That's right Ankush - never forget why you quit. That reason, whatever it might be, was powerful enough to move you to take on the biggest challenge of your life so ....... never forget what brought you to this point. It will continue to motivate you through the entire process.

1 hour ago, reciprocity said:

never forget why you quit

Yup, also thinking "I got a decent quit timeline going, I don't want to start from Day 1 all over again. Besides, I don't what to go through the whole process of the initial days of quitting again.", may help

MLMR, so glad the struggle is finally over.  You are finally there and realize life as a nonsmoker.  It truly has no place in our lives and our lives are so much better without it.  

I love hearing about the lagniappe of benefits people experience.

Quitting smoking really is life changing and your documentation have been a beacon to many.

 

@MLMR, I'm really glad to read your last post and see how well you're doing now. I don't know if you know just how much this thread of yours can help others who think they can't quit because of their depression or anxiety. You are proof that they can

Maybe, you can think about moving this thread back to the main board for others who are on the fence about quitting?

10 hours ago, jillar said:

@MLMR, I'm really glad to read your last post and see how well you're doing now. I don't know if you know just how much this thread of yours can help others who think they can't quit because of their depression or anxiety. You are proof that they can

Maybe, you can think about moving this thread back to the main board for others who are on the fence about quitting?

I agree! This thread should be available to all who might be afraid to quit for the reasons Jillar pointed out, assuming MLMR approves that is. 

Non members (people exploring the forum to see if they think it might help them) don't have access to the "Off The Record" page.

I can see why it would be helpful for people, but I acutally feel quite comfortable in this corner, to be honest.

 

I think I'll hang out here just a little bit longer. 

23 minutes ago, MLMR said:

I can see why it would be helpful for people, but I acutally feel quite comfortable in this corner, to be honest.

 

I think I'll hang out here just a little bit longer. 

 

You got to do what's best for you MLMR  

of course, do everything you need to do to protect yourself and protect your quit.

I understand you don't want these epistles on front street,

I am just grateful they are here because they are so very valuable.

I flipped my wig when they were first moved, thinking they were gone.

 

I. Am. Just. Soooo. Done. With. The. Thoughts. And. Memories. And. Everything. Related. To. Smoking.

 

Why, in the name of everything thats devine,  does it take this long? And WHY is this last quarter of my first year so terribly challenging? 

 

Edited July 10, 20197 yr by MLMR

Patience.

and dogged determination.

Free your head.

Don't give smoky thoughts any energy.

They will fade.

@MLMR, the whole first year was really tough for me too. Please keep reminding yourself that you smoked for wayyyyy more years than you've been quit so it makes sense that this addiction isn't going to die as easily as we would like it too. After the first year though it does get so much better. Hang tough girl, you're almost there, xoxo

Oh MLMR.  You are doing so great.  If I was there, I would be screaming right there with you.  That is what friends do.

Like @jillar, the first year was hard for me too, and in retrospect, I made it harder on myself by

indulging too many smokey thoughts.  I should have snuffed them immediately.

 

On 12/5/2018 at 5:05 PM, Doreensfree said:

ML...has asked me to move this thread to Off The Record.....x

And now I ask you to move it back to 'Quit Smoking Discussions' again. Thanks!

 

I am ready for it  😊

 

I just read the whole thing again... whoops, did I travel far, or what?! 

 

And the best part is, if I can, you most definitely can too!

Edited July 15, 20197 yr by MLMR

Great news M !  This thread of your quit is an incredible truthful document and will have far reaching effects.

I am so glad you feel ready to bring it back to the world.  Thank you.

Edited July 15, 20197 yr by Sazerac

I'm glad you changed your mind ....if it helps folks ...you have done a wonderful thing .!!!!

Thanks Doreen! I actually just thought about it, originally I started this thread in the introduction section (hence the title haha). Maybe its better at its place there? 

Glad you decided to put this in a page that can be accessed by everyone. It's an honest testament to the struggle we all go through in trying to establish our quits and what makes it special is that you were successful in doing just that all the while leaving a trail of bread crumbs for others to follow. We all have said at some point or other; "If I can quit, anyone can!" Well, you actually wrote it all down and showed new quitters how you did it!

Good Job!

 

@MLMR, I think this is a great place for your thread because it shows your whole journey  

@MLMR, great to see your accomplishment.  You've done so well.

I have to chime in and tell you, @MLMR, glad you reconsidered...this whole thread you started to introduce yourself will be so helpful to many as they struggle through the first weeks and months of this life-changing quit journey. Carry on, keep calm...and above all, KTQ! 😎

Edited July 15, 20197 yr by Rozuki

☆ Happy stats ☆

 

It's been 329 days and 22 hrs since I quit. I saved 2309 euro's (Yeah. Its all there 😎). I avoided smoking 7258 cigarettes. And I'm on 90.4% of my very first year smoke free.

 

I fit my pre-quitting pants again. My last SOS was on the 1st of april. Breathing still improving, in fact, Im finally learning to breath deep without anxiety taking over. Oh, how frustrated I was the first half year when people kept telling me to breath conciously, yet that would only induce panick.

 

Each time I conquer a short or longer period of Junkie Thinking, my relief and awareness of homecoming grows exponentially. This is so friggin' worth everything! 

 

Edited July 18, 20197 yr by MLMR

Way to go MLMR you are really starting to see the overall benefits of quitting --- great job!!!!!

I can't begin to express how valuable reading this thread is to a rookie. MLMR, you are my scout and my inspiring hero. I Thank You.