Man v Fags: Week 3

[__steve__]

Sorry all

DAY 18

I haven't posted an update for a few days. My laptop basically

died...probably from passive smoking :eek: Good news: my boss

bought me a new laptop: my boss is awesome

So any updates I've made since the weekend have been mostly

aimed in the 'General' forum, trying to guess cryptic songs. I just

can't write much using my phone.

Therefore, please accept my apologies for not supporting your

quits this week as much as I'd wanted to...although I HAVE been

following them all...and you're ALL doing GREAT!!

GO EVERYONE

Its funny. I'm a total newbie. Not only to quitting, but to this forum...

...and yet I feel like I've made so many friends here already!

I can't think of any other forum where like-minded folks would

embrace and readily commit to helping new members so

willingly.

And it rubs off, doesn't it? I mean...

...my quit dramatically improved as soon as I stopped thinking

about "me me me me" and started caring about how YOUR quits

were going!

I've only been a member here for about 20 days, but I see a bunch

of new members joining every day who would KILL to be where

'I am' now. If that's YOU, my message is:

I'm not superhuman -- Far from it. I'm just determined.

I have no willpower -- So I use whatever means I have at my

disposal to stay quit. For me, that's NRT and you guys.

Yes, I have the odd craving -- Although much fewer than in the

first few days. I just try to keep myself busy and ride them out.

It’s not easy -- Overcoming drug addiction never is. Don't beat

yourself up about it. Because it does get EASIER.

If I can do this -- Believe me...YOU can do this!

I'm not promising to stay quit FOREVER, and I wouldn't necessarily

recommend you do either. Forever seems a long way ahead.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...

Try to convince yourself to stay quit TODAY...and promise to repeat

that statement tomorrow.

Enoughski. I'm starting to sound like Billy Graham, and no-one likes

a smart-a-r-s-e :eek:

Laters,

Steve

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[nsd_user663_54332]

So glad you're doing so well!!

And what an inspiring post for newbies!!

[nsd_user663_61153]

Well done Steve, you really are an inspiration. Your positivity and determination comes through in every post, thank you :)

Stay strong

Margie

[__steve__]

Shucks I'm genuinely touched by your kind words, all.

"Believe you can and you're halfway there"

-–Theodore Roosevelt

Steve

[__steve__]

Oh, and if you want some REAL inspiration, here you go...

...and put your wallet back in your pocket, 'cos this one's on me:

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[nsd_user663_61196]

Hey there Steve, good to hear from you and you talk a LOT of sense. I haven't been a forum/twitter kinda person before, but came here in desperation, and boy has it helped

Knowing there are others out there struggling through the days (it is not easy otherwise we'd all have been non-smokers years ago:rolleyes well I've found that a big help.

OK this bit may be me, me, me, but I've found today -day 17 - difficult and I don't know why. What keeps me going is that I'm not alone in this. We, as a group, need to know that some of us are having bad times, some great achievements.

I don't know any of you but I know your names and what you post, and each in our own way (with a little help from our friends) can do this.

Love everyone xx

[nsd_user663_53658]

I just know you "get" this quitting lark Steve. Not only are you going to reach the Penthouse in true style but you're going to chivvy and encourage quite a few along with you

Honestly, it seems like you've been here a lot longer than 3 weeks, it's really good to have you here

And, your posts are good to read for new and long term members alike so thank you

[nsd_user663_61233]

Steve, you lied.

'I'm not superhuman'

You ARE a super human :):):):)

[nsd_user663_54332]

I just know you "get" this quitting lark Steve. Not only are you going to reach the Penthouse in true style but you're going to chivvy and encourage quite a few along with you

Honestly, it seems like you've been here a lot longer than 3 weeks, it's really good to have you here

And, your posts are good to read for new and long term members alike so thank you

He's amazing - totally got the whole quitting thing and always happy to help everyone along the way!!

It's lovely to have helpful people aboard

[__steve__]

Steve, you lied.

'I'm not superhuman'

You ARE a super human :):):):)

You obviously haven't seen me in tights, lol :eek:

Honestly I have NO willpower whatsoever. None.

If it wasn't for the help and encouragement of you folks I would've caved ages ago. Your stories, your strength...all of you inspire me to stay quit today.

Tomorrow will take care of itself.

Best wishes, and thanks a million

Steve

[nsd_user663_61085]

Hi Steve

Well done - awesome!

I'm finding it really quite hard and.let's be honest, have got to week 3 by the skin of my teeth!

Support from others like you helps me, tho not yet in a place to really offer much back I'm hoping my time to shine will come.

Keep posting and sharing, it's really appreciated

Mina