June 18, 201412 yr Hey everyone! So sorry I didn't get round to joining you all before now! I have been so busy with life since my (double) quit 11 months ago! I have managed to turn things around completely since I gained freedom from smoking! Many things have changed for me, the biggest being I'm no longer depressed and the 2nd biggest change is that I have finally passed my driving test! This is something I couldn't have afforded before! Quitting has totally changed my life for the better and I'm really really happy I quit! The way I feel now makes the early days worth it and although I found it relatively easy (apart from feeling murderous between days 3 and 26) I certainly don't want to do it again! Finding a support group was something I had not done when I tried to quit previously and I strongly believe that belonging to one this time is what really helped my quit stick so massive thanks for eveyone that was there for me in the beginning! Quitting smoking rocks! :)
June 18, 201412 yr Welcome aboard, Ali! Well done on your 11 months and the driver's license. I wish every smoker could get a glimpse of how much better their lives would be without smoking.
June 18, 201412 yr Hi Ali, good to see you!! Congratulations on 11 months, congratulations on beating depression, congratulations on passing your driving test, congratulations on your new life!! Wow, quitting smoking sounds like II was one of the best things you ever did!! Really happy for you :)
June 18, 201412 yr Hi Ali...... Welcome aboard......wow....you need a huge congrats........ Nice to meet you......
June 18, 201412 yr Ali! Nice to see you, so glad to hear you are doing well :) What was some advice you found particularly helpful when you were quitting?
June 18, 201412 yr Eleven months is fantastic! Nancy will be glad to see another Summer quitter doing so well!
June 18, 201412 yr Author Awww thanks guys! I was given some great advice and tips when I quit but the most helpful gems were :- The early uncomfortable days are a only a transitional period to a better life Don't look back, only forward Have a plan in place for when the cravings hit Education on how addiction works I also made a little folder on my phone with loads of helpful links that I could access easily. Knowing what to expect was really helpful too so I could be fully prepared. Being on the forum and seeing other people suceed gave me faith that there was a better life post quit. ..... And there is, there really is! :)
June 18, 201412 yr Welcome to your new awesome life. Live it well...you deserve it. Keep on keepin on.
June 18, 201412 yr Author Good to see you too Nancy! Hope all is well with you :) MQ, That would be great if we could give all newbies a quick glimpse into their own smoke free future! I'm sure folks would find sticking with it a whole lot easier! Unfortunately it's not possible yet so all we can do is share our stories and hope it gives people the faith and patience they need to keep the quit! I know for sure that if I hadn't have found a group where I could read real peoples real stories, I wouldn't be where I am now. :)
June 19, 201412 yr Ali welcome and I totally agree with you on finding a support group in helping aide with your quit.
June 19, 201412 yr Hi Ali really nice to meet you and congratulations on 11 months that is amazing, your post re-enforces us quitters who are finding it hard (namely ME) that keep the quit and it will be so much better, so thank you for coming and sharing your quit with us on Quit Train, i'm definitely keeping a tight hold of my one way ticket to freedom xx
July 2, 201412 yr My friend Ali!!!! So great to see you! Look how close we are to a year! YOU ROCK, GIRL!!! :)
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