Okay, according to my quit meter, it has now been over 16 weeks since I quit smoking. Wow! That's why I tell everyone who has a slip up to get up and brush yourself off and continue on. Just because you slip up doesn't mean that you failed, you just took a quick side-step.
Those of you who have been reading my posts know that I don't sugar coat my experiences in this journey. It has not been, nor is it now, easy for me. Chantix helped tremendously to get me going on my quit, but hey, you can't take it forever. I would never have made it this far without the help of Chantix.
Unfortunately, I'm not one of those people who has the desire to smoke go away. I constantly crave a cigarette. Bummer I know, but so far I'm dealing with it. I don't want to be a smoker and that's what's keeping me smoke-free. I don't want to smell like a smoker or look like a smoker. If it wasn't for those two things, I would probably be a smoker again. But Yuck! No thanks! I just have to keep reminding myself of those two things and hope that the desire will hurry up and diminish. I hate to think of living the rest of my life in a constant crave, that would kind of be like a preview of hell. Yikes!
Instead, I just bought a book on ebay called 90 Minutes In Heaven. I've heard that this is a really good book and I can't wait to get it, read it, and pass it on.
Well, we are still having pretty nice weather for this time of year. I feel for those of you who have been dealing with winter weather. Keep safe!
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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Sue, you are awesome! I have had ups and downs in terms of how easy or not easy it's been, and I agree that we are all different. I think I've had a harder time than some, easier time than others. Still, just remembering that we *want* this and sticking with it leads to milestones like your 16 weeks. I still believe it will get easier and easier, just in its own time. Thank you for inspiring me today!
Congratulations...16 weeks! I read all of the people's blogs but tend to want to respond to the people with time because I want some! Time away from cigarettes so I will feel like a non-smoker an not just someone trying to quit! I really want this. I don't want to be a smoker or smell like one! i want to stop being a slave to the tobacco industry. If you and Maggie can do it then so can I! Congratulations again!
Diva
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