Hi Duff I am a newbie quit sept 19 2006 ,,, reason fear!
Fear of getting cancer of the mouth I smoked sence the age of 12 yrs that's 34 years of my life and it took getting a tooth out to wake me up and get me to quit Take care and I love reading your posts :)
And yet another great "Duffism". Quitting has been hell at times, but I don't think it's as bad as constantly living with the fear of "trying" or fear of "failing".
I smoked for 27 years because I believed that I could not quit and I was afraid that I would fail if I tried.
I really never looked at "fear" as a positive emotion which symbolizes change.
Thanks again for some very wise words.
Windy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 577
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Crikey Duffis
You are new to me you have obviously been around the centre for a while.
603 days?????
I am proud of 60!
Phil
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/9/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 62
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,248
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �279
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
N2k,
You are a true gem! That was wonderful! Especially in light of today's events... you couldh't have had more perfect timing! Thank you for being you and for popping in to give us that true wisdom!
Crave the Quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 348
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,701
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1437.24
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
Phil,
If you've never read any of Duffis' posts, then you don't know what you're missing! You should do a search of his name using the search function and read some of his posts... they are some of the best on this site. My two favorites are [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=22608&forum=15]when will they stop[/url] and [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=24509&forum=1]another duffis sermon[/url]. But Duffis has written many good posts. Check them out!
Crave the Quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 347
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,685
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1433.11
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
Awesome post! I just love all of the Duffisms... this one is no exception.
Crave the Quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 346
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,672
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1428.98
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
Oh D....you truely are an inspirational person. You have this aura about you that makes me want to sit and listen to you all day long.
Thank you for setting an example for me and other non smokers!!
Lots of love and hugz for you and your family =)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 194
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $38
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
Glad you're doing better Duffis and as always, thanks for giving me an uplifting, I can always use it!! Hang in there and know you are in my prayers as is everyone at this site. I pray every night that we all have an easier day with our quits.
Stay strong
D2Q
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 135
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,713
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $405
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
Duffis,
So happy to hear from you. Thank you for yet another great post! I'm sure many will find it helpful.
Thanks again,
Danielle
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