This time last year my quest began to become a non smoker. I still can’t quite believe that I’ve actually made it to my 1st year anniversary.
I had smoked for approx 40 years and after numerous failed attempts I decided to try again.
What was different this time? Being part of a no smoking group for the first few weeks and finding this forum were two major contributors to my success. It was a struggle at first but it got easier and easier as the weeks and months went by.
Strangely enough I have had a few cravings recently:confused: I think this is due to me getting closer and closer to my 1 year anniversary and I have been thinking about it a lot.
It is not a massive problem, it is not painful, nor is all consuming but I think the major difference now is that I still WANT TO BE A NON-SMOKER MORE THAN I WANT TO SMOKE. It’s as simple as that!
I don’t post on here much anymore but I regularly look in for some positive re-enforcement and to see how you are all getting on
I cannot thank you all enough for the help, support and inspiration you have given me. Also a big hug to some special friends – you know who you are
I feel SOOOO HAPPY right now and long may it continue
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Mahoosive congratulations on reaching the penthouse ! Must be a fanatastic feeling and I hope you are feeling very proud, as quitting after 40 years must have been a big challenge.
Haven't logged on much myself lately, but I've been keeping an eye out for you!
Honey, I am sooo pleased for you.
I'm still bringing up the rear, so please save me a glass (bottle!) of something fizzy and a space in the hot tub for this time next week, when I shall be joining you.
OMG - where did that year go??? You're right to be very pleased with, and proud of, yourself. Massively brilliant achievement. Celebrate. See you soon ...
Well done Magwillz, and Shazza - what's a few days, hey!
Congratulations both, anyone that hits the year mark has earned the right to be acknowledged and congratulated for it, it's a great thing that you've done and I hope this is the first anniversary of many to come.
Mags..... Another of my very favourite quit buddies, I am sooooooooo pleased to see you in the Penthouse. I too smoked for 40 years Mags, I think we have done pretty well and it is because of people like you and Shazza, that I am here today cos those early days were HARD!!!!! We couldn't remember a time when we didn't smoke so we had to break a life long habit and it wasn't easy but we did it. Loads of love and best wishes coming your way from me Mags.xxxxxx
Wow well done on reaching your 1st anniversary. I too have smoked for 45 years, so I know how hard it is to quit something that you have done for so long. You are an inspiration to someone like myself who is just beginning the journey to the penthouse.
Brilliant work! Many, many congratulations. Well into my 10 month now, had a severe wobble last week, but survived it. The Penthouse is only just over the horizon, and should be sight soon.
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