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13. Good deal, Tobin.

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Sun Jul 8, 2012, 09:13 PM

Jul 2012

It ain't easy, but oh, so worth it!

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I made it through detox... [View all] Tobin S. Jul 2012 OP

Smoking is hard to kick. texanwitch Jul 2012 #1

You sure do, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #2

Go for a walk when you have a crave. Or log onto the quitnet.com and ask for help. A crave only applegrove Jul 2012 #3

been there mattvermont Jul 2012 #4

You can do it! cyberswede Jul 2012 #5

everybody I know that quit has "the dream" rurallib Jul 2012 #22

I had *the dream* the other night. I was out and had a smoke with friends. I was *so* mad SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #50

Keep going! hedgehog Jul 2012 #6

You can do it, Tobin. You are one of the most motivated people, I know on here. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #7

good for you libodem Jul 2012 #8

Keep it up. You're doing fantastic! ProfessionalLeftist Jul 2012 #9

K&R for those who have successfully kicked this habit to offer some advice... I wish you strength. midnight Jul 2012 #10

I quit 30 years ago, but I still remember that "moment of truth" pink-o Jul 2012 #11

I'm a (almost 23 years) recovering alcoholic, and... MarianJack Jul 2012 #12

23 years!!! Skittles Jul 2012 #53

Thank you but... MarianJack Jul 2012 #55

naw, you are Skittles Jul 2012 #56

Good deal, Tobin. bluedigger Jul 2012 #13

I quit 27 years ago and I guarantee you K8-EEE Jul 2012 #14

TOBIN S. kpete Jul 2012 #15

N.O.P.E. Skittles Jul 2012 #16

That's a GREAT site. I've recommended it to many a person who wanted to quit. SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #51

it is indeed Skittles Jul 2012 #52

Congrats, Tobin! kag Jul 2012 #17

wait frankroberts Jul 2012 #18

...... Hotler Jul 2012 #19

I'm so proud of you. You rock. Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #20

17 years as of June 17. xxqqqzme Jul 2012 #21

We are pulling for you buddy! rurallib Jul 2012 #23

Beware of the sudden urge from nowhere. It can hit you months out. After brewens Jul 2012 #24

Way to go! I did it too... mahina Jul 2012 #25

Good job. It gets easier. limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #26

There is a trick about cravings.. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #27

Whenever anyone says, "I made it through detox" Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #28

Excellent :) :) *hugs* and please keep the quitting of the tobacco. mwooldri Jul 2012 #29

I finally quit almost 3 years ago. zeemike Jul 2012 #30

Hang tough, Tobin S.! I smoked 2 packs a day (Marlboro reds) for 15 years... Adsos Letter Jul 2012 #31

Keep going, you have a couple more hurdle days...talk to the Quitlinepeople if you have to, they are mtnester Jul 2012 #32

Good for you, Tobin. LNM Jul 2012 #33

You may wish to hear from a respiratory therapist... or not! MrMickeysMom Jul 2012 #34

You can do it! Congrats! tandot Jul 2012 #35

The hardest part for me was the second and third weeks EvolveOrConvolve Jul 2012 #36

Your lungs are relieved TomClash Jul 2012 #37

the devil arely staircase Jul 2012 #38

Little over a year now. sweetloukillbot Jul 2012 #39

Good for you! klook Jul 2012 #40

Your body is already healthier, Tobin. nolabear Jul 2012 #41

I quit cold turkey in '85. Unlike many people, heavy smoke in bars doesn't bother me. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #42

Congrats. I've been an ex-smoker for three years. Been there, done that. SlimJimmy Jul 2012 #43

WOW! THANKS EVERYONE! Tobin S. Jul 2012 #44

One nice dividend besides better health is a few more coins in your pocket. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #45

Cigarettes are almost $6.00 a pack here in Indiana now Tobin S. Jul 2012 #46

I take that back, you can buy a new pick-up truck with that kind of dinero. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #47

I had the same idea JonLP24 Jul 2012 #48

Hang in there, bud wysimdnwyg Jul 2012 #49

You're one of the strongest people I know. MiddleFingerMom Jul 2012 #54