Joel,
I have read most everything on your website in the last 3-1/2 weeks. As of Thursday, January 26, at 10:00 pm, I am an ex-smoker. Today is day 4 of my smoke-free life.
This has not been easy, and I continue to struggle, but I owe myself at least a pat on the back for making it this far. You are right. I can never take another puff! Not one. I know that in prior quit attempts that was my downfall. I'd barely make it a day, and refused to deny the cravings any longer and went back to smoking in full force.
Not this time. I am not looking for comfort to happen overnight anymore. Anything worth doing takes time. One puff will send me right back. I've lasted this long, I can make it further. I continue to remind myself that I do not want to go through that first 72 hours again!!! And when a craving strikes, I remind myself, "Three minutes...three minutes...three minutes!" Then it passes.
Your website has been a godsend. And I continue to read a little more every day, and re-read the articles that deal with my struggles.
A smoke-free life is sooooo much better. I can see that now. Thank you again for having this site to come to. I will make it through this by:
Never taking another puff...
Taking it one day at a time...
Very truly yours,
Kim
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