I woke up today, to a new day

[Jadapit]

Good for you!! I really need to stop smoking. Gina is so right it will kill you.

[beeniesmom]

Great decision Sue!
Be tough and resist the urge. It gets easier as time passes.
You will always want one but the desire won't be as strong.
You are doing the best thing for yourself and for your loved ones.
Tell those co-workers to smoke outside. If they know what you are trying to do, most likely they will respect your efforts and go away.

[Suki Wingy]

You are right that is an EXCELENT decision!
Just remember how healthyer your pets will be if they never get second hand smoke!

[anna_66]

Good for you! I really hope that you can resist the urge to smoke when everyone else is doing it. I know how hard it is, just try not to be around them when they do it. Honest, it DOES get easier
I've been smoke free for almost a year now and I still want one sometimes. I just try to busy myself with something else, then the craving goes away.
Good Luck!!!

[Jessika]

Oh yay CONGRATS! It seems like everyone is quitting lately! My best friend quit shortly after new years, my mother quit ON new years and you too! That makes me so happy. If you can make it through the first three days, you CAN DO IT! Just chew lots of gum or suckers!

[pnance]

Good for you, you'll definately feel better in the end. My dad smoked for about 30 years before he finally gave it up about 4 years ago, believe me if he can quit I know you can do it!!!

[K9karen]

Heartfelt congratulations! Lots of luck! I keep promising myself everyday that I'll stop. The dentist even gave me free samples of the Nicotrol inhaler which is just sitting on the table staring at me. I know it's just an awful habit from nerves. You'd think, after watching my mother suffer from COPD, that I'd have learned my lesson. Plus they're so expensive. Shame on me. I'm so proud of you and wish you success. You're a better person than I am.

[slleipnir]

Congrats! I'm sure it will be really hard, but you can do it It will be worth it :

[luvofallhorses]

You can do it! I have been smoke-free for 2 months! I eat a lot, though..

[Chilli]

Wonderful! I love to hear people quitting smoking. Luckily my dad quit a year or two ago and my Mum quit about nineteen years ago as soon as she found out that she was going to have her first baby.
Unfortunately, my Grandmum lost her battle with Lung Cancer(which also caused bone cancer) caused from smoking last year. She wasn't expected to die as soon as she did, but the fluid caused from the Chemo built up around her heart and caused a heart attack. That year leading up to her death was hard on everyone, but especially her. She left behind her two dogs, and it was so sad to see her older dog looking so lost without her.
I'd hate to see that happen to anyone, especially someone like you who has such a passion for animals.
Good luck!!

[Karen]

Congratulations!!!!! Any need for encouragement, let us know! Smoking has killed too many people we know and love, don't let you be one of them!

[sandragonfly]

(((oh sue!!))) hoorah!! I'm sooo glad for you! keep going girl! any of my friends I love and care so much smoke breaks my heart, more than you know. (that includes you, donna too! can you join us?) quitting smoking - it's just a start, the hardest part - and with extra supports here, with me (keeping an eye on you) - we all know you will!! trust me, would ya? just, just remember as the hardest part goes away, going easier for you. I think overcoming this deadly habit around smokers is a ...big wow!

I've been thinking of you all day/night after we talked about this, hoping you went through the day (and another day) allright! I tried to call you a couple of times today after your work but couldn't with so-so coverage here! (grr) please keep on pm'ing me on how you're feeling/doing and all, I care and will be waiting! I thank you so much for doing this, hanging on this with me.

((((thinking-of-you-hugs!))))... sooo anxious for you and happy!!

[Corinna]

I'm glad to hear your still hanging in there and got rid of a very nasty habit.

[lv4dogs]

I want to thank each & everyone of you for your kind words & support. It is working, I'm on day #2 and still no cigs. The only time I really crave one is a few times throghout the day at work, because ALL of my co-workers smoke. And no I can't get them to go outside or away from me, sometimes I can't even get away from them.

It really isn't TOO hard for me as I didn't smoke that much to begin with. I NEVER smoke in my house or around kids or animals or around people who have issues with it and the only time I would smoke in my car is if I was alone (no people or pets).
I usually only smoke about 3 to maybe 7 or so tops (on a bad day) cigs a day. I used to smoke one in the morning, it was my cup of coffee since I don't drink coffee, then maybe I'd smoke a couple while at work, then one when I get home from work. And possibly when my nerves are shot.
Sometimes I'd smoke a couple if I was drinking with friends too.

[Corinna]

Keep it up. You'll feel better for yourself.