Seven Years Ago
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 9:49AM It was seven years ago today that I finally quit smoking. 15 years of smoking and 7 since my last smoke.
Do I still think about it?
Only every time I see someone smoking, or smell smoke, or go to a bar, or gamble, or see a movie with someone smoking in it, or watch Mad Men, or drink beer, or drive to work, or finish a large meal.
But I know I am not a smoker any longer and I can never smoke again. One smoke and all this is over.
How did I quit?
The patch. I followed the entire thing and did not cheat or try to speed it up by skipping phases. I followed the program as directed.
Was it hard?
I tried to quit many times but nothing ever worked. It took being absolutely done and then it's not as hard to kick the addiction or habit. It's still hard but when you are lying the entire time because you really don't want to than the real problem is you and not the drug or habit.
There were many times when I SWORE I was done with smoking but deep down I knew I was not going to do it. Seven years ago my attitude was different. I knew I had to and was ready to do whatever it takes and I did. And it worked!
It is hard to imagine being a smoker now. Although I remember it and I do miss it in a weird way but I cannot imagine it any more. Just seeing that picture is so foreign to me.
You should know that this community was a big part of the support I needed. In fact you can see a well polished version on my story on dLife and catch a shot of the sweet Sock Stache.
Anyhow, thank you all for supporting me and cheering me on. I hope I can help do the same for others too!
Happy Breathaversary to me (and those around me)!
