Oh Keadie, I hear ya!!!
Well, living with 2 youngsters is hard enough, let alone while we quit! On my 3rd day, I adopted that quote.
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I will never take this out on anyone I love. I will walk away and I will only come back when I have gathered myself.
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I naturally am a loud person, it must be the Italian in me....., but I know the difference between loud and yelling. So do my kids.
I have not yelled or taken this out on them yet. I do tell them that I need a "break" or a time-out, and I go away from them for a little bit to gather myself.
I played those mind tricks too. I'm pretty good at it!! I knew that since I've already done my share of yelling, and stressing out on the kids, that I wouldn't let the best thing that I am doing for myself get in the way.
I cherish my time with them now. My baby is turning 4 next week, and it really hit me hard. I spent 7.5 years in my garage smoking. Instead of being inside with my kids. Now they are growing up, and I cannot get that time back. I promise to cherish everyday with them and watch them, and play with them, and enjoy them.
My hair lady told me that when she got a crave, she would get a bottle of water and down it. It usually took the same amount of time. Someone else said that they went and brushed their teeth when they had a craving.
Adopt some healthy habits to do to replace your old ones. I personally love the toothbrush one. It's an immediate feeling. Hang in there! Do the mind tricks. You are doing great, keep it up!!
P.s.- I too took Xanax. It really did help. Talk to your doctor if you really think you are out of control.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,791
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $192.93
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
