I have just quit smoking for the final time!!!!!

[bugslsu9]

I say the final time because I have tried to quit many times before. But, this is the last time. I have to quit this time, and so, I will. All of your warm thoughts and vibes are appreciated.

[Blue-Jay]

1. I'll smoke one in celebration of your resolve.

:smoke:

[bugslsu9]

3. Thats not fair!!!!!!!!!!!

But I don't care, I will not smoke again!!!

[Hugin]

2. I'm there with ya bugslsu9...

I no longer enjoy it.

If you need some AA type support... Look me up.

:)

NGU

[BikeWriter]

4. Good for you! I quit for the last time thirty years ago.

My heart doc says that's why I lived through my heart attack.

[zanne]

5. Something that might help....

When I quit smoking (about two years ago), I felt so deprived, even though the physical addiction was gone. All I could think of was that I'd never be able to "calm my nerves" with a cigarette again. About a month after my last ciggie, I woke up in the morning with an urge to smoke, then a thought hit me; "You don't NEED it anymore". That was a liberating thought--I still wanted one, but I didn't need one. It really helped me out. Once the psychological addiction lessened, the physical addiction went away completely. Best of luck, bugslsu9!

[bugslsu9]

9. I know it hasn't been that long

this is day 1 for me, but by now I have normally had at least 4 cigarettes, and the only thing different is my chest feels tighter. I know that is a good thing. I will be coughing, but hey, I want to live for a long time!

[Anarcho-Socialist]

6. Well done, I hope you keep it up

I quit in 1999, it's one of the best things I ever did.

[LynzM]

7. Awesome!!

Your resolve really shows in your posts. Good for you! :)

[bugslsu9]

10. I have a few good reasons to quit

My health, my Dad had a stroke earlier this year, and smoking can cause them. I want kids, but my wife and I will not even try until we have quit smoking. And finally, I am running for Congress, and I do not want to have to take a break from an event to go smoke. It is not something I would find attractive in a candidate, so I would think others would feel the same way.

[LynzM]

11. Good for you.

Those are all great reasons, your health and future children's health, especially! :) Good luck with your candidacy!

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

12. Congress?? What district?

[bugslsu9]

15. I am running against Paul Ryan

In the First Congressional District of Wisconsin. I will be posting my website soon. It should be ready on Mother's Day, well, at least that is the hope.If you have any questions, let me know and I will be happy to answer them.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

16. Crap, can't you move out this way and go after Sensenbrenner?

Best of luck!

On edit... luck in quitting smoking and your run against Ryan!

[RogueTrooper]

8. Try this book

Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.

[sam sarrha]

13. please dont pull the trigger.. mark twain said the stopping smokeng was

easiest thing he ever did, he had done it a thousand times..!!

I used Meditation... no problem, there is a neat video instrunction on http://www.buddhanet.net

[unhappycamper]

14. My name is xxxx, and I'm a recovering smoker.

Last butt was 12/12/00. It can be done.

[Worst Username Ever]

17. I'm on the 3-month mark, good luck!

Once you realize that you really, truly, despise the habit, it becomes much easier. Good luck to you! The only cig you need to avoid is that 1st one.

[CitySky]

18. way to go!

We need you alive to vote Dem in as many elections as possible. ;)

Keep up the good work! Your lungs are getting healthier by the hour.

[bigwillq]

19. Best of luck!

Stay strong! :hug: