You can do it too!

After overcoming the initial withdrawal (which is not trivial) and later on the sporadic triggers here and there. And ballooning weight increase. Everything started to stabilize and go back to normal. In fact, my sense of smell has returned! (seriously) Now I CAN smell smoke or people who smoke, or the place where people smoked

It's so hard to see life without cigarettes at the beginning. I was doubtful that I would be able to do it. But, as I entered the sixth month, I look back and remember how I used to be. Always carrying extra "lighters" and "packs" and whatever. Excusing my self every now and then to go for a smoke.. Trying to be courteous when there are little children and the agony of going on a flight!

Now that it's all gone... I am feeling healthier, and I finally feel that I can go up stairs .. and do things ... Things I wouldn't have been able to do when I used to smoke

 I know, I'm not completely clean from my addiction. I know that my body and lungs will take several years to recover. But, I'm glad I'm not adding to the problem. I'm glad I'm on the way out.

I'm grateful to every person who ever assisted in any way. From tough love, to positive encouragement to showing disappointment. It was all worth it. I am, in a much better place today, than I was few months back