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Post by slim on Jun 20, 2008 13:34:23 GMT -5
Hello friends, I have been guilty of being to occupied in the "happenings" of life that i have neglected smokebusters a little. Certainly, it doesn't help that so few newbies have joined us recently. I have always enjoyed posting and helping folks over the years. It has been and continues to be a huge part of my quit. I will continue to do my part as best i can in the future...wondering how you all feel about that. Do we have enough folks to make a community? What would i do if i couldn't log into smokebusters every week? hmmm what would you do? The funny thing is i have passed a mini milestone and didn't even know it....now that is crazy. IN the first months of being quit, i remember one hour was HUGE. One day was a miracle. One month was cause to celebrate BIGTIME! Things change don't they. Today i have been smokefree for over 7 years and I wouldn't have it any other way. I really do enjoy being smokefree and not being called by beast every hour on the hour every day. I have gained my freedom from the beast. I even forget milestones now lol. that is too coo!. I will never forget the journey to this point and my plan is to keep moving down the path....never to go back. I wish everyone a nice, relaxing smokefree weekend!  |
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Post by ncpops on Jun 20, 2008 14:03:39 GMT -5
ditto here! see you monday, Slim
Jimpops
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Post by Bubb on Jun 20, 2008 15:09:11 GMT -5
Good post Slim...this place is still a stronghold for me too. Though I don't post much, I still check in while keeping in mind that taking the quit for granted is a bad, bad, idea. Constant vigilance is a must.
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Post by Karyn on Jun 23, 2008 8:50:33 GMT -5
Holy cow Slim, mini milestone for 7 years no way that is huge!!!!
Honestly does it bother you at all after 7 years?
I know that the urge every once in a blue moon pops up, but lately when I see someone light up I have been getting some urges, which you know I have had a really quiet quit this time. but lately (and yes the Chantix has been done for a couple of weeks) the urges have been getting stronger.
Anyway congrats Slim!!!!!!!!!!!
Karyn
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Post by slim on Jun 23, 2008 9:29:22 GMT -5
I would say i have had a few 'smoking thoughts" here and there but no real urges. I have really no desire to smoke.....but i will not be temped to have just one as so many people fall into this trap. Never another puff...that is my mindset. It has been that way for over 7 years and i will continue on that path!
Urges will come and go for you as you work up to 3 months quit. Keep your resolve and your desire on keeping your quit. The beast will work on you during your weak moments and you must be ready!! You have been down this path before and I am confident that you will win the battles and keep your quit!!! Stay close to the bb the next few weeks.
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Post by Dot on Jun 23, 2008 16:04:54 GMT -5
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Post by Don on Jun 24, 2008 21:16:49 GMT -5
Seven Years is a HUGE MILESTONE Slim! The time just grows (like our kids) doesn't it?! (insert profanity of choice here) - Slim! Congrats! You know you've done it when those milestones just sneak right by you. Amazing isn't it?? Kudos to you and a raised glass.  |
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Post by Flo on Jun 26, 2008 11:14:05 GMT -5
Congratulations Slim! Seven year is a great thing. It's also great to have you on the site and if you weren't here, it would be noticed. There aren't that many on this site, but it does the trick for me. What would I do if I couldn't log on this site? I'd be very lonely. I might even have a mild panic moment. I do know that in the end, we are all responsible for our own quits and it usually is fought in the darkness but it is also true that a good group of fellow quitters makes a big difference. In the beginning, it was almost everything. The mottos, the catch phrases, the lessons, the encouragment during those early weak times made all the difference. I am truly not sure I could have made it without support of other quitters and this site gives me that and that extra thing which I really love.
No. We have to keep this site alive.
p.s. Like you, I really love not smoking. I do get the occasional memory or reflex at moments - like the other day, I was happy, things were really moving, I was talking on the phone - and I saw me reaching for a cigarette. Of course, I just stopped that on the dot and carried on. It didn't take away from the moment. I don't need a cigarette and indeed, I'm waaaaay happier, healthier and richer for not smoking. No. It's a wonder and a miracle and I don't take it for granted. In fact, while dining with a girl friend the other night, she asked if I was happy and I said yes, and while talking about it came to the root of it, which is that it all started when I quit smoking and how profound the changes are ... slowing taking shape in the past two years since I quit. I'm a better person now.
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Post by Don on Jun 26, 2008 15:09:16 GMT -5
After a few years without that annoying tug on the ear from "Old Nic", sometimes I take for granted the struggle spent to get where I am. Lately with the warmer weather (meaning road construction) I am watching other drivers smoking. The thought did occur to me that if I hadn't taken that first step to admit I had to quit and then committed to that quest, through all the craves (and support from the wonderful online community  )...if I hadn't said to myself "*I* QUIT!"...I'd still be smoking alongside the roadway with them. And just how many cigarettes and dollars would be gone in smoke...thousands! No Regrets!! |
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)...if I hadn't said to myself "*I* QUIT!"...I'd still be smoking alongside the roadway with them. And just how many cigarettes and dollars would be gone in smoke...thousands!