HELP!!!

[princessdeb]

I've been doing so well until just a few minutes ago!  We have a laundry room here at the resort.  The laundry room is right next to the clubhouse...where I used to go to smoke. I haven't been down here for 48 days...doing laundry at my friends place.  

The clothes are in the washer and I am now sitting on the patio.  When I sat down, all I can think about is smoking a cigarette!  The cravings came out of nowhere!   There is 1/2 a smoke in the ashtray on the table in front of me.... I want it!!...Now!

I know smoking won't help with the challenges I'm facing in my life right now....I know NOPE...SINAO..... why now???why this intense desire to smoke now?  

I'm barely hanging on to the 48 days that I have!

[Sandy-9-17-17]

Hey Hey, what's going on???? You did right by coming here princessdeb‌  Remember, that whatever IS going on, it won't help to smoke!  This sounds like a place you need to overcome, and say "I use to smoke when I came here"  but "I don't do that anymore" !   It is just a craving and it will go soon, if you get up, move around and keep repeating NOT ONE PUFF EVER ! 

[GyorgyiM]

Perhaps you should remove yourself from those triggered surroundings? 

Turn away, find something else to change your MINDSET !!!

It's up to YOU.....and I know you can...

Miles of Smiles.............without cigarette breath, or stained teeth, or infected lungs....am I loud and clear?

[Sandy-9-17-17]

Pour water over it, you do NOT want it!  You know you don't!  Keep saying it!  It is only a test of your strength, and you have come so far already!  Move away from it, the craving will pass!  

[Sandy-9-17-17]

Deborah, You are 2 days away from your first milestone, 50 days!  This is halfway to the TDC!   Keep on fighting this addiction, and take in some clean fresh deep breaths, this will pass!  POUR WATER ON WHAT YOU SEE!!! Make it disappear!  Please let us know how you are doing!   

[princessdeb]

Sandy-9-17-17 GyorgyiM ...Thank you ladies for your support!  I was so darn close to lighting up that smoke!!  I started crying and destroyed the cigarette! 

I thought I was strong enough to go there to do laundry but obviously I'm not ready!..I went to my best friends house and she is going down to bring my clothes back from the dryer.  

I haven't had any strong cravings in a couple of weeks...this just came out of nowhere.   Thanks again ladies❤

[Mandolinrain]

I am sorry I just saw this. I am glad you got away from that environment though. Its usually the best thing to do. In the future though, try to remember to do some deep breathing exercises and get a mental picture of ALL of us surrounding you and holding you up  Worked for me anyway. Hugs

[Sandy-9-17-17]

Missy, you just gave me the chills as I ready your post!  Way to go!  I just actually imagined what you said, and it's a magical feeling of new friends/family!  Have a great day! 

princessdeb‌  Good for you that you got through this!  That magic word HELP!  It's amazing isn't it?  And this just shows your strength to be courageous enough to post that word!  In 2 days you will be half way to the Triple Digit Club....Personally I fought for the milestones in my quit!  I kept looking forward to reaching each one, and am going to hit a major one for me in 53 days!  

Keep on rocking it Deborah, you can do this, you ARE doing this!  Great job!

[Mandolinrain]

XOXO Sweetie

[princessdeb]

Mandolinrain  thank you Missy!  I am definitely putting your special suggestion in my tool box!  Just the thought of imagining everyone from here surrounding me with love, support, and encouragement gives me strength to move forward.  Thank You, Thank You !!!

Deborah