Nicotine Addiction: My Battle

I quit smoking 14 months ago! I used the patch, took a smoking cessation course, started exercising and used the American Lung online program. www.LungUSA.org I was a smoker's smokers. Quitting is one of my proudest accomplishments.

I truly never believed I could quit....but I did and so can anyone. The one requirement is wanting to quit. Wanting to quit is half the battle. Think about how much time you have spent being a smoker....but we must remember that becoming a non-smoker takes time. Most people fail because they don't spend enough time unlearning their smoking habit.

To unlearn this rotten habit it helps to use tools and there are many, like taking a smoking cessation course. Taking a course helps you meet other people who truly understand your struggles, it's a great place to share and learn. Making new habits and finding new rewards was essential in recondtioning my smoking behavior. I also educated my self on the consequences....I mean I was ready to hear the horror stories. http://whyquit.com Was a very helpful website for this.

Things to remember:

Work a program

Be kind to yourself

Find new healthy rewards- You will need them!!!!

Educate yourself about your addiction and BREATHE.