I'm celebrating!! That first week went by really, really slowly and I am thrilled that I've reached the two-week point. I was such an enthusiastic smoker, I often said "I love to smoke and I will never quit." How's that for drinking the Kool-Aid!! I have had every psychological connection to smoking there is. And every other time I quit I felt deprived and secretly whined that I couldn't enjoy smoking like everyone else could. I have learned SO MUCH.
There is such JOY in being free of this addiction. I know I will always have that little voice trying to end the break up, but I loved what I learned today -- kick it to the curb. Don't battle it. Don't give in to it. Just "I don't do that any more" and move on. And of course, the bottom line is N.O.P.E.
I know I only have two weeks under my belt, but I really hope I can help the many people who are quitting today or soon know that there really is joy in quitting if you have your head in the right place. I credit reading the Allen Carr book for starting it and this wonderful site for sustaining it. It isn't always easy, and sometimes it's really hard, but OMG it is SO worth it!
