Often when I log in I look to see who else is here. In the beginning of my quit I was just looking around and getting a feel and was one of those that didn't post too often. I see many here at SSC that are new and not posting but reading. This is a good thing.
Yet what I have learned the most during my quit is.........
We should not gauge our progress or lack of same based on other people's experiences, what you read, see on television, etc. You are unique, both in your body and mind. Everyone heals and recovers and changes at different rates and in different ways. It takes a combination of many things to really be successfully; do not think that a magic patch or chewing gum is going to help you quit quickly and forever. Without the motivation, the exercise, the stress control, and the other things talked about here at SSC, you will probably be using tobacco within a few weeks or months (this is documented by scientific studies). One needs to use a muti-disciplinary treatment program to ease off and quit and to stay away from any bad habit or addiction. Have a doctor, a therapist, a counselor, your family support you, and as long as you are making progress, even if it seems inordinately slow to you, you are on track and will do much better perhaps than those who quit smoking cold turkey. It takes guts to quit a bad habit or addiction. Allow yourself to feel good about your decision to do it. When you have done it, celebrate life and give yourself a BIG gift of some kind!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/10/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,486
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $471.2
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
