I quit today
I was planning to quit on 31/12/2010 but decided on Christmas day that I would quit on Boxing Day. I didn't succeed so chain smoked until I went to bed last night knowing that Monday 27th Dec - today- was my d day. I went for long walks by the beah today and around a park - much more exercise than I normally do but I wanted to be busy and distracted. I cried a bit - the biggest challenge I think I will have is the change in identity - ciggies have been my only constant for the last 13 years. I will miss them and plan to cry for my lost friend (enemy really?!) some more...but I feel so committed- its hard to explain, its stronger than willpower...I am really confident my resolve won't weaken even though its going to be challenging- maybe I am cheating but I am not going out socialising in the next week, I don't need to be surrounded by temptation. I am turning 35 in 2 weeks and never believed I would have been smoking as long as I have. It is the right time. Good Luck everyone.
I am still smoke free! I actually did go out last night to the pub and didn't succumb...it was such a weird experience watching people smoking knowing that I didn't do it anymore. Probably the hardest part was the first 30 mins on my first drink - if I was ever going to fail it would have been at the start of the night..as the night wore on I was so pumped and impressed with my will power - it was like a power trip.
Good on ya Voleoos.....I hope I also possess your determination as I am heading out to my cousins 30th this weekend. (I am onto my 6th day of being smokefree today) It is a worry of mine that once having a drink I will succumb to the temptation.....
Keep up the good work.....you should be VERY proud of yourself!!!!