Today is day 2 & feeling okay. I can't even say how many times I have tried to quit, but I haven't given up yet. I have been smoking on & off for the last 30 years & hopefully this will be the last time that I have to do this. I do have fear that I will give in to my cravings especially when I get stressed out. But I am trying really hard to stay focus & be strong. I am on the patch & so far this is working for me. I do fear the day I am done with them~ I am hoping my joining SSC I can get the support I need.
Thank you so much of the words of encouragement that really means alot! Thank you for the tips I will definitely look up that info., I really appreciate it!!
Thank you for checking on me . The graduation was so beautiful, of course now being a non smoker & emotional - I cried thru the whole thing.. lol :) That is a question I do have; are you more emotional? I feel I can cry at a moments notice..
which is fine, but I wondered if that comes from stop smoking?? I have been doing good, & have passed hell week! yay!!
I can't seem to figure the quit meter thing tho, I think its my computer being so old..? I guess that is how (probably) you get the awards things? I am fortunte to have a job that keeps me busy all day long, plus I do lots of typing so my hands are kept very busy. No longer take those smoke breaks & I can get all my work done :)
As for you I have smoked for 30 years and through the years I attempted many times. I understand how you feel about being bored since smoking is so much of your life. You need to find something else to fill in that time either a new hobby or something that has interested you & never had the time to do! I find working in the garden really helps, & wait until you are smoke free your sense of smell will come back & the smell of the flowers is amazing! Come to the site often it really helps - there is a lot of support here & that helps stay forced & strong :)
I am on the patch too, never knew there was patches that were more than 24 hrs.. wow.. very cool! I was also taking the patch off at night, didn't like all those weird dreams, but in the morning is when I am the most grumpy . Thanks for the info.
Thanks everyone! I found that heck week has been alot harder on me than hell week..been really struggling with the stress thing,.. but I am still in on this parade as a non smoker. My reward, - well I got it yesterday.... its a small little fan for my desk at work.. lately I have been getting these hot flashes.. so this works great & the breeze makes me feel soo good.. haha.. .
Fridays start my weekend, everyone have a great smoke-free weekend!!
PS Marivi I did set up the quit meter? I did it on my computer at work, since mine at home wouldn't do it, is not visible?
I think I got it now, hopefully the quit meter thing is working.. :) Everyone have a wonderful weekend~
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/2/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 17 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 255 Amount Saved: $76.50 Life Gained: Days: 1 Hrs: 23 Mins: 7 Seconds: 51
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