations, Andy! Getting to OF is something to be proud of and
yes, one does change as the smobrity sets in and becomes the 'new
you'. Enjoy the tubs. The Yodeling Gnomes are getting out their
rubbers so they won't get too wet there while they serenade you on
your victory!
FlatironMike
Former Cereal Quitter
One month, three weeks, three days, 1 hour, 37 minutes and 30 seconds.
1041 cigarettes not smoked, saving $312.40. Life saved: 3 days, 14
hours, 45 minutes.
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