efreeman75
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02 Apr 2018
27 Aug 2019
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justfortoday
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Hi justfortoday.
I love your story. Isn't it funny how as smokers we would set some significant date to quit, then another date, and another date, ... I did the same thing, and let those dates slip by often without even a care. And then one day, without any forethought or planning or grand scheme, I decided to quit. I have not looked back.
I think we have to make that committed decision, that no matter what, I will not smoke ever again.
And I hear you loud and clear about the anticipation of that quit date causing extreme anxiety. I remember rationing my remaining cigarettes to get to that date. That caused nothing but stress and set me up for failure. I love how you've just decided to get the show on the road.
The hardest part of quitting is the mental game we play with ourselves. But as you mention, keep your focus on the person you want to be, and you will get there. Our minds and will are stronger than this addiction.
E