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I can change my mood

constanceclum
Member
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I woke up this morning in such a funk feeling so sorry for myself because "I can't smoke". I immediately got on here and read Sheryls blog and realized I have the choice to look at this quit any way I want. I choose to, at least for today and hopefully everyday, celebrate my quit. I can feel joyful about it. I'm not exactly laughing at the withdrawal symptoms but I can feel good that they are the result of my very good decision to quit.

Thanks everyone for being here

Connie

6 Comments
candylance
Member

Connie, my favorite anonymous quote is "YOU can start your day over any time you please." Make a lowdown day one to celebrate. that's what you're doing right now!! Proud of YOU!!!

Candy           38     DOF

LouiseR
Member

I am celebrating  your quit with you.  Big hug for you Connie!

Barbara145
Member

One day at a time will get you where you want to be.  Congratulations on Quitting Smoking!!!!

Strudel
Member

This is how you do it! Congrats on day 2 Connie! 

chloe76
Member

Withdrawal will pass. Hang in there! You're doing great. Hydrate, hydrate, yell, sing, kick and scream, MOVE.  Your body will thank you for it.:)

LesleyON
Member

Its so funny that when you quit you actually will see someone smoke and envy them!  How crazy is that?  I've done it like "oh I wish I could smoke again like they are" and then I remember how I couldn't breathe well, and how stinky it is, how expensive it is, how much like an outcast you feel etc.  And I think how on earth could I think that person smoking a cigarette is lucky?  It  is the power of addiction and to overcome that is the best feeling in the world!  

About the Author
I'm 59 with severe COPD. I've decided I really want to live and I won't if I smoke. I have 4 grown boys, a grandson and granddaughter due on 9/10. Lots of reasons to live.