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Thanks, that sheds some light on where I have been and where I am heading!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 148 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

Great Post Joe! Well it looks like I have 5 Stages down 2 to go.. I�ll make sure and stay away from the risky situations in Stage 6 and keep my guard up.. Smogfree Shamrock ~Shelly~ [IMG]http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/dswill123/HOPatricksdayclover033HL.gif[/IMG] Today I have the POWER! Today I have a CHOICE! Today I CHOSE LIFE! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,335 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $172.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

I found this on another site. I certainly hope this sheds some light on this wild ride for you newbies. Keep it up!!! [b][color=black]STAGES OF THE QUIT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/color] [color=red]Stage 1: Agitation[/color] [color=blue]Anxiety, muscular tension, irritability,difficulty sleeping, high craving. You`ve probably already experienced this innumerable times during your smoking career (this is when you root through the ashtrays looking for butts). It generally begins a few hours after your last cigarette and lasts for a day or two.[/color] [color=red]Stage 2: Slump[/color] [color=blue]You feel depressed, fatigued, jittery, are forgetful, short-tempered, and emotionally volatile. You may also have trouble sleeping. You continually crave a cigarette. This may last for several days.[/color] [color=red]Stage 3: Honeymoon[/color] [color=blue]Somewhere in the first 10 days after your last cigarette, you start feeling better. A lot better. Your mood improves and your energy returns. Craving is still present but manageable. The danger is you`ll become overconfident.[/color] [color=red]Stage 4: Second Slump[/color] [color=blue]It`s hard to pin down, but for most of our patients, this second slump begins two to six weeks after the last cigarette. Craving may return along with episodes of nervousness, irritability, sleep disruption, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue.[/color] [color=red]Stage 5: Second Honeymoon[/color] [color=blue]Begins four to six weeks after the last dose. Improvement in the above symptoms leads to the conclusion that danger of relapse has past and withdrawal is over.[/color] [color=red]Stage 6: Relapse Phase[/color] [color=blue]Most ex-smokers experience at least one more noticeable `slump` during the first four months of abstinence. Craving returns, and with it, the risk of relapse. To get through it, you have to avoid exposing yourself to risky situations.[/color] [color=red]Stage 7: Stabilization[/color] [color=blue]Once the last of the initial slumps has ended, things stabilize. Craving is largely the result of conditioned responses (e.g., to smells, activities) which can be avoided. Abstinence is fairly comfortable with the exception of periods of unusual stress, recurrent craving

Joe, This is definitely another printable and fridge posting. This is a great way for members to mark their journey and see what they can expect. Know that everyone's journey will be different and unique. We are all here for support and knowledge, so don't hesitate to ask :) Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.