I've officially begun working on my 7th day smoke free. Today presented new scenarios as I've returned back to work after an extended weekend. I had some uncertainty and apprehensions heading back. I've quit for extended weekends and have ruined it all going back to work. The why I'm not certain of but I was amazed that I only had the tiniest of urges, and those were minimal, no more than a mosquito, small and annoying, but easily brushed away.
Once I've made it through my seventh day, my next big challenge won't come until the 30 day mark. Reading here on EX, I have learned about no man's land, and this is where I usually fail. Knowledge is power and I've begun to prepare those cheering me on that the difficulties lie ahead and that will be difficult to face without them.
Never the less, I've one resource I hadn't before, the EX. In a way, being a part the EX makes one feel obligated to stick to their guns. Only being a part of the community for a few days, I feel welcome. In a great deal of reading, it is our support group that will help us in our endeavors. And if Nancy, Joe, and Frank are not in or able to support today, Austin, Betsy, and Jill will jump in and cheer for the home team! (All made up names, not a reference to anyone particular)
Here is to the joy of me annoying the rest of you for the next 123 days until I'm out of no man's land!
