Just going through my quit notebook. Finding posts that I found helpful along the way. Unfortunately, I failed to write down who wrote them, so I cannot give them credit. This I copied when I came to the very difficult realization that I was an addict. It was a turning point for me to realize that never ever could I have another cigarette. That I was no different than any other junkie trying to quit substance abuse.
ADDICTION
"I am addiction.
I start in small subtle ways promising many things.
I promise you enjoyment and pleasure beyond your wildest dreams.
I deliver guilt and despair more horrible than your worst nightmare.
I promise you power and courage.
I give you feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.
I will force you to live in fear always.
I promise you relief and escape from all your daily problems.
I create for you greater problems than you ever have imagined.
I promise comfort � I will give you pain.
I promise friends � I allow only isolation.
I promise happiness � I create much sorrow.
I AM ADDICTION
I will steal from you � your self dignity, your family, your friends, your children, your homes, your dreams, your spirit, your life.
For love freedom and happiness are impossible to find in my presence.
So never underestimate me � I am devious and manipulating.
I have no preference as to who I pick as my victim � rich or poor, young or old; black, white, yellow, or red.
I have killed men, women and children � I have no conscience.
So, if you have met me � always beware for if you think you can beat me and I will be gone from your life and all will go well again.
NEVER forget that I will always be there�waiting in the dark shadows just around the corner.
I am very patient.
And I will laugh in your face.
If I can lure you into my evil world of hell on earth once again.
I AM ADDICTION."
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 483
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,077
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1690.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 67 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
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Quit Meter
$805,262.50
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 5413
Hours: 13
Minutes: 10
Seconds: 8
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
46015
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
1,150,375
Cigarettes Not Smoked
