1108 days of not killing myself with nicotine. That’s a little over 3 years. I know I couldn’t have done it without KTC and the accountability from my brothers and sisters that I have met here. I only wish I would have met more in person by now. Highly recommend you take advantage and meet up with fellow quitters at every opportunity.
My son asked me the other day how I felt about making 3 years and I have been giving it a lot of thought. I am extremely proud of making it this far. At the same time, I am extremely humble by posting roll here daily with quitters that are many quit years ahead of me. Their example of posting one day at a time and letting the days add up is something I have really bought into. When I think about it, I hope to live for several more decades. Some might think that makes my 3 years a drop in the bucket. I disagree. What I take from it if I keeping doing the things that way worked for 3 years, why want they continue to work for several more decades? I still struggle from time to time but it is nothing compared to the early days. In fact, I never thought quitting could be this good.
Here are a few parting thoughts. If you are still using nicotine, STOP. Living life nicotine free is so much better that supporting a fat lip and spitting all over the place. Don’t keep putting off a decision that will save your life. If you have made the decision to quit, congratulations. Make your quitting a priority every single day. Wake up and post your promise to stay nicotine free for the day first thing. Develop some relationships with fellow quitters and interact with them on a semi regular basis. Get to know them and let them know you. You want to few quitters in your corner that care as much or more about your quit as you should care about your quit. Never forget we are addicts and nicotine is our drug. One bad decision and you are under her control again. Don’t risk it. Don’t become complacent. If you make your quit a priority first thing everyday, it doesn’t matter how busy the day gets and it frees up your time to spend with the ones that mean the most to you.
Thank you to everyone that has helped get me. I hope you will continue supporting me.
Keith
