I don't want to make it sound like I'm undergoing undue suffering (I'm not), but when I include all of the efforts to get here and the fact that I can't afford one slip (I will relapse) quitting smoking is the most difficult thing I've done. I've done other things that I thought were difficult. And I'm proud of my accomplishments. However, in Al-Anon, for instance, slips are typical, and more difficult to define (people addiction; can't just give up people or food, for instance), and we aren't expected to reset our meters. Since this is the most difficult thing for me so far, I think in the long run quitting smoking will bring the biggest source of pride. Right now, I just feel like I need to keep accumulating days and not think too far in advance. When I think too far in advance, I start to become anxious I've noticed.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 125
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,500
Amount Saved: $1,356.25
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 15 Mins: 41 Seconds: 40
