I wrote a post a couple of days ago called NO LONGER JUST DREAMING, I AM DOING. In it I spoke of how I used to dream of the day when I no longer used. I also went on to say. That I used to have many dreams but never put forth the effort to make them a reality.
Quitting smoking was also high on that dream list. I have tried many times, half ass attempts to give them up but always picked them right back up again. I never gave up wanting to quit, but I procrastinated with setting a quit date and actually taking the steps.
I posted here on my blog a couple of months ago how I was quitting and didn’t last 3 days. Well I have finally taken the first steps towards quitting. I called the NYC Quitline, ordered some patches and put my first one on. I have not smoked a cigarette since April 24th. Today I have 5 days free from smoking.
I am irritable, tired from lack of sleep and have other symptoms of withdrawal but I feel great. I am proud of myself for taking the steps towards becoming smoke free. I put my words into actions. I am applying the same principles that have helped me stay clean from drugs and it is working.
I am truly grateful for the willingness to change.
Peace and Blessings
Eric Ease
Hey Eric I am so proud of you I really want to stop smoking I am going to call 311 I NEED HELP
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Thank you Janie. I am here for you when you do. I called, got the patches and they are helping me tremendously. I am going through the withdrawals but if I dont pick em up. I cant smoke. I use the steps 1,2 &3 and am applying the same principles. It was suggested and its working. I will keep you in prayer my friend.
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Good luck, I’ve quit numerous times over the years. The habit is the devil!
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Thanks Gary. I know what you mean. So have I this could easily be my 50th time trying. I lost count. Lol
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Hope you are still succeeding you have quit worse mothers than this!
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Thanks Karen. I am doing pretty good. I still have strong cravings even with the patch on but I am hanging in there.
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It’s so worth it once u get through it and wait till u smell how bad smokers smell!! You will think my god why did no one tell me lol I remember when I stopped and was nearly physically sick when my best and closest friend had had a cigarette and sat next to me I thought God I must have smelt like that and at that time working with children 😷😲😷
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Yes. I can tell. My sense of smell is coming back slowly. So I know what you mean. Thanks Karen 🙂
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Hey Eric. How to go Friend. Like everything else, one step at a time. You can do it. Continue to believe it, and you will achieve it.
God’s Blessings and Strength.
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Thank you George.
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