Good luck! I have a friend who is always saying that the people who stop smoking are the people who keep trying to stop smoking. That is, it takes them several attempts to quit, and they eventually succeed. I guess this is statistically true.

Think of all the things you'll replace smoking with in your life and make a list. I think it's easier to move toward what you want than to move away from what you don't want. Embrace the dream!

And of course you can do it, if you really want to. My dad quit after 46 years smoking a couple of packs a day. Anyone can do it if he can. It's a turn for the positive.

Good luck, Carrie! I hope that the party went okay and that you were able to keep away from the ciggies.


I don't know if this has been asked already but have you tried Chantix (sp?) It's some pill that supposed to help with the nicotine cravings, I think. A friend of the family was on it and it helped him quit.

In anycase....Congrats on quitting, I know that you can do it.

Sooo....How's it going?

Still smoke free?

My mom never smoked. But my step-dad, Dad and step-mom all used to smoke and they all quit successfully in the 80s. They saved a lot of money by quitting those habits decades ago!

Cinnie said:

They saved a lot of DECADES by quitting those habits decades ago.

littlemissG said:

good point!

still smoke free!!

I have no idea what "day" it is.

CarrieMpls said:

That was one of my first thought this morning when I woke up "I wonder how many days Carrie has been smoke free now?".
It is the best news going on the org. Much congrats and good job!

CarrieMpls said:

Congrats hun keep up the great work

CarrieMpls said:

my mom quit smoking 20 years ago when she was 42, she began when she was 12 and was up to smoking 3 packs daily. She quit cold turkey.

If she could do it... I know you can... keep it up you're doing great! Congrats!

Carrie,

Stay strong, I know what its like to quit its rough. I been smoke free for 1 year now its awesome.

Keep up the good work!
[Edited 8/29/08 6:09am]

Thanks for the well-wishes folks!

I'm pretty pleased with myself as well.

paintedlady said:

that's amazing.



carrie!
i love that even after last weekend you still thought it was gross.

CarrieMpls said: