Keeping "YOUR" Guard Up
Posted by tadpo - 08/21/08, 11:08 am
Keep Your Guard Up
The key to staying quit long term is to keep your guard up. It’s common for newly quit smokers to feel overconfident after making it through a few days or weeks. Some people even purposely put themselves in potential trigger situations to “test” their resolve. Don’t get cocky yet; until you are without any withdrawal symptoms and notice that your urges to smoke have become less frequent, it’s a good idea to be cautious.
Keep in Touch
You have a lot of valuable information and experience to share with other people who are either thinking about quitting or trying to quit right now. Sharing your experience with them may make a big difference in their decision to quit. It will also help you develop a strong, non-smoking self-image, making it more likely you’ll stay a nonsmoker. As some ers have said: ‘You can’t keep it unless you give it away!’ Keep visiting us here at DS and let us know how you’re doing. And spread the word to other smokers that they, too, can quit!
