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Our mind is a strange

onelasttime
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thing. 151 days of not smoking and I had that crazy smoking dream last night. I was on my way to buy a pack with that thought in my head even in my dream that I would smoke just one and pitch all the rest I even told myself in my dream that I could do it now.In reality I know I can't. I wonder when will this lil butt head leave me alone to enjoy my life? Seems every time I get comfortable he tries to sneak back in my life. Some what of a stalker you know in your weak or sad moments there stands the addict tapping his foot saying "oh come on you can have just one" some times he sounds convincing --at 4 am this morning he awoke me from a deep sleep , I had to get out of bed to get rid of him. There's not a smoke withen 5 miles that I could have access of and that would require driving to purchase them and God knows I am way to awake to do that...Just saying we are never safe. The addict in us is always present maybe not visable to the naked eye but he is lurking there in the shadows waiting for us to weaken so be prepared to fight him off for the rest of your life..he doesn't show up as often as he used to but he has not given up on pulling me back to join him in the addiction again.Just saying KEEP YOU GUARD UP AND STAY ON THE RIGHT THINKING TRACK. I think I am weakened by Fathers Day coming up I really miss my Dad.He would more than likely lived a lot longer had he not smoked but we cannot dwelllon the past I try to remember the good times and be thankful that I have found a new lease on life and pray that my daughter doen't loose her mother to a horrible preventable lung or heart disease..thank you all for being around to listen to me babble..your friend  Deb 151 and running from the addiction full speed ahead and I hope all of you are right behind me we can win this battle one day at a time....

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aztec
Member

H Deb

the dreams are only dreams, I know when I had them it really felt real. who knows when you will have another one, just shake it off.

You are doing so great in your quit, wow! over 150 days. I hp eyou reward yourself with something you can enjoy, anew pair of samdals, dinner and amovie, a fresh bunch of flowers, somthing  you like that you can keep , a new necklace. something, anything, even something inexpensive.

 

glad you didn't cave,

don't get complacent is what I heard and thats a great message

Wrm regards

Aztec

anacondahead
Member

If you are firmly resolved not to smoke, no matter what happens, then you don't have to live in fear of relapsing. You must tell yourself that you do not smoke so running for a cigarette in the middle of a crisis is not an option.

It's true that nicotine addiction is a life long condition but YOU are the one who controls your own destiny. Do not smoke and it can't do you any harm. 

onelasttime
Member

ADVICE TAKEN....

choptrice
Member

Good Blog  it is a stalker/creeper  and the mind is so powerful, but our friends are correct we have the control  its a choice and we have plenty of those also.  Sometimes I have wished God didnt give us some choices that sure would be easier, but it is what it is,   and I suppose I wouldnt want to be a robot or would I???   mind again   lol  God Bless lesa

nikki42
Member

I'm running right behind you:) I've had 7 of those crazy dreams and they all seemed so real. We just have to keep our minds right. I'm sorry that you don't have your dad to spend Father's Day with, but I'm glad that you are making sure your daughter won't lose you. Stay strong:)

kate8
Member
151 Days!!!!! Awesome job. Way to go! Congrats to u!!!
patrick-marsh
Member

GREAT BLOG!!!!!!!! SO TRUE!! THAT JUNKIE THINKING WILL GET US IF WE LET IT!! CONGRATS ON THE QUIT!! KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!

boogers2
Member

Well I have to say that I am glad that I am not the only one who is tempted.I am a few short days away from Day100, and yet, it seems like nothing. When I have the dreams I awake alomsot disappointed that I have not slipped, because it means I have to keep on not smoking. Don't get me wrong, I am glad that I am smoke free for this amount of time - the longest in my life since I started smoking 23 years ago. However, it seems that the lonlieness for my friend has not left me. Sometimes I just get so tired of having to keep fighting it. I want it to become easy. I know a few people who smoked for many many years & they tell me that it takes three to four years before you are 'normalized' again. But they assure me that one day at some time I (and all of you) will wake up & it will be better. At that time we wil wake up & not have another damn dream & will not miss them & will not crave them despite the long time it has been since our last one. I really am looking forward to the moment when I do not think that I can have just one - perhaps to celebrate my 100th day? It is so ridiculous!

So thank you one last time & all the others for admitting how truly hard this is to stop. Your honesty makes me stronger to know I am not alone & I figure if you can do it - I can try. So far so good...

ellen22
Member

Hi Deb-

I'm 138 days behind you. I appreciated being reminded of my inner addict. Yesterday I was thinking about how I have to ACTIVELY work at positve behaviors others take for granted. It could be worse though, what if I had no choice??? For me, if a substance alters my mind, I'm prone to addiction! It is so nice to understand myself, and maintain a happy journey one day at a time (with cigarettes it's sometimes an hour at a time). Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration so please keep sharing.

Ellen

ellen22
Member

Oh- about the dream: it was just your subconsciouss(sp) mind having a smoke FOR you. 

onelasttime
Member

Thanks Ellen I hope my subconscious soon learns that I don't wish to smoke anymore..

MissiAnn
Member

Congrats on 151 days. I am relieved when I heard about others having dreams. Last night I dreamed that I was "sleep smoking"  (Ya know like sleep walking) When i woke up I had to sniff myself to make sure I didn't lol.

schwack
Member

Congrats on 151 days!  I had a smoking dream last night myself!  Funny thing was, in this dream.. I wanted a cigarette really badly, but I didn't go get any.  Thanks for keeping me in check, and thank you for all the support.  Don't you go runnin off anywhere!  Hugs Tim