25 Days - Feeling Proud

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So I have made it to 25 days smoke free and am feeling extremely proud. I have had a few stressful situation to encounter (daughters emergency appendix removal!!!!) and ups and downs at work, where by I could easily have given in to temptation and that devil on my shoulder, but I have not.

I must say now more than ever it is when I have got through these situations, that I feel that I want a cigarette to almost congratulate myself!! Like it is a reward for a job well done, a moment to sit back and reflect....I have however refrained and the moment passes.

These situations are the exact reason that I have slipped up before and gone and had a cigarette thinking one wont do any harm, and it then becomes a slippery slop back to smoking.

So guys, I am holding on tight to my quit and am very proud with my steps and acknowledgement thus far.

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TW517 Aug 3, 2017 5:48 AM

Congrats on 25 days! That is huge, and you should be very proud!

You're 5 days away from No Man's Land. Be sure to read up on that (No Mans Land Days 30 to 130 (approximate) ), and check in with us (NML Wednesday Weekly Check In – 8/2/2017 ) when you arrive.

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Free2BU @ TW517 on Aug 3, 2017 6:06 AM

Thanks so much. Yup have read it and very aware, i have been in NML a few times and caved. But not this time...this time I intend to make it.

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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Aug 3, 2017 8:53 AM

That "reward" trigger seems to be one of the last to leave. Even after more than five years quit, I still might think, "gee, a cigarette would be nice right now" as a reward when I take a break. Easy to smile, shake my head and get a small Pepsi over crushed ice instead, but the thought is STILL there.

Expect it - be prepared for it - plan for it - and you will continue to be fine!

Congratulations on 25 days!!

Nanc

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constanceclum Aug 3, 2017 8:53 AM

I am on Day 25 too and know exactly what you are talking about. Celebrating our quits with a cigarette lol. That's how warped our brains are from this addiction. Let's ecourage each other to get through NML no matter what as that's the time I have caved in the past.

Connie

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elvan Aug 3, 2017 1:03 PM

Free2BU Congratulations on 25 days, that is excellent...keep going, it WILL get easier and it will get to the point where you will realize that "rewarding" yourself with a cigarette is like rewarding yourself with a slow suicide. They do nothing FOR you but there are lots of us here who can tell you all that they do TO you.

Hang in there, you will be entering NML and you need to be vigilant, you CAN do this. You own your quit, remember that, no matter what. It is yours and without you, it will die...WITH you, it will grow and thrive.

Ellen

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maryfreecig Aug 3, 2017 4:27 PM

Wow! Congratulations on 25 and for making it through big stress. I'm glad you shared your quit has been going.

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TW517 Aug 3, 2017 5:48 AM
Congrats on 25 days! That is huge, and you should be very proud!
You're 5 days away from No Man's Land. Be sure to read up on that (No Mans Land Days 30 to 130 (approximate) ), and check in with us (NML Wednesday Weekly Check In – 8/2/2017 ) when you arrive.
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- Free2BU @ TW517 on Aug 3, 2017 6:06 AM
  Thanks so much. Yup have read it and very aware, i have been in NML a few times and caved. But not this time...this time I intend to make it.
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Aug 3, 2017 8:53 AM
That "reward" trigger seems to be one of the last to leave. Even after more than five years quit, I still might think, "gee, a cigarette would be nice right now" as a reward when I take a break. Easy to smile, shake my head and get a small Pepsi over crushed ice instead, but the thought is STILL there.
Expect it - be prepared for it - plan for it - and you will continue to be fine!
Congratulations on 25 days!!
Nanc
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constanceclum Aug 3, 2017 8:53 AM
I am on Day 25 too and know exactly what you are talking about. Celebrating our quits with a cigarette lol. That's how warped our brains are from this addiction. Let's ecourage each other to get through NML no matter what as that's the time I have caved in the past.
Connie
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elvan Aug 3, 2017 1:03 PM
Free2BU Congratulations on 25 days, that is excellent...keep going, it WILL get easier and it will get to the point where you will realize that "rewarding" yourself with a cigarette is like rewarding yourself with a slow suicide. They do nothing FOR you but there are lots of us here who can tell you all that they do TO you.

Hang in there, you will be entering NML and you need to be vigilant, you CAN do this. You own your quit, remember that, no matter what. It is yours and without you, it will die...WITH you, it will grow and thrive.
Ellen
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maryfreecig Aug 3, 2017 4:27 PM
Wow! Congratulations on 25 and for making it through big stress. I'm glad you shared your quit has been going.
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