tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16710624.post7284114424784878567..comments2020-03-09T09:22:37.031-07:00Comments on CaysCrafts: cayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602211185212602550noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16710624.post-51307283364372611952009-09-23T18:03:45.647-07:002009-09-23T18:03:45.647-07:00Thank you all for your encouragement! It has been...Thank you all for your encouragement! It has been 9 long days since my last cigarette. I'm already feeling better and breathing easier. When the craving is almost overwhelming, I just chant to myself "I am healthier and wealthier without cigarettes." I'm finding the hardest place to be is in the car. But this, too, shall pass.cayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602211185212602550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16710624.post-13577488213193661142009-09-23T16:42:12.803-07:002009-09-23T16:42:12.803-07:00Congratulations Cay! I quit August 13th, for the u...Congratulations Cay! I quit August 13th, for the umteenth time myself. I am hoping I can stay quit this time because like you, it's no longer feasible financially or physically. I have found that what helps me at those times when I am craving and just about to light up something is to take a deep breath, and remind myself that I don't have to quit forever, just for this minute. If I can manage to quit for just that minute, just those 5 minutes then the crave passes, it's psychological anyway. Then I just have to deal with the next time the craving comes up. I can live without anything for one minute that if I thought I had to live without for the rest of my life it would drive me crazy. Does that make sense? I quit with someone in my home smoking around me, it wasn't easy, they smoked outside as I don't allow smoking in my home, but it was still not that easy so using that one minute technique came in handy quite a few times. The smoker isn't here any more, and so I only have to deal with the cravings occasionally now. It's getting better, but, I also know that I'll have them for a long time to come. I just have to take the time when they come up to remind myself, just this minute, just these next five minutes, I can live without a smoke. Hugs! Good luck sweetie.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159463871163968380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16710624.post-90622885708152834462009-09-23T16:41:21.700-07:002009-09-23T16:41:21.700-07:00I'm praying for you honey. I like the Chantix....I'm praying for you honey. I like the Chantix. I stopped with it and then my kidney stones flared up again and I caved in to the stress. I could kick myself. I do know what you are going through. I really need to stop again.<br /><br />Stay strong and know you have people pulling for you.butterflycrochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17250115581650445041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16710624.post-31570791854841490362009-09-23T15:56:03.711-07:002009-09-23T15:56:03.711-07:00Keep at it!!! I was told on Sept.11No more smoking...Keep at it!!! I was told on Sept.11No more smoking by the ER doctor. I have been to the ER 4 times so far with bronchitis. I developed asthma in Phoenix March 2005 when they renovated my apartment with me still in it. I was exposed to black mold and asbestos(?) when they ripped out walls and broke up the floor tiles. I got this house that fall, but this year it was extremely wet. The basement stayed damp. I think thats what kicked in all my breathig problems. Anyway I need to quit also due to health reasons. I am struggling with the addiction of being a daily smoker for over 40 years so I KNOW what you are going through. I still need to get in to see my doctor. You know how that can go with some insurance. Stay strong and I will keep you and Penny in my prayers.QUEENBEEINOHIOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363123123121235830noreply@blogger.com