63 days and I love O2

[sunshinemarie]

Hello All!

I just want to share a little bit of my status;

I am on day 63 of the umpteenth quit attempt in my life - I feel great!

I've always heard, when you're really ready, you will know! I must admit - I know!

This time hasn't been easy, but in some strange way - it's been easier!

I am getting to know myself for the first time in 28 years - I am 42 and started smoking when I was 14!

To have the addiction hushed while I sort out my thoughts is a new experience for me - I love it!

I had a really hard day on...day 60...from the time I woke up til the time I went to bed, I had to fight it!

BUT...you know what? I won. I beat it. One minute at a time, regardless of how miserable!

Thank you so much for anything anyone has shared - it has often gotten me thru the tough stuff!

That's why I wanted to share - if this gets one person thru one craving - AWESOME!

You can do it...it sucks awful only for a moment...it will pass, promise - you will get there!

Stay strong!

Luv you all!

SunshineMarie

[constanceclum]

Thanks for sharing. I lost my last quit in the Spring at about 63 days because I believed the struggle was to hard. I'm starting this quit on Mon. We can't expect too much too soon!

Connie

[sunshinemarie]

Hi Connie!

So proud of you! It is not easy to face the demon again! We all know, it takes most of us many tries before we get there. I have been nicer to myself this time; patted myself on the back for everything I have learned from previous attempts - it's true, we learn something every time we try a quit that will help us the next time...never quit trying!!!

I used get down on myself when I'd fail...this time I am only going with positives...any minute not smoking is a magnificent accomplishment!!! You can do this! Please reach out anytime...here for you...I am still in a very fragile state and also need to reach out on here; helps so much!!! and yes, it takes time. Once you get a handle on the anxiety of progressing, it feels much better!

You can do this!!!

Much Love,

SunshineMarie

[Giulia]

May the addiction stay hushed.  You're doing great.  Keep doing it!  

[elvan]

sunshinemarie‌ You are in No Man's Land so if you have some "moments" that are tough, try to remember that and remember that no crave ever killed anyone.  I am with you on the umpteenth quit...I have no idea how many quits I lost for one reason or another...BUT this one has been going for over 3 years and it is not going anywhere.  I had a crying spell around day 60 through day 63.  I had no particular reason to cry but I just kept crying and crying...and I am not a crier.  It's all part of getting to know yourself and those feelings that we stuffed down while we were smoking coming to the surface and coming OUT.  It's MUCH better for them to come out, it's much better for them to be expressed.  

What a wonderful job you are doing.

Best,

Ellen

[YoungAtHeart]

A part of this quit journey that is difficult to describe to the newly quit is that of self discovery.  This occurs when we stop using the excuse of taking a break for a cigarette instead of DEALING with life's good (and bad) times.  We discover who we REALLY are - and understand that feeling the emotions is part of the human experience.

And I see you have noticed your self confidence sky rocketing, too?!

Isn't life GRAND when we don't smoke?

Nancy

[sunshinemarie]

Thank you so much!

So good to know I am not the first and many have conquered this nasty bugger of a demon!!!

I have no idea what went so whacky on Tuesday (day 60)...but I am proud to have made it thru it without talking to Nic!!

Almost a surreal feeling to FEEL...I know my brain is doing something different this time and I am gonna keep with it!

Thanks Again for the support! I will be checking in and working my very hardest to keep this quit!!!

Congrats on 3+ years! You are an inspiration to all!

Hugs and irrational tears from time to time...

SunshineMarie

[sunshinemarie]

ONE THOUSAND THANK YOUS!!!

Doing my very best...love the sound of Nic getting out of my head!!!

[sunshinemarie]

Sorry, that was the reply for Ellen..

Nancy - Thank you so much!!! I am doing my best and that's all I'm asking of me this time!

It really does feel fantastic to NOT SMOKE!!! One day, sometimes one evil craving at a time!

AND, yes...so weird to meet me after 28 years of poisoning the real me!

Confidence is growing...I'm an addict, not a bad person! So glad to be learning the difference!!!

[elvan]

sunshinemarie‌ I am really happy for you, I think you are doing an amazing job with your quit, a big part of this journey is getting to know ourselves and feeling good about that.  You are doing a really good job and 63 days is AWESOME!

Ellen

[jbliesmer]

Congrats on 63 days! I think you are totally right. The more ready you are, the more you WANT it, the easier it is. It is never easy, but easier.

~Jaime

27 days of freedom

[JonesCarpeDiem]

WOO HOO!

[gardenancy8]

kudos to your days of Freedom!  Glad you got through your tough day.  Dealing with emotions when I quit was a huge surprise to me. I never realized that smoking and emotions were linked to each other.  Man, did I really have to learn to deal with them at the beginning.   

[Jennifer-Quit]

Great job!  Come back and share with us!  It is refreshing to hear!

[Christine13]

Wow!  63 days of freedom for you!!  You are rocking it!!

[MarilynH]

A super duper congratulations on your splendiforous 63 DOF and counting WTG, you are doing fantastic one precious smoke free day at a time .......

[Strudel]

I love your attitude - it is exactly what you need! Great attitude = great quit! Congrats to you! 

[freeneasy]

Congratz, great job!  You can do this and make it your "forever quit"!   (:

[Mandolinrain]

Great job! Keep it up! Having to start all over is not where you ever want to go again. Your doing wonderful! Congrats