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14 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
STI,
 
I totally agree and felt the same way.  Many things have gone haywire in my life since I quit smoking, but it was all worth it.  You are right, freedom has no price tag...
 
Thanks for the Post,
 
Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/7/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 741
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 22,230
Amount Saved: $2,778.75
Life Gained:
Days: 61 Hrs: 16 Mins: 38 Seconds: 47

14 years ago 0 1387 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Stickin:
   I can relate to what you say that smoking is what made you you.  I thought that I would never give this habit up as every thing I did on a daily basis revolved around smoking for many years.  When I Finally made up my mind to quit it was like losing my best friend.   Every morning I would start my day with the thought that something was missing.  I am glad that with time came the realization that smoking did not define me and I could put those nasty things down and still be me. 
    Thank you for this post that explained how the thought process of an addict works.
Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 505
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,625
Amount Saved: $631.25
Life Gained:
Days: 101 Hrs: 18 Mins: 59 Seconds: 5

14 years ago 0 11219 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you Stickin To It!
 
What changed in your mind to be able to stay motivated?  How were you able to make smoking not be a part of you?
 
 

Ashley, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 1985 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

 

 

When I was a smoker, much of the time I remember smoking to be pleasurable experience, an activity that I looked forward to really, an activity that made me feel good about living and just plain being alive.  It was what I looked forward to awakening from sleep to give me that kick to get things going and the nightcap that would sedate me to rest and sleep.

Never thought I would live without them for they were such a very large part of what made me, me.  Something terribly right happened to me that day, the day I laid down my matches.  And to this day they have not seen the sites of my lips.

 

 Looking back I try to feel what smoking use to do for me, but there nothing there nothing to feel other than what once was an addiction to them and the loss of freedom that I suffered because of them.  That’s it, yes that’s it.

 

 If you can remain quit for a week, then why not a month, a year and then two years.  And then discover how much you truly appreciate the freedom that this brings.

 

Stickin to it


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/22/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1425
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,650
Amount Saved: $8,336.25
Life Gained:
Days: 259 Hrs: 21 Mins: 43 Seconds: 21


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