I have made up my mind that its time to stop smoking.
Last night I felt heavy in my chest and had an acid attack and because I know thats smoking related I’ve decided that enough is enough.
The comments in my last post helped me make this decision. Thinking about how I feel about others that smoke and that I am actually exactly like them is not a nice thought. I do think smoking looks unattractive and I know its true that smokers smell bad to non smokers and as there are more and more non smokers around it seems obvios that more and more people are going to think I smell. I would NOT go out smelling of BO so why should I go out smelling of cigarette smoke?
Today I have not had my early morning fag before breakfast. I am leaving for work now and am not going to smoke during breaks or when I come home.
I am going to be a non smoker.

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January 11, 2007 at 4:30 pm
carol
Good luck Gary. If you find the going hard, I am sure your GP will have a stop smoking clinic. I am with you all the way despite not giving up myself yet.
January 12, 2007 at 12:02 am
quitterswin
I hope it goes well. Fell free to refer back to my blog for help, too!
-L
January 12, 2007 at 10:42 am
Sharon J
Fingers crossed for you, Gary. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that you’ve to put your health before your desire for nicotine.
I was a hopeless quitter. I tried several times without success. It’s just a bloody shame I had to come close to death before I realised just how damned stupid I was being. Not to mention selfish! My children almost lost their mother through my own stupidity!
Let us know how it goes, eh?
January 12, 2007 at 4:21 pm
Leo
This is great news! Good luck to you. You have the support you need from us here.
January 15, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Sharon J
So how’s it going, Gazza? I keep nipping over, looking for an update.
January 15, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Gary
Let me know when you decide to quit Carol because I think its easier when you know somebody who has been through it.
Thanks for the support quitterswin. Your name is very apt.
I didnt realise you had tried to quit before Sharon. I’m sure your not selfish but were just addicted like the rest of us.
Thanks for your support too Leo
I’ll try to keep everybody updated.
January 17, 2007 at 8:51 am
Sue aka MsCreativity
Hi Gary,
I’m playing catch-up… Congratulations on your determination to quit. Perseverance and determination will always win in the end.
Sue