Share your quitting journey
In the beginning it's all about survival. Get through this minute, this hour, this day and survive to do it again tomorrow.
You talk to yourself. You find distractions. https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2008/05/03/things-to-do-instead-of-smoking
See how ugly and awful smoking really is.
One week! You get through "Hell Week" and celebrate! After seven days it's about more than survival. It's about willingness to keep going. You need tools.
30 DAYS of FREEDOM is an awesome milestone! It's like a boulder to climb up on and look back at all you've accomplished. Sure, there are intense cravings still. It's an addiction after all, and you've educated yourself well. Now you can read https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2011/05/24/no-mans-land-days-30-to130-appr... to keep yourself on the right road.
90 DAYS!! At 90 days there is just NO WAY to turn back. Look at all those huge boulders behind you! You climbed all those. And now the memories of smoking are popping up all over the place in every situation, but you can acknowledge the memories (like a fond old friend long gone, if you like) and then move on. That's not you anymore.
ONE YEAR = Become an Elder. You have arrived, and here's your key:
You've learned, you've shared experiences, you've survived, and you've grown past this horrible addiction. Are you finished? NO!
And always remember this:
We are here for you, and you can do this!
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