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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 377

Hi Jazz,

I know what you mean about that funk we can get into, that feeling of ok I quit smoking so what... What's the big deal. And yet I know it has changed my life so much for the better. What I am trying to do to combat this feeling is to try to do something different in my life to bring back a little more excitement. I think that sometimes we can get in a rut (although a non smoking one) and it can lead us to think something is missing which brings us back to the stinking thoughts. I think you and I agree there are no longer any feelings of having to have a cigarette immediately anymore. It's more of that little pull of the nicodemon trying to convince us we should have him back in our lives and that the non smoking life is not all that fantastic. What I need to remind myself of is that things really have improved. My smell has improved, my taste, my relationships with people are better. I have way more confidence in myself than when smoking. No more coughing. I'm spending the extra savings on healthy things. The number one reason I quit is I believe in myself again and that has really changed. The funk will come and go and again maybe we need to find something to do different to spice things up a bit. I'm going camping this weekend and that is different for me. Hope you find something also. Wishing you the best. Ron

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/17/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 429
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,722
Amount Saved: $2,702.70
Life Gained:
Days: 66 Hrs: 2 Mins: 20 Seconds: 14

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Hi Ashley. I have read through a lot of those threads, and followed the plight of some fellow strugglers. May be time to do it again. Thanks.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 595
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,900
Amount Saved: $4,522.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 23 Mins: 17 Seconds: 25

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

The will pass Jazz.

It is normal to question your quit after a long time. In your mind you still have an unresolved relationship with the cigarettes. That is probably the hardest part to get over. But it can be done. Read through the forums. There have been many long time quitters who have struggled with their quit. You can learn from those threads. Also, remind yourself why quitting is so important to you. Remember smoking will never make you feel better. If you have just one cigarette you know you will feel guilty. Keep staying strong and post as much as you need to.

Ashley, Health Educator

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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Thanks Kaiser. The thoughts haven't passed, but with time and patience, let's hope they will.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 595
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,900
Amount Saved: $4,522.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 23 Mins: 13 Seconds: 30

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

Jaz:

Please allow me to send you this ((((((((((( hug))))))))))!!! I hope that these thoughts have passed.

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 386
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,650
Amount Saved: $482.50
Life Gained:
Days: 77 Hrs: 19 Mins: 23 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Thanks Bob, I need both right now. Much appreciated.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 595
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,900
Amount Saved: $4,522.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 23 Mins: 7 Seconds: 40

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

Here's my HUGGGGGGG and a hand to hold if you need it.

Thanks for helping so many and for showing the way to almost 600 days.......you deserve a big pat on the back.........along with that huggggggg

Keep the Quit

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 205
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,150
Amount Saved: $861.00
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 22 Mins: 31 Seconds: 57

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Sorry guys, I’m in a funk and I need to lean on you again. I’ve been having a lot of smoking thoughts the last 2-3 months. Why after all this time?
Am I disappointed that I don’t feel as good as I thought I would after quitting? Maybe. Is my quit getting old and boring? Definitely not. I’ve fought a tough battle (probably harder than I let on here), and it’s not letting go very easily. I’m reminded on a regular basis that my fight isn’t done. My mom was commenting last night about how much better I must feel, and I actually had to sit back and take inventory on what’s” better”.

No, I’m not depressed, just very surprised that at this point I would get hit so hard again with wanting to smoke. Nothing in my lifestyle has changed to “trigger” these feelings. I’m just getting tired of fighting tooth and nail to keep something that I worked so hard to get, something that I deserve, and something I don’t want to give back, but that feeling of confidence that I had long ago of “I’ll never touch another smoke again” is fading, and that scares me. So here I am, looking to my cyber friends for help.

I know, I know, I don’t want to give up all those days quit, I don’t want to go through hell week again, I know all that stuff, maybe I just needed to vent, and Mr. J’s having a hard time understanding because he’s still finding things very easy.

Anyway, enough rambling. I’m sure things will pass, Thanks for being there guys.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 595
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,900
Amount Saved: $4,522.00
Life Gained:
Days: 64 Hrs: 23 Mins: 6 Seconds: 6

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