Nostalgic

[frankenshanny]

Had the Bonfire last night to burn the last of my cigarettes. My husband was with me and helped me burn. He congratulated me and told me how proud he was. My dad was with us. He did the same thing. But I won't lie, it was hard. When I reached into the freezer to pull out the last of the carton of cigarettes I had such a strong urge to smoke one. Then when I unwrapped one of the boxes the urge got stronger. It was all so very nostalgic. But I won. I burned each cigarettee. Watching it slowly burn. Then tossed in the next. We did this until every last cigarette was in the flames.  No more cigarettes in the house. And unfortunately this morning I wake up missing them. But have to keep strong. 

[meWisconsin]

Stay strong. You can do this. Getting all the cigarettes out of the house was a good idea. One day at a time. We are here for you.

Terry

[constanceclum]

See? You are already a winner and it won't take long to get over the initial hump, about a week and then each week gets easier and easier. You can do this. Stick close to this site and follow all the suggestions.

Connie

[JonesCarpeDiem]

People talk themselves into smoking or dr4ink until hey give themselves permission.

We all miss smoking because it's all we've done for so long.

When you get the urge to smoke say "I don't do that anymore" out loud. It retrains your mind the more you hear it and solidifies your quit.

[YoungAtHeart]

When you get an urge, get busy!  If it gets difficult, blog "Help!" and we will coming running.

One day at a time - sometimes a minute, an hour, a morning/afternoon/evening at a time is how it's done.

Hang in there!

Nancy

[Giulia]

Good for you!  That's a potent ritual you had and I hope it will be a potent positive  memory, and years from now you can look back and rejoice at that bonfire. 

Now you are beginning anew.  Rising from the ashes.  You are a non-smoker.  The world is your oyster.  Quitting takes courage and fortitude.  You've got both.  Stick close here and blog.  It helps.

[freeneasy]

Take it one day at a time. Stay committed-it will get easier. Stick close here and you will build confidence each day.

[Strudel]

Congrats on your quit! Please be sure to stay close here - it will make a huge difference! You can do this!

[joyeuxencore]

Congratulations! You are 30 days free and have made another step toward keeping it that way! Good for you! xo