Paradigm shift
I now feel i can remain smoke free I've come to realise after smoking occasionally during my quit journey theres nothing i really enjoy about my addiction anymore it's comforting I've struggled with this heavily last months and i now believe I'll be able to remain smoke free I'd like to thank red his wisdom has been on my mind regarding this and has influenced me considerably i do believe it is possible to overcome this permanently with this mindset and feeling confident in my decision to do so all the best wishes with it to all of those that are afraid to quit I've been feeling that way and is dreadful but the thought of breathing easily with clean functional air sacks irresistible
^^^^Exactly. This quit is so much different for me. I know what they mean now when they say you have to be ready. Anyone can stop. It's the starting again that's the problem. And even if I had cravings (which I don't) I wouldn't want that poison in my life anymore. Even if I had a desire...I wouldn't...because I know where a puff here or there...or a "shared" cigarette will lead. It always does. So...Note One Puff Ever. It's only been 10 weeks...but I have a good feeling this time I'll never smoke again.
PS: There's someone at work who goes out for one every hour on the hour. She comes back and smells revolting. That used to be me. So embarrassing. I don't want to look like an old, stinking, withering, wheezing drug addict huddled outside anymore...because smoking "relaxes" me.