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Share your quitting journey

Time to Open Up Here.

Christine13
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I don't blog very often.  What I have found that when I quit smoking I have had a lot of painful memories come up for me.  Stuff from 40 or more years ago.  I guess you could say these things caused me to have numerous nervous breakdowns back in the 80's.  I have a mental illness I have been dealing with for years.  Now, I am mentally healthy but things do still bother me.  So I wrote down all the things that were bothering me and I had two pages worth.  I wrote them all out and then tore the paper up!!  I am putting the past behind me as of today.  I will focus on my wonderful life today with my dear husband, kids, and grandkids.  My past was one of smoking to numb out feelings and emotions.  Today I will learn to deal with them.  I won't be smoking anymore.  I will be opening up my life and blogging for help.  Onward and Upward right?

Thanks for listening.  With your help I will overcome this addiction.  I have new things to do for relaxation such as Yoga and walking.  Deep breathing.  I'm taking anti-deppresants so that should help with any kind of depression.  Have I got all my bases covered finally now?  I think so.  I won't be smoking but blogging about things now.

Hugs Everyone!

Christine

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About the Author
I'm a widow now, my husband passed away January 1, 2018 He died of COPD, and pre leukemia and the flu. He quit smoking 15 years ago which gave him extra time. I am a mother, and grandmother. I have smoked for 47 years. I am going to have my forever quit and I'm doing it for me and my two daughters so I can live longer and be with them. I like to read, swim, garden, crochet, paint and doodle. I also enjoy walking and visiting with friends and family. I am 100% making this my last quit. I have been in denial about what smoking has done to me and my kids. I must make a new life for myself and it doesn't include cigarettes. I may already have COPD, but have not been officially diagnosed.