My EX Journey

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I NEED TO QUIT: This is where I had that nagging voice telling me to quit. I knew I should quit. I joined Ex. I educated myself on this addiction. I read, read, and read some more. I blogged. I reached out TO  help. I reached out FOR help. I was aware of the negatives, the dangers, the cost of smoking, my reasons for quitting, etc.... Problem was---I felt I was "missing out" or "being deprived"  when not smoking. This is why I believe I was unable to successfully quit in this stage.

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I WANT TO QUIT: I had reached the point where I no longer enjoyed smoking. I found myself putting the cigarette out shortly after lighting up---smoking much less than before. I HATED the stink, the cost, the health risk. I couldn't stop thinking about how much I HATED being controlled by this Addiction. I came back to Ex. I read daily. This is the stage I had to reach to be successful.

I Can Say (With Confidence) That I'm Done. The Battle Is Over. 

Don't get me wrong---I'm aware this is a lifelong addiction. Solution: N.O.P.E.   

I love this site & I love so many people here. Thank you to all my ex friends who support me on my decision to be SmokeFree. You put a smile on my face daily 🙂

Teresa