Man…cant believe I missed yet ANOTHER thread! I’m really amazed by the sheer will power all you quitting smokers have. I hear nicotine is a very tough drug to beat and I am VERY proud of you all. Even the ones who have stumbled, it’s ok, at least you are trying to quit. Can I also sponsor a day? I believe this is day 5 for Shayna too.
Stay strong people. The cravings, etc. are strong but I know you have control over this, not the cravings over you.
Oh and can I sponsor a day too?
Jeannie -
WooHoo! Thanks for not smoking for me today. 
I have full confidence that you will make it today! Do something nice for yourself today that you wouldn’t normally do: buy some flowers (ask your florist which ones have the nicest smell); have a hot fudge sundae; see a movie that you haven’t had time for; get a massage (if you like those); or put on your favorite music and DANCE! I’m going to second the recommendation for *Dead Again[i/]
Shayna, you go girl! I’m so proud, and so glad that I have helped you.
Congrats to everyone else who can say today: “I am not a smoker”
Lissa
While what your husband did sounds nice, it may have been a subconcious attempt to sabotage your efforts. It’s well know in diet and addiction recovery circles that significant others will subconciously sabotage efforts at change, even when they really want their SO to have the effects of the change(i.e weigh loss, no smoking). People tend to be threatened by change. [shameless plug] My therapist noticed this, and that people successfully treated for addiction had a high rate of divorce. His specialty is relationship and sex therapy, so he developed a relationship based addiction recovery program. He has written a book based on this program, called “Recovering Love” by J. Richard Cookerly. I haven’t read it, but having been a recipient of his help and good advice, I highly recommend it. [/shameless plug]
Note to self: always do preview when using vB code!
Good morning! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping away at the feeder, and I’m on day 6 without a cigarette – it’s a glorious day! I absolutely cannot believe I feel this good. Who’d’ve thunk it?
Jeannie, you are on the day that was the absolute hardest for me. You will make it through, though, I just know it. And just think, once you do, it’s all downhill from there!
Dave, how are you doing today? Chief Crunch, how about you? Home from your girlfriends yet? Lissa, are you still with us - at least on cutting back? Cristi, I haven’t forgotten that your target quit day is approaching. Are you still planning on Monday? You know we’ll all be here for you. I want to sponsor your first day - is that ok?
Drain, I thank you so much for helping me over that hurdle, even if only in spirit. Every time I even thought about smoking I said to myself, “no, I promised Libby I would not smoke for her today.” And I’m so glad to hear that Brian’s doing so well still. I really was going to quit the same weekend he did, but wimped out. When I saw his post, and that 2 other people had also quit that weekend, I resolved myself right then that I was going to do this. So thank Brian for me, will you? And thank you again for sponsoring me yesterday!
I definitely don’t want an ass kicking from Falcon, so today I will not smoke for her.
Doobieous, how sweet and thoughtful of you to come offer us encouragement and support! Thank you. You can be my Wednesday sponsor, k?
I’m absolutely amazed, but thanks to the support I’ve gotten from everyone here, I’ve been smoke free for 5 days, 10 hours, 12 minutes and 36 seconds!
Jeannie, I admire your strength. You fell and got right back up. Good for you.
Shayna, give yourself a big pat on the back. The worst is over. But you’ve been here before, so be careful. You’re in uncharted territory now. Not even one puff.
Dave, way to go. Keep it up.
I don’t know how much this thread has helped, but I’m sure it didn’t hurt, so keep checking in guys.
I am weighing in with Thursday as a sponsorship day!
Shayna, I know that you know that I know that you know that this means Thursday absolutely CANNOT, under any circumstances, be an day of anything other than perfection, right? 
More later.
Sorry I haven’t been checking in here. Honestly, a) I got caught up in aha’s shameless atttempt to get Cecil to post here, and b) my son has a cold.
My target date is Monday. I am determined to do this on Monday. I am trying to cut back a little this weekend, but it’s still kinda hard. The Wellbutrin isn’t doing much to cut the cravings. But I’ve been on it for a week now, and I feel a little better, mentally.
As I said, my son has a cold. He’s seven months old, and he’s been congested off & on pretty much since birth. The pediatrician said yesterday that she thinks he may have some minor allergies. He’s a thriving baby, so whatever allergies he may have (he’s still too young to actually test for allergies) aren’t really hurting him, yet. As it is, I don’t smoke in my house. But I know I carry smoke in with me. So I’ve got to stop.
I would like to try the sponsor-for-a-day thing too, if ya’ll don’t mind. I’d like Shayna for Monday, and Jeannie for Tuesday, if you guys don’t mind. After that, anyone else interested?
I’ll take Wednesday, Cristi.
I’m a bit of a nag, (as Shayna will tell you) but it’s only because I care.
Starting Monday, check in here regularly. I’ll be watching.
See, I’ve started to nag already.
Thanks, Wally. Wednesday is yours.
I will post regularly, I promise!
Wally, you are (once again) so right. This is still a dangerous time for me. The cravings are gone, but the desire is still there, especially during emotional or frustrating moments. I may no longer “need” a cigarette, but there are still many times throughout the day that I still want one.
But today, I will not smoke for Falcon!
Rick, I’m not sure I want to let you sponsor me. Let me think about that one a moment. Hmmmm… Ok, you may have Thursday – IF you’re nice to me. 
Thank you, my dear. I will not to let you down.
Cristi!!! Yea! I am so glad that you are still on board with this. It would be my honor to sponsor you on Monday. Get yourself a bottle of water with one of those sports tops that you have to suck on to get the water out. It really has helped me, and it’s better for you than candy.
I’m sorry to hear that your baby’s sick. I’m sure he’ll be feeling better soon, though. And won’t you feel better when you aren’t exposing him to cigarette smoke in any way?!
I’m now up to 5 days, 12 hours, 11 minutes and 26 seconds without having smoked 66 cigarettes. I’ve saved $10.24 and added 5 hours, 30 minutes to my life.
SingleDad (ahem) mentioned in a thread that he would be quitting May 8th. I wonder if he is still planning on that?
Maybe I should give him some incentive
You better not smoke for me today, Shayna! I know you can do it! putting on cheerleading outfit and cheering for Shayna
Also, for Cristi and Jeannie - I will sponsor you BOTH when we’re in Chicago. In person, even!
Cristi–I would be honored to be your sponsor on Tuesday.
zyada-- I am still not smoking for you today.
Doobieous–You can have…let’s see, I believe that Thursday is open. You can sponsor me on Thursday.
Rick-- You only mentioned Shayna in your post, but if you are willing, I would be honored for you to sponsor me on Friday.
Since next week is Mother’s Day weekend, I’m giving Saturday and Sunday to my mom. She gets two days because: a) She’s my mom, and b) I’m trying to encourage her to quit.
Falcon, you can sponsor me the weekend of the Chicago gathering.
Wally, you are so awesome to keep on us like this! I know I will ultimately be successful because you guys have been so supportive of me.
Shayna, I am so proud of you! Almost a week has gone by. Way to go!
Oh, I almost forgot:
I have been smoke free for: Two days, 22 hours, 51 minutes and 47 seconds.
44 cigarettes not smoked,
Money saved: $8.86.
Life saved: 3 hours, 40 minutes.
You’re doing great, Jeannie. Hang in there.
Tomorrow will be a little easier. And the day after will be easier still.
Check back here often.
Stay strong. You will do this.
You guys are doing so great! What a fun thread to read about such success!!!
Keep it up! you can do it!!!
You can give me a day if you like.
From here out it just gets easier. You’ll have a spell or two, but the worst is over, believe me.
For those of you who are next in line: we’re here for you.
Late afternoon/early evening check-in time.
This morning was a breeze. I woke up feeling invigorated and ready to take on the day. This afternoon has been a little difficult again. Emotional issues keep making me want to reach for a cigarette to use as a crutch, or maybe a soother. And I got a little irritable again. I yelled at my kitty. I love my kitty. She didn’t deserve to be yelled at. 
But I refuse to give up. This battle has been too hard fought up to now and everyone’s been too supportive to let you all down.
So Falcon, for you I have not smoked today, and I will not smoke the rest of the day either. I have cursed your name a few times, though - rassum frassum Falcon won’t let me have a freaking cigarette - grumble grumble #%&!@ meanie. LOL
aha, I would be most appreciative if you would help see me through next Friday. Thank you! And you’re right - this is truly a great thread. At least it has been for me. There’s nothing I’d like more than to see it stay alive until every smoker on this board has decided to join in and quit!
Congratulations, Delta on yet another smoke-free day for you, too.
How is everyone else doing?
I’ve now been smoke free for 5 days, 18 hours, 3 minutes and 50 seconds without smoking 69 cigarettes. I’ve saved $10.70 and added 5 hours, 45 minutes to my life, to be split between phone time with Grace and posting time on SD!
Shayna, maybe it’s a good thing I’m not there right now. I’d give you such a hug I’d crack one of your ribs.
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Next we have to get you off the crack cocaine.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! Wally, you’re a trip. And I wouldn’t care if you cracked 2 ribs, I’d take that hug from you in a heartbeat…
::hugging Wally back::
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Well it’s not that my hug’s not as big as yours… it’s just that my arms are shorter. Yeah, that’s it. My arms are shorter.
(you think he bought it?)