Here is mine.....
"I have now stopped smoking for 6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 5 hours, 28 minutes, 7 seconds. That translates into 3,748 cigarettes NOT smoked, for a savings of $1,124.43! At 5 minutes per cigarette I have increased my life expectancy by 1 week, 6 days, 20 minutes, 30 seconds."
Truthfully, I think I would have lost my quit without jonescarp and the other long time members here, when I was on the fence and unsure if I could do it a few months back.
The most helpful has been the support of my girls (15 & 12), BecomeAnEX, and a wonderful combination of very patient family members and friends, nonsmokers, former smokers, current smokers (who are rooting for me and want to stop themselves).
The most challenging has been to change the way I think about smoking, especially when I'm stressed out, frustrated, tired or upset. I romanticized the cigarette (and still do sometimes), but I am getting better one day at a time at changing my thinking.
I love coming here, because it helps so much to know I'm not alone in this and the support is outstanding. Mostly I just read the posts, but it always influences me in a positive way to stay strong. And I am so proud of everyone who keeps on keepin on!
Thanks so much for all your help!!!!