25 years next month since I quit. It was considerably easy when I threw a pack in the trash and never smoked again. I used to puff 2 packs a day for about 10 years. My mother also stopped cold. I never understood the "addiction" per se since we both had no trouble stopping, but when I tried to get rid of sugar and couldn't, I realized how addiction affect people in different ways. Nicotine was easy for me to quit, not for my sisters. Sugar was very easy for my sisters to quit. Not for me.
I really admire those who had trouble and still quit. And I hope those who are trying find the strength to do so just as I hope someday I'll be able to let go of sugar...

As a person who's given up refined sugars amongst other things (caffeine, alcohol, drugs, nicotine and the smoking habit), I can truthfully say the only way I've found that works for me is applying the 12 step programme, 'one day at a time'.
We can do anything for just one day. I'm not saying it's easy but it's possible with the right mental attitude and coping strategies in place.

If one day is too much then break it down to manageable chunks; one hour, half hour, 10minutes if necessary.

Not having the first one of any of our addictions saves us from the second, third, ad infinitum.

One is too many and a thousand never enough right!?

Good luck all of you who are quitting whatever you're quitting. It's not easy but it IS possible

Keep riding that dragon until you tame it, you'll be so proud of yourself for doing something proactively positive for your own well-being.

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And best of luck to you, my friend, though I don't think you need luck with a plan like this.

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That should help you a great deal Ms. Redsunflower and I wish you luck in doing so!!!

Day 15 and I'm still a non-smoker. :clap:

I had a brand new challenge today. I went to visit a mate who is a proper smoking buddy. She smokes in her house and everything (as does her partner). I didn't have much of a strategy for coping other than just to go and see how it went.

Well, I didn't smoke, she congratulated me on my quit the whole time I was there and I think I now need to wash my jumper but apart from that it was all good.

I can do this. In fact, I am doing it.

Well chuffed. :cool:

Rxx

Day 19 and still doing it.

Yaaaasss!!!!!!!!!!!

CBS News on Smoking
 

Smoking is the lead story in this newscast 1/17/14. It's an excellent piece on new findings on the affects of smoking and diseases, percentages of youth smoking and the fight against smoking. If you haven't seen this, please do...very informative.

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/1-17-s...fter-26-years/

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I quit over seven years ago using patches. It took three weeks, and I've never wanted to smoke since. Best thing I ever did. I smoked roughly a pack and a half per day for 34 years before quitting.

Now, I can't stand smoking or to be around it at all. What amazes is how many people still smoke; I don't even know how people afford a pack.

There have been studies done that indicate it takes 21 days to change a habit, it is a milestone for changing any behavior. The hardest part is over, continue to quit, one day at a time. You will be glad you did!

Well, I'm just finishing day 22 so I guess it should be getting easier.

Trouble is, I don't think it is. :|

I'm in such a foul mood that even the title of this thread is driving me mad. Habit?? This is a drug addiction.

Maybe it will all look better tomorrow and just for today, I won't be smoking.

Rxx

Checking in...
 

I'll have 3 years in April. It's been a struggle but I'm so glad I did. Quitting drinking was nothing compared to quitting smoking. For all of you just starting on your Quit Journey: Congratulations!!!


My philosophy on quitting is rooted in the harm reduction model. It doesn't matter how you quit, or what works best for you versus someone else. It only matters that you DO quit. So find your strategy for achievement and don't get distracted.

I'm celebrating one month nicotine free today.

Woo hoo!!!

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I'm now celebrating 1 month and 6 days nicotine free.

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And thanks to my sponsor who has been a massive help indeed.

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Yippie
 

Trust me I will never get overly confident because I know my weaknesses.


Today I celebrate http://gifs.gifmania.co.il/Animated-...n-number-2.gif Years smoke free.

And to be tottally honest, during times I felt the need to smoke again due to stresses such as health issues, I have used a e gig here and there. My doc told me to do so verses messing up.
I know alot of you don't believe this is being smoke free if you occassionally or all the time use one. But I am here to say in my world it has stopped me from smoking during some really hard times.

I am amazed and very happy with me...smiles

For those of you quitting or trying to begin the process, my hats off to you all. Keep it up.
If I can quit you surely can.

40,320 CIGS NOT SMOKED 2,016 PACKS NOT SMOKED within this 2 years.

Well done Lady Pamela. ;)

Two years is a good long time and you're doing it!

I'm struggling again this week, trying to remind myself of a day at a time, but just really wanted to smoke last night.

I was so happy to realise when I woke this morning that I didn't smoke; I'd be kicking myself right now.

Just for today, I won't be smoking.