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Day 16

carries
Member
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The last few days, I feel like I was in a funk... Slightly down and out, but today, I feel much better.  I do have to admit, I did think about smoking on those days, but I keep mentally talking myself out of it.   I also came to this site and read over things and that helped to.  One really good thing, is I started using magnesium spray on my legs before bed, and I have been sleeping great! 

My original quit day was May 1st, but in August I found out that I would be loosing my job and I decided to drink one night and of course picked up smoking again.   Management was able to slide me into a different position, but unfortunately that is only temporary...  So, i have been on the hunt for a new job.   I had an interview this morning and it went really good and I would love it.  Down side is, it would be a huge cut in pay(like $10,000 less a year), but great benefits.... 20 vacation days for life, my insurance would be 100% paid and 75% for family.   Should know by next week.

I would have been 203 days smoke free, kinda frustrating, but I never want that to happen again.  I need to like never drink again, that is definitely my biggest trigger.  

8 Comments
sweetplt
Member

Hi carries You are doing great...hang in there...I lost two quits to alcohol...this is my third and last and in the beginning I really had to avoid drinking...and now I can have cocktail and I really no longer crave a smoke...you just have to be careful not to drink too much...I hope this job works out...sounds really good...the pay decrease only negative, but if you work hard you can get raises...the other benefits are great...I am glad you came here and told us how your are doing...and glad you are staying here for support...Have a nice evening... Colleen 353 DOF ~

YoungAtHeart
Member

Alcohol has killed many a successful quit....sorry you learned it the hard way!

Sorry about the job - and hope you get the one from today if you want it.  Not buying smokes will allow you to save a bit of money to tide you over - just in case.  Glad you got back to it!

Keep going now!

shashort
Member

Great job on 16 days free!! I think the funk thing is normal in the beginning of our quits because our bodies and brains  are adjusting to the new norms of no nicotine.  Hang in there, stay strong and keep with NOPE (not one puff ever) will get you to that freedom you are seeking.  Remember it is a journey be patient with yourself.

Mandolinrain
Member

Alcohol certainly has ruined many a fine quit. They seem to be traveling buddies.

I stayed away from it 100% for I think it was 3 months. I figured if I couldn't then I had another addiction I would need to address. Nowadays I enjoy an occasional cocktail and have no desire to smoke. You do what works best for you.

Congrats on your quit

Barbscloud
Member

Congrats on 16 days smoke free.   Keeping my fingers crossed that you get the job.

Barb

carries
Member

Thank you sweetplt‌!   I really appreciate the advice and support!

carries
Member

Thank you YoungAtHeart

carries
Member

Thank you shashort‌!   It is definitely an adjustment to the new norm, especially on dreary days.