Not sleeping well...

[kellie_a]

I haven't been sleeping well at all lately. It was 2:00 a.m., CST, and I am wide awake. I'm blaming it largely on stress. Stress at home and stress at work.

There are too many things to delve into detail here in this blog, but suffice to say, of all the things stressing me out, I have not wavered in my desire to stop smoking. Yesterday, it hit me. The notion of "one smoke wouldn't hurt", but it left as quickly as it came.

I am not fool enough to let my guard down, but I am looking at all these trials and tribulations as a test. NOT a venue as an out to smoke.

So, here I am, day 66 and hanging tough. No want nor desire to go back. Has it been easy? No. But has it been worth it? Oh yes....

[cindywilson]

YEAH! Hang in there, you get it totally!

[lori-filer]

Hang in there. Stress is a trigger. You will be ok. I'm on the road to quitting. If I can only get through one week I would be very happy.

[Sandra3]

Stress is a trigger for sure, as long you as we always ask ourselves how smoking a cigarette will make any of it any better, then we are still ok because we know that a cigarette can not relieve stress.

[libby]

Oh Kelli, I know what you're feeling. I too, am going thru alot of stress, some of it financial because of my ahole kid so I think to myself, thank god I am able to remain smoke free or I would not be able to afford to help he or his wife financially if I had to spend $50 a week on a carton of cigs. But, be careful, I quit before and got thru a really stressful time and made it thru the stress only to relapse after it was over and I relaxed, guess I let my guard down. I'm hoping that this time I am older and have to do this for my health and thinking of the cost, a double whammy. It's a must do this time, no more chances.

[donna22]

Hey Kelli, boy I know about that stress and sleeplessness...I ususally sleep like a log but when I'm worried about someone or something I'm awake all night...just stay strong and hang in there, come here like you do..that's the best thing...i hope everything gets much better for you soon...
xoxo

[jim_taddeo]

STRESS: When the mind over-rides the bodies urge to choke the hell out of some a##hole that desperately needs it! 🙂 Hi Kelli......................You are still doing GREAT! Stress and all. They are cutting on me tomorrow. NTAP!
Jim