Finally did it after 4 tries!

[Enan]

Hi all,

Glad to be back!

Well after my 2018 failed attempt which I did give into the beast, I have finally won!!

I tried unsuccessfully 2 more times between 2018 and December 2020 and went back to smoking. I struggled and gave in to easily I believe. So when I really gave it some thought day in and day out, I realized it was me not the smokes!

I did want to quit badly but after lot of thought, reading everything I could find, I absolutely made my mind up that I was going to be a non-smoker.

Champix helped for the first 2 months to take the edge off and I also did some meditation. After completing the 2 months of Champix I am away to the races.

Don't get me wrong there are times that the urge rises but I immediately turn my thoughts to something visual or go get a cold glass of water, by then the thought has left my mind.

I do believe you have to clearly make your mind up and always talk to yourself as a non-smoker. When driving and a urge comes over me I say to myself "your a non-smoking driver" and turn up the radio... the thought disappears as fast as it came.

This time my determination was leaving a half pack of smokes in the cupboard. I used this to prove my mind was stronger this time and I vowed not to give in. It has, I will soon be going into my 5th month smoke free and feel so good about myself. Yesterday I threw them out because I know now that my will is so much stronger this time and will never give in to that 1 smoke ever!

So my new mantra is "I am a non-smoker and will be for the rest of my life".

The struggle is real! but with determination and making your mind up to not smoke you can get through it. So now I focus on just myself!

I walk lots, listen to music, read and am patiently waiting for warm weather and a vaccine so I can enjoy the company of my children and grandchildren.

Take care all and "you can do it"!