Ashley I read Allen Carr's book again. (I'm not sure I have ever read it to the end). I had a 9 month quit going.. and even though I read it and read it and saw it here. I "thought" I was far enough in my quit that I could go out with friends and have a "Social" smoke. Well I think for 99% of smokers there is NO such thing. Addiction is addiction, once you have it under control.. be thankful.. don't go testing the waters.. if you see sharks there are sharks. if a dragon is sleeping.. no poking with sharp sticks.
I also leared from Jim.. A Positve Mental Attitude is what it take. I looked at this quit as something I wanted to do. I m not giving up a Thing. I have taken back control of my life, I have a choice.. to smoke or not. I chose to not smoke, and I do it one day at a time. Although some days now I dont even think about it.
Thanks to friends here and support I know I have help whenever I need it.
Bonnie
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/7/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 123 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,091 Amount Saved: $418.20 Life Gained: Days: 16 Hrs: 6 Mins: 3 Seconds: 56
Bonnie, congratulations on 123 smoke free days! I hope you selected a wonderful reward to celebrate 4 months! And what a wonderful way to take your mind off smoking by making jam! I'm glad you are making the decision not to smoke! Here's to the next 123 smoke free days, and beyond!
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 748 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,920 Amount Saved: $7,480.00 Life Gained: Days: 115 Hrs: 4 Mins: 19 Seconds: 8
Hi ! Stopping in to say Hello. I have 123 days. 4 months now. I am amazed at how well this quit is going. I know better now ( and keep reminding myself) that I have to keep this quit safe. There is NO such thing as one. I cannot go out and have a "social" smoke. I am addicted to Nicotine. the choice is mine.. To smoke or Not.
I am seeing and enjoying the advantages. I still have times.. when I need to remind myself of the advantages. and I carry around Jim's saying PMA (positive mental attitude)
It has been a busy summer, I can hardly believe it is September. I have made a few batches of jam.. and Friday picked up peaches and nectarines.. It poured this weekend so I didn't get blackberry picking, but will have more sunny days to pick
Take Care Everyone. have a great smoke free day
Bonnie
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/7/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 123 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,091 Amount Saved: $418.20 Life Gained: Days: 16 Hrs: 5 Mins: 33 Seconds: 19
