5 Weeks today..

[Kellybeth]

I have been smoke free for 5 weeks today. I wasn't sure I could do it but I did! 5 weeks is a long time and I'm so proud of myself. The other night I had a dream I was smoking and I decided I wasn't going to tell you guys. LOL. But everyday seems a tiny bit easier then the day before.

I just want to tell the newly quit smokers that are in the first few days that it does get better. It does get easier. Little by little I am getting myself back.

Have you ever seen that commercial that says that cigarettes are bullies? Well they are. I will not be told when to walk away from my child or a good tv show just to smoke. I am in control now NOT my addiction. At times it is still hard and I'm sure it will be for a while but I got this.

My Husband started taking Chantix. He only took it for about 3 weeks then stopped. During that 3 weeks he made no attempt to not smoke. Do I still live with a smoker. I still dump the ashtray and see his cigarettes and lighters on the counter. But I know now that I can have a thought of wanting to smoke and just let that thought pass.

I GOT THIS!!!

[kristen-9-7-15]

Congrats on 5 weeks!  That's awesome!!

[Jennifer-Quit]

Big Congratulations to you!  

[YoungAtHeart]

FIVE weeks is lookin' GOOD on you!

Glad to hear it is feeling good, too!

Nancy

[Chuck-2-20-2011]

CONGRATULATIONS on 5 weeks!! It really does keep getting better and better!

ONWARD TO FREEDOM!!!

Chuck

[gregp136]

It felt reallllllly good to read this.  Thank you.  A ways behind you here, but every success story gives us rookies strength!

[dwwms]

Congratulations on 5 weeks! Though I'm early on in this quit - I know from previous quits that the dreams do come. It's a relief when you wake up and realize it was just a dream. I haven't gotten to that stage yet, but I'm sure they're coming.

It must be extra tough when you live with a smoker - my wife quit around 10+ years ago and she's had to put up with me smoking for quite some time. I didn't smoke in the house (stopped doing that in 2002), and I'd always empty my ashtray that was kept outside. I feel guilty now that I wasn't there to support her, but I think she understands - she told me before this quit that I couldn't do it for her - it had to be for myself!

Hopefully your husband will realize that he needs to do it for himself as well.

So glad YOU GOT THIS!!

Doug

[wlh]

Congrats on the 5 weeks!!  Sounds like you have all your ducks lined up!!  

Lynne

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Congratulations!

Keep stacking those Weeks - one Day at a time!

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

Congratulations Kellybeth! That's AWESOME!

BTW, He's a bully

Keep on keepin on,

M n @