Hi folks!
I haven't posted anything new in a while. My new life has kept me pretty busy. I've been looking around the past few days and notice that some of you are going through exactly what I have been through.
Quitting is one of the hardest things I have ever done and I am still amazed that I accomplished such a mission. I suppose it all boils down to one simple thing. [b]When your desire to quit outweights your desire to smoke, you will quit[/b]. So many years I tried to quit. It wasn't until I was really ready that I began the journey of a life time.
Since quitting my life has changed dramatically. I am no longer the same closet smoker that wouldn't come off of the back deck for anything in the world. I was perfectly content to sit there and smoke my life away.
On this journey I have learned so much about myself and others. The most important thing that I have learned is that I am ok! Addiction ruled my life for many years. I never even knew I was an addict until I found this place. Breaking free of the enslavement of smoking seems imposible but it isn't.
Most of us are able to accomplish almost anything if we want it bad enough. The same applies to quitting. You have to want to quit more than you want anything else in this world. The quit comes first and foremost. Each day the number one priority you have is to remain quit. Everything else, including children, jobs, and spouces, is secondary to the quit. Put your quit first and push through each crave no matter what comes your way. The thing that will keep you going is a desire to succeed. Like I said, [b]When your desire to quit outweights your desire to smoke; you will quit[/b]
One day at a time. One step at a time. And a lot of deep breaths.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 740
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 14,800
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,590.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 66 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
