Give and get support around quitting
I feel silly typing help on my phone like this but if it can work for me, I guess it's worth it. I am losing my stuff!!! I keep thinking I'm doing good. I mean I'm trying to hold my P's and q's but it's obviously not been good enough! My husband feels I am mean, I guess! I just want to go out to his truck and smoke one. My head keeps saying nobody has to know but me and that I am a better wife when I smoke. Losing it!!! I really thought I could do this and want to but .... I don't know....
Good for you. Don't hesitate to reach out when you have these moments. They will decrease, but in the meantime use the site to help keep your quit.
Barb
GREAT ! Glad your holding strong thats the way to "use" us here
Day 3 can be the worse because nicotine is out or almost out of your system...The nicodemon wants you to feed his addiction...don’t let it happen...deep breaths and do the pause before answering your husband ...let him know it is the withdrawal. I hope you have no smokes near you ... get the list and get busy...clean something until you are too bone ass tired to want to smoke. Also, ask God to take the crave from you...gotcha in my prayers ~ Colleen 104 DOF
Never feel silly. We are here for you. Don’t give up. If you do the most important person will know. You. I know you can do this. Look at all the wonderful advice. We will all help and support you. It will get easier. Just put in the work until it does. It will be so worth it
Here is a letter you can print and put on the refrigerator or any door that your husband or friends will see so they will understand more what you are going through.
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Anacondahead-blog/2012/01/25/letter-to-a-loved-one
It’s good to yell help because you can always find help here. This is another good blog to read.
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2013/03/11/lessons-of-the-geese
You can do this stay busy and keep reading all that you can on this addiction.
You'll regret it-----
BUT
You WON'T regret NOT smoking.
One day at a time. Becoming an Ex takes time--so keep your mind in just for today I will not smoke. Great job staying out of trouble today!!! Keep it coming.
So happy you found the strength to stay strong and beat that nicowitch! Be proud, sometimes it's really tough.
You do not want to go back to day one - you are doing great!!!!
KTQ
I don't know how far along you are in your quit journey. I have 2 weeks and I have been struggling recently. I can say my personality hasn't changed but I am holding on for dear life because this is life or death. I want to smoke so bad but my goal is to get through the month. Not that I am going to smoke after this month I will just set a new goal. Keep your resolve remember why you want to quit that reason is still there. Stay strong saying that to all who sees this post. Remember quitting smoking is easier than getting lung cancer or some other smoking related disease
Hello there, I understand your frustration I truly do. This is what I do: I plug earbuds into my phone, play my favorite music and paint. Keeps my mind and my hands occupied and it is enjoyable. Watch the link. Marlo