Kasi, well done hon- that was a tough trial and you made it through. I think it was before you joined I had a similar situation with a very close friend of mine who had been away at University and didn't know I'd quit.
Kasi, like you the first whiff of her newly lit cigarette was, I have to say, pleasant. But as that old cig burnt down it became obnoxious, and all I kept thinking was 'ugh the smoke she's exhaling has been inside her lungs' thats gross!!!!!!
So well done, keep looking at those terrific stats and stay strong.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 74 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,850 Amount Saved: $1,110.00 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 17 Mins: 53 Seconds: 47
Kelly dont feel too horrible as I was like it too- I know every designated smoking area in every Disney park sadly. And we used to take our daughter in and she would have to wait for us. I dont think we ever passed a smoking area without stopping. And yes I would have been like the wet cigs woman too- not with the profanities but I would have been furious!!
CD- the other day I was walking through the village I live in and outside one of the cafe bars in the smoking area (UK has banned smoking in all public places) was a group of women all smoking and there in the centre was a stroller with a toddler age child in it.
I can honestly say I believe when I smoked I would not have noticed this- but this time I was horrified in fact I said to my husband it looked disgusting- I am definitely seeing the world through a non-smokers eyes- and smoking behaviours are not pleasant to observe at all.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 74 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,850 Amount Saved: $1,110.00 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 17 Mins: 55 Seconds: 45
Hi Kristen and welcome to SSC!-your story just shows you can never be complacent, 4 years is a long time but we are all vulnerable at times and thats when we need to be even more vigilant.
I am so happy you have chosen this site and programme to help you with your quit. And if you choose to go it alone this time without any drugs or NRT then there are lots of members on here who have done exactly the same and will give you a ton of invaluable advice and tips.
The best tip I can give you is to drop by here often, read others posts, and post yourself, share your quit journey the ups and the downs, and stay strong, focused and positive. Good Luck Kristen.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 75 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,875 Amount Saved: $1,125.00 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 20 Mins: 6 Seconds: 25
I feel just the same too. I know this group/site has been a huge part of my quit story. The support from other members is overwhelming and was much needed by me especially in the first couple of weeks when I felt like I was on another planet.
Nothing pleases me more than to come on here and see how everyone is doing.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 75 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,875 Amount Saved: $1,125.00 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 20 Mins: 28 Seconds: 22
Hi Minnie and welcome to SSC- CD makes a very valid point when he says you're quitting now at 29 and how he wished he had quit at such a young age and I can only second that.
The long term effects of smoking are varied and many.
Yes these next few days/weeks are going to seem tough, but there are long term heavy smokers here who have managed to ride the storm and you can too.
Please realise the importance of asking for help here- all of us can empathise with how you are feeling and many of us will offer tried and tested advice that can make this journey so much easier.
And Minnie its not all doom and gloom! after the initial withdrawal periods, the positives start to become apparent, and they absolutely outweigh anything that smoking ever gave to you.
Good Luck Minnie, hope to be able to be part of your quit journey.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 76 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,900 Amount Saved: $1,140.00 Life Gained: Days: 8 Hrs: 23 Mins: 7 Seconds: 47
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