Well, when I quit the first time, it didn't quite work.. I decided to do it again December 3rd, 2012. I have been clean for 28 days, and I can honestly say that this is the happiest I have ever been. I am proud of myself for something. There is so much more in life than to have it shrouded around something as pointless as that. It's not worth it, and I am glad that I realized that before it was too late. I don't know what I was thinking. I was doing something that was killing me... It was pointless. But now, I feel good. Some days are rough, but I just suck it up because that is how I choose to live my life. I feel like a new person. Seriously. I was never expecting it. My purpose this time was stronger. I looked at those god forsaken pictures of the lip cancer patients... They were so gross. I could never live with myself like that. So I quit. And I love it.
Thank you guys for all the input at the beginning of my process. I know I am not out of the woods yet, but I am pretty dang close!
Take a look at some of the past groups at around the one month mark. Take a look at the spreadsheets and notice that there those groups lose a shitload of people after the month mark. Read about how a lot of guys think that there is no reason to post because they "aren't out of the woods, but pretty dang close."
I'm damn glad you are quit. But you are no where near out of the woods. There are no woods. It's just life. And part of our life is realizing that we can control the evil, but we will never kill it.
Post roll. keep your word. repeat. (PS - you didn't quit "the first time". You paused. you "cut back".) Great job poking the nic bitch in the eye. 28 days is nothing to scoff at. Just remember that TODAY is the important day. Are you quit TODAY?
You know what would be awesome mn? If there was a place where you could interact with others, who, are also fighting the very same addiction you are. A place where your quit could be held accountable daily by these very same people. A place where if you needed someone to lean on - they would be there to support you. I know it sounds like nirvana.....BUT....there is such a place (opens arms and does pirouette), its here. And its glorious.
How about you jump into March 2013 and post your daily pledge to not use nicotine? Do you know what we really "do" here? Are you familiar with the concept of accountability and honor? If not, head back up to the WELCOME CENTER and read/re-read.
Glad youre quit....Today.
Like Zam, what are you going to do tomorrow....
Vadge.
