Robyn Don't you even think about forever. Windy and 4my2girls have it right, you need to only think for the "moment" about your quit. This is the way the quit gets done, for the moment. And for those that say they still desire a smoke after years, frankly I wouldn't give this a seconds worth of your time. It is just not so; don't be fooled just get in and do it. Believe me, I do know about these kinds of things. Stay close, and continue to be free and clear.

[quote]I talk to people who have quit for years and they still say they want a cigerette. That is insane!![/quote] That is a shame. None of the ex-smokers I know say that they still WANT a cigarette. I have not WANTED a cigarette in 5 months. Whether someone wants a cigarette still in a year from now does not mean that that is how it will be for you. It is your quit, not theirs. I know that when I am a year quit that I will not be WANTING a cigarette. My path is different. The scenery has changed. There is no going back. And thank God for that! Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 190 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,716 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $760 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

Hello again Robyn, I know what you mean. Forever. Uggg..... Okay. Please do not think beyond this moment. Thinking that you can never smoke again is excruiating!! I still remember it like it was yesterday. If you think too far ahead, you will lose track of today. Only take one craving at a time. Nothing else. It is your addiction that is making you worry about never smoking again. It is a fear we all face when we quit. But you have to put it out of your mind. Remember, you quit for a reason. A blessed reason. I look into my daughters eyes and tear up every time. I cannot believe I did not put HER life before mine. I was a coward. I was scared. I thought I could not quit, if I did not 'want' to. I look back now, and get angry at myself for not quitting before. Let me tell you that when I quit, I had no intention of staying quit. I did it because my hubby wanted to quit. However, once I learned about my addiction, it somehow gave me strength. I found this site, and turned my quit around. I am proud for each and every day I am quit. I do not fight with my addiction, I simply embrace whatever it wants to throw my way. I take each and every opportunity given to me and find a positive. (well, most of the time.) Sometimes I am weak. Sometimes I am strong. But you know what? I take care of myself. Being quit is being true to myself. I have to re-learn life, as most of my life was spent as a smoker. But that's okay with me. I'll do things differently this time. See, I was given a second chance. Not many people take advantage of it, but most are given it. It is up to you to find it and make it worth while. Be proud of yourself! You have gotten through some really tough days. Better days are ahead, just remember that! Oh, and I felt the same way you do about 'just one last smoke'. I never said good bye to them. Some people need to. Just know, that there will always be 'just one last smoke', 'just one more', 'this is my last one, I will quit after this one'. That is your addiction, nothing else. But don't believe it. They are lies............. there is never 'enough' smokes. None is never enough, and 1 is too many. Embrace your new life. Take care of yourself and your quit. Baby it. And remember, just one moment at a time! Not smoking is a ch

Robyn, You will talk to people who have quit for a long time who say they still want one but I am sure the feeling they have is not the same as the day they quit. You will also talk to people who quit and have never wanted one again. I believe you can determine which one of those people you will be. Take it one day at a time at the begining and before you know it you won't be thinking about it that much at all. At 10 months I don't think about it hardly at all and if I do it is not because I want to smoke it is because I am so happy that I finally have done it and do not want to smoke. Forever is a long time and you will be happier being a non smoker forever, then being a smoker forever. Try not to make this scarier then it needs to be. You be in control of this. Don't let the cigarette be in control of you. Iwin [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 316 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1264 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

Robyn I think you said It all in your last few words - you are having a bad day honey child Soooo Rest. Relax. Cut yourself a heap of Slack. Imagine you are your very own best friend. what would that be like? what is the greatest Kindness you can afford yourself right now? do it and enjoy. All the best Sharon [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/14/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 399 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �104.91 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

Robyn, Take a look above and see the support group helping you through. Do what it takes to get through and know that "hell week" is almost over :) Got to sleep early and start tomorrow fresh with lots of coping mechanisms by your side :) Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.