Have you started the program yet? Take the time to look through the program and see the difference it can make! The tips, tools and knowledge are essential within your preparation to get you started. Fill in the assessment and questionnaires and keep a copy for you files. Print out key information that will help you with your every day goals and milestones. Don’t get discouraged, take your time and watch yourself change and become a better and healthier individual. We are always here to help and assist, so post often and let us know how we can be of assistance to you.
One way to shift to a more positive outlook is to use positive self talk. When you find yourself in a tough situation, instead of complaining , you can say something "I will get through this, I am strong."
You could track how many times you catch yourself doing this during the day, and keep a log. You could look back it. Using positive self talk is like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it becomes.
What are you looking forward to the most in the reunion with your "real self"? How will it feel when you get there?
Lolly, thank you for sharing your letter with us. It is very inspiring!
This is a safe place, where you are free to express your thoughts and feelings. So if you needed to tell the group that you were ashamed of yourself, then that is part of your recovery.
Congratulations on getting through Heck Week! Be proud of yourself!
You've mentioned that the money you spent on cigarettes could have gone to buying blankets and meals for indigenous populations. Is this something you would like to do with your reward money?
To our members, how have you used yout reward money?
There are many methods that we call "alternative methods." We call them alternative therapies because there is very little scientific evidence about their effectiveness. The methods listed below make many (and often conflicting) claims about how they help people quit.
These strategies do work for some people. If you want to try one of these, we strongly recommend that you also follow the proven steps to quitting, such as those found in this program. We also recommend consulting your doctor.
Laser Therapy
What is it? Much like acupuncture, a painless laser is aimed at a number of strategic points on the body. The treatment usually takes three sessions of less than 15 minutes each.
Hypnosis
What is it? Hypnosis therapy is designed to help you focus on your nicotine consumption patterns and to change your attitudes about smoking or chewing in ways that will help you quit. Hypnosis often involves 1 to 4 hour sessions and may include the development of a personal program tape to use at home after or in between sessions.
How does it work? While you are hypnotized, the therapist gives you suggestions to help you stop your nicotine use. The procedure may help with relaxation and withdrawal symptoms.
What else should I know? Your chances of quitting after just one hypnosis session are low, but may improve with multiple sessions. However, there is little evidence that the hypnotic state helps people quit above and beyond the suggestions provided by the therapist. In addition, hypnosis can be both expensive and time consuming. If you choose this method, be sure to check the costs, time commitment and your therapist's qualifications.
How does it work? The procedure may help with relaxation and withdrawal symptoms.
Do any members have experience with these methods?
Thats wonderful that you didn't smoke! That shows alot of strength on your part.
Focus on the positive of the situation. Taking the cigarette was most likely a learned reaction. You've been so use to doing it all your life, so its like an instinct, you do it unsconsciously. But you quickly realized that you had taken the cigarette, and gave it back, because you don't want to smoke. It could have been really easy to smoke it, but you didn't. So be proud of yourself. I believe one day, you won't even think about smoking.
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