I just reviewed the post regarding "trying" to quit and was pleased that it generated so many replies.
It has been 17 years since the only time that I ever really tried to quit. I quit for 2 days and never tried again. About two years ago, one of my nieces asked me if I would just "try" to quit smoking. I don't know why, but I have always remembered this. I kept thinking how can I say that I can't quit smoking when I never even tried.
I have known that I wanted to quit smoking for many years but, in all honesty, I didn't plan this quit either...I just did it.
To make a long story short, I needed to find the courage to try. I needed to commit to each day one day at a time. Slowly, I have started to experience some of the freedom and to believe that I CAN do this. If I mess up (and not planning on it), I still have the confidence to know that I can quit.
I do believe that we need to commit....but before that we need the courage to "try". It's hard....but it is so much worth it.
Windy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 798
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $195
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
