Hope for Smokers who think they can't quit!
03-10-2011, 11:35 PM
#65
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Nebraska
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Originally Posted by bamamama
Congratulations! I had my 1 yr anniversary as a non smoker in November. I smoked for 35 years and still can't believe that I did it. My DH and I both quit on the same day, we didn't plan it just woke up one morning and I said to him I want to quit smoking he we both agreed why wait, and we just did it and never looked back. I love being free from that horible addiction!
N.O.P.E - Not One Puff Ever is a great method. I said a small prayer when I had a craving and it would dissipate in a couple of minutes. (It would have gone away if I hadn't prayed, but it was so nice to have such great support. LOL)
So now it was a year for both of us in February, and I'd have to say that it was one of the best things I ever did.
Nancy
03-11-2011, 12:02 AM
#67
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
Posts: 3,041
Originally Posted by Qbee
Just wanted you all to join in celebrating with me! :D
Tomorrow, March 9th, marks ONE YEAR since I had my last puff!! I honestly can NOT believe I made it a year. I told myself that after one year, I woud begin calling myself a "non smoker" instead of saying "I'm quitting smoking".
It was not a great year to stop given that I lost my DF in July and my DM in December but the good thing is, I figure if I can make it through the first year with all that happening, then I have it beat!
So for those of you who are wanting to quit, don't give up! I quit several times and always started back after a few weeks. Just keep on trying! :D
Tomorrow, March 9th, marks ONE YEAR since I had my last puff!! I honestly can NOT believe I made it a year. I told myself that after one year, I woud begin calling myself a "non smoker" instead of saying "I'm quitting smoking".
It was not a great year to stop given that I lost my DF in July and my DM in December but the good thing is, I figure if I can make it through the first year with all that happening, then I have it beat!
So for those of you who are wanting to quit, don't give up! I quit several times and always started back after a few weeks. Just keep on trying! :D
Absolutely fantastic, CONGRATULATIONS to you and a great big (((HUG))). So proud of you. So sorry to hear about your family losses. Sorry to say I haven't stopped this bad habit yet, but I've been telling myself lately how much I really need to and have really had some serious thinking about it. For all of you non smokers, quitting is much easier said than ever done. If you've never had any experience with anyone close that smokes, you have no idea.Not to be tacky to anyone, just letting you know how it is.
03-11-2011, 04:10 AM
#70
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by Qbee
My way of making it work was to treat it like alcoholics treat alcohol....you can NOT have a SINGLE drink. I had to admit that I was really addicted to cigarettes and that I would NEVER be able to touch them again. I used alot of mental stuff like the months before I quit, every time I would light up I'd think of how that horrible stuff was sticking to my lungs, etc. What had killed my progress in previous attempts was the whole "well I'm gonna let myself smoke just this week while on vacation at the beach" or "while out celebrating this one night", etc. It honestly did come down to a "just say no" thing.
Now....if I can "just say no" to the snacking! LOL :D Wish me luck! :D
Now....if I can "just say no" to the snacking! LOL :D Wish me luck! :D
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