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PuffNoMore
Southern NSW
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30/11/2018
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time is precious

Posted in Reasons to quit 07 Apr 2024
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In the beginning there was a habit of smoking that I could break, but not for long. And also a belief that I could not sustain for long enough to free myself from the affliction/ addiction.

Also, I was quietly seething those who would telegraph that Quitting the smokes was easy!

Well, It's Time that heals this dirty habit!

And a true want to Quit.

And a genuine belief that makes the Quit permanent.

Adhere to N.O.P.E (Not One Puff Ever) and let time pass.

Eventually we forget about it!

It is easy.

I was a heavy smoker. And I have Quit'em.

YOU CAN TOO! (when your ready and dedicated)

I used to tell myself often "I Dont Smoke". Now-a-days its seldom.

I'm so grateful I broke free permanently!

Thanks for reading (listening)

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  • Happiness April 07, 2024 | 22:43
    So sorry I had you seething all that time Puff No More, , but it was easy for me this time around once understanding the addiction. Like everyone else, I had also tried to quit a few times with no success because I always felt that I was being deprived of something that I enjoyed but knew it was unhealthy. The difference was seeing it in a different way. It was a choice, it was freedom and we really did only think that we enjoyed it. When i realized how much it dictated my life, that it only stopped cravings and that we were brainwashed for years and believed the lies, did I truly see
  • Happiness April 07, 2024 | 22:51
    We were made to FEAR quitting smoking. It was said to be so hard and that we would keep on fighting these cravings for ever, 20 years or more! Of course that is NOT true!

    The truth is that is hard to quit smoking when you are just abstaining. It can be easy when it is a choice and once you change how you look at things. Smoking never gave us anything and robbed us of everything.

    I am so thankful to be a non-smoker for 5 years now and don't miss it one bit! I I can only hope that I can help others find the right mindset and their freedom too.

    Congratulations my friend(s.) We did it
  • PuffNoMore , Southern NSW April 07, 2024 | 23:42
    Hi Mrs happiness,
    I was hoping for some comment's to roll in-time. I have almost completely followed your advice and to a high degree of my time here respected your many comments and your writing's. I can clearly see that positive thinking and progressive self belief and optimism is very very important! Thank you. In the beggining I was overly pessimistic in my thinking and that was holding me back. Faulty thinking on my part,
    We have learnt so much about ourselves, our habits and addiction here and I couldn't see clearly from the psychological jargon when I was struggling.
    My friend, you h
  • PuffNoMore , Southern NSW April 07, 2024 | 23:52
    ......have helped scores of people here and I am another one of them.
    I really value your input and YOU are correct in portraying optimism, health, wealth and Happiness.
    Its better than pessimism, doubt, fear, and constantly coming up with excuses for not committing to the Quit.
    Thanks again.
    Super big hugs shaz
    Puff
    Ps yes we did it.
  • Jamdrops April 09, 2024 | 17:21
    Hello happiness and PuffNoMore, well I have joined yet again due to technical problems ( I think I have it figured out now and changed password several times to get in). Not the computer but the USER! I should probably be on the Qld site but found yours easier for some reason. Had to use a computer in my previous career (gov. Job) but never joined any social media sites until recently. Thank you again for your warm welcome and support. Honestly I don’t think I have found my true optimism yet so a setback sends me into a spiral of anxiety and then reaching for a cigarette.
  • Jamdrops April 09, 2024 | 17:48
    Back again Happiness and PuffNoMore, ran out of space. I am trying to change my normal routines and usual places where I light up, (always outside). I have patches, gum, etc but the “headspace” is my undoing. I feel like I am “going to War” with myself both mentally and physically. It’s quite exhausting at times. I guess others probably felt the same?
  • PuffNoMore , Southern NSW April 09, 2024 | 20:02
    Your're very welcome Jamdrops.
    Yes I found the first 3 days the worst! Its funny now how difficult most of us make Quitting. It should be the easiest of things to conquer, because we dont have to do any of that stuff associated like buying them. etc, like budgeting.....sneaking one before, during and after we do anything!!
    Yes, it was hard work being a smoker. Im so glad its all over for me.
    Anyway. When your ready stick it out and eventually it does get easier.
    As far as I know this site/APP seems to be the default site as we have people from all parts of the world, not just this State of NS
  • Safe2017 April 10, 2024 | 2:15
    Well done PuffNoMore. Quitting smoking was the hardest thing ever.
  • 2bfree April 10, 2024 | 8:16
    Good morning PuffNoMore it does get easier to manage as time goes on i actually noticed a big difference with how i handle stressful situations and not even thinking about feeling the need to smoke to get through i noticed this change in thoughts from around 5 1/2 months and more so after 6 months
  • 2bfree April 10, 2024 | 8:32
    one thing is certain i would not have been able to succeed in keeping my mind focused and positive without the help of site the stories and experiences and tips, support and advise more my own journey is just so important in maintaining my quit
  • PuffNoMore , Southern NSW April 10, 2024 | 16:57
    Apart from our community here, with mentors like Red, Robn. And supports like Nuts and many many others. I turned the corner from Allen Carr!
    His book EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING certainly flipped a switch in my head.
    Yes. It was still difficult Quitting, however about halfway into the book I was actually looking forward the the end of the addiction. Rather different with my previous somewhat successful Quit;s where I started with horror anxiety and miserable dread.
    Yep
    If I can Quit, anyone can.

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