330 days
I can't quite believe it! Almost a year smoke free!! It hasn't been the easiest journey, but it has become easier with time. I definitely feel better. My husband still smokes, and I cannot believe the expense of them. I don't pressure him to quit, as I firmly believe you have to do it when you are ready, and do it for yourself. Not because you feel pressured by someone else!
I was so absolutely addicted to cigarettes a year ago, and couldnt see myself successfully quitting. There have been so many benefits, but the most significant , is the sense of freedom I feel being free from the addiction. It's been so liberating. I also breathe easier, smell better, have more energy, feel less stressed, have no pesky cough, and look healthier and fitter.
It has taken me several attempts to get this far, and each time I have become more confident in my ability to quit for good. I have no desire to smoke now. not even tempted.
Good luck to everyone on their quit journey. No one said it would be easy, but I can vouch that it is worth it !!
Hi Shaz, well done a year smoke free good for you. Isn't amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. You have to hold on to the positives and the benefits, and the work you put in to get there. I will never look back now. I would be so so disappointing in myself if I fell back into addictive thinking and smoking again. It was a prison I created I see that clearly now. Hiding behind a cloud of smoke. Thank you for your post it is so important to read posts like yours, helps people starting out and behind to look forward, and believe in ourselves that we can do it. It's a powerful addiction, and very individual, and mostly psychological. It's extremely liberating to overcome a dependency to something. Well done a year is a massive milestone and cannot wait to reach a year!!!
Congratulations and thanks for posting your great achievement. It's great to hear other peoples situation! I am so looking forward to my 1 year, it is a long way off still but I know that I can do it!