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Curmudgeoness

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110. Thanks for the advice.

Mon Apr 6, 2015, 08:54 AM

Apr 2015

I had started the counting, then did quit for a week. But I couldn't stick with it, this time. I will keep trying, and identifying my pressure points would be a good start. I have already put the pack in another room instead of right beside me, so that I don't just grab one without thinking. Baby steps.

I really have to focus on three things. 1) The cost of the cigarettes. 2) The 50% higher health insurance premium. 3) My sister had to quit before they would do a hip replacement, or any "elective" surgery, and I fear that this will become mainstream.

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I did it! I am $2,860 richer because one year ago I quit smoking! (ETA: Thanks!) [View all] Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 OP

Congratulations! Warpy Apr 2015 #1

Damn!! Clearer lungs and more dough in your pocket?? Number23 Apr 2015 #2

whenever the urge hits you think NOPE (NOT ONE PUFF EVER) Skittles Apr 2015 #3

I kicked its ass and took no names! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #91

I finally quit using e-cigs angstlessk Apr 2015 #4

Me too ... and 4 others at my office have done the same ... brett_jv Apr 2015 #17

Just dropped to 6mg (from 12mg) and I don't notice a difference. tridim Apr 2015 #77

I use a vapor cig and have been cutting back on the content. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #90

Many happy returns of this day! Demeter Apr 2015 #5

CONGRATULATIONS ! You are going to be so happy you accomplished this. YOHABLO Apr 2015 #6

Wow, that''s awesome mate ... brett_jv Apr 2015 #18

Never forget that the mind is a powerful gift. YOHABLO Apr 2015 #75

Congrats! Lunabell Apr 2015 #7

Congratulations BtA! bluesbassman Apr 2015 #8

Thanks! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #92

Dang, that is a heck of an accomplishment. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #9

After three a smoke filled room will smell gross. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2015 #10

i agree. the smell of cigaratte smoke DesertFlower Apr 2015 #13

congratulations. on 8/9 i will celebrate 32 DesertFlower Apr 2015 #11

Gimmee five NJCher Apr 2015 #84

That is awesome. I hope I can say that one day too! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #93

I well know how difficult it is, and how empowering that feeling is. byronius Apr 2015 #12

Congrats! (nt) LostOne4Ever Apr 2015 #14

Yeah, it adds up, don't it! Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #15

Thank you. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #103

Every once in a while I try to guesstimate how much I've saved on booze in the past 15 years Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #105

Congratulations! LeftishBrit Apr 2015 #16

Congrats! Canoe52 Apr 2015 #19

Way to go, you will never regret it. nt bemildred Apr 2015 #20

Mucho congrats to you! I hope many others are encouraged by your example. nt raccoon Apr 2015 #21

Congratulations, If I was able to do it 10 years ago m-lekktor Apr 2015 #22

Congratulations! Sherman A1 Apr 2015 #23

Congratulations! Crabby Appleton Apr 2015 #24

Congrats! George Beerlover Apr 2015 #25

This is huge! Phentex Apr 2015 #26

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #27

Congrats! That's awesome! bigwillq Apr 2015 #28

Congrats underpants Apr 2015 #29

August 14, 1977 madokie Apr 2015 #30

It's like you are rising from the dead on easter rurallib Apr 2015 #31

Niiiice! And just think, as added incentive, you're not enriching those effed up tobacco companies & the Rethugs they support. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2015 #32

Congrats Behind the Aegis! 99Forever Apr 2015 #33

Coming on 11 yrs for me... Historic NY Apr 2015 #34

So proud of you. Come here so I can give you a hug and a kiss KittyWampus Apr 2015 #35

LOL! Thanks! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #94

Soon I will mark two years smoke free..... Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #36

Congrats! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #96

CONGRATULATIONS! !! marym625 Apr 2015 #37

Check out Alan Carr's "The Easy Way". It's what finally worked for me. cbayer Apr 2015 #54

Thank you. I will. eom marym625 Apr 2015 #107

I didn't go cold turkey (I love that too!) Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #100

Thank you marym625 Apr 2015 #108

Try to see if e-cigs will help you quit angstlessk Apr 2015 #106

I will do that marym625 Apr 2015 #109

Congratulations!!!!!!! etherealtruth Apr 2015 #38

for me melm00se Apr 2015 #39

Fantastic!!! nt roody Apr 2015 #40

Congratulations forthemiddle Apr 2015 #41

Congratulations, BtA !! Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #42

bravo! now you can taste and smell again. :D roguevalley Apr 2015 #43

What feels better? Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2015 #44

Honestly, the money is just jarring. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #97

Congratulations! Zorra Apr 2015 #45

I've been cigarette free since Dec :) Marrah_G Apr 2015 #46

Good job!...nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2015 #47

30 years smoke free for me. There's no going back. randome Apr 2015 #48

congrats. yes, only tell supportive people if you plan a positive change in ur life. others Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #49

Congrats man! SusanCalvin Apr 2015 #50

Doesn't it feel great? NEVER go back. Once you learn to HATE cigarettes, valerief Apr 2015 #51

Congratulation! n/t JimDandy Apr 2015 #52

Huge congrats! My one year quit date is coming up in June. cbayer Apr 2015 #53

Congrats Behind the Aegis! Faux pas Apr 2015 #55

Congratulations! Be very proud of yourself for this accomplishment. tartan2 Apr 2015 #56

Congratulations! glinda Apr 2015 #57

Well buy a good cigar and celebrate. ;} whistler162 Apr 2015 #58

K&R… I regularly assist people who are ready for smoking cessation... MrMickeysMom Apr 2015 #59

You may have saved more than you think. Curmudgeoness Apr 2015 #60

Keep on with the quitting. stage left Apr 2015 #69

I have always been pretty healthy. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #98

Thanks for the advice. Curmudgeoness Apr 2015 #110

I made myself go outside to smoke. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #114

Good job! Jack Rabbit Apr 2015 #61

Congratulations on a job well done! DawgHouse Apr 2015 #62

awesome... hopemountain Apr 2015 #63

Congratulations! noella17 Apr 2015 #64

Yippee! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #65

Thanks (I am so glad your back!) Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #99

I didn't tell anyone I was quitting. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #112

Wish you all the best. joanbarnes Apr 2015 #66

I'm so Happy for you, BtA.. I know how hard it is! Cha Apr 2015 #67

congratulations! stage left Apr 2015 #68

Strong person The Jungle 1 Apr 2015 #70

I quit at age 39, more than 30 years ago. Tips from my experience: Jackpine Radical Apr 2015 #71

Big, Big Congrats to you BtA!! Sissyk Apr 2015 #72

Excellent! n/t eridani Apr 2015 #73

Congrats! BumRushDaShow Apr 2015 #74

May 28th will be one year smoke free NYFlip Apr 2015 #76

Congratulations! That is wonderful. mountain grammy Apr 2015 #78

Congrats! You did it! NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #79

I bought a car with my savings. Paid it off lat January. n/t Gore1FL Apr 2015 #80

I put mine in an account and spent it for the holidays. That was fun! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #102

That's wonderful! pacalo Apr 2015 #81

Thank you and keep up the good work! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #104

Good to hear! I quit in 2008 myself bhikkhu Apr 2015 #82

Congratulations! IrishEyes Apr 2015 #83

Go spend that money... 3catwoman3 Apr 2015 #85

Thanks for this thread...and thanks for all the other posts in it, too. DebJ Apr 2015 #86

Congratulations! ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #87

Thank you! Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #101

Win The Day ! WheelWalker Apr 2015 #88

You've got something more valuable than $2,860 JayhawkSD Apr 2015 #89

Pat yourself on the back everyday because you deserve it! lexington filly Apr 2015 #95

Congrats! You might have saved yourself a bundle in medical bills, as well! Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #111

Wonderful! Congratulations! joeybee12 Apr 2015 #113

In April 2011, I quit smoking for a whole month, Stellar Apr 2015 #115