Day 1 is tough

Blog Post created by 2112miller on Jan 30, 2021

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I quit smoking to ay because I am sick of it
I quit smoking today because I have been crying a lot lately because I just can't quit
I quit smoking to day & it's hard. I feel it's useless to do.
I quit smoking today & have not had a cigarette since last night around midnight
I quit smoking today because if I don't quit, I feel I might die soon
I quit smoking today because I want to
I quit smoking today because I'm done with it
I quit smoking today & I will not smoke today...
I quit smoking today...But boy do I want to smoke !!

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Maki Jan 31, 2021 1:15 AM
Remind yourself

You can do this !
Good job writing out your thoughts . Day 1 wasn't easy , it WAS hard !
Trust me , it will get easier , it will be worth it , you CAN do it . You are stronger than you think . Don't give in . We got ya covered if you need support . Post " help" if you need help anytime any hour and wait for three responses .

We are proud of you and hope you'll stay .
I have every bit of confidence you can do this .

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Cousin-Itt Jan 31, 2021 8:16 AM
I'm glad you quit. It's the best thing you can do for yourself.

Great list You may want to place it in a spot where you can read it and remind yourself how much you want to quit.

Quitting isn't the easiest thing I ever did but it's very doable

Carl
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YoungAtHeart Jan 31, 2021 9:31 AM
Welcome to our community!

What a GREAT list of reasons to quit. Congratulations on your decision and your first Day WON! You will need more than good reasons to be successful at this, though, because it isn't easy. The good news is that with education, support, some strategies to help and your commitment not to smoke another cigarette NO MATTER WHAT, it can be done. Lots of us here were successful; you can be, too!

The important thing you can do right now is to educate yourself on what nicotine does to your body and mind. To that end, I highly recommend Allen Carr's “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.” You can search for it online or at your local library. Here is a video to inform you further about nicotine addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpWMgPHn0Lo&feature=youtu.be.

Let me know if you decided to use a quit aid and I will give you my thoughts on them.

The idea is to change up your routines so the smoking associations are reduced. Drink your coffee with your OTHER hand in a place different from when you smoked. Maybe switch to tea for a bit. If you always had that first smoke with your coffee, try putting your tennies on right out of bed, going for a quick walk, then taking your shower and THEN your coffee! . Take a different route to work. Take a quick walk at break time where the smokers AREN'T.

You need to distract yourself through any craves. You can take a bite out of a lemon (yup - rind and all), do a few jumping jacks, go for a brisk walk or march in place, play a computer game. Keep a cold bottle of water with you. Don't let that smoking thought rattle around in your brain unchallenged. You might visit “Games”: https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/games. The active ones are at the top of the list going down the left side of the homepage. Here is a link to a list of things to do instead of smoke if you need some fresh ideas:
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Youngatheart.7.4.12-blog/2013/02/25/100-things-to-do-instead-of-smoke

The conversation in your head in response to the "I want a cigarette" thought needs to be, "Well, since I have decided not to do that anymore, what shall I do instead for the three minutes this crave will last?" Then DO it. You will need to put some effort into this in the early days, but it gets easier and easier to do.

Stay close to us here and ask questions when you have them and for support when you need it. We will be with you every step of the way!

Nancy
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maryfreecig Jan 31, 2021 10:21 AM
Welcome to Ex. Thanks for sharing--your poem makes perfect sense to me. In my opinion, the only thing that would make your poem better? Last sentence first.
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sweetplt Jan 31, 2021 1:13 PM
2112miller How is today going for you? I hope yesterday was Day Won...Colleen
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- 2112miller @ sweetplt on Jan 31, 2021 1:16 PM
  Thank you so much for checking up on me..
  Today is day 2 and still smoke free..
  I want to so bad get in my car & get a pack of cigarettes..But why??
  I am so sick of smoking..yet..I want one so bad.
  This is so hard..
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  - YoungAtHeart @ 2112miller on Jan 31, 2021 1:29 PM
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    - Brandishae @ YoungAtHeart on Feb 1, 2021 6:49 PM
      This is great! Good laugh. I always use little clips like these in safety meetings I present.
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    - Brandishae @ YoungAtHeart on Feb 1, 2021 6:49 PM
      Did I write this post?!!! Sounds just like me today!!!
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indingrl Jan 31, 2021 1:30 PM
2112miller
Quit smoking Quit-smoking basics - Mayo Clinic
2 DOF - Yahoooooooo - WAY TO GO
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