Songster Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Congrats, Murph!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 What a wonderful gift you have given yourself and your family.... well done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator murphzlaw1 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Administrator Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 A few days ago, I passed the 4 month mark of quitting smoking.Again, I will be the first to admit that some days it's really, REALLY tempting to go out and buy "just one pack" or even "just one quick cigar." But I know that if I do, it'll be down hill from there.I'm a third of the way to the "Heart disease death risk reduced to half." I gather I'll acheive that once I'm quit smokin for a year. the last achievement "Risk of developing lung cancer at same level as a non-smoker"....yeah, that's at 6.93%. that'll be a while.But it's good, you know? I've saved $621. I have NOT smoked 1900 cigarettes, based on my avg daily use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrDevon Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 That is a great thing, Murph! Thank you for being an inspiration in yet one more way - just by doing what you do. I know you didn't give up smoking to be an example for us, but it still sets a great example. Good on ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 45 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 trust me murph,even after 3 years,there are times i ask myself why i quit(real reason,i got pissed off at obama).and there are days i want a ciggeratte so bad.but i know it would take just a puff,and i would be in a world of do-do.i'm told that it supposed to get easier with time,but not how much.all i can wish you is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro. Hex Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) trust me murph,even after 3 years,there are times i ask myself why i quit(real reason,i got pissed off at obama).and there are days i want a ciggeratte so bad.but i know it would take just a puff,and i would be in a world of do-do.i'm told that it supposed to get easier with time, but not how much (time it will take).all i can (do is) wish you is the best.And be prepared for "flashbacks" at unexpected times, and at irregular intervals.Even three years after I had smoked my last cigarette, I remember suddenly craving one.But it does get easier, so long as you never give in. Edited February 1, 2012 by Hexalpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qryos Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 ~ Congrats! & to all of you that also quit :wub: Strength & best wishes to ya all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mererdog Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Been putting your smoke break time to slightly more productive use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator murphzlaw1 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Administrator Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 a bit. *nod* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Troy Natereli Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Back some time ago when I had quit if I had strong urges I would puff till it passed, as time went on the urges slowed and finnaly left. Now and then I think of it but havent puffed in a long time. Its a tough road was probably the hardest thing I ever did. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyme Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 trust me murph,even after 3 years,there are times i ask myself why i quit(real reason,i got pissed off at obama).and there are days i want a ciggeratte so bad.but i know it would take just a puff,and i would be in a world of do-do.i'm told that it supposed to get easier with time,but not how much.all i can wish you is the best.wow so Obama did a great thing, helping you quit smoking I quit nov 1997 it was hard, worse than when I quit cocaine, would even dream I smoked and get mad at myself, time did take care of the urge, now I can really say I never ever want one and can even be around others who smoke without wanting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 45 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 what can i say?he raised the federal tax on smokes,and i said hell no!that was it,i was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator murphzlaw1 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Administrator Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Oh yeah. I forgot to post here. I'm now at 154 days. 5 months and 4 days without a smoke2314 cigarettes that I DIDN'T smoke.$757 saved.Next month, I will be half way to the "Heart Disease death risk reduced to half." So..after a year, my risk of heart disease is half that of a non smoker.and I'm at 8.45% for "risk of developing lung cancer at same level as a non-smoker" which is, I guess is 15 years...so...I got a ways to go there.Check this out.http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/education/benefits.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kaman Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I have been tobacco free since June 13th 1999. They told me the first thing I would notice was a drop in blood pressure. I fooled them. My blood pressure did not go down a single point. Took two different blood pressure meds to do that. I am glad that my blood pressure was not the reason I quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator murphzlaw1 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Administrator Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I recently had another landmark. 200 days without smoking.My current stats are as follows:Days without smoking: 203.22Cigarettes not smoked: 3048.34Money saved: $998.33Time saved: 12d, 16h, 48m.Heart disease deat risk reduced to half=55.68%Risk of developing lung cancer at same level as a non-smoker: 11.14% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrDevon Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Way to go, Murph! Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 45 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 good job murph.just do what you've been doing and keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwater Vitki Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Excellent progress there Murph...keep up the great example to all us heathen smokers who haven't found the courage to kick Mr. Butt's butt!! Be well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Troy Natereli Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Stay strong my friend. I myself passed my 2yr mark this month. I still crave them from time to time. I wonder if that ever goes away. But I have to keep reminding myself of why I quit. You are doing GREAT!!! Dont give in .. and if you do dont be to hard on yourself. Just stop again it took me 5yrs to finnaly stop. I can tell ya it is the hardest thing you will ever do, but the rewards are many. Good Luck buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songster Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 My wife quit yesterday.... she's quit many times before but has always relapsed. (If today was an indication of days to come, her quiting is going to be harder on me than her. Wish us luck!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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