Two years on...
It's been two years today since I woke up having finished the last smokes in the packet the night before. Two years of gradually growing stronger and more determined to stay quit. Two years of being able to enjoy taking deep breaths and not cough.
It's been rough at times, week three really was the hardest, I think it was coming down from the "high" of actually quitting, to the thought of okay, I've stopped, now what? I have a feeling that most quitters have to push through that barrier...?
Many times over the last two years in times of stress I've thought well I'll have a cigarette, then realised I'd only be punishing myself, and for no gain at all! Crazy addiction.
The good news is it honestly gets better, those insane cravings lessen day by day, month by month, now the thought of actually smoking is theoretical, and quite undesirable. I hope everyone on their quit journey can reach this place of freedom and contentment, it is really worth the struggle.
Thanks for your story. I am finding the third week difficult but your comments help me to focus.
Congratulations on an awesome achievement. I hope to get there in 2 years 😀
Hi Dottily, Im so glad that people like yourself come back to this site with amazing stories of years, which sooo inspires those of us who are counting days and months. Only those who have walked in our shoes know what an amazing achievement two years is. It is huge and you should be really PROUD. It is such a huge self confidence booster. After doing this, you would have to feel like the world is your oyster and you can take up any challenge. May you have many, many more years of this celebration. Well Done X
Thanks Dottily, what an inspiration, I will read your post when I start to doubt or stress out my quit journey. Thank you