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Reached week 6 and survived Christmas

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Today i have made it to week 6 without a cigarette. During that time, I made it through an office Christmas party and Christmas day itself. There have been tough times and I still get cravings but I am so glad I didn't succumb. I am also really glad that I will hit the new year knowing I haven't smoked for weeks and so jan 1st will just be another smoke free day

When I had that last cigarette back in November, I didn't have any plan. I wasn't even convinced I was going to quit and that it would be the usual case of stopping for a few days to prove I could do it and then just light up again. But this time a few days became a week, then a fortnight, then a month and now I am 6 weeks!! Guess what I want to say is if I can do this, being a dedicated 10 a day smoker for 20 years, then it really is possible for everyone. I love being a non smoker. None of my mates smoke and I hated being the one who would leave the pub to shiver outside. A guy at work smokes the same brand I did and he stinks!!!

Anyway was no major point or theme to my post. Just wanted to give my update to the forum. Happy new smoke free year to everyone!!!

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Well done on reaching week 6 and getting through Xmas smoke free! :)

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Thanks all. Max is it your 1 year anniversary?

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I dont think quiting should be a joke but nor do I think I should be taken ever so serious! end of day we are all here because we want to be not because were forced. I tell myself If the day comes I want to be a full time smoker again I will be....it hasnt come yet and tbh I dont think it will lol So I think you have the right attitude, atm your happy in your quit and you are not sure of tomorrow, but that is cool.

That makes for a less stressful quit! well done to you :) xxx

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When I had that last cigarette back in November, I didn't have any plan. I wasn't even convinced I was going to quit and that it would be the usual case of stopping for a few days to prove I could do it and then just light up again. But this time a few days became a week, then a fortnight, then a month and now I am 6 weeks!! Guess what I want to say is if I can do this, being a dedicated 10 a day smoker for 20 years, then it really is possible for everyone. I love being a non smoker. None of my mates smoke and I hated being the one who would leave the pub to shiver outside. A guy at work smokes the same brand I did and he stinks!!!

Anyway was no major point or theme to my post.

Hi woody - yes you have a major point to your post - and it's a good one.

It proves how easy it is to stop smoking and the advantages of being a non-smoker. Well done bud. :D

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Today i have made it to week 6 without a cigarette. During that time, I made it through an office Christmas party and Christmas day itself. There have been tough times and I still get cravings but I am so glad I didn't succumb. I am also really glad that I will hit the new year knowing I haven't smoked for weeks and so jan 1st will just be another smoke free day

When I had that last cigarette back in November, I didn't have any plan. I wasn't even convinced I was going to quit and that it would be the usual case of stopping for a few days to prove I could do it and then just light up again. But this time a few days became a week, then a fortnight, then a month and now I am 6 weeks!! Guess what I want to say is if I can do this, being a dedicated 10 a day smoker for 20 years, then it really is possible for everyone. I love being a non smoker. None of my mates smoke and I hated being the one who would leave the pub to shiver outside. A guy at work smokes the same brand I did and he stinks!!!

Anyway was no major point or theme to my post. Just wanted to give my update to the forum. Happy new smoke free year to everyone!!!

Like Dicko says there is a point, you're showing people like me who really want to stop that it can be done and without going mental in the process!!

Huge well done!!

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Thanks for messages. Yes keep going everyone. One more day and then we can all say we quit last year!!

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Totally agree max and will feel great to say I quit last year!

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