all day i kept thinking why is that date familar why does it seem like it should mean something :confused:
i knew it wasnt an important birthday then a couple of days later it suddenly dawned on me
:eek:
it was on the 28 october 4 years ago that i quit for the final time
yes i still think about smoking and sometimes very rarely now normally its watching someone on tv smoking that a thought will pop into my head but i soon realise nah because i dont need or want one ever again
yep that word ever forever and ever again
i know thats a difficult concept to even imagine but you will get there if you join the N.O.P.E. group and become a lifetime member of
Not One Puff Ever see that word again
honestly as long as you never ever inhale you too will win the battle
i will always be an exsmoker and to an extend i have to be on my guard to not give into that nicotine monster inside that lurks but its very rare i even think about it now its not a constant thought not like it used to be and i know that being apart of this amazing place and the people has helped me to stay on course over the years
so anyone starting out i was you once i remember reading a post like this and wishing i was that person or that they must be living in a different world to me because how can you stop thinking about smoking how can you stop the craves the yearns and everything that comes to head when you decide to quit
my only advise is to take one day at a time breaking it down into minutes keep telling yourself that if you really want one you can have one later if that helps to keep that voice quiet then use every means possible to quieten it because it will get better it will become easier to distract your mind and yes you will get so far and then suddenly feel like you are back at day one again but trust me that too will pass i promise you that you just need to refocus change tactics and come on here come on here read post and read more this place and the people that come on here wilbe here for you to help you through it and in time you will start going first a day without constantly thinking of smoking and then a afew days and before you know a week or so has passed without you thinking of smoking plus you will also want to stop coming on here because coming on here reminds you of smoking but thats natural
but it wilbe here if you need help so dont be afraid to come back no one is going to have a go at you for disappearing
right ive waffled on long enough
sending love and hugs to my online extended family xxx