Chiropractic Healthiness

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Patsy Your doing good keep at it. The message Paula sent about exercise, yoga,stetching,ect. can help that fibromyagia. Don’t sit at the computer too long. Sitting aggravates fibro pain. Get up and move around every 10 or 15 min. Wish your family was more supportive, but you can make it without them. Not even one puff, OK. Paul D One month, two days, 12 hours, 55 minutes and 30 seconds. 1676 cigarettes not smoked, saving $184.46. Life saved: 5 days, 19 hours, 40 minutes.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > cut<

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Day 4 was the worst for me, Patsy.  You are doing great!!!  It just doesn’t FEEL great right now, and you are going to NOT FEEL GREAT for a while.  But slowly things will get better, and then you will have an occasional day where you FEEL GREAT and then more days than not… you get the idea.  Quitting is a process.  Don’t beat yourself up for slipping (at least that’s MY mantra) but be aware it is a powerful addiction and you have made the committment to making healthy choices. With hope and heart, Kathleen : well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so : tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to : smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and : come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i : messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger : that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i : dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through : life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one : damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting : hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me : and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin : pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows : what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few : days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some : thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their : again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease : pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say : im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all : that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many : caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that : problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to : watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the : bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one : that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but : thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin : family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 : minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life : saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs : Patsy…..not to mention my nerves are all to hell : sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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Patsy ….. wow!!! i love your post…. it made me smile <in a nice way> not only *Patting Patsys back* ..but ..*applauding* your words too …. psst… Bob Wheeler holds Dumb Ass #1 title and he had it tough for over a year to stay quit and Miss Maggie

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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thank you everyone for ur replys you all are the best…i swear i just cant get over how close we be can become in here by just words and support i just want all of u to know i love you all to death and i mean that from my heart…..ok tears are comimg and its bed time so i mad it through this awful day smoke free and still dont want to smoke just what its doing to my body but look what smokeing did to my lungs…..goodnite all and GOD BLESS….Patsy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Patsy, > You are going through what I did on my 10th day I believe.  The urge > to smoke was so hard that day, and I was like you are, calling myself > all sorts of names for having smoked.  I honestly think I could have > killed that day, I felt so horrible.  But I hung in there and now I am > on my 6th week   There are still times the urge is soooo strong, > but I remind myself of all the progress I have made since 11/20/02. > My house smells better, my clothes smell better, I can walk a mile a > day now without my legs screaming out in pain.  I look better too!  I > believe that is what makes me the happiest about quitting.  The > compliments I have had on how I look.  My brother in law, the RN, said > I no longer look like a vampire…all pale.  I have color now in my > face!  Yes I am being vain, but who cares what it takes to make us > either quit or stay quit? <G> > Take it one day at a time Patsy, or if you have to, one hour, one > minute at a time. > It does get easier.  And this group is fantastic at support and > lending that ear when one needs to rant and really blow off some > steam! > deb > I have been smoke free for : 1 month, 2 weeks, 1 day, 3 hours, 59 > minutes and 47 seconds. 1580 cigarettes not smoked, money saved > $375.44. I have added this much time to my life: 5 days, 11 hours, 40 > minutes. And I feel great!!!!!

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Hi Patsy, You are going through what I did on my 10th day I believe.  The urge to smoke was so hard that day, and I was like you are, calling myself all sorts of names for having smoked.  I honestly think I could have killed that day, I felt so horrible.  But I hung in there and now I am on my 6th week   There are still times the urge is soooo strong, but I remind myself of all the progress I have made since 11/20/02. My house smells better, my clothes smell better, I can walk a mile a day now without my legs screaming out in pain.  I look better too!  I believe that is what makes me the happiest about quitting.  The compliments I have had on how I look.  My brother in law, the RN, said I no longer look like a vampire…all pale.  I have color now in my face!  Yes I am being vain, but who cares what it takes to make us either quit or stay quit? <G> Take it one day at a time Patsy, or if you have to, one hour, one minute at a time. It does get easier.  And this group is fantastic at support and lending that ear when one needs to rant and really blow off some steam! deb I have been smoke free for : 1 month, 2 weeks, 1 day, 3 hours, 59 minutes and 47 seconds. 1580 cigarettes not smoked, money saved $375.44. I have added this much time to my life: 5 days, 11 hours, 40 minutes. And I feel great!!!!!

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Patsy, I never reply to your posts, but just want you to have this HUGE pat on the back, and HUGE hug.  I never reply because I always feel so sad when I read your posts, because of the fibromyalgia and the lack of support from your family, you’re having such a hard time of it lately.  And I never know what to say.  Just want you to know that I’m really pulling for you.  You KNOW you can do it, because you did it for 7 months.  Now it’s time to do it forever!  This place is amazing at pats on the back.  So come here when you don’t get any from your family, okay? Rah Rah Patsy! Willene Three months, four days, 21 hours, 25 minutes and 36 seconds. 1917 cigarettes not smoked, saving $762.68. Life saved: 6 days, 15 hours, 45 minutes.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.

You are doing so great Patsy, congrats on 4 hard days!  Exercise does help with chronic pain.  I have arthritis and if I don’t get out and do something, I get even stiffer and have more pain.  It hurts to get to that point, but it is like quitting, it is so worth it!! — mc I haven’t lost my mind, It is backed up on disk somewhere. http://mcgonzalez.home.att.net/meter.html

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Nice rant Patsy. I give you a 9. It would have been a 10, but not enuff swear words. Screw the family if they don’t have a clue. You will do it without them. You are doing great. Keep up the good work. Nice job <patting you on the back>. DianaK

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Hang in there, Patsy. Remember, the only way OUT is THRU. You HAVE to get past this stage (day 4). If you hang on, One Day At A Time, you will come to greener pastures. But you can’t get to that easier place if you don’t grit your teeth and Hang On!! Your family doesn’t have a clue because they aren’t addicted to smoking cigarettes. They are having a normal day, and you are suffering. And the only difference is the addiction. So why would you want to go back to that? Nope, you don’t. Drink water or chamomile tea. Deep breathe. Go to bed early. Tomorrow is another day. And tell the nicodemon that smoking is NOT an option. You can do this!! Kita – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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Day 4…what an achievement Patsy. Living with constant pain is so exhausting…but exercise truly does help. 6 years ago I had a head on crash with a truck, and was lucky to get away with relatively minor injuries. I had a month off work to let things heal (broken collarbone, head injury, neck and spinal injuries, hip injury)…then the pain hit. For four years I was suffering daily, living on anti inflammatories and pain killers, seeing chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncuturists. Nothing helped. I gained a whole pile of weight and got very depressed. Someone suggested yoga and I have been doing that for 2 years now. Within three months I was virtually pain free, and only get flare ups now when I overdo stuff. I take about one anti inflammatory pill a month compared with almost daily doses. What I guess I am trying to say is, explore ways to ease the pain. Be it exercise, walking, yoga or stretching. You can only gain. And you will feel so much better for it hon… As for your family…blow them. Quit for you. Work it out for you. Be proud of how far you have come… All the best Paula

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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Hey!!! Patsy, Hang in there girl!!! You will do it. There’s no doubt in my mind. Just hang in there. It will get easier. And don’t forget to smile once in a while – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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Very nice meter my friend, yes indeed. Congrats! on making it through all the rough spots. Hope the exercise helps ease the pain. Keep that meter tickin’ Patsy! peace, mark – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > Patsy

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Nice rant Patsy and you sound so determinded I just know you are going to make this quit stick this time. Purpledawn Three days, 19 hours, 8 minutes and 42 seconds. 75 cigarettes not smoked, saving $10.82. Life saved: 6 hours, 15 minutes.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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Hi Patsy.  You are not dumb.  You are trying to quit, right?  I’d say that was very smart.  We all do dumb things though.  I do understand that.  We just do different dumb things.  <smile>  I am at 7 months quit right now and this post of your’s is right on time for me.  I do not want to go back to smoking.  I’ll tell ya.  Exercise is a great way to get rid of pain.  I hurt my back when I was a child and didn’t know until I was an adult that I could do things to make it stop hurting.  No one told me.  It won’t be long before you are feeling better from exercising.  Don’t be sorry for coming here to rant.  It does a body good.  I wish I could do it as well as you.  :)  Come back often.  Day 4 was the worst for me. Kim 7M

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so > tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to > smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and > come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i > messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger > that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i > dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through > life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one > damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting > hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me > and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin > pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows > what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few > days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some > thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their > again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease > pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say > im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all > that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many > caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that > problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to > watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the > bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one > that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but > thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin > family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 > minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life > saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs > sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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well its day 4 for me and i think this has been the worst yet.i have been so tempted to day but i keep telling myself one day at a time…im not going to smoke today no matter how bad it gets….then it will pass for awhile and come back stronger but u know something im finally begining to learn after i messed up that 7 month slip and the one after another after that…im bigger that those damn friggin ciggs their not going to over take me this time…i dont give a shit if my family doesnt even have a clue what im going through life goes on for them they havent even said a word about smoking not one damn word but u can bet ur sweet ass if i were smokeing i would be getting hell raised on me right now so i have come to the conclusion it all up to me and i know im the only one that can do it but shit i would like a friggin pat on the back every once in a while …..this is the only place that knows what im going through and im so glad i have you..i havent psted in a few days because i have been busy going to damn drs. now i have to start some thearpy and excerice which is going to be hard on my painful body but their again only i can do it…the dr said i have to go through pain to ease pain….now that doesnt make a damn bit of since to me but who am i to say im just a friggin hairdresser that cant work right now and on top of all that i cant chomp on sweets because im a diabetic and i have so damn many caps and bridges its hard and hurts to eat raw veggies and i have that problem where my food gets stuck in my throat and wont go down so i have to watch that….right now i would be happy if i could chew nails….but the bottom line is im not smokeing and dont want to and realize im the ONLY one that can do it…whewwwwwwwwwww i didnt know all that was in me im sorry but thanks group for letting me say this and i hope not get mad like my friggin family would if i said anything to them…….Three days, 17 hours, 13 minutes and 43 seconds. 111 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14.87. Life saved: 9 hours, 15 minutes…….just one day at a time…..hugs sit here asking my self why why were u so stupid to take that first puff

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