Congratulations PB. I remember reading your blog and feeling your pain. I remember reading your words and learning from your experience. You are doing great today because you found your path. They say there is a time and a place for everything. Well, seems you have found yours. Congratulations on all your achievements for this past year!!!
Like the Irish say: "May the best day of your past, be the worst day of your future"
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 182 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,370 Amount Saved: $828.10 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 7 Mins: 25 Seconds: 39
There are times in our lives when everything seems to fall into place. And we achieve things that we never thought possible. This is what happened to me. Today I am six months smoke free!!! I am amazed. I am grateful. I am happy. I read so many posts advising to take your time and plan your quit. And I understand why, for some, this might work. For me - being inpatient, and all - "taking my time" would mean keep on smoking till everything is "just right". And we know that the "perfect moment" is never there. I decided to quit smoking during a less stressful week, got my patches, smoked my lungs off the night before... and I did it. Was it easy? NO. Was it do-able. Definitely. Would I go again through the first month or so? NEVER.
But it clicked. Somehow. Because I hate failing. Because I consider myself strong. Because I did not want to fail the great people that supported me here. Because I am proud of myself for making this stick... It just happened that I am today 6 months smoke free.
I am waiting for the day when smoking won't even cross my mind. I am not there yet. But I am still going strong. And I am still amazed by the countless triggers that I encounter every now and then. But when I am able to out run my 10 year older, or stay and play outside without the smoking break. Or go to the mall with my daughter without rushing her cause mommy has to have her cigarette... That is why I know it is worth it.
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 182 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,370 Amount Saved: $828.10 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 7 Mins: 28 Seconds: 11
Thank you guys. Appreciate the support. As always you are a wonderful group.
Even though lately I got pretty "silent" (some may say Thank God for that!!!) I am still here. I love watching the new comers and at times, I will put in my 2c.
Mike, Jim - it's good to have you in my corner. Thank you for everything!
Todash... Thank you for all your posts - they made me realize that even though we each have our own struggles, the nicodemon is pretty predictable in the types of fights he's throwing at us.
Brenda, you are getting closer to graduation, my Lady!
Hi there Kaiser! You're back!!! Hope you had a great cruise... Reward was another Billy Blanks DVD set... But that is how I managed to enjoy my Easter feast with less guilt... Why am I talking to you about weight, skinny minnie...lol.
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 182 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,370 Amount Saved: $828.10 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 8 Mins: 5 Seconds: 42
Breath in, breath out. You know it is not worth it. And you know that it is just the Nicodemon playing with your mind. Don't let it! You are doing great!!!
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 183 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,405 Amount Saved: $832.65 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 10 Mins: 6 Seconds: 11
Welcome aboard Sheila. And congratulations on you decision to quit smoking. If you have the time, go through My Program. It is full of very interesting information. And again, the Coping with Cravings section of the forum will show you what to expect and when. As unique as we all are, when it comes to this addiction, we seem to have common ground in the way we behave. Also, set your meter and add it to your profile. I found it to be pretty motivational once the days start piling up...
The first couple of weeks might be pretty hard, so post often and read as much as you can. Ice water, lolly pops, chewing gum, celery, carrots... anything that might give your mouth and hands something to do, might help.
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 183 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,405 Amount Saved: $832.65 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 10 Mins: 6 Seconds: 57
You are going to be OK! I know, I know, it sounds so... out of this world. But look at you. Even as we speak, you are keeping your quit. You don't give in. You chose to breath and not inhale the smoke. That is an achievement!!! You will count at times the minutes as they go by. You will curse and moan. But, if at the end of each day you will feel empowered cause you did not smoke... Guess what? You will feel the difference. Every day that goes by will make it easier. My husband smoked for the first three months of my quit. So I know how difficult it can get. But, for the first time in a very long time, I decided I will be selfish. I will care for myself above my husband, my child, my dog. And for about a month, I did it. That is all. After that, things started to get better, easier...
You will be OK. As long as you want this quit... you will find ways to keep from smoking. Say N.O.P.E (Not One Puff Ever), drink the icy water, chew on everything you can - straws, popcicles, lolly pops... And breath.
It does get better!!!
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 184 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,440 Amount Saved: $837.20 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 12 Mins: 27 Seconds: 8
You guys are a great team. You are always here when someone needs you. But I have discovered that for me, part of my "growing pains" was having WAY too much time in my hands and also the need to find out why I feel what I feel and when I'm feeling it. So, the blog feature was great and it di help me alot. Hope others will use it as well.
Thanks again
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 185 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,475 Amount Saved: $841.75 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 14 Mins: 26 Seconds: 27
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