Well, it's been a whole week now since I've had any nicotine in my system!
Yes, that was my New Years resolution and I haven't even taken one hit, drag, toke, or anything since....... and I did it 'Cold Turkey'! The only way to beat this demon down!!
I have smoked cigs since I was 141/2-15 years old~ I did quit once before about 4 years ago~ Did fine for 2 years and then started smoking again when I changed jobs~ I know it's no excuse, but the stress and nervousness of being on a new job and around new people got the best of me~ Those that know me well, know I am SAD.. that is, I have Social Anxiety Disorder~ I don't do well around strangers or in large groups of people~ Nicotine was my crutch that helps me though most of these times~ So it's tough, but it can be done!
Can't be done with patches, nicorette gum, or any of those other money making devices~ It's purely mind over matter... for me anyhow~ Once you commit to it in your head, you've got it beat! Then you just gotta get past the habits~ Like lighting up every time I finished a meal, every time I started out on a drive, just before bed time, and such~ It can't be done by family and/or friends pushing you either~ If you really want to quit, you will~
In fact... Brenda (TKM) and I was both supposed to quit last year~ I knew I had to, but didn't really want to, so I didn't even attempt it~ Congrats, on the other hand, to Brenda who has made it a whole year now! Cold Turkey style too~ This year I just started setting my mind to it back in October and smoked my last one on the way home from picking Brenda up from the airport last Saturday..... and haven't touch one since!
Yes, that was my New Years resolution and I haven't even taken one hit, drag, toke, or anything since....... and I did it 'Cold Turkey'! The only way to beat this demon down!!
I have smoked cigs since I was 141/2-15 years old~ I did quit once before about 4 years ago~ Did fine for 2 years and then started smoking again when I changed jobs~ I know it's no excuse, but the stress and nervousness of being on a new job and around new people got the best of me~ Those that know me well, know I am SAD.. that is, I have Social Anxiety Disorder~ I don't do well around strangers or in large groups of people~ Nicotine was my crutch that helps me though most of these times~ So it's tough, but it can be done!
Can't be done with patches, nicorette gum, or any of those other money making devices~ It's purely mind over matter... for me anyhow~ Once you commit to it in your head, you've got it beat! Then you just gotta get past the habits~ Like lighting up every time I finished a meal, every time I started out on a drive, just before bed time, and such~ It can't be done by family and/or friends pushing you either~ If you really want to quit, you will~
In fact... Brenda (TKM) and I was both supposed to quit last year~ I knew I had to, but didn't really want to, so I didn't even attempt it~ Congrats, on the other hand, to Brenda who has made it a whole year now! Cold Turkey style too~ This year I just started setting my mind to it back in October and smoked my last one on the way home from picking Brenda up from the airport last Saturday..... and haven't touch one since!
