Day 365 !

365 days ago I had my last cigarette and I created this account to get more support for quitting (it's hard getting support from people who have never smoked because they just don't get it!) In the first 3 months, this account was a life saver, everytime I craved I logged on and just read through everything to remind myself why I'm doing this.

I never thought I would make it this far but as the days, weeks and months passed on I wanted to achieve higher goals everyday – Make it to 3 months without smoking – make it to 6 months without and now it’s been a year.

I feel amazing and throughout the year I haven’t been sick , not even colds! I didn’t even get any colds during winter (I would previously spend all winters with one cold after the other – I was never not sick as a smoker).

I’ll admit that it’s been hard and I still crave but it quickly passes now, especially when I think of other things. I have found my main triggers are traffic (especially if I’m running late or driving in Sydney CBD), if I’m nervous or anxious I’ll crave so I’ve learnt to simply relax more in life.

And the money!! Wow, I have saved a lot of $$$. I don’t even know how I could have afforded smoking, it’s so expensive! What a waste but I’ve now treated myself to a nice present J

So anyone out there reading this, thinking “I can’t do it!”. Yes you can, you just have to stop. Stop. Now. I know you love smoking but you deserve better.

I’m so appreciative that this website is available for us. We’re so fortunate that people care enough about us to set up so much support to help us get rid of our own bad habits. So I’d like to give a huge thank you to “I Can Quit” for always being here during my journey. Thanks!