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sue
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 04:07 PMre: Untitled Comment
Anne Mitchell
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 07:35 AMHi, Sue.
Even after seven years as a non-smoker, I sometimes see someone smoking and think for a moment, "I wish I could do that again."
Then the memories flood back of how horrible it was to constantly feel compelled to smoke and the burning in my lungs after any exertion and I know I must never touch even one. I fear that my addiction would come roaring back and I just don't ever want to put myself through that hateful quitting process again.
I allow those brief "cigarette fantasies" to arrive and then I quickly wave them goodbye with a sigh of relief that I am still free.
So I know how you feel and I hear it is quite common to want a cigarette after many years without one. Thank goodness we don't have to act on these fleeting thoughts!
best,
anne
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Thanks Anne. This is so helpful. As I said in my last post to you - I don't think most people realize the immediate healing that starts to the body when you stop smoking - I certainly didn't.
But even now 5 years "clean" I can still wish for a "quick puff" with a cocktail or a cup of coffee. Of course kicking the habit on these vices is a bit away for me (winkwink).
Anyway thanks for the post and the continuing to inform us of all the benefits - as you say "you are fighting for your life"!
All the best, sue
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