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Good Morning Chickstar ... one thing that helps mood management is lots of hugs. [IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/hug.gif[/IMG] I find inspirational reading helps with our daily self talk & attitudes. Here is my personal stash. ;p * Discipline is remembering what you want. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. * Man�s power of choice enables him to think like an angel or a devil, a king or a slave. Whatever he chooses, mind will create and manifest. * Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force. * Become addicted to constant and never ending self improvement. * Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear. * Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget about everything except what you're going to do now - and do it. * Victory becomes, to some degree, a state of mind. Knowing ourselves superior to the anxieties, troubles, and worries which obsess us, we are superior to them. * Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't - you're right. * You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of. * Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. * Control your destiny or something/body else will. * It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not. * Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. * Good habits result from resisting temptation. * That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved. * Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace. * In order to succeed, we must first believe that
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Hi all, & before anyone says it - no I haven't smoked and No I do not want to smoke. But by god, I'm in an absolute foul mood. Have been for a few days. That is why I haven't been posting much - even to sweet marie's 2 months celebration (sorry) and to say thanks to Mr Edward for my 90 day celebration (sorry). I start to post on a lot of threads & just quit my post in a f'n grump. I'm actually scared to post to some in case I yell at someone for being nasty or whatever. See what I mean? So, I'm glad that I've read so many times that some people get a bit weird around the 3 month mark or I'd think that this was a need to smoke. Again - I DO NOT WANT to smoke. There is no doubt in my mind about that so please don't read this and tell me not to smoke thank you very much. BUT, does anyone have any mood management tactics? Lova ya alison :) Kick the Herb to the Kerb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,733 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1137.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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Hi guys and thanks for all the excellent advice. I'm feeling better already. I've never posted before when I've been in a fouler. My bad moods don't tend to last for long but this one was a doozie. REWARDS - I had a facial today - one of the best I've ever had and it was made sweeter by virtue of the fact that it was my 3 month reward. Then I spent time with the dot (daughter) in the park in the sunshine enjoying the little things. My biggest reward to myself has been my renewed COURAGE in life. Now I find I can be brave enough to apply for a big new job - I have an interview next Tuesday, which I guess has been stressing me a little. But now that I can see past the foul mood I am focusing on the fact that, whatever the outcome of the new job is, I have a courageous life now and I am not hiding behind a smoke screen anymore. Thanks again, and thanks for being brave enough to reply! HA HA Love ya alison :) Life. Be in it. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,759 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1137.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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Hi Alison, I remember my moods were bad at the 90 day mark. But like you, I knew I was way past the point where I would have thought 'I'm in a horrible mood, so let's have a cig!' Even now, I can still be moody, but I know this will pass. Moods, yes. Craving, no. As RD man has said earlier, I too find exercise helps. I do a nice little 26 mile Marathon each day and I'm too exhausted to row with anybody. take care - you'll be fine! Mr Ed :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 183 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,505 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1372.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 30 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
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Hello Alison I guess everyone is afraid because you said you were moody.;-) Here goes, because I have big, big mood swings. Physical activity can get you through. It is really hard to be angry or sad or just plain grumpy when you are running or swimming or rowing a boat like crazy. Doesn't have to be outside and it is better in the fresh air. Just do enough to work up a sweat and maintain that for about half an hour. I know that this has worked for me on many occasions. It is a really swell idea to check with your Dr befor you start and kind of activity like this. Another mood activity that can work is relaxation meditation. I found this to help but it did not do the job as well as sweating the mood out. The thoughts that originally brought on the mood were able to sneak in under the meditation. Dancing helps, not to go to a bar or a club but to put on a headset, turn the lights way down and dance like there is no tomorrow and there is no one watching. Good idea to clear the furniture and put your pets in another room this can freak them out. Humour... Cheers Hope you feel better soon. Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 179 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,587 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1342.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
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Glad you are feeling better [quote] Then I spent time with the dot (daughter) in the park in the sunshine enjoying the little things [/quote] This image certainly made me feel better. Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 179 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,599 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1342.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
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Hi Chicka :) Your thread has turned into a plethora of info. I can't improve on the good advice really, but just wanted to mention [b]MUSIC[/b]. [quote]Music conveys moods and images. Even in opera, where plots deal with the structure of destiny, it's music, not words, that provides power.[/quote] [color=blue][font=Tahoma]All the best~[/color] [img]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6922/n3us.gif[/img][size=3][color=blue]2[/color][/size][img]http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2344/k6ob.gif[/img][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 360 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,938 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1800 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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hmmm....I remember going through that. Everything I started to write just sounded so....oh, i don't know...i deleted it all. Allison, One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to be patient with us. Almost all phases of this quit will pass with time. But we just want it to be done. Be patient...you are right at the point where most people turn a courner and life is good (somewhat normal?) again. And seriously....don't forget the rewards!! :) They do help with the doldrums! [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 516 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 28,919 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3612 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 50 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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excellent rewards chickie! from a little 'you' time to a little 'dot' time. Life can't get any better than that! :) Glad you're feeling more up. and good luck on the job thingy! I'm proud of you for reaching! [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color]
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Chick starr! You have celebrated 90 days, did you reward yourself? Take a day soon and pamper yourself and celebrate the fact that you have made it to 3 months! You need some you time and know that this is normal and will pass. Concentrate on you and celebrate your great quit! Keep Strong, Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.

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