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Officially a non-smoker July 22, 2008!

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This USED to be ME but...
I Quit Smoking Cigarettes On July 22nd, 2008! Woohoo! Wish me luck! :)

I wrote that sentence almost one year ago & guess what! I am still a non smoker to this day. I can't believe it! I finally was able to quit for good & the desire is gone. Sayonara!

I started smoking when I was 17. I knew better than to start smoking. We were taught in school that it was bad for you. Unfortunately, I tried clove cigarettes thinking I was so cool. I didn't know that cloves had nicotine in them & were just as addictive as cigarettes. I mean, my mom had cloves in her spice rack in the kitchen. I thought it was just a spice. Stupid me didn't realize what I was doing to myself & before long it was too late & I was already hooked on nicotine. I ended up switching over to regular cigarettes since the cloves were always hard to find (especially when I ran out. It was easier to bum a Marlboro over a Djarum) & the rest is history. Most of the time I was a smoker I hated it & was actively trying to quit. I quit for a year once when I was on the tv show WOW Women of Wrestling but went back to it after a few drinks one night celebrating our first wrestling match. I thought I could just smoke one or be the type of smoker that only smoked when she drank. I couldn't have been more wrong!

I tried almost every method to quit smoking: Nicorette Gum, the patch, Wellbutrin, Freedom Laser, hypnosis, & cold turkey. Chantix was the only thing that put me in the mindset that I have now. I must say if you need help with quitting, Chantix really works! Best stuff I ever took to help me quit. I highly recommend it.

I know now that even one cigarette puff would be detrimental to all the work that I have put in so far & I'm not willing to go back to square one again. Not to mention, there are so many benefit to quitting. I was an asthmatic but now I don't have problems with that anymore. Plus, I have a little dog that probably would have gotten cancer from second hand smoke had I continued. This is the single best thing I've ever done for my health, my family, & the people/animal that I love. Let me know if you need support with your decision to stop quit by posting a comment for me. I will be here for you.




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Uhh aren't we all supposed to be here to support each other with quitting smoking???

My one year anniversary of when I quit smoking is tomorrow. I logged on tonight to celebrate that fact with some of the friends that I have made on here over the course of the past year. I've been so fortunate to get to know a lot of you over my short time (wow! has it really been a year already) on BecomeAnEX. I cannot believe I actually have not smoked for an entire year! WOOHOO! Unfortunately, my celebration became a little bit bittersweet when I logged in and saw the latest comment left for… Continue

Posted on July 21, 2009 at 6:30pm — 39 Comments

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At 1:47am on July 26, 2009, ~Edith~ said…
Thank you for your comment, Bobbi. I was sincere in my apology too. You definitely have a right to be here and I think it's great what you've accomplished. I have been harshly judged all my life and I know I don't like it, so I have no right to do it to you. I'm going through a very rough time right now. I'm in great fear of losing my apartment, so I need support.

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At 1:30pm on July 25, 2009, Terry Morache said…
PARTY FOR CARENDA AT QUIT PARTY CENTRAL (QPC) SHE MADE IT THRIUGH WEEK 1
At 5:24pm on July 22, 2009, ~Edith~ said…
Congradulations on your one year! I think that's great! I wasn't nice to you in the beginning, and I apologize. I think it's wonderful that you've made it a year!!
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At 11:40am on July 22, 2009, Hammer said…
Bobbi A huge congrats to your 1 year milestone! I myself have 2 years and almost 8 months under my belt. (YAY for me!)
I had to send you this post after reading the nasy comments sent by Lori Lynn. Those are just totally uncalled for. She must be a VERY sick person who derives pleasure by hurling unfounded insults at others. Although this is not the first time on theis site where I have witnessed such foolishness. I pity people like her
I want you to know she does NOT speak for the majority. We are all here to rid ourselves of the painful grip of sickerettes.
Keep up your great quit and never think I can have just one....Remember we are all just one puff away from a pack a day
At 8:35am on July 22, 2009, Amy said…
Just read your blog and sorry that you were treated that way! My experience here has been all positive and I can't imagine why someone would feel the need to bring any other issue into this support system for EX smokers??? Be proud! You have worked really hard to get where you are today~365 days smoke free! An acomplishment for anyone/everyone! CONGRATS!
At 6:43am on July 22, 2009, Carenda said…
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At 6:00am on July 22, 2009, Denise28 said…
I am heading out for the day but I just wanted to say your welcome! Celebrate your one year and DON'T let that comment get you down in anyway It's not worth it. You did a fantastic job going a whole year without smoking, a lot of hard work and you deserve to enjoy your one year being happy.
At 4:49am on July 22, 2009, Sue Otts said…
Bobbi,

I just noticed you have reached a HUGE milestone! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Wow! I will be there in about 6 months! I can't wait. Thanks for showing me how it is done! Hugs, Sue
At 9:48pm on July 21, 2009, Sandee said…
sorry, but for the last time i had to take a slow mo at that quick flasher you got up there,


I HAD to take a slow mo....Just why does she say she HAD to??? I don't get it.
Again...Congrat..keep up the good work!
At 9:10pm on July 21, 2009, Judy said…
Bobbi, I know we haven't met yet but I saw your post on the front page and wanted to wish you a .....
Congrats Pictures, Images and Photos
You Deserve a Huge Party Girl !!!!!! 365 Days ROCKS !!!!!!

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