Stories and experiences by: Ricky

I cannot believe that it is day 16 and not a smoke. I have never gone this long ... ever! I have been smoking for decades and I am surprised that this seems to be my serious time to quit. I get urges but not strong enough ... I just tell myself I will feel better for it and how gross it has been. It doesn't hang around long ... Thank God. Thinking of all of you and how strong you truly are...

I realized looking at the calendar on Thursday ( your Friday) that my quit day was going to show incorrectly. I am behind your time so it looked like I started the day before. Not a big deal but it is easier to track using your time because it s a truer stat. I am not sure if that is fixable. Anyway ... I have had some urges and a very stressful few days. I am so proud of me :-) I can hones...

Do not go near the spot you usually smoke when having a coffee. Drink your coffee in an area where smoking is not allowed. There will be other people to socialize with ... not so much in smoking areas.