So! I've FINALLY reached the first year milestone of not smoking and it's GREAT!!! I say 'first' and not just 'one year' because I'm planning on it being the first of many... I can't wait for the 'smoker me' to be a distant memory. Admittedly, I had 2 cigarettes sometime in April... this was followed by 3 days of feeling completely sick (like a constant hangover) and I have no interest in repeating my mistakes!
Mind you, I seem to have lost most of my cravings now and not smoking comes completely naturally to me. Funnily enough, I was made redudundant on the 31st of August and I didn't get a single craving. I kept thinking that I wished there was some magic pill that would make everything better, but smoking was never an option or desire. 4 days later I was offered a job elsewhere and I really would have kicked myself if I'd have given in.
I feel clean and fresh every morning and when I excersise I NEVER run out of breath which means I keep on going until my muscles give in... It's a very liberating feeling and I would have never got there if on this day last year I hadn't decided that I was going to put smoking behind me. It may sound silly but Day 1 really is the first day of the rest of your life - it's choosing life.
Day 3/4 of my quit I found this forum and I truly believe that the people on here are what got me to succeed up till now. Their kind words, support, advice and wisdom got me through some very tough times.
Thanks everyone, and I hope someone who may be struggling today finds this useful xx
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I recall your little 'slip' off the wagon and knew at the time it would strengthen your resolve.
Jackie sends her best wishes and congrats to you. Jackie can't access her pc currently but didn't want your amazing 1 year milestone to go without her best wishes being passed on to you.
*raises cup of coffee* To you, long may you continue to choose life :cool:
i have through my quit always looked up to you because u were that bit ahead of me and when u posted wat u were going through and that things were better i knew i would feel like u somewhere down the line
CONGRATULATIONS to you on reaching that first year mark. I never doubted that you could do it and you have been an inspiration to not only me but the many others that have joined us on here too.
It wont be long and i too will be with you at the penthouse but its your day not mine so make sure you treat yourself.
I also totally agree with you about being able to do exercise and not get out of breath also smelling so much nicer, not worrying if people notice if i smoke or not. Anyhow WELL DONE YOUNG LADY and i will see you soon
So very pleased for you. I always knew you would find your way here, it was destined !!!. Always loved to see your milestones rack up as I was always just a month behind you.
Be very proud of yourself for reaching this, the biggest of milestone, the Penthouse :D:D:D
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