Got up early so I could lead off this weeks parade!
Best foot forward and off we go to add another week to our success .
It's week 23 for me that works out at 154 days done and dusted.
I really need to get past that six month milestone, so off we go......
Viv
N.O.P.E.
Only just seen this can I join in?
I am tackling each day with ease now. No lengthy lingering thoughts of smoking. Just facing up to my new way of living.
Thankfully life is now a little less stressful and I can breath more easily.
I will not smoke today or tomorrow ?
N.O.P.E.
VIV
Breather, This makes sober reading. When I read your message of June 13th I felt it had great impact on me. I have thought about it daily, usually when I get my daily little craving thought. Firstly I feel pleased I am no longer caught up in the whole addiction treadmill. Secondly a little apprehensive in knowing that I too could be a prime subject for some life threatening disease.
Sparky, I do get where you are coming from, one would think it was a no brainer but addiction is such a powerful thing! I too am working to complete one day at a time. I believe I am moving on by recognising all the situations that prompt me to think of wanting to smoke. Then trying to deal with situations without the aid of a cigarette. I now see this quit is about me learning to deal with life's problems, frustrations or whatever, without smoking and further damaging my health. It's getting easier by the day. This does not mean I don't have those thoughts about what if some decease is already in progress. We could die from a road accident. But after all we've been through in life we owe it to ourselves to take control and be healthier for the time we have left?
I reckon we are doing pretty well right now we just have to keep it going!
Thanks for your thoughts on this subject as it lets us know we're not alone.
Have a good day
N.O.P.E.
VIV
Xx
My previous & most successful quit prior to now lasted six months. It had been so hard but I felt I was winning. I went on holiday to a tiny port in Sicilly, with the intention of hiring a car to sightsee on the island. As soon as we arrived my husband told me that he had left all our driving documents at home by accident. I was so upset, didn't know how we were going to entertain ourselves for 10 days. There was very little to do in the immediate area and public transport was very limited.my husband suggested I buy some cigarettes! ... I reminded him that it was a stupid idea, but it set a seed in my mind. He was telling me it was ok and I would just smoke on holiday! I hesitated for 24 hours and then agreed that he could buy me some. I remember thinking how it didn't taste half as good as I imagined but nevertheless I was hooked. Back to 20 a day within a couple of days. Oh how I regretted my actions, it took another three years and loads of stress before I could summon up the motivation to quit again.
There is no way that I am giving up this time.
N.O.P.E.
VIV
I am getting better everyday at living as a non smoker. It is great to see these days and weeks adding up. I am now starting week 24 and feeling very proud of my achievement! I note that there are lots more of you out there quietly doing the same, so lets celebrate!
N.O.P.E.
here's to another healthy smoke free week.
Viv
DSB8551
I too spent many years smoking when I could barely pay my bills and feed the family, the stress was intense as was the guilt of wasting money on cigarettes. Whilst I no longer have the same financial problems totally free rewards in stopping smoking are knowing that I have at last stopped wasting money, further damaging my health, I believe I do understand the pressure you feel as I can remember the panic of trying to make cigs last when there was no more money available. Believe me I have found it has been less stressful to stop than it was to continue smoking! I think that is a mega reward in itself and it increases day by day as you watch your stats increase.
The anxiety just melts away once you start on your quest to become a non smoker. It's not easy, but its so worth the effort.
Good luck
Viv
Another successful week. Now to start week twenty five! Lovely sunny days here at the moment, not being spoiled by smoke pollution. I for one, am so pleased to be starting out on another smoke free week. I am quickly approaching six months! This will match my last attempt at stopping smoking. Bring it on!......
I will not be smoking this week......N.O.P.E.
VIV
This is a great thread! Certainly strikes a chord with me. Though feeling very positive I still feel that sense if loss, at times when I would previously smoked. I am just getting to understand that I am not alone in this, learning to live with this is a challenge that is becoming easier by the day.
Lets not focus on the loss but look at the gains.
N.O.P.E.
Hi Carlos,
Your certainly not on your own when you say you find it difficult to deal with stress without resorting to smoking!
The one thing I am getting to recognise is....both smokers and non smokers all have to deal with stress. We, however, want a bit of what they've got and that is there method of dealing with stressful situations without resorting to smoking. We have clearly over the years learned to cope with stress by smoking! Now we must find an alternative! We must learn to cope in a way that doesn't induce more stress, Try looking around you, how are others coping? It can be done and there are plenty of people here who can help us on our way!
I am on my 15th attempt and just approaching my previous record of six months! I still have stress but know smoking is not the solution!
Good luck with your quest and keep watching those days add up!
N.O.P.E.
Viv
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