Keeping up the tradition……
….. I missed my anniversary (one whole year quit!) I doubt there
are many here who remember me apart from Steve and Pam, Jan (who I
just caught online)and a few of the other Brits. I just wanted to
say how great life is since I learned how to cognitively quit. It
really is like I never smoked now - which is probably why it only
just dawned on me that I reached that one yr anniversary and it
totally escaped me.
If I think back, smoking became a non issue within a few months of
quitting. This was a very very different experience from other
quits - for a start I had a lot of thinking to do and a lot of work
also 
I went on an emotional ride in those early weeks as I
grappled with Warren, and learned new ways to deal with all the raw
emotions. I had to learn how to deal with anger and frustration
differently, find new ways to cope with all the physical stress that
these emotions stirred up. Steve was incredibly patient with me when
we talked on icq, listening and guiding me - and Pam too. (I’ve just
reinstalled icq on my computer earlier tonight so hope to catch up
with you very soon) You both enabled me to gain a new freedom in my
life, and I thank you for that.
So - I hope you new quitters are doing all the work thats being asked
of you, because believe me it is so worth it.
best wishes to all of you,
Anita