It's sad but I feel like a stranger around here. I haven't had the time or the energy to be on the boards much lately. I miss being able to give support to others on their journey from newbies to old timers. I've written a few blogs but deleted them before posting. It didn't seem right to post my goings on without being a support to others. Besides, I'm an absolute wreck other than being a non-smoker. That is the one thing that is going great. Had some really, really tough situations come by that would have sent me running to the store but it didn't even cross my mind. So for anyone who is unsure about the power that certain phrases have to keep you on track I'd like to offer my 2 cents. These words are like the golden rule; learn them, follow them, live by them. It really does work!!
I don't smoke anymore. That's in the past and the past is done!
I am an addict when it comes to nicotine. I am in rehab, drying out and learning to live without my drug.
Smoking didn't change anything before which proves that it won't help or change anything now.
I am stronger than I give myself credit for so I can do this!
The next time I say I want or need a smoke, ask myself first if I want or need COPD, Emphysema, Cancer, etc. and the answer is N.O.P.E.!
I have now gone over 8 months being a non-smoker after 35 years and a million quits that never went this distance. It really amazes me and I couldn't have done it without everyone on EX! Thank you all and I hope I can be around here more often than I have.
Julie
