Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group
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Well I never thought I would ever stop smoking after all I had many failed attempts under my belt, and each and every attempt I would start with an amazing amount of determination because I knew the damage it was doing to my health and my wealth but the Nicodemon would gradually wear my will down, and in the end it would be a total collapse and I would start smoking again and feeling so useless and weak and bitterly disappointed with myself. There was no enjoyment lighting that first cigarette just a sadness and awareness that I was a nicotine addict, and that it would probably kill me and take me away from my loved ones before my time. That was until a year ago, yes today I am free of the evil Nicodemon, 1 year today I never ever thought I would be able to say that (Yippee)
Over the last year I have given myself many rewards for the small goals and the large and that has been a big help. Also this attempt is the first one using a support group and I found that to have been invaluable, in fact if it hadnt been for the wonderful people on the DS I dont think I would have succeeded and I will never be complacent because I know how strong the addiction can be, and its only one slip and you are back on the slippery slope to oblivion, and because of that very reason I intend to remain in the DS and to pledge everyday and attend the roll call because the conclusion I came to over this last year together we are far stronger, than the Nicodemon and we will kick his ass back to the cigarette factorys.
So my friends just to finish up my health is really good as far as I am aware, and if because of all the smoking over the years it does suffer I will at least have the peace of mind that I did stop doing any further damage. My home is so much cleaner, my car, my clothes, my hair, my breath, I no longer earn then burn money in fact the money I havent spent trying to kill myself, has been put to very good use I have had some really nice holidays, I have been able to help my children more than I used to. My reward today I am taking my family out for a slap up meal, all paid for by the Nicodemon ra ra ra
Thats the end of my 1 year ramble I hope it may help all the newbies and anyone who may be struggling my last bit of advice use the group everyday. Viv
Over the last year I have given myself many rewards for the small goals and the large and that has been a big help. Also this attempt is the first one using a support group and I found that to have been invaluable, in fact if it hadnt been for the wonderful people on the DS I dont think I would have succeeded and I will never be complacent because I know how strong the addiction can be, and its only one slip and you are back on the slippery slope to oblivion, and because of that very reason I intend to remain in the DS and to pledge everyday and attend the roll call because the conclusion I came to over this last year together we are far stronger, than the Nicodemon and we will kick his ass back to the cigarette factorys.
So my friends just to finish up my health is really good as far as I am aware, and if because of all the smoking over the years it does suffer I will at least have the peace of mind that I did stop doing any further damage. My home is so much cleaner, my car, my clothes, my hair, my breath, I no longer earn then burn money in fact the money I havent spent trying to kill myself, has been put to very good use I have had some really nice holidays, I have been able to help my children more than I used to. My reward today I am taking my family out for a slap up meal, all paid for by the Nicodemon ra ra ra
Thats the end of my 1 year ramble I hope it may help all the newbies and anyone who may be struggling my last bit of advice use the group everyday. Viv
I love your advice to use the group...I'm all about making a HUGE ordeal out of our quits :D We are worth it...thanks for the ramble, Viv!
Karen
I bet your family is so totally proud of you too. I agree that the support here on DS makes a world of difference. Plus its cool to meet people (even if its just a virtual connection) from all over the world. For the first time ever I can say I"I have a cool smoke frree friend in Wales".
Enjoy your special family dinner tonight and the entire day!!! you are very deserving of all the best!!!!!
Debbie
Thank you for staying quit.
Thank you for all your humor.
Thank you for the support you give everyone.
Thank you for you.
Blessings,
Shevie
I've never quite heard it put that way before, even though it is the unspoken implication that we con ourselves into believing we are buying something good and also quite necessary when we smoked. It's amazing, when the truth finally comes out and we are that much wiser as a result of that truth.
Thank you for bringing this wisdom to my table today, for it is a blessing to be able to continually see and note the higher perspectives of truth the clearer we are in our quit.
Have a fabulous dinner outing - we're with you in spirit celebrating :-)
Many smoke-free blessings,
Eve
Congrats on your one year quit.....((((hugs))))