I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

[Bob in Calif.]

Today starts my 9th. month smoke free, and haven't even touched one ciggybutt. The one thing I can't believe is that I did it cold turkey, after all these years of lighting up. I have a new primary care doctor who I had seen one time before I quit smoking. On my second visit I told the doctor that I had quit, cold turkey, with no if's, and's or butt's. I told him I didn't get hypnotized, use stop smoking gum, no patches or anything other than will power. My kids are elated I quit, as is my wife and some close friends, not to mention ME!!!

So it can be done......Just make up your mind and quit, it might be easier for you than you think, I know I was really suprised.

...Bob in Calif... Now showing off my fresh breath, except after happy hour.

 

[IVAZ]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Congrats!
I quit the habit myself awhile back. I was a sissy, I used the patch.
Power to you brother!

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Way to go. Congrats

 

[Navy Jr.]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Bob, the "hard part" is basically done, but don't be surprised if there are temptations. Then, after about 4 years, even those will be no longer be an issue.

Up until 4 years after quitting I would sometimes "try" to get a wiff of cigarette smoke while passing smokers. Not any more. Now I can't stand it.

My M-I-L smokes. If we visit her for Sunday morning coffee, I usually wear the clothes I wore the day before because by the time we get home those clothes wreak of cigarette residue. They then get thrown in the dirty laundry, and I throw myself into the shower.

You can do it, Bob!! Believe those of us who have gone before you; it is most definitely worth it!!!

 

[skargo]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Congrats! I quit my 3 pack a day habit 8 years ago, and haven't had a puff since. I quit drinking 11 years ago.
Today, I am just a fatass.

 

[FBPirate95]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Congrats! That is a HUGE accomplishment. You have my complete respect.

 

[lowkee]

Re: I started my 9th. month today...SMOKE FREE!!!!

Nice work! I think I'm pretty near that timeframe myself 10-12 months or something. You can see how affected I am this late in the game.. The only smoke I crave nowadays is the BBQ grill . I quit cold turkey as well. My logical thought is any bad habit should end right away. Name one alcoholic that said "When I went to AA, they put me on the gradual drink myself almost silly program, and I'm no longer addicted!"

I guess the grill analogy works well, seeing as we can both taste the difference, now.. and breath long enough to chop the wood for it.