Well girls (and guys) I just officially had my last cigarette!!
I've smoked for longer than I care to recount, quit once for almost a week and came back smoking almost twice as much as I did before. This time its for good, I really want to quit. Josh and I are quiting together!
It amazes me how much that a single habit can consume your life. I mean a smoker basically plans their whole day around cigarettes, when you need to pick up more so you don't run out, its the first thing you think about in the mornings, after a meal, when you get in the vehicle, right before bed, after sex.....it just goes on and on. I'm done. I WANT MY LIFE BACK!!
I'm going to use this forum as a little bit of self-help if you guys don't mind!!
Reasons I don't want another cigarette:
I want to smell my shampoo again, and my laundry detergent!
I'm tired of getting eaten up by mosquitoes, freezing to death or standing in the pouring rain, just to have a smoke.
I don't want to smell like smoke anymore.
The headaches and mood swings I'll experience while my body adjusts will be nothing compared to losing a lung, or dying from cancer.
I want to spend my extra money on things that we really need or just really want, instead of smoking it away.
I want my breath to smell good, and my teeth to be without stains!
I want to be able to ride my bike, jog, play with my baby sister without choking for air.
I want to set a good example for the young people (and some older ones) around me.
I want to learn to deal with problems and stress without turning to a vice.
I'll add more as I think of them and will look back to this for inspiration when the cravings really hit me hard.
Anyone else who is quiting, thinking of quiting or already quit, please feel free to add to my list with reasons of your own! We can all help each other!
I'm very excited to start this new healthier journey in life! I hope to find someone else who is too!!
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I've smoked for longer than I care to recount, quit once for almost a week and came back smoking almost twice as much as I did before. This time its for good, I really want to quit. Josh and I are quiting together!
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatich.thecatsite.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fclap.gif&hash=4ee44c965ab489602d20b81c70a4d0ce)
It amazes me how much that a single habit can consume your life. I mean a smoker basically plans their whole day around cigarettes, when you need to pick up more so you don't run out, its the first thing you think about in the mornings, after a meal, when you get in the vehicle, right before bed, after sex.....it just goes on and on. I'm done. I WANT MY LIFE BACK!!
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I'm going to use this forum as a little bit of self-help if you guys don't mind!!
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I want to smell my shampoo again, and my laundry detergent!
I'm tired of getting eaten up by mosquitoes, freezing to death or standing in the pouring rain, just to have a smoke.
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatich.thecatsite.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Frolleyes.gif&hash=d2c44b19e64f2394c6e438e2d8f1eb51)
I don't want to smell like smoke anymore.
The headaches and mood swings I'll experience while my body adjusts will be nothing compared to losing a lung, or dying from cancer.
I want to spend my extra money on things that we really need or just really want, instead of smoking it away.
I want my breath to smell good, and my teeth to be without stains!
I want to be able to ride my bike, jog, play with my baby sister without choking for air.
I want to set a good example for the young people (and some older ones) around me.
I want to learn to deal with problems and stress without turning to a vice.
I'll add more as I think of them and will look back to this for inspiration when the cravings really hit me hard.
Anyone else who is quiting, thinking of quiting or already quit, please feel free to add to my list with reasons of your own! We can all help each other!
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fstatich.thecatsite.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fclap.gif&hash=4ee44c965ab489602d20b81c70a4d0ce)
I'm very excited to start this new healthier journey in life! I hope to find someone else who is too!!
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