Good morning my friends at EX! I am back in business! Today is the beginning of a new journey for me. Yes I made it 7 months and then I had a relapse. I made the mistake of picking up a cigar and it was my downfall. I’ve been struggling for the last few weeks, so at the advice of one of my friends here on EX I have decided to start again from Day 1. (Note To those who may be having thoughts that only one won’t hurt: DON’T DO IT!) Today I began my quit journey once again! I know it will not be easy as I have to go through the nicotine withdrawals all over again, but my mind is in the right place and I feel that I am ready. I will make it through H€LL week!
Today I will put on a patch and start again with my nicotine gum. It worked for me the first time I am praying that it will work for me this time. I only have 14 mg patches left, but I have stronger ones coming after speaking to a coach yesterday online. Just in case I need them! I’ll also be seeing a therapist in a few weeks to help with my anxiety.
I am already feeling the withdrawals starting, but I have a busy day ahead of me today volunteering at AA Family fun day which should keep me very busy working with kids and away from any smoking thoughts. When I come home, I won’t go outside to the patio to smoke, I will come inside and work in my office or keep myself busy outside with my plants. I will not smoke! I have taken the Daily Pledge and I will stand by it!
I hope that my friends here at EX will be understanding and will still be here for me to support me. It has been a hard time for me, and this relapse has caused me a lot of anguish. But I am very happy to be back and I am feeling very positive about this! EX has been very good to me and always has been a happy place for me to come. So I will be here daily to take the pledge and to look for your support!
Thank you my friends and newcomers alike! I will be looking to all of you for support. I hope you all have a wonderful day. Sending love and hugs to all!🤗💕
Tracy 1 DOF ❤️
