Donna Quit Smoking

I struggled through to my 9th day. I went on the internet, searching for something to help me. I found the Smoking Cessation Forum. I came on as a guest and read posts. I started to feel real hope, reading of people who were or had been exactly where I was. My eyes filled with tears of joy! I was happy to have found a haven to come to, where everyone understood. I wasn't alone in this anymore! What a relief to have other people, all working toward the same goal I was. I went back to the member page, joined and posted my first post. The support was there for me whenever I needed it. I still had my tough times but I had support and help to get through them! They taught me about taking my quit one day at a time, junkie thinking and the "just one" lie. I decided to trust these wonderful people. I believed them when they told me it would get easier and that the tough times would be Worth It to live a smoke free life! I wanted the freedom and control living smoke free would bring. I wanted it more with each passing day.

All my family supported me. My daughters were happy that mom quit smoking. They had no idea how hard it was in the beginning. I tried to explain it to them. I knew for me and them - I didn't want to fail again! I don't know who enjoyed watching my Quit Meter most, the girls or me. They looked at it several times a day, the same as I did! My plan is to continue taking one day at a time. The forum and education I received helped me make my dream of living in Freedom from my addiction a reality!

Finding freedom from my addiction is the Best gift I've ever given myself! I love being in control of my life, instead of an addiction controlling me every 20 to 30 minutes. It has been like the people who started this journey before me told me it would be. It does keep getting better and better. I wish the same for each person who wants to gain control of their lives back and find Freedom does exist for ex-smokers!

If you are a newbie, please keep coming to the forum for support. It will help you succeed in your goal to live a smoke free life. We want you to have a successful Win. Go to the forum and read articles and posts. Read the articles on www.cognitivequitting.com and www.whyquit.com - Education about this addiction is Power! You need knowledge and power, along with support, to help you reach your goal.

You Can Do This - Remember - One day at a time and NOPE = Not one puff, ever! Don't fall for the "just one" lie. That is all it is!

Think past that one puff or one cigarette to what will happen after one. You will be back into the addiction you've worked hard to put behind you. Is it worth the tough times? You bet it is! You will never be sorry you stuck with your quit and Won against this addiction - Never!! It's hard to explain how great it makes you feel to beat your addiction. I know since beating my addiction there is nothing I can't do, if I make up my mind I Want to do it!!

~Donna~ (Junebug65)