I had to count my DOF's today, but not because of why you think

[Bellegonia]

Yes, I had to look at a calendar and count my days of freedom (DOF) today. It's only been August 27th - September 28 but I had to do the count. Why? Because I sooooooooooooooooooo wanted a cancer stick for just a flash.

N.O.P.E  Screw you, not gonna get me, have me, go *f* yourself. Count...

All good. Phew.

It came as quick as it went.

I know it's different for everyone but it's really not... we are all addicts. My desire for a smoke isn't any less a desire than yours. I acknowledge I'll be doing this for years to come if that's what it takes, I'm OK with it:

Rob me of my breath

Rob me of my life

Make me smell

Take away my muscle tone

Wrinkle my mouth

Dry out my hair and nails

Stink up my car

Rob me of kisses and hugs

Make me suicidal

N.O.P.E

I'll take what I can get now that the veil is lifted.

Thank you, God, for allowing me to see what my blessings truly are.

Cigarette, Go *F* Yourself.

[tyler59]

Nice Post...Loved it...Keep Strong yo got this 

[JonesCarpeDiem]

On my third day I learned to laugh when those thoughts came. I guess it was the "habit vs me."  Because I saw it clearly, it made me laugh.

In a week, I was thinking about laughing instead of smoking.

It retrained my thinking in a good way.

[MarilynH]

YAY you, you've got this quit firmly in your grasp and YAY for Smokefree living and yay for each and every Day WON.....

[YoungAtHeart]

Only a MONTH?

You seem so much wiser and in control than that time would indicate!

Congratulations - you used a tool and it got you through. 

It's EXACTLY what you needed to do.

Proud of you!

Nancy

[JACKIE1-25-15]

As we get closer to milestones the addiction tries to pull us back.  That is why it is very important to be vigilant and learn to protect your quit.  You can protect it with NOPE, not one puff No Matter What SINAO, Smoking is not a option anymore.  Do something else, take smoking out of the equation and NEF  never ever forget where you started and the pain of withdrawal.  Relearn and change your lifestyle.  Changing the mind that you do not have to have smoke is the key.  Education on the addiction to nicotine will help set you free. 

[indingrl]

CONGRATS AND GOOD JOB!

[tyler59]

Thank you...