I made it through day three

[geo4]

This would be so much easier if I wasn t raising these kids by myself... geez what the hell.  i just spent 4 hours at the ER with the kids, getting meds for my poison oak that I ve had for three months!  Finally I had a nurse freind educate me on how to clean everything so I dont keep giving it back to myself.   I ve been through 4 perscriptions of steroids and a shot in the last 8 weeks and I am fed up with this shit like nobody will ever know!  I just can t catch a brake unless I am at work.  If I could work all the time I would believe u me.  I am trying to learn other ways to direct my stress other then smoking.  I ve been walking alot but I have to try to keep my son in the stroller and he likes to throw himself on the ground every 10 mins.  So the exercising is not relaxing because I have to bring him everywhere I go.  Life has been unfair to me but I dont  have to smoke over it.  The smoking doesn t solve any problem for me or my kids.  I just have to learn to try new things and remeber to go to any lengths to not smoke.   Super frustrated!  I hope I can sleep tonight.

[misty_dawn]

I know how frustrating raising kids alone can be.  Been a single parent for years and years. At least you don't have anyone to fight with after they go to bed.  *smiles*  I quit cold turkey as a single parent.  Sometimes I think it's easier that way, sometimes not.

[smokeandmirrors]

Congrats on 3 days smoke free! Tomorrow when you wake up you will be 100% nicotine free!!! YAY! Are you using oral or topical steroids? I'm not sure if the drs. told you or not, but oral steroids can increase your anxiety level. I'm like a banshee anytime I have to take them. Quitting is a frustrating process, in general. You're doing all the right things. Hang in there! Keep doing what you're doing, and It will get better!  

(((((Hugs)))))

[tamarale]

Yes, it does get better, and you will actually feel calmer, more relaxed, and less anxious. I know it's hard to believe, but it's true with time. You will be fine. Just keep YOU as the priority in your quit and the rest will fall into place. Your children need YOU to be strong first (like on the planes, when they tell you to put the oxygen on YOU first, then your children.) Congratulations on Day 3!

[dvolgenau4]

you are doing great  .....plain and simple just keep on doing just what you are doing!!!! good job!!!

[dvolgenau4]

you are doing great  .....plain and simple just keep on doing just what you are doing!!!! good job!!!

[jojo_2-24-11]

good job geo, it really and truely will get better in time, one day at a time sometimes an hour, sometimes one minute.Hang tough!

[onie1985]

You are doing awesome! When my kids go to bed after they have been on my nerves all day, I take a long hot bath in the dark. It's calming and lets me sort through things. Just take deep breaths and remember that everything gets better. Good luck!

[dandaji]

Congrats on day 3....i got day 1 coming up this thursday, and i am hoping i can do it this time. I'll be 30 in october and have been smoking since I was 7 years old....tried many times to quit, but never had anything like this website to help. Mega kudos on doing it as a single parent...i don't think I could be a parent let alone quit while doing it! 

Stay strong!!!