Thanx pax!

Ya, I originally tried to quit both at the same time. That was a disaster. Then someone on this group says not to do both at once. It helped..I never thought to wait a full year in between but that a lot of sense! Thanks for replying.. I appreciate it.

Hi everyone

I also like the idea of scheduling things. I've been feeling really depressed and unmotivated lately...maybe it's due to the change in seasons? I keep waiting to feel motivated to do some big tasks I've been putting off. Perhaps I should wait for the motivation. I'm going to trybto get to it this weekend.

Thanks for the tips everyone. Keep them coming.

Strange how timely this post is.

I have been feeling socially anxious these last few weeks and I'm not sure why. I don't have alcohol as a crutch anymore, maybe that has something to do with it?

It's really bothering me.ni got nervous just talking with the guys at lunch the other day. I felt like other people could tell and that really bothered me and made the anxiety worse. Does anyone have tips to cope with this???

I am always judging myself. I tend to be very hard on myself. This has gotten better since I gave up alcohol tho.

I still tend to be a bit of a bully with myself. I'm starting to realize this might be why I turn to other substances to cope. I definitely focus on the negstives I hear more then the positives. I thought that was just a me thing. It's kind of comforting knowing we all do that. I really need to focus on my positives more. My girlfriend says I should write positive things down so that I remember...but I'm not the big of a journaller. Does anyone have any good tricks to help you focus on the positives? I've been feeling down lately and really need to make a change.

Hello

I have scheduled a few things and it did help. I have worked out 3 times this week already. I also got a few odds and ends done that I would normally procrastinate. Im going to stick with the scheduling. I also set reminders for myself with alarms and that seems to help.

Grape

Hello!!

I decided to attempt quitting smoking (again) in the new year. I have been trying and failing. I need to get my act together. I needed to read this post to get my a$$ in gear. I really want this quit to work... what should be be doing to get ready for it??

I appreciate your message. What did you do to get ready for your quit? Any ideas? What I'm doing is not working

Grape

Hi Timbo,

I really needed to read this. I haven't quit yet. My "plans" went out thr window due to a few work and personal issues. I came on here to find some motivation. Thanks to you I have it.

I printed off your list of tips and I'm going to be following your advice this weekend. I'm going to just quit Monday. I need to make a more solid plan, cut back and focus on all of your suggestions.

I really appreciate all you wrote. Can't get better advice Than from someone who already has been quit over a decade. You clearly know your stuff. I'm hopefully going to be grow with you wisdom. Much appreciated.

I will report back.

Grape.....soda for me this weekend.

I'm quiting on Monday.

Anyone else with me??

I just got great advice from Timbo. Check the recent discussion for some great tips I'm following.

Hi Anna

I hope you are feeling better. It's ok to have down days. I have been feeling awful for Weeks but I'm starting to feel more positive today. You can get through it. I know the holidays cab be tough for a lot of people.

Grape

Hi timbo and penitent,

I haven't been able to quit yet. I have been feeling down about personal issues and it's been preventing me from taking the plunge.

I want to quit soon. I need to build up the strength.