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18 years ago 0 852 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Healer; I too am an emotional wreck. It is really hard for me, as I am the most un-emotional person anyone I know! At least, in front of people. I have had about 8 of the 11 days of my quit crying. But all in good faith.......... I believe it is helping me in more ways than one. I have read that the first 3 weeks of quitting is the wierdest. Your mind is going through some rough stuff, not just your body! Keep strong! Blessing to you in your quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 238 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello All, Well, I am staying strong and am protecting and taking care of my Quit, so am good there... But I wanted to post this - just in case anyone else is going through anything like I am (so you won't think you're nutz:) Sure I still think about a smoke, but there's no way, it passes quickly. And I am taking such good loving care of me. And my Quit is taking me to some powerful and strange places. Last night I tuned into Larry King Live, and there was Liza Minelli. Well, I just broke out in tears, and cried as I listened to her and watched some video Larry showed of her doing Cabaret. Now, I love that show, and have some fond memories of that time in my life, but I mean I was really in tears. I can watch a movie, and the smallest thing happens, or a commercial comes on and a soft-spoken voice can just bring a tear down my face. I am just so emotional. I guess this is part of my Quit journey, but geeez... I sure am glad I set my own daily schedule and work from home:) These emotional twists and turns of my Quit are really something. I know I'm healing here, and have read so many posts about the Quit journey, but I sure didn't expect it to be such an emotional one... Has anyone else found themselves so emotional and fragile? Sending many blessings to all... xox [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 417 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks so much for the support:) I really appreciate it. Well, the anger is finally here:) So it's from tears and lots of tissue to growling at everyone. And I know I'll get through all of this. And here I am tonight watching 'Sybil' - now that really is funny if I say so myself! LOL Thanks and so many blessings - we are all in this together! xox [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 486 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi [color=Red]redrosie [/color] - thanks so much for the support!! - no matter what the day's challenges are, I get thru them and smoke-free! And I am so proud of myself. I'm always surprised when I have the feeling of wanting a cig, guess that will always be with me, as so many have said here. Sure had been thinking that after enough time passed, it would be a thought, rather than a feeling... so far, not there yet:) (will that happen?) What you are sharing brings to mind (here I go again with another TV movie) I was watching Arthur last night (Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli) and he just had such a contagious and wonderful FREE laugh - while in the middle of a laugh, in the movie, someone asked him what he was laughing at, and he replied, "I just have such funny thoughts in my head" - this made me laugh - had tears rolling down my face! Love what you said -cause the truth for me is - that laughing is very close to anger, and to tears, isn't it? I love laughing, and I thank you for reminding me just how much I love laughing... (may have to go find me a funny comedy now:) Well, it certainly is a roller coaster, this Quit stuff, isn't it? Guess we just tighten our seat belts and hang on tight, eh? Love and blessings! xox Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 489 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $31.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey there [color=Red]Red[/color] On this Quit journey of mine, who knows what's next... I know I'm lovin' the comedies these days... Seinfeld is the best, and David Letterman is funny again too! LOL And I sure did get all involved with Sybil too:) This Quit is really something - I get strung out over the smallest things... I cry watching Arthur, and do the same with Sybil... me? emotional? :8o: grrrrrrr :mad: ((JessieMarie)) -you are so kind...Thank you so much for your warmth and your compassion. It is funny, isn't it (now, of course!) - I mean emotions come out of me like a flood most times these days, and when anger decides to come on the scene, boy, everybody better watch out:) If someone ate the last prawn, I would have been in tears too! What a ride this is... I go from laughing to crying in an instant. Many Special Blessings, friends- thanks for being here! Healer (which one?) :) xox ;) ;p :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 557 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
18 years ago 0 14 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Healer, Wow! I sure can relate! I am only on day 3 of my quit and feel like I am out of breath from riding this roller coaster. Day 1, I was really cranky, then really emotional. Felt sorry for my 13 yr. old son. Day 2, I sat and thought about every reason that I should back off from and maybe even break up with, a wonderful guy I've been seeing for a couple of months. For some reason, I was really angry with him... even though he didn't do anything. Then, I sat that nite and cried and cried. Today, Day 3, I am feeling a bit more normal so far, but I don't expect that to last. I am a little jumpy and am having a hard time concentrating. HMMMM....Wonder what tomorrow will bring??? I have found that laughter is great therapy!! Is anyone familiar with Blue Collar Comedy or Bill Engvall? I've been listening to Bill's comedy CD's in my car while driving the NJ Turnpike each day. I laugh out loud... sometimes I am near hysterical he's so funny... and I am sure that the other drivers on the Turnpike think I am a crazy woman, but I don't care... I'm having fun!! Besides, it keeps my mind off smoking... which I used to do a lot of while driving. Anyway... I think it's nice for all of us to know that we're not nutz and we're not alone. Hang in there Healer! Let's all ride this crazy coaster together!! Bye for now..... Hyriel [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 70 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $16.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
18 years ago 0 300 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I can relate to your post so much. Just two weeks ago, I cried because my boyfriend ate the last prawn while out dining. I had expected him to ask me first...anyhow, I was so upset, hurt and angry. I went home and laid on the bed kicking, screaming and crying for hours. We can both laugh at it now at how "crazy" my moods were. But trust me, it does get better...I am a witness to that!! Good luck and post as often as you need to. I enjoy reading about your journey and achievements. Take care. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 429 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $105 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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HealerWithin, I didn't think I would ever say this to anyone much less put it on the web. When I went through my anger stage I had a Dr's appt. during that period. Well he said something I did not agree with and I got into a shouthing match with him. Thirty minutes later I felt like a dog. Needless to say I had to go back and apologize to him. But I did not smoke. This is day 70 something and there is not a day goes by that I don't think about smoking. We are still in the very early stages of our quit, and believe me you have to do everything to protect your quit. Believing that you can, saying I can, knowing that you can. I look forward to your post this morning....WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!! SUNSHINE [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,242 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
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18 years ago 0 456 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Healer... I am almost in tears just reading your post !! It is very common to become emotional.. some people actually cry for days.. It has to be release.. your body's way of letting go of the guilt and the anger and the resentment and the fear.. lots of emotions right there and I could go on probably with more.. There are many posts and threads about being emotional.. do a search on crying.. you will know that you are in good company. The first day I quit smoking, I actually yelled at a sheriff (dog problem)and ordered him off my land.. and then sat down and cried.. and I didn't even want a cigarette. Healing.. that's it exactly !! Let it rain !! Hang Tuff ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,098 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $150.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
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Hi HealerWithin. It's funny how our emotions are affected by our quits. I am a big softie who cries everytime I see people being loving towards each other. It can be t.v. shows, commercials, or even cartoons, (Disney movies are the worst!) but for some reason I haven't had any crying jags. But the 1 thing I have noticed is that I have been having on a daily bases these big laughing spells. I mean the kind where the tears are pouring down my face. I laugh so long and so hard, I make everyone around me either look at me like I'm crazy or else they join in. Soon we are all just laughing at each other. It is really fun but weird. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing this emotion too? You then go on to say you are now in the angry stage. I had a little of that but not too much. My hubby and kids have actually told me my moods have greatly improved since my quit. It makes me wonder how grumpy I must have been before. :p I'm sure, like your tears, the anger will fade as well. Keep Strong HealerWithin and let me be the first to congratulate you on 2 weeks. That's awesome!!!! [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/Greetings%20and%20Encour/clap.gif[/IMG] [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 76 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,847 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $630.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

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