Is 5 weeks a success story?

[1nitewriter]

I quit 5 weeks ago. Have tried before -- even tried vaping a few years back. This time it's worked and I've had no cravings. I picked a bad time to switch too. Our first grandchild was born in the summer and the day I bought my ecigs, my 86-yr old father had been in the hospital for 3 days with a heart attack. We were supposed to leave on a 3-week RV road trip and postponed our departure. My dad passed away 5 days after I started vaping and I still didn't switch back. We left on our road trip a week later than we'd planned -- we made the 24 hour trip from home in the mid-Atlantic to visit family in south TX.

Even with all that going on, I haven't wanted a cigarette. My cousins are smokers and we had a family reunion outside and they were all smoking. I just got out my ecig and vaped along with them. I got teased a bit but mostly they were congratulating me on quitting.

I work at home on the computer all day and I still take my "smoke breaks" outside with my ecigs. I have to be up and outside for a few minutes every hour or so or I'll go stir-crazy staring at the computer screen. And the dogs sort of expect our time out on the deck several times a day. But I have to say, I don't miss not having to go outside when it's pouring rain and cold like it's been the past few days.

I've had a couple doctor appts in the past month and now when they ask if I'm a smoker, I can say NO. Finally!!!

 

[wheelie]

Is 5 weeks a success story?

Everyday is a success story in my books. CHEERS!

 

[WillyZee]

every cigarette not smoked is a success story 1nitewriter.

cheers

 

[PaulieD]

You are a great success, it is a tough habit to break and you did it !
Congrats, remember all we have is today, so one day at a time. The clock will take care of the rest

Nice Job!!

 

[Lessifer]

every cigarette not smoked is a success story 1nitewriter.

cheers

^^^^This!
It sounds like you're doing amazingly well though, good job!

 

[Deeo]

That's great! My husband was the same way. He had no craving ,but one day a craving hit out of nowhere and almost sent him back to smoking but he pulled through and hasn't had any cravings in over 7 months now. You are doing awesome!!! Each day that goes by your body is going through more healing and before you know it you will be hitting your next milestone of your quit too

 

[WendyM]

Definitely a success story! As others have said, one cigarette less is a success.

 

[Train2]

That is AWESOME. You've already passed a "stress test".
And more good news -
a) Vaping can actually be a fun hobby - trying different equipment and different flavors, etc.
b) Don't worry if some day you do have a really strong urge and give in - the cigarette, by then, will most likely taste DISGUSTING, and you'll wonder why you did it for so long, lol.

 

[InfinityzeN]

You are actually a week ahead of me on time since you last smoked. Making it through the high stress stage means you are good as long as you take care not to backtrack or slip up.

 

[Maiar]

every cigarette not smoked is a success story 1nitewriter.

cheers

Yep. Every day you don't smoke is it's own success story.
Congrats and keep it up!

 

[DadEh]

I applaud you.
2 weeks TODAY for me and every day is a page of major success, for me

Well done and enjoy your new life