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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Christina

You are a remarkable determined person. Of course the first month of the quit is hard. I think of my quit as the most difficult and rewarding experience. You have to deal with physical and emotional withdrawl and that is really hard.

I am a positive kind of everything is possible person and I experienced sadness. Almost like a depression. That was a new feeling for me, so it was hard for me to cope with it. My negative reaction is anger, not depression so that surprised me. I just took sam-e and made nice things for myself.

But the good thing is that I always Knew that smoking wouldn't solve anything.

Well, I just rambled enough. I just want to tell you that the first stages of the quit are really hard, and most of us experience physical and emotional withdrawls. But a positive attitude like yours helps a lot. And a 100% commitment to your quit like yours is great too.

So Christina, I just want to say you that you are doing great!

Hang on my friend. Things do get better as days go by. You need time. Just take one day at a time! You are breaking apart of your slaver. You are breaking apart from your kidnapper and you are experiencing the unrest that is normal when you are finally free!!!

Big Hugs Christina

Be proud of yourself!

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 268
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,020
Amount Saved: $402.00
Life Gained:
Days: 30 Hrs: 11 Mins: 51 Seconds: 24

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Cristinas,

Thanks for sharing what you are going through. Quitting smoking can be a highly challenging experience for an individual. This life change that you are making can prove to be a rocky road, and you are certainly not alone in regards to reaching out for support. You have made a tough decision that will ultimately benefit your health in so many ways. It sounds like you are determined to make this work and if that means that you will require a few pats on the back in the beginning than so be it! The longer you quit, the less you will likely rely on the encouragement and support, regardless it will always be here if you need it!

Keep up the good work cristinas, almost done 2 weeks!

Samantha, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

Hi cristinas,

I don't view reaching out for support as weakness on anyones part, maybe in the beginning I did, but now I know its a necessary tool in the fight to control our addiction. Opening yourself up to others may be a foreign idea to you, but it shouldn't be viewed in a negative light, you should see it as a growing experience. Your not weak, your getting stronger than ever by fighting this fight. This is one of the hardest things you'll ever do, your reclaiming your life by kicking the demons #$$. You should feel empowered, not ashamed. Reaching out for support and an occasional pat on the back is the normal process on this site, which I feel is why so many of us have been successful in our quits. Your not losing any independence either, if anything your gaining independence by not having to interrupt your life every 30 minutes to feed the monkey on your back, or as I like to call it, the junkie inside of me. This whole idea of opening up to strangers, reaching out to them for support wasn't an issue with me, but I have friends who come to this site and never post. I think it shows weakness not to be able to reach out for help once in a while, but thats just me. Those 13 days are looking great on you by the way!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 199
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,960
Amount Saved: $2,388.00
Life Gained:
Days: 29 Hrs: 10 Mins: 29 Seconds: 44

Quit Meter

$39,011.70

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1025 Hours: 23

Minutes: 25 Seconds: 20

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5716

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

171,480

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

You are doing absolutely excellent. You are changing your behaviors AND fighting some extreme physical and mental withdrawals simultaneously.

You have earned the pat-on-the-back. You are making a big change. Shout it from the mountaintop to everyone who will listen. "Look at me! I am different! I am in control of me" Hooray for you. Shower yourself with rewards MORE frequently than you used to light up!!! You are in the process of retraining your body and brain!

You are gaining the independence to live your life on your terms as you give up your dependence on nicotine.

Ultimately, for me, it becomes a matter of mental focus and attitude. You can win this battle and war. It is your choice.

By the way, did you notice how much further you were able to ride yesterday without the constant stopping? Wasn't the air fresher and crisper than before? Life is great, isn't it?

Keep the Quit!

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 272
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 8,160
Amount Saved: $2,142.00
Life Gained:
Days: 44 Hrs: 8 Mins: 58 Seconds: 49

Quit Meter

$52,352.46

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1209 Hours: 11

Minutes: 8 Seconds: 54

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5788

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

173,640

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

As you know, yesterday I went riding. For me, as funny as it sounds, it is a very peaceful, tranquil activity. That is why I get to do a lot of soul searching.. and to make peace with some of my demons...

Among a number of things that I thought of during yesterday's ride, one question, one thought keeps coming back - have you ever been weak, have you ever been the one whining...

Before I get in trouble, please let me explain.

On a normal day-to-day basis, I do consider myself pretty strong, confident, "take no prisoners" attitude. OK, part of this is just make belief... but most of the time I am a pretty self-sufficient, strong person.

When I look back to the past 14 days though... I am not too proud of myself. Yes, I am fighting/beating the demon. Yes, I stay smoke-free. BUT, in the process, I am reaching out for help/approval/pat on the back, at every given moment. Is this normal? Is this the usual process? Together with the quitting you are also supposed to lose some if your independence as well?

Or is it just me?

That is why, if at all possible, I'd like to know if the quit brought others to the same position - learning to be humble, seeking for help...

How about the semi-gods like Duffis, Mr.Ed, Tresa, Katie, Marivi, Kaiser, Astrofan, Impalamania...? Were they mortals like me at one point?

I don't know. Maybe is just a way the nicodemon plays with my mind - makes me philosophical at 6 am on a Sunday morning. Still, I'd like to get some replies...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 455
Amount Saved: $59.15
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 5 Mins: 33 Seconds: 58

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