Narcotine & nicotine

I cannot believe this. I have given up smoking after 30 years.

I have always identified as a smoker, like it was part of my personality. I practically chain smoked throughout the narc fallout. And any time I felt uncomfortable or couldn't relate to people I would go and have a cigarette on my own. I do have an electronic inhaler for when I need it, but I have not had a cigarette in nearly a week. This is truly UNHEARD of for me. I have never tried to give up before. The only time I ever managed not to smoke was when I was in hospital. And even then I had one outside the building while I was still on my drip. Revolting but true.

I don't want anything to have that much power over me ever again. Narcotine or nicotine. I used to think I just liked smoking but actually I was probably punishing myself. I don't want to be dependent on anything. I have been NC for over a year, I'm really wondering if I can use the same determination to keep off the fags. I wonder also if this is purely coincidental or if subconsciously I want some control here and to rid myself of what's toxic? I'd be interested to hear any views on this and obviously also from anyone who's kicked the habit recently.