Hi I’m back on the site after relapsing over a month ago. It started with depression and I would smoke a cigarette and go back to my quit. Now I know why N.O.P.E is one of the keys to success. I hated myself for smoking and fought with myself everyday. Questions like how am I going to work, no one will put up with this in the workplace and I’m going to be looking for a job soon. I was really frustrated so last night was my last cigarette. Today is my new day one and I was so upset earlier I cried. I have depression, PTSD, and anxiety so when I look back on my quit I do remember that I was really suffering depression wise but feeling better physically. It’s also important to check in everyday on the site. Do people have sponsors that they call or email? Thanks for listening.
Julie
I'm so glad you're getting back at it, Juliejules2456 . You can't undo the past, only learn from it, so take a lesson and move on to a cleaner healthier future!
NOPE NMW (no matter what) is so very important!! That "just one for now" ALWAYS morphs eventually into full time smoking again. You don't have to vow NOPE forever, just for now, just for today, just for this hour, then repeat repeat repeat. That was the only way I could do it, little bites at a time got the elephant eaten, as they say .
Quitting does bring with it emotional swings, for a while. You said you have depression, anxiety and PTSD, so you might consult with your doc if you are on P. meds, as adjustments may be necessary for the short term. Your quit-related mood swings will mellow over time.
There seems to be someone here most of the time. You might enlist a quit-buddy if you feel the need for texting or phone calls, or simply IM here. Or put a shout out on the public board, someone will most likely jump in and try to help. Or go to the Games section and start playing some of the games to distract yourself during tough time.
Best to you!! Stick around, and lets get this done, you so deserve it!