I think you said it best when you said "The thing is, we don't know what's going to kill us, but we can choose how we live."
Even though I crave sickarettes I know that my life would be better without them. I won't stink of smoke when I'm around other people... I won't have to take a break for that smoke that totally messes up the flow of my day... my lungs feel so much better now that they can breathe... and on and on and on....
We may crave for the rest of our lives, that is part of the addiction, but we have to rise above the addiction and know that we can't smoke at all in order for our quits... our health ... our lives.. to keep going on so that our loved ones can enjoy us for as long as possible and so that we can enjoy them for much longer as well!!
It all comes down to your ability to "just say no" when the crave hits. You have to say no over and over and over.... until finally you realize the quit is yours. The first time you give in because of stress or a bad day is when you have to struggle to keep your quit. Give each craving at least 10 minutes to subside, then you'll see that they go away. Say 'NO' to all stressful events and bad days and family issues... etc... and you'll eventually be a longtime quitter too!
Leslie
Proudly quit for: Eight years, seven months, three weeks, 4 hours, 22 minutes and 42 seconds. 126207 cigarettes not smoked, saving $18,930.84. Life saved: 1 year, 10 weeks, 4 days, 5 hours, 15 minutes.
Way to go, congrats on your quit and your HOF designation, it's well deserved!
Leslie
Nine years, two months, one week, four days, 4 hours, 31 minutes and 54 seconds. 134287 cigarettes not smoked, saving $20,142.88. Life saved: 1 year, 14 weeks, 4 days, 6 hours, 35 minutes.
•Fake it until you make it! The simple act of smiling and laughing can help lift your mood and make it easier for you to see your world in a positive light.
•Begin each morning off on the right foot. Begin each day by naming everyone and everything you are grateful for. You can also alternate with naming each person you love and what exactly you love about them.
I'm a pro at the first one and will now work on making the second bullet a priority as well
Leslie
Nine years, four months, four weeks, one day, 2 hours, 15 minutes and 24 seconds. 137443 cigarettes not smoked, saving $20,616.31. Life saved: 1 year, 15 weeks, 1 day, 5 hours, 35 minutes.
I know that I cannot have one drag off a cancer stick or I'll be back to 2 packs a day in no time.
Great thread, keep it up and don't give in no matter what!
Leslie
Nine years, four months, four weeks, one day, 2 hours, 38 minutes and 19 seconds. 137444 cigarettes not smoked, saving $20,616.41. Life saved: 1 year, 15 weeks, 1 day, 5 hours, 40 minutes.
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