Hi Pink - interesting question. Although I have never had to tackle an alcohol addiction, I have known people who did. Those who were successful quit ONE DAY AT A TIME. I don't think that I would have gone past day one if I didn't adopt this philosophy.
Now, I have started to envision myself (in a positive way) at activities as a non-smoker. I still cope one day at a time, but I also look forward to a future where smoking isn't part of my life (or my thoughts)
However, I believe that my addiction is just as strong as an alcoholics. I know that I will never be able to smoke again (not even one) or the cycle will just start back again.
I will be proud when the day comes when I can say that I am a non-smoker but I hope that I never forget how powerful this addiction is. My Dad quit over 40 years ago. It's been many many years since he has ever had a desire to smoke. However, he says that, even now, he would never try even one cigarette because he knows how easy it would be to start again.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 253
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
