You may not think I know what your voice is like but you all have a voice in my head. I have only personally spoken to one person on this site and their voice sounded like what I imagined. So I venture to say that the other voices in my head really sound like what they are or a least close to it. When I first starting hearing these voices some of what they were saying was a “tiny” bit hard to swallow. I am positive that was my addictive brain hearing it. The voices in my head have spoken to me DIRECTLY because I have been here; reading, blogging questioning, commenting, singing, dancing, supporting, screaming, and begging so we have a CONNECTION.
Before I go any further let me acknowledge my Quit Buddies, Bonnie B. #1cheerleader, Girl you are the best and marching beating the drums, always got my back Jimmie A Littrell . There are many others but I have to mention these two. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being here.
It is getting closer to 365 now at 362 but tomorrow is not promised. I strongly advise you to listen with an open mind. I am going to share what the voices told me DIRECTLY . The Voices of The Elders. Today I capitalize the “E” because I am close to being one. (lol side joke between me and Terrie, my own Sunshine).
Without further ado, here are the voices in my head and I echo especially to the newbies.
Barbara145 God bless and keep each one of you. Do your work and you can have a much better life than you can imagine. You will get over cigarettes!!!!!! It just takes time!
breakinchains - Quitting smoking is not about hoping it happens, it's about deciding and doing it. Honoring a choice can be simple. Don't make things too complicated by letting in a bunch of outside factors. "But this...But that..............." NO! These are just excuses. You CAN do this!
JonesCarpeDiem -Nothing will do it for you except a decision and your willingness. As we get older it becomes "I can't do that anymore. Keep them away from your face!
SimplySheri - You educate yourself, find a new way of thinking about quitting. You remain willing to deal with any physical and emotional changes that may happen. Seek support and support others.
elvan -There will always be good days and bad days and there will always be choices about how we deal with them. Education is the key to a successful quit
freeneasy We are not immune and can't let up our guard -even for one moment-it can and does happen-but it's still a choice.
froguelady - . I will not smoke for today and that is how we become nonsmokers, one day at a time. Take care of you first. NOPE counts for No in some cases (may she rest in peace)RIP
Giulia - Each time you do something as a nonsmoker that you have never done before you just get stronger "When nothing is certain - EVERYTHING is possible!" And depending upon how you view that statement, the possibilities for good things happening are limitless. ( Visit her web page)
hamptons - Simply not an option for us anymore..... I have grown a back bone from my quit so far it's working. –
@Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 -There will be temptations but you just have to blow them off - it only gets better! As long as you are blowing steam and not cigarettes that’s okay.
Larry OldBones-Larry Keep that quit rolling strong!!!
@MarilynH -Quitting smoking is absolutely “doable” and remaining quit is also absolutely “doable” and absolutely vital to our quality of living. We never ever want to go backwards
mike_in_alanta in Atlanta - Keep on keepin’ on my friend,
J November -You do whatever it takes to protect your quit! -
YoungAtHeart Blog Nancy -"Life is always going to happen; it's how you respond to it that is important." Choices! - As addicts, we must remain ever vigilant....but it is oh so worth the small challenges, and they get smaller and smaller as time passes.
RickM - Accept the fact you are now an ex-smoker and cigs are not your friend and you can live a normal life without burning one every hour.
ShawnP Thank you for all the graphics and positive messages of encouragement that you send.
SkyGirl -You educate yourself, find a new way of thinking about quitting. Your remain willing to deal with any physical and emotional changes that may happen. Seek support and support others.
smorgy8513 I am an addict. If I smoke even a drag I will open myself up to being back to a pack a day. I must guard my quit. One way I do this is to come here every day, make my pledge and read blog listen. This is how I've done it for all these days.....make a promise and KEEP IT! RIP
Sootie - May I make an OUTLANDISH suggestion.....enjoy the ride; THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD.
Sparky-eg Nothing, nothing makes you smoke, except you, you choose, choose wisely. I've come to realize this is an ongoing journey and when we lift up others we lift up ourselves.
Summer-Rain Rain-The journey continues
meWisconsin - We must stay committed and always be on guard in our quits..
Thomas3.20.2010 Knowledge is POWER! Thomas even gave me a theme song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY I received a flyer on the 28th day and it made a difference in my quit from that day forward. (Picture to follow in comment)
pir8fan Tommy -If you can quit smoking you can do anything.
I congratulate the Elders, my friends and the EXcommunity for guiding me through my quit for soon to be 365 days. Onward and Beyond!.
Updated 2/24/2021
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