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Day 9 - Feeling Fine

cathy90
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Wow, this quitting is crazy, I feel like I'm all over the place, somedays are not so easy, most of the time I feel proud of myself at how good I'm doing, actually surprised how good I'm doing, I tell people that I really think I brainwashed myself.  There are just certain things that really set me off and I need to learn how to make the urge go away faster, it seems a lot longer than 3 minutes, more like 30. I get a headache. I got most of the regular triggers under control, talking on the phone is still a challenge, I keep the conversations short, I tell people, I have to hang up, I'm sorry, I'll call you back later.  I found myself talking the other day for quite awhile and was very happy about that.  I still don't feel strong enough to take chances. This time of year is also very stressful, and just everyday life.  My plan is baby steps, I took my first big step 9 days ago, I'm in no rush.

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jezzie59
Member

I know exactly what you mean.the urges are longer then 3 min,lol good luck

Ex_Nancy
Member

There will be good days and bad days, just like there were before we quit smoking...the idea is to step around those bad thoughts by immediately DISTRACTING yourself and kicking that thought to the curb....one of the best ways is to use your sense of humor and learn to laugh at the idiot thoughts....when you hear the "just one" voice, (we all KNOW that's a bunch of BALONEY),laugh at it because you know they travel in packs....one will NEVER be enough.