Never in my wildest dreams (and I've had a few of them lately) did I ever think I could actually function without knowing I had a pack of cigarettes within reach. Nobody is more shocked than me that I'm still alive and kicking.
I didn't have a health scare like so many here have. I didn't have any life changing event or outside pressure forcing me to quit. I just decided to do it. It's been a bumpy ride but nowhere NEAR as bad as I predicted. The fear of quitting was far worse than actually doing it. I wish I would have done this years ago.
Thank you all for the support that helped me get this far. No way I could have made it this far without help. For everyone who has taken the step to at least come to this community and ask for help, I hope you find the freedom I am now enjoying. I can't even put into words how good it feels. Stay strong, believe in yourself, and you'll soon see what I mean.
I took this picture the day I quit. Can't really explain the crazy expression other than part fed up and part scared to death about what I was getting ready to take on. If I took one today I would look much happier, stronger and far more confident. (And a few pounds heavier). God speed to you all!!
If this nicojunkie can do it, anybody can do it!!
