Here is the story he posted to the QuitNet.com website the last time he stopped:
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Ok – I have lurked around here for over 54 days without posting. I usually don’t post because I don’t like typing and usually my words are interpreted in a manner in which I did not intend. But, since the people and their messages on this site have been so helpful in me maintaining my quit, I have decided to try and give a little back.
I have been fighting the smoking addiction for over 42 years. I started smoking at the tender age of 14 because it was the cool thing to do at the time. I have been smoke free for 54 days and my whole outlook on quitting is so much different than anytime before. My weapons are: this website, the Chantix smoking cessation program, exercise, meditation and prayer.
I offer this suggestion whenever you think of how hard it is to stop smoking; think of something that you have done that was even harder. Think of it like this: When a child starts to walk and take that first step, they are usually going through a lot of anxiety. However, after a few attempts, they become more confident and strong. They become more proficient in maintaining and improving their new found agility and soon they are off running. I believe it is a lot like this when you quit smoking.
I know that you have to deal with both the mental and physical aspects of quitting but when you put it all in perspective, to quit smoking is “relatively easy” and you can do it! What can you think of that is more challenging than to quit smoking? How about having a baby? I watched my wife deliver three healthy babies. The nine months of anticipation, nausea, feet and leg swelling, doctor trips back and forth has got to be harder than going through a relatively short nicotine withdrawal period. Of course, in terms of a pregnancy, all the agony is worth it once there is a successful delivery. And in terms of quitting smoking, it is all worth it when you can finally breathe easy again, stop stinking up the place, and no longer be a slave to a 30-minute interval crave. Well I hope you get my point.
Your turn! Please tell me something you have done or accomplished that is harder than quitting cigarettes.
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Let’s hope this time Mr. Fattraxx stops for good!!!!
~The Mgmt.
