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Having a really difficult time today, Day 4

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Welcome Ojmas, and Congratualtions on quitting! You are doing great so far. Keep on going, the worst of it is over and now each day will be a bit better than the day before.

Make plans for the times when you might get really stressed, (have straws or candy or an inspiring post on hand, do the deep breathing, drink ice water....you get my drift) and try to rearrange your routines at home ( the daily grind), that really really helps. You can do this. One day at a time. If you want to cry, cry, if you want to yell, yell, just don't smoke, it does get better - I promise. You are on your way to a wonderful new life. Have a great day!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 70

Day 5 is much better so far. Will have our Thanksgiving dinner today so that will keep me busy. And I threw the burnt fudge, pan and all, into the bonfire! I was quite lethargic. Thanks to everyone for the support!

Have an awesome weekend,

Jane

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Hello ojmas Boy is Sparky right about being fragile at this point in our quit. I remember day 3 in mine like it was yesterday. It hit me like a freight train. I spent the day curled up in the fetal position on the couch wishing everything would just go away. Most of us have spent decades constantly feeding our addiction so we can't reasonably expect to have everything just how we like it in a couple of days. Look at the craving as a healing process and everything that you go through making you stronger. We're learning how live again one minute , one hour and one day at a time. Don't let yourself get to hungry , angry , lonely or tired. It's normal to be emotional at this point. No sense smoking over burnt fudge.

You're awesome for not smoking these past days. You're the most important person here. Excellent for you. breather

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

You are right tomorrow will be better. Give yourself some slack, we have all been weepy and burnt fudge would set me off too

. You are doing great, see you tomorrow and if want stop by the bonfire and throw your exhaustion, weepy feeling and burnt fudge in to the fire.

Keep the Quit

Sparky

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 70

I think I am just exhausted from baby sitting my daughters dogs.They kept us up all night. So, I am thinking tomorrow will be much better. And I will have Thanksgiving with my family. So, here's to a better tomorrow!!!

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 70

Know what set me off? I burnt the fudge. I burnt the fudge i was going to give to my 99 year old dad (who lives in a stinking nursing home) and that's what set me off. But I am going to be ok. No smokes. I am having a hard time with the feeling that I get from smoking. I don't want to fight it because that makes it harder. I am just confused. But, Day 4 down! And I am still a non-smoker! I just don't understand why I was so weepy today...I mean I just couldn't control myself. I am not an emotional person and I just sat in my chair with tears rolling down my face because I burnt the fudge!!! Oh My Gosh! I am so glad I don't smoke but sheeesh! So much going through my brain.....

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

Ojmas,

I am sorry to hear you are having a rough day. But know that you are not alone. It is hard but it is possible. You can do this. Keep writing on here whenever you need support, need to vent, to pass the time, etc, etc

One day, one minute, one second at a time.

~Alice

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Just get though today, ok?? Get the ICE water out, and drink lots. Find a quite place and cuss out the thoughts. You know you are better than a smoke. You are at such a fragile time, give yourself a hug. Hope you can withstand the temptation today and tomorrow you can do it again (not smoke)

Keep the Quit

Sparky

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 331

Hi! Sorry to hear you are having a hard day. This is to be expected so yes look at your coping strategies. The nicotine is trying to leave your system and your brain is trying everything it can to re-introduce it. It's tough I know but it has been 4 days and you have been strong up to now so stay strong and believe in yourself! You can work through this! Remember some tips: DISTRACT, DISTRACT, DISTRACT! Try sipping water, go for a walk, take some deep breaths, re-write the reasons you DO NOT want to smoke, have a nap, read, paint your nails, phone a friend, take a shower......do whatever it takes to distract yourself from smoking or thinking about smoking. We are here for you if you need.

Be Calm, Be Strong, Be Grateful.