Good evening members!
I received the following response from a member of the SSC via e-mail and I thought I'd share it in the hopes to inspire and to show that even though this individual never posted, he was lurking and listening.
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Dear support team,
Here is the wonderful news, I really did quit. Its now been officially 1 year and it feels great to be able to say I dont smoke!
I have to admit that 5 years ago I quit drugs too. That was really hard but I feel great now that I'm free of all my addictions.
After I quit, about six months in, I did experience a case of negative thoughts but i guess that must of been my system cleaning its self. I also did play the fighting game a lot this year. "Go on smoke a ciggy," and then the other side of me saying, "Dont you dare!"
But through it I really did it! I did it! I did it! My only regret is that I wished I had never started because food today tastes so good!
P.S. When you really want to quit its easy. But I had to quit. When you have to quit because of things like asthma attacks, keep positve and quit big time!
Best Wishes to all
Richard
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Richard,
Thank you for taking the time to write us. We congratulate you on your first year smoke free and wish you continued success!
Danielle - Bilingual Support Specialist