I'm still here but I've had a slip(again). I start back to work on Tuesday(I work in a school). My husband will be working late most nights this week, we are going to be having a houseful of weekend guests next week for my daughter's 25th birthday, we have a company picnic next Sunday and I'm just starting into the PMS cycle. I'm considering reapplying my patch a week tomorrow to cope with the busy week ahead. Am I just stalling or are these excuses for more time to smoke? I'd really love some feedback on this one.
This is my first time posting and I quit a few weeks back. I have my moments, like boredom and depression. I'm trying to take this one day at a time, one hour at a time if I have to. My chest doesn't feel as heavy since I quit, my heart is racing as quickly and I actually have a better sense of smell. I also don't miss the taste of cigarettes, especially after mingled with coffee. I really hope to do it this time, I've attempted many times in the past.
I quit on Aug. 14, and now, this afternoon, I did nothing but lie on the couch and mope. This doesn't happen every day but it does happen to me, I hope this goes away soon. Anyone else dealing with this?
I hear you Shaila. It is very hard to muster up the strength to think positively sometimes. It is a fight, but one well worth battling. I fight with this all the time. Especially when it comes to smoking. I tried to give it a good go this week, but have found the stress of this very busy week overwhelming. I have therefore decided to put my patch on Mon. Sept. 11. I will take this time to prepare for my quit. Does anyone have any "prepare to quit" ideas that might help? I want this more than anything, and I find that this site really does offer a lot of motivation, and at the same time I see numerous people going through the same thoughts and emotions that I am. It really is nice not to be alone during this. I also look forward to the posts that tells where everyone is from. Its great to see so many different place. I'm from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Have a good one everyone.
Thanks so much for all your wonderful feedback, everyone. I've decided to put my patch on tonight before I go to bed, so I will wake up smoke free in the morning. I can do this...one day at a time.
Thanks Marie. I have lots of water, sugarfree candies etc. I really like the straw idea, I think I'll give that a try. Anything to keep the quit going strong.
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[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0
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Maria, Glad to hear you are hanging in there. Your first week is almost over. 9/11 hit hard up here in Canada as well. And yes, like someone said, at least we have the opportunity to quit smoking many didn't. when you think of it that way, it really puts things in perspective. Keep up the great work, Maria.
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