Still smoke-free and going strong...
Hi everybody. It's Rose. It is almost 2 1/2 years......yes YEARS, since I quit smoking with the help of Maricopa County's quit classes where I got 50% off the patch which, for me, was very helpful. I smoked for over 15 years. The combination of the classes, support, and also the patch helped with the withdrawal from nicotine. I was completely addicted to cigarettes. At least a pack and a half a day. I encourage anyone thinking of quitting to give cessation classes a try. The patch worked for me, but maybe something else will work for you.
I am SO THRILLED that I don't smoke anymore. I don't have the smokers cough (that I always said was just allergies......or pollution.....or I must be catching a cold....). Mostly though, I am hopeful for my future. I feel my chances for a healthy future are much better now. I love to breathe. I save tons of money, and finally, I am just so darned proud of myself. I am proud of you too!!
Rose
You SHOULD be very proud of yourself Rose, quitting is hard! Glad to hear you've done so well!
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Thank you so much Tracy. Hope you are doing well also.
Rose
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2 1/2 years is awesome. I'm at 10 months and every day I cannot believe it. Well done!!
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Thank you Lesley. Congrats to you too. Yes, it is a whole new world isn't it?. I could not picture myself dealing with life without my cigarettes when I was a smoker. It was how I dealt with stress, and well, how I dealt with everything. I must admit, my next goal is to grow my fingernails back! ha ha, but hey I can do that too.
I am sooooo proud of you for your 10 mos. I am definitely with you in spirit.
Rose
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Rose, you are such an inspriration! Two and a half years is awesome! Congratulations to you!
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Rose, congratulations! Stay the course. You did the work that is necessary to kick a very serious habit. Keep blogging, your success and story will definitely inspire others who are just starting their journey.
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Hi Rose,
I quit for 10 years. Don't ever think that you can only have one, that will not happen. It doesn't matter what stage of life you think you are in, or how old you are when you start. I was smokin since the age of 11. Grew up with a family of smokers. I would get up and sit where my father sat every morning with his paper. I would smoke his cigarettes and read his paper. We just need to stick together.
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