MORNING of DAY 7 : Completing week one

[temptation]

Today I woke up with an intense urge to smoke. I needed to sign on to this site to remember what I and many others are accomplishing everyday we dont smoke. I'm chewing the nicorette relgiously. I feel better specifically in the chest region since i quit. My mind keeps telling me to go ahead and smoke one to get that feel good feeling but i know I would hate myself for it. I will be back on later to celebrate my accomplishment of week 1. If anyone reads this, what is something i can do to celebrate the completion of my first week?

[molzep]

Singing loud and crazy dancing is always a good way to celebrate!

[Kim93]

What do you like to do?  One of my friends here and I have decided that we are going to make an appointment on a goal date for something nice for ourselves.  I've got 38 days and am going to make an appointment today for a massage on my 60 day mark.  She is going to make an appointment for her milestone date to get a manicure or pedicure...something like that.  Now, I realize this is girlie stuff, but I'm sure there's something you would like to do that you normally wouldn't splurge on??  I put the $$ I don't spend every day into a jar and then give my self a present on a goal date.  Just some thoughts  🙂

[prs0214]

Go visit an elderly family member you haven't seen in a while.  It will not only make their day, but it will make yours.

[judy41]

Go to a movie you would like to see and relish not having a cancer stick!

[laney4]

I think you need to do something that you enjoy.  We are all different and what works for one may not work for the other.  Day 7.  Congratulations!  What a milestone.  When I get to day 7, I'm going hiking in the freezing weather so I can take in all the fresh air and breath!!!!  I love hiking.  You may enjoy something more relaxing but whatever the choice I hope it helps with detox.

I prefer patches over gum and am on day 2 using the patches.  From a dentist recommendation, I'm chewing trident sugarless.  It helps to whiten teeth, keeps me from grabbing for food and I enjoy the fresh breath taste.

[smp101]

Take a nap

Go out for a nice diner or stay home and make a nice meal.

Buy a CD you would like.

Or best of all- look in the mirror and be proud

[marie23]

Do anything that make you smile. Find something that give you that feeling good high. A week is awesome. The days will really start adding up. Great Job

[olivia2]

Hi.  Today is Day # 7 for me as well and am finding ways to cope w/ the trigger points by talking on the phone in the car, drinking LOTS of water, etc..  I am also taking Chantix and keeping very busy.  I get major urges every now & then but they go away within seconds, and I just keep reminding myself that I CANNOT go back to them this time, and I just keep reminding myself of all the reasons I quit!  The benefits of quitting far outweigh smoking.  Hang in there and stay busy to keep your mind off of it.

[doubleji]

Happy 1st week!!

It was so encouraging to read your page...Im on day 4 & SOOO close to going to the store...comtemplating pehaps being a social smoker?? LOL

Anyways, thanks for the positive thoughts!

J

[dejamb77]

Today is day 7 for me as well.  I've been chewing two pieces of nicorette each day.  I just had a craving and came here which helped me.  I haven't thought about rewarding myself though, a lot of good ideas up there.  I'll have to do something.

Anyway, I don't know about all of you, but my cravings get easier to deal with every day.  Day 3&4 sucked really bad for me and I was in line at the store to buy a pack the other day but the guy in front of me stunk so bad from cigs that I couldn't do it, thank God. 

[stevenson.hrose]

Definitely reward, reward, reward yourself! We all need extra motivation at times and some good incentives to keep going.  I'm on day four and wasn't sure I was going to make it yesterday.  I work at a really stressful job at times and while running late to work forgot to put on my patch for the day which was a big mistake.  But today's a new day and I've got the patch on again and managing really well so far.  My plan for my 1 week reward is something simple and cheap (since I still can't afford to spend a lot on something really nice, but that's not the point).  I think rewards for week 1, week 2 and week 4 should be enjoyed. Then I'll probably space them out a little more but it's getting through the first few weeks that's the hardest, so make sure you do something good for yourself.

[temptation]

Hi Everyone,

Reading the support from all of you has been such a great motivator to continue quitting. Thank you all for being there and your feedback. Keep it up!