Looking back and a Big thank you!

[QuittingGirl]

Hi everyone!

 

I was looking back at my original post from May of last year, and it's really amazing how far I have come since that first post that I made, where I was still smoking 2 cigs a day using the weaning method.  OMG, I remember how horrible I felt, in a constant state of perpetual withdrawal all day and night!  It was so horrible.  Finally after a couple days several of you told me to give it up, I just let go and went cold turkey, I think 2 days later.  Plus, all the meltdowns I had where I really couldn't handle it anymore and I was treating my family like crap.  You all helped me so much!!!   Wow, it all seems like ages ago!!  I really have come a long way, thanks to all of you!!! The friendship and support you all gave ME, a total stranger, was mind boggling!  Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!  I truly couldn't have made it without all of you!  I was reading a post that I made from very early in my quit and I wrote how one of the withdrawal symptoms was like a feeling on my tongue...LOL!!  It wasn't a pain, just an annoying feeling. I can look back now and laugh at that, but at the time it was just horrible, plus I had a horrible sense of doom.  I definitely will not go back to smoking, not only because is it bad for us, BUT, who the hell wants to get those withdrawal symptoms again!! Not me!! I have enough aches and pains in my life...LOL!!!

 

Anyway, thank you all so much again for being here for me!

 

Love,

Sandi

Edited February 1 by QuittingGirl

[jillar]

Great post @QuittingGirl, I'm going to move this to the main forum so any lurkers can see it and hopefully sign up and let us help them too  

[QuittingGirl]

16 minutes ago, jillar said:

Great post @QuittingGirl, I'm going to move this to the main forum so any lurkers can see it and hopefully sign up and let us help them too  

Ohh ok Jill...I wasn't sure where to post it.  Hopefully it will help people! 

[Doreensfree]

Love this post QG..

Its a great reminder to me to how I felt at the very beginning of my own Quit .

We love seeing the magic and the lightbulb moment when it clicks together for our newbies ..

All the members here truly love seeing a newbie reach  that Lido Deck ..

So happy you found us xx

Edited February 1 by Doreensfree

[Reciprocity]

Yes, great post Q.G.! It encapsulates what we've all felt after we joined this site.

 

Actually, that's why I choose the screen name I did. The definition of Reciprocity is: "The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit." which is what I figured this place would be all about.

 

When we first arrive all scatter-brained in the early days of our quit we receive help from those that went before us and once our quits are more secure, we then pay it forward by helping others who have just quit and are trying to find their way. It really is the perfect scenario and is what makes this place so special!

[QuittingGirl]

5 minutes ago, Reciprocity said:

Yes, great post Q.G.! It encapsulates what we've all felt after we joined this site.

 

Actually, that's why I choose the screen name I did. The definition of Reciprocity is: "The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit." which is what I figured this place would be all about.

 

When we first arrive all scatter-brained in the early days of our quit we receive help from those that went before us and once our quits are more secure, we then pay it forward by helping others who have just quit and are trying to find their way. It really is the perfect scenario and is what makes this place so special!

 

thank you, Reciprocity, you have been an amazing help as well!!

23 minutes ago, Doreensfree said:

Love this post QG..

Its a great reminder to me to how I felt at the very beginning of my own Quit .

We love seeing the magic and the lightbulb moment when it clicks together for our newbies ..

All the members here truly love seeing a newbie reach  that Lido Deck ..

So happy you found us xx

 

Thank you Doreen!!! I couldn't have done it without you either!!!

41 minutes ago, jillar said:

Great post @QuittingGirl, I'm going to move this to the main forum so any lurkers can see it and hopefully sign up and let us help them too  

I couldn't have done it without you either Jill!! 

[johnny5]

Great post @QuittingGirl  I am so happy that you have come so far in your quit.  Congratulations on doing so well and thanks for sharing your quit journey with us.

[Brioski]

Great post QG!!! You’ve reminded me to be grateful for all of you and this site, too. A big thank you from me too lol! You’re doing so great QG, proud of u!!

[catlover]

Fantastic, so good to hear your quit has turned a corner, and you are feeling happy. Way to go.

Stay determined and happy

[QuittingGirl]

2 hours ago, johnny5 said:

Great post @QuittingGirl  I am so happy that you have come so far in your quit.  Congratulations on doing so well and thanks for sharing your quit journey with us.

Thank you so much Johnny!!!

1 hour ago, Brioski said:

Great post QG!!! You’ve reminded me to be grateful for all of you and this site, too. A big thank you from me too lol! You’re doing so great QG, proud of u!!

Thank you too Bri, you have been an amazing help and you are doing so great as well!!!

[intoxicated yoda]

this is great news QG.  nothing makes me happier than to see a quitter succeed.  stay strong.

[DenaliBlues]

I can relate to what you wrote, Sandi.  This Train saved my own quit many times. So grateful for all the wise, quirky, funny and real / honest people on the Train… including you!!

 

You are living proof that quitting is tough but possible. And worth fighting for.

 

“Who the hell wants to get those withdrawal symptoms again…?”  Amen to that, sister!

[Gus]

Excellent post @QuittingGirl! You’ve come so very far on this journey for life! You’ve done beautifully. 

[QuittingGirl]

Thanks everyone!