Day 1

[dakotafarmergirl41]

Just needed to vent quick, and I know this is the place to do it!  I originally quit smoking 4 years ago and fell off the wagon. After a long time of smoking again, I have determined I am done for many reasons. I am rusty to this process, and fear has had me in a stupor the last several days....mainly because my quit day was fast approaching. I know this is the nicotine addiction talking, and once again Allen Carr's book helped me get that figured out....

I have completed day 1. And it was hard. So many cravings- but the worst this time was in my car (my job requires a lot of traveling). Ugh. And I got out of there as soon as I could, washed it inside out, and in the process forgot about a meeting I had tonight. I'm just foggy and can't seem to get thoughts together...and I never forget a meeting..UGH....

BUT, I have made it through Day 1. Today was my quit date, and I kept true to it. I will take it one day at a time. Thanks for letting me vent, #newbieagain #addictionsucks

[YoungAtHeart]

Welcome back!

Glad you've done some reading.  Be sure to keep a cold bottle of water with you in the car, and maybe count the red/blue/white cars you see, or the lights you hit or miss.  If you usually travel a particular route, try changing it up so the scenery is new and different!

Congratulations on Day WON!

Nancy

[Silverstar]

Hi, Dakotafarmergirl, good to see you.  I am new, have recently been where you are, know we are in your corner.  So glad you are here!

[Giulia]

That is a determined face if ever I saw one!  That's a "You're not gonna get the best of me!" face. 

You're right - this IS the place to vent.  And rust is removed by some fine steel wool and when necessary sand paper.in all its grades from fine to coarse.  This is a learning process.  Some of it's grand!  Some of it's NOT.  You're either in it, or hoping that you really don't need to be.  But you're here.  That's all that's really important. 

Day 1 is over.  Addiction sucks for sure.   But we overcome it - one day after the next.  Keep true to YOU, that 'best of you' that made you come here,  and you cannot fail.  (Cheers from part of your cheering section...)

[JustSharon]

Hi  Dakota and Welcome! I see you have quite a bit experience quitting. I had 3 years behind me and now I;m back on day 4, seems the longer between quits makes it harder, But you have gone and done the right thing, by coming back here and I wish you yet another smoke fee day.

[RachelMB]

Good morning-

I'm glad you are here.  I know what you mean about Day 1 being dificult.  I was there  19 days ago myself.  It will get easier.  hope you have a great smoke-free day!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

WELCOME HOME!

Dakota Posse Reunite!

You know it does get better so just take it one minute at a time

and no matter what - N.O.P.E.!

You can do this! You WILL do this!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Face

Everything 

And 

Recover!

[bacardigirl]

Welcome and congrats on getting thru day one - I know it's not easy! You seem very determined and that will get you thru the tough times. This is the place to vent - we've all been there:)

Good luck to you on your journey - you have what it takes to make it!

[c2q]

Day 1 under your belt! Yeah You! 

[Daniela2016]

Yes, you know this is the right place, you have done it before and also know it is feasible.

How about this time, instead of being mad and angry, you change to a happy quitter, every time the crave hits, you smile knowing you are in the process of recovery after whatever many  years of slavery you have under your belt.

Since you have educated yourself on everything addiction related, maybe this time you can change the attitude, it definitely will change the way you go through the early stages, makes it way easier.  Some of us are natural happier quitters, others can "fake it till they make it", and you can also be one of them!

Congratulations, welcome back!

[TerrieQuit]

Hello and welcome back! My name is Terrie and I am still fairly new. I am glad you came back here! 

I would like to recommend a group called The Daily Pledge Group. It's fun and will help reinforce your commitment not to smoke!

Just click on the link below and scroll down and take the person's hand before you and promise not to smoke, and then offer your free hand to the next pledge, we keep each other strong in our quits! We are on page 2. You can state your # of days, post a picture or whatever you want! This is your quit be proud of it! Please join us!

http://community.becomeanex.org/pg/forum/topic/9490311/give-thanks-for-your-quit-and-the-many-other-...

This link is also on my page and is also a featured group on our home page! Also, if you would like to join the group use this link and as you scroll down look to the left, there is a place that says join the group.

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/daily-pledge

Hope you will join us!    Terrie

Don't Quit on your Quit!

If you have any trouble getting into the group, just let me know and I'll try to help!

[crazymama_Lori]

I had a lot of problems with simply dealing with being scatterbrained all the time.  I too was always on top of the game.  For myself, I'm quite anal retentive.  Always punctual, have a job that is time sensitive.  It's my own so I'm in control of it.  I've found that making lists and notes helped in the beginning.  I don't have a cell phone, but set reminders on that or your computer helps a great deal.  That passes after about 4 months.  Glad to see you back on the quitting game 😉  Hop on my page and read some blogs or just snoop around.  lots to learn on here