There is a well known danger spot at the 3 month mark. Many quits end around that time. I think part of the reason is that by then the quitter is feeling like the quit process should be over and done with, then some trigger comes along and WHAM knocks them for a loop. Perhaps it is a season change, but I don't think so. I think it has more to do with the brain's recovery, subtle changes that have a big effect.
Examine your previous attempts and see what happened to cause you to relapse. Did you get depressed, overly stressed, tired of the fight, or ??? If you can pinpoint something in particular, then you can prepare for it in advance.
Don't forget, though, that this is a brand new quit with a brand new outcome. Don't let the past define your future. Just because you stumbled before does not mean you will stumble this time. Don't focus on that 3 month mark, but focus on the 6 month mark or the 1 year mark. Know that you will pass the danger spot and move on to these new goals. You can do it. You will do it. Believe.
ElderOne
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 835
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,700
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,957.90
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 152 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
