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Patti 45, Female
Yorba Linda, CA
United States

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when I grow up, i wanna be an old woman!!!!

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Patti commented on the group Cold Turkey Anyone??? Nov 10

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hey all....about me - single mom with an awesome son ~ need more energy & health in my life ~ want to live a long long time...quit smoking monday! Going to stay quit and stay on this site to hopefully lend support to others ~ the support here is amazing

for now I am taking lots of vitamins, benedryl to sleep and doing good :)


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Yorba Linda, CA

Day #1

I remember about a year ago I was dating a guy (we both smoked) and he asked me why I only buy one pack at a time....I said it's because I really want to quit....he laughed but understood! well that's been a year and I can't let another year pass - just out of fear of quitting - how stupid is that??!! I know the next few days might be a roller coaster ride but I've got to do it now...for myself...for my 9 yr old son who doesn't believe me anymore when I say, I'm quitting - that rips at my heart........well damn it! I'm going to make us both proud!

much love to everyone who's quitting soon, who quit today, yesterday... and who's a successfull quitter here lending their support

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ADMIN QUESTION?????

What the hell are you doing with the new site??? It's not working - and so many people rely on the current site. Please don't erase/get rid of/etc our ability to log onto this site until the new site is operational! I can get on the new site but the messages are garbled. Thank you ~ Please remember how many people rely on this site!!

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 6:33pm — 11 Comments

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day #3

well this has been interesting - but not terrible - I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop...work is tougher than home, I'm REALLY tired, headache on & off. In the morning I stand in front of the mirror checking that I've put on all my regular makeup and on the way to taking my son to school today, I almost passed the street ~ kinda scary!! LOL Last night wasn't that bad - although Jake might say different ~ snapped at him & the dog a couple times...but it was more of the emotional '… Continue

Posted on October 14, 2009 at 11:15am — 2 Comments

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At 11:04am on November 8, 2009, Shellie said…
How are you doing? I am on day 8. Still thinking about it but not EVERY minute like I was the first few days. Last night I really wanted one. Not for any reason, just a sudden urge came over me. Luckly I was at home with the family and they all know I stopped and help me.
Hope all is going well for you
At 1:07pm on November 5, 2009, Shellie said…
Hi Patti
This sure is hard isn't it? Being a single mom too( and lived in Yorba Linda too:-)
I think of my how my kids life would be with out me and for that reason, I want to stop! Can you image your son growing up without a mom just because she decided to make the choice to smoke. And the money we can save to buy our kids something instead of sending the tobacco companies CEO's kids to private schools. I think about stuff like that and helps with this addiction.
Besides my enjoyment of smoking, I can't think of anything good about smoking. I have been very sad since I stopped smoking ( 5 days ago) seems like I cry for no reason, feeling very bored, I keep waiting until the day is over so I can go to bed.
Thanks for the note and good luck
At 7:30pm on October 12, 2009, Sylvia Deitz said…

Oh, Patti, I'm so glad you got your counter! It's really pretty and almost one day! I give you a big hand for knowing how to put it on here! There's a lot of people who can't figure it out. Be sure and go read the blog I just put up called Only on Day One. You'll be in my prayers. God bless your quit!
At 5:55pm on October 12, 2009, Sylvia Deitz said…

Patti...thanks for your comment on "That One Cigarette"! I really appreciated the kudos! What a great idea to print it and carry it with you! I wish you all the best with your new and last quit! You need to get yourself a counter for your page. It makes quitting so much more fun!
At 2:32pm on October 12, 2009, Beth said…
Congratulations, Patti! I had to laugh because I, too, signed up in April ...only to quickly fail...so I'm back again just this month. So, we're gonna make this time. I'm going to have to get that book. Well, good luck to you. Hope to hear of all your continued success in the future. Peace
At 12:25pm on October 12, 2009, Carole :) said…
Gotcha! Blog away and the calvery will come. So glad you are back too. Congratulations!
At 11:46am on October 12, 2009, Carole :) said…
Hey, haven't 'seen' you for a while...how are you doing??? :)
At 6:55pm on April 24, 2009, Carole :) said…
Just read your blog about day 2. Thank goodness the madness that is the early part of the quit does quit too! ;) I do not want a repeat which is why I belong to this site. I enjoy supporting others but selfishly I admit I read the blogs to remember what it was like to quit so I don't let myself think for a second that it's a good idea to have just one, not now, not ever. I'm in the single mom, now 44, with a son, now 8, own my own property, group too. That new condo will keep you busy so does having a young boy at our age. :) Another reason why I am SO glad I quit. I do so much more now with him. I didn't realize how much smoking interferred with being a Mom and spending the quality time I now spend so much more of with him. Keep going! Write before you light! Tons of support here obviously!
At 5:25pm on April 24, 2009, Sylvia Deitz said…
Patti... You're going to make it this time! I'm sure of it! I'm so glad you're doing a lot of reading! It will help so much to have that knowledge uppermost in your mind, so you can just reach out and grab it when you need to. Thank you for what you said about me being a blessing in your last blog! That was really sweet! Well, don't forget to vent where and whenever you need to. I'll try to be here for you. I'm not on here all the time like I used to be, but I do get on almost every day.
At 2:09pm on April 23, 2009, Peter S. said…
Hi Patti, Welcome aboard ! Go for it ! Knowledge is power. The more
you educate yourself about the dangers and addictive effects of tobacco,
the easier your transition into being an ex smoker will be. If you're feeling
weak, read "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" again. Yes you can: QUIT !

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