Pilgrim

Nope. FN!

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement, gang. It's been a rough few days and today in particular I found myself craving a smoke more than once. I had to remind myself that it won't help my situation... especially after I've come so far. However you, me, we are suffering, putting nicotine into our bodies ultimately packs more suffering on top of what's already there... all we have to do is remember what it was like. Not that first exciting cigarette, but all the ones that follow... being completely addicted and dependent on getting that regular dose of nicotine. Being a slave to it. Remembering that state of existence keeps me resolute in maintaining my quit.

Nope. FN!

Nope. FN!

Nope. FN!

Nope. FN!

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

Thank you QuittingGirl! I've relapsed a few times around the 2 month mark... but I'm feeling resolved this time.

Hi Jane, Congratulations on day 23 of your Quit. I'm curious, if it wasn't a smoke, what was it you were craving? The boiled sweet? It warmed my heart to read you were appreciating the smells. Isn't it nice how our senses clear up after a few days of being free from that pungent smoke? If you don't like what the scale says you should probably get some exercise! Your fellow Ex-Smoker

It's applicable.

Wow, fireworks! That's awesome, Doreensfree, thank you. - and thanks to you as well, Johnny5! This gesture has made me feel welcome here on a new level. I appreciate the encouragement from you all. We understand what we're going through in this community.

Four weeks ago tonight I inhaled my last breaths of nicotine. 1 month quit and feeling good about it, overall. I get that itch about once a day, but I can quickly nullify it by remembering how it felt to be an addict... regularly needing to interrupt my life to get my nicotine fix... I remember all the unpleasant effects of the addiction and it provides me fortitude.

Nope. FN!

Nope. FN!

Nope. FN!