I would like to give hope to all of the new quitters, or even older quitters that are finding it difficult right now and may be struggling.
I remember feeling as though this was a war that I myself could never win. I cried all the time, slept continually, shrugged my parental duties and almost completley gave up. Something kept me going inside, and this site with everyone in it pulled me along. I can remember asking how long it would take to start feeling normal again..What is normal? I don't know if I will ever feel normal, but NOT SMOKING feels normal to me now. Everyone gets there, its really just up to you. I fought it and I sometimes wonder if I would have quit fighting it so hard if it would have been easier for me. Whatever the case, you can't give up. We are addicts, plain and simple. We always will be, but we can choose to win the battle, thats what matters.
You can drive a car, have a drink, eat a meal, go on vacation, sit by a campfire, talk on the phone, go for a walk, watch television, do laundry, work on the computer, read a book, sit on your porch, golf, swim, run, laugh and cry WITHOUT A CIGARETTE. AND, you have more time to do all those things.
Here is my hand to everyone that needs it today, or any other day that I may not be here for you. My new job does not allow as much time as it used to.
You are all strong willed, wonderful people who will find the end of your rainbow...just keep walking towards the sun...
Kelly
My Milage:My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 502
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,060
Amount Saved: $1,882.50
Life Gained:Days: 41
Hrs: 19
Mins: 25
Seconds: 40
