Once a smoker, always a smoker...
To all quitters, do not think just because you have reached a few milestones, be they hours, days, weeks etc that your presence on this site is not welcomed. There are always quitters who can benefit from stories posted. At nearly 2 years quit, I still can remember "the good old days". Unfortunately that was pre what felt like emphysema and pre $35+ a packet. But $14000 later, I get it... Mind you, there are far and few of that quitting time that continue to post. I owe it to the past supporters who propped me up in the early days to give encouragement to anyone on this journey who chooses to listen. Anything is possible.
Hi Lia. Thanks for posting. It's always good to hear from long term quitters as it gives comfort that you can not only quit but stay quit. I am 83 weeks away from my last cigarette but the demon always sits on your shoulder. I visited the Canadian Embassy in London today to obtain my passport ( My father was Canadian). After being told I would receive the passport in 6 weeks I was so elated that when I left the Embassy the thought of having a congratulatory cigarette flashed through my mind ( I quickly laughed it off ). However , I was surprised that the thought returned after so long without thinking about smoking. Keep posting Lia it is always good to see your thoughts.
Hi Lia,Red and Dobbin.....nice to read your posts and comments. I am on 9mths now but my problem is the habit not cravings. Hope eventually it subsides. Cheers.
Hi Lia, it's so true what you say. We always need to be mindful as the nicotine demon hasn't gone anywhere - he's just hiding in the background.