Quit Blogs

What a great journey of the mind and getting to grips with the reality of drug addiction. Stopping nicotine was the easy part, controlling yourself is the true accomplishment. I feel great, I have whacked on a couple of extra kilos and the cycling lycra is a bit tighter, but hey a handlebar or 2 is easier to get rid of than lung cancer! I offer encouragement to all of you. I had been trying for 10 years and this time it has stuck. The thought of a cigarette now makes me feel ill. I have had horrific dreams where I am smoking but the shear relief when you wake up to find out it is only a dream is a profound experience. Now as a former ciggy smoker, I can honestly tell you that the physical and mental anguish is worth it, keep at it Kiwis, I applaud Quitline as it has helped immensley, all the smokers I come across who are trying to quit, I point them in your direction, watching their reaction or fear when I tell them it works is all the encouragement I need to keep helping them when they ask