Hi. I'm new to this forum. I have quit smoking before - Quit last April for 3 months. Started smoking one - once in awhile. Thought I could handle that. Couldn't! Just recently I realized I am back to where I was before I quit last year. A pack a day - And I don't want to be here. I have pinpointed my basic problem area - it's stress. I have no other device to deal with stress. I joined this group because I thought it would be helpful to me to talk to others going thru the same process. Most of the people I know DON'T smoke and have no idea how difficult it is to quit.
OK - I'm new to this site and I'm all over the board reading these wonderful words of encouragement. It's just the help and support I needed. No one else in my family smoked and they have no clue how difficult this is or how terrible it feels.
This is my first day so I'm right behind you Northwoods. Last one last night at 8:00pm but for some reason I forget count my sleeping hours. Anyhow, I am already feeling like YUK! Headache, sweating, stomach ache..... YUK again. Not feeling the confusion/ dissassociated feeling I know is going to come yet - that'll probably be tomorrow.
But, I know I can do this. I'm just going to keep cruising this site and reading all the accounts of people from all over going thru or having gone thru the same thing. (I had a relapse - quit last summer then started again this past spring) Anyhow, I've been berating myself for my weakness and wondering how in the &*($ I could possible put myself thru this again. Then yesterday I realized that beating myself up was not very productive and I needed to be more proactive and take control. So, I started searching the internet for help and I found all of you.
Bless you all!
Hey Jacko,
Good luck on your trip! At least you won't be scrambling around looking for places at airports where you can grab a few drags...... (I always hated that!)
CJ
Valic - Don't look at this as a life changing event right now. When a craving hits - redirect your thought process for the next five minutes. Pull your mind away, get away from your desk, grab a drink of water, ask a co-worker what their weekend plans are, whatever - just get through the next five minutes. Deal with each craving on an individual basis and redirect. That's what helps me. That and talking to all of you.
Good Luck!!!!! You CAN do this! "You are the MASTER of your fate!"
cj
Hey Loving,
Good attitude. Deal with today and let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. I am only 6 hrs into my first day. Feeling sick, headache, upset stomach, sweats - YUK! And this is the second time this year that I have put myself thru this. Yes I had a major slip of several months and it was only because I let my mind stop fighting and gave into a stressful situation. I know about the reaching for one when you're on the phone or automatically walking into the gas station only to realize that "Oh I don't buy those anymore!" I will NOT let that happen again. I firmly believe that. And I believe you won't give in either. We can do this. We can be strong and do this.
I keep thinking about that little train climbing that mountain, saying "I think I can, I think I can!" Only I'm saying "I know I can, I know I can!" I'm using it as a mantra whenever I feel the need.
Take care and good luck.
CJ ;)
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Hello All,
I'm new here and smoke free in rural Pennsylvania. (My first day and I am already sweating and sick to my stomach:() I can't think of a single famous person in our area...... but we love it here anyway. Own about 50 acres with a 125 year old house and a barn that could hold 5 of them. No farm animals tho! Just a bassett hound and two cats. My husband works from our home and I do clerical work for my husband - what a team.
Hey Jacko - we are planning a trip to England, hopefully next Spring! Maybe we will be able to include a visit to your cafe! My grandmother was from England - Guisborough actually. Originally from Cornwall tho.
Well - gotta run. Although I'm sure I'll be running in and out of here all day. Have to keep totally occupied today of all days.
Good luck to all and God Bless!
CJ in PA ;)
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OK! I'm awake and ready to face the first day of the rest of my life head-on! (With only minor hesitation!lol) I'm saying a prayer for myself and everyone on this msg. board who struggles with this horrible addiciton. Hurrah for all of us and God Bless Us All.........
OK! I'm awake and ready to face the first day of the rest of my life head-on! (With only minor hesitation!lol) I'm saying a prayer for myself and everyone on this msg. board who struggles with this horrible addiciton. Hurrah for all of us and God Bless Us All.........
Hi Kate, Thx for the support - I need it. It's true! It really is a mind game. (I've suffered thru these first few days before and never thought I would put myself thru this again.) Had a major slip which lasted a few months - and I know that began by not being in control of my thought patterns. But I believe now that I know how that can happen - I can keep it from happening again. I hope! I hope! Anyhow, thx for the good thoughts........... ;)
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