Hi Canav,

I have to admit, having you say 51 days was inspiring stopped me in my tracks. I've been so busy looking up at those ahead of me that it never occurred to me that I might actually inspire someone! But 51 days IS an accomplishment. Thank you for helping me to see that.

How am I coping? Pretty good right now. I've had some days that were tough and a few where I didn't cope well at all (actually I spent the whole day cryingimage). But I didn't smoke. The truth is, I had tough days when I was smoking (actually, I've had some tough years!). Being actively addicted made the tough times worse. Do yourself the biggest favor you can - never take another puff. Do not do what I did at your age and assume you can easily quit again later. Later might add up to another 30 years of addiction. You're doing great so hang in there. It really does get much easier after the first week and you're almost there!

Ione

I have been quit for 1 Month, 2 Weeks, 6 Days, 19 hours, 50 minutes and 6 seconds (51 days). I have saved $331.68 by not smoking 829 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Days, 21 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/6/2007 12:01 AM