YES..this site works! Amazing, supportive ex's, who by the way have experienced EVERYTHING you are going through, and have wonderful understanding and caring support. I think back to my early months of quitting ...which was absolutely horrible, unbearable, and thought I would go insane, blogging was so therapeutic. I would say probably within 6 months the craves subsided, thn came change of seasons with challenges. There would always seem to be a familiar reason to smoke..I hurdeled each one successfully with a great sense of pride! You know what..those elders were RIGHT...it will pass. It's surprising how YOU are in control, NOT the cigarettes. Take one day at a time...be proud of each successful day. You will be smoke free before you know it!!
I have been smoke free a little over 2 years. A couple months ago, I suffered a stroke, 99% blockage in left carodic artery. Can you imagine recovering from surgery craving a cigarette that most likely caused the stroke! With that said, if ever I get a crave, I have a scar to touch and remin me, I am successful, blessed to be amazingly recovered and healthy.
One day at a time!!!
~Kathy 909 DOF
