To all the graduates of icanquit...
Appreciate those who have shared our journey...
Miss the class of 2015 as we have mostly "graduated".
Let's face it, quite a few names come to mind. Some I have not seen here for a while. I hope they are still on the path to success. In the "graduate class" I congratulate Feather aka Oompa Loompa, Jojie, I will beat it, Nodrah, Fullofhope & Cath 57. Who have I missed... We have supported each other over the past few months. For me, after 45 years, 283 days smoke free is due to determination on my part and support and affirmation from those who were on this journey months ago. ($5 832 looks better in my pocket than the astray... ) We feel the pain and anguish and terror new quitters share on this site. We only hope you share the distance with fellow sufferers / quitters. Although we do not share those desperate moments as intensely, it is reassuring to hear from those who have succeeded and beat their demons and reclaimed those capabilities we were born with. Oxygen tastes good, so does food when the taste buds are operating. May those who have taken charge of their past addiction return now and again to let us know how you are traveling.
Hello Lia! I am here. I pop in now n then. I love my new life as non-smoker it's a whole lot of fun:). I am going into two years August 9, smoke-free. Quitting smoking is the best thing I ever done for myself. I am very proud of my accomplishment!! You are doing awesome yourself. Keep going....:):):).
Chat with you later! STAY QUIT!!!
Fantastic achievement Lia. As we travel down this road it is, as you say, on the one hand easier. Cravings and the sharp anguish of the early days are gone. But there is rarely a day when I don't think about it, even for just 30 seconds.
Thank you for being a constant presence here and for all your support. I give it right back to you. Keep up the good fight.
Thanks Fullofhope. Agree with your comments completely. As we fight the cravings we also hope the "graduating class" is still there as their successes translate to the strength we continue to draw upon to keep going. Nice to know we are heading down the same track and enjoying the rewards of a smoke free life.
gday guys how we all doing??? Great to see your still on track Lia and you to fullofhope...Definitely much easier than a few month ago( would hate to be way back at the start again) have been thinking about dropping the 15 kgs ive put on but think ill wait till winter as It has to be easier to drop a few kgs then..i hope.. but 1 things for sure ...NO more stinkn demons for me...keep up the great work....talk again soon bye
Brilliant to see such positive outcomes, for me I believe I will be on a daily struggle. But it gets easier, thanking you all support has been good.
Hi Lia. I still drop in to check every now and then and I am still going strong. Thanks for posting. Well done all the graduates.
Thanks Lia. I've never thought of it as graduating but we did all become mates for the journey. I'm also heavier Nodra but like you I keep thinking that I will deal with it .......later. I also think of it every day but the struggle was too hard to get here -a place I'm determined to stay. There are one or two of us that will be back later I'm sure. They had a great practice run and the best thing about you all is there's lots of support and NO judgement. Good on us and hang in there. Those of you just starting out - it does get easier and give your self credit for every hour, then day, then week, then month etc etc etc
192 days and counting, have put on 14kgs which is a worry, temptation to smoke is far less but as stated I took think about everyday as my partner still smokes, but that's part of the discipline as well. Well done to all graduates and to those just starting - think of your health and the money you save, it certainly does show
Great to hear these stories. I have now saved $24,600 and have spent it on clothes and lifestyle. I have become a great cook because I can now taste. life is great but you must have the right mindset. giving up is a life changer . keep up the good work
Hi Lia, I am now over 2 years smoke free and for those who knew me as a smoker, there remains an element of disbelief. Strangely I only recently had the worst craving I have had since I started to quit but this lasted no longer than 10 seconds and I smiled and brushed it aside.
I know one thing after the journey I have been on .... I will never smoke again.
This site was and is an important part of the journey because it is a great source of hope and inspiration with plenty of like minded, non judgemental people always available to offer advice.
I went through a tough time after I started the journey, a number of chest infections culminating in pneumonia and GP all too willing to blame smokeing without looking at a deeper cause. I received support and advice from friends on this site and actually took a print out to my GP Who immediately changed her approach to my treatment. This demonstrates that the people with the best knowledge are those who have quit or are on the journey.