6 months quit!
I’ve been free of nicotine for 6 months—I quit smoking on December
6, 2004. It seems like another lifetime. And I almost forgot this is
my 6 months! I’m writing to thank Steve for his insights and
work, and putting it all together in such a good program on the
internet, and Pam for her good-hearted efforts. And thanks also to
the generous and patient people here who contributed wisdom and
encouragement. And I’m also writing to encourage someone who might be
just reading here and perhaps looking for a way they can quit.
Being able to quit smoking has changed everything in my life. In
addition to all the physical benefits of quitting, I think I’m
more able to meet each moment of my life more consciously. I couldn’t
when I was responding to every moment with nicotine—my body and
senses and lots of emotions were being ignored. And if we’re ignoring
our body and senses, and what they tell us about our lives, then
whose life are we living anyway?
For anyone who is seeking a way to quit smoking once and for all, and
has somehow come to this site—read it carefully
(www.cognitivequitting.com)—take it seriously (but smile inwardly—
you could do something really really good for yourself here)—and
start the exercises. I believe this information is a gift—Steve
offers it here for free. I hope you don’t turn away from it.
If you can let go of what you already think you know about quitting
and work this program I think you will experience the same surprise
that I did—it is possible to quit and not have to hang on to a thin
ledge for the rest of your life. I hope you’ll give this a try. It’s
a different way to quit and it works.
Best wishes to all. In deep appreciation. Judy.