Day 3, holding Strong!

[safirentx]

This is a lot like my cancer journal. Writing in my cancer journal when I was going through treatment helped me so much.  I recieved a lot of comments of support back. But this is also different.  I am blogging on a website with other smokers who have quit or trying to quit and that makes it a lot different than my cancer journal (www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaydeebiggs ).

I have cried several times today. Fighting the urge to smoke, triggers have hit me several times but I am staying strong.  First when I woke up I checked my mail, was fighting the urge to smoke and decided I was still tired and went back to bed for several hours.  I got up and took some books back to the library.  Didn't smoke, didnt think about smoking until I left the library and headed home. No, I didn't smoke.  I'm holding strong.  I can't say that each day is getting any easier just yet. But one day I will be able to say that. Hugs to everyone and thank you for your support.

[MarcieWhosoever]

oh yes i promise one day you will be able to say that! AS LONG AS YOU DONT smoke! NOt even one single puff. You may have ups and downs but its ok. just knowing it wont last forever is what helped me make it.  I was willing to be uncomfotable for as long as it took ! out of 274 days I only had about 5-6 bad days. thats doable right? now im free and thank God I am. I have no desire to smoke. none

Marcie~  not one hit since the day I quit! 274 days and feelin fine!

[safirentx]

So wonderful to hear you say you have no desire and you are smoke free 274 days. That is wonderful!  I made it to 57 days my last attempt.  I know I can do this.  I know I deserve to live.  I am strong and I will keep fighting!

Thank you Marcie for your comment! Hugs

[BobbyMaynard]

Keep fighting, keep doing what ever you need to do not to smoke. You have done it befor, you know how to to do this. 90 days for me and I have not had a serious smoking thought since day 49 or 50. I can honestly say that I am a greatful happy non smoker. I truly enjoy the act of not smoking more than I ever did the act of smoking. Thomas posted a blog earlier today, if you have not seen it, you should go back and read it.

Bobby

[safirentx]

I did read Thomas's blog, ty Bobby.  It was great to read and I think I commented on it.  Thank you for the support Bobby.  Happy you are 90 days!  Good for you and keep up the good work!

K

[JoAnne5-14-2008]

You've won another day of victory.  You did right buy getting up and doing something different when you thought about smoking.  That is called re-learning life without cigarettes.  If you keep doing that, you will beat any cravings that come your way.  Give yourself a pat on the back for another successful day's journey.

[Sootie]

You will have a day when you realize---hey---I can do this--no problem. It comes sooner than you think. Just stay strong and do this one day at a time. Tell yourself that smoking is just no longer an option. You can do anything else---you can cry, scream, throw things, break things, laugh, run, sleep, eat, breathe, dance, shop.....absolutely ANYTHING but you may not smoke. This is doable.........

[MoeUnfiltered]

Dear K, so glad to see your blog.Everyone's jouney is different.I am over 700 days smoke-free and had a 3and a half pack a day habit.I still must stay vigilant about my quit.I am not going to tell you it is easy but it is so worth it.You are worth the quit.Right now the physical part of the addiction is affecting you but each day you stay quit the cravings will lessen.I still carry something with me to keep my hands busy:right now it is a small slinky.Early in my quit I always had hard candy and a squeeze ball.Not one puff no matter what!Moe