Jump to content

After a very long time of smoking...

John

By John
in Introductions & About Us

 Share

Recommended Posts

John Newbie

John

Posted
Posted

Hello everyone!

 

My name is John, I am new here. Pretty cool site.

 

Thought it was going to be the hardest thing I have ever done. The first day was the hardest and has gradually gotten easier as the time goes by.

Quit for a girlfriend once in the past, this time is for me!

 

PROUD to be a NONSMOKER!!!  ;)

  • Like 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ramona Newbie

Ramona

Posted
Posted

Welcome John.

 

This site is great help...community and encouragement.

 

Quitting for yourself is the only way.  I (too) have tried to quit for my significant others - - - never works.  You end up resenting them for any struggles.  It's on YOU and you got this!!

 

17 Days is solid.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Boo Veteran

Boo

Posted
Posted

Welcome aboard the Train John.  Grab a seat and enjoy the ride.

 

I second what Ramona said...you have to quit for yourself.  A commitment made for yourself to yourself is bulletproof to any outside influences.  You'll end up being a better spouse, parent, etc., but those things are byproducts of improving yourself.  

 

Congratulations on quitting.  The process will reward you exponentially. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
joe Explorer

joe

Posted
Posted

Welcome , John

 

You have a nice quit under your belt...congrats!

 

Check in here often and read or post...we are alWays here to help, and curious as to how your doing...

 

Keep it going...1 day at a time!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
John Newbie

John

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thank you guys for the support and the kind words!  Fortunately I have a friend who quit 6 years ago, so when I had a question like, "is this nausea and headache part of the deal" (which were the first few days) I have someone who knows. 

In this stage I am liking being able to taste and smell better than ever before! 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Frezflops Newbie

Frezflops

Posted
Posted

Welcome I actually am the odd one as I quit related to my husband having to have a heart Stent placed....he quit also instantly...whatever the reason congrats on the best choice ever. Been free for so long can't remember how long it has been lol.....about 5 years I think

Frez

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
John Newbie

John

Posted
  • Author
Posted

This past weekend was probably the ultimate test. Went to Hard Rock Casino Tampa with 9 others. I Think three smoke regularly and four smoke only when they drink. 

 

When I first stepped through the door the smell of stale cigarette smoke really hit me as I have been there before when I smoked but never smelled it so strong. 

 

After dinner, we started gambling and drinking. I had smokers all around me and to my surprise it didn't really bother me. Every time I got the craving or "urge" I got out gum. I like "Extra brand peppermint". Needless to say I made it and I really didn't find it that difficult. Glad to know that even when drinking I can handle it. Wasn't sure how that was going to go, so happy to say it went well!!

  • Like 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites
MarylandQuitter Grand Master

MarylandQuitter

Posted
Posted

This past weekend was probably the ultimate test. Went to Hard Rock Casino Tampa with 9 others. I Think three smoke regularly and four smoke only when they drink. 

 

When I first stepped through the door the smell of stale cigarette smoke really hit me as I have been there before when I smoked but never smelled it so strong. 

 

After dinner, we started gambling and drinking. I had smokers all around me and to my surprise it didn't really bother me. Every time I got the craving or "urge" I got out gum. I like "Extra brand peppermint". Needless to say I made it and I really didn't find it that difficult. Glad to know that even when drinking I can handle it. Wasn't sure how that was going to go, so happy to say it went well!!

 

That stale cigarette smoke is horrid.  When I smoked, I even noticed it but it wasn't as repulsive as it is now.  There is this tavern that I ate at a few times last summer.  It had been non-smoking for a long time, probably 10 years or more.  The first time I walked in I could smell it.  This place had probably been smoked in for well over 100 hundred years.  The smoke must have just marinated the walls and large ceiling beams.

 

Glad that you had a plan and know that YOU CAN do all of the same things that you did when you were a smoker.  Alcohol is probably the biggest reason, or better yet scenario for relapse.  Second only to complacence.  Great Job! :)

 

Complacency

Video discussing the importance of not allowing yourself to become complacent after longer term success not smoking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZSktbwotI4&index=30&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Boo Veteran

Boo

Posted
Posted

Good work John.

 

Important lesson there.  We don't really know what the quit holds in store for us and quite often we worry about things that end up being of no consequence.  Just dive in and deal with things as they come.

 

Proceed.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

Twitter

About us

QuitTrain®, a quit smoking support community, was created by former smokers who have a deep desire to help people quit smoking and to help keep those quits intact.  This place should be a safe haven to escape the daily grind and focus on protecting our quits.  We don't believe that there is a "one size fits all" approach when it comes to quitting smoking.  Each of us has our own unique set of circumstances which contributes to how we go about quitting and more importantly, how we keep our quits.

 

Our Message Board Guidelines

Get in touch

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Guidelines

  I accept
Please Sign In or Sign Up