Starting Over Again

[tasha3]

So..it's been a rough couple months but I'm starting over and getting back on track today! Even though I was "sneaking" a couple here and there -- I tried to justify to myself that I wasn't really smoking again -- what a RIP!!! Either you are or you aren't -- ENOUGH ALREADY!!! Yesterday I quit lying to myself and decided to GET REAL!!!

My last quit involved Chantix. I cried all the time and was an emotional wreck so I stopped taking it after two weeks. The previous times I've tried to quit, I used the patch. It just lost it's affect for me and I ended up "sneaking" while having it on. So...last night I went to get the nicotine gum. I've never used it and thought trying something different might help!! I've been using it today and I have to say, I love IT!!! It's immediate. When I'm craving, I just pop in a piece of the gum. I'm determined to kick the ASH and I know in order to do that, I have to stay strong, stay connected with others on this website and surround myself with support. It's a hard habit to break but I want to LIVE!!!

Thank you to everyone who's been supporting me.

[danielle28]

(((TASHA)))
Some one once told me that Fruit Chill was the best flavor! LOL
It's really good to hear that you are not giving up. Fight this until you WIN!!
Because one day you will look back and say "OMG!! I haven't had a cigarette in a whole year!!!"
I just know it! Believe in yourself!!
Sending strength your way,
Danielle

[carlie]

>OH HAPPY DAY !!!!!!!!!! I knew you weren't quit - - but I knew, when it was YOUR time, you would be !!!! And here you are !!!!
You have just made my day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW - Ethan's mom is gonna quit...for real....for good.....and NO SNEAKING !!!! (THAT was funny...."sneaking" !!!!!!)

Remember, Tasha...YOU can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.....I quit using the gum and this site...and I have almost 7 months....WE CAN DO THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bless your heart......and WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!

[john-pugh]

Hey there!

Actually I was meaning to check on you yesterday...
I hate to hear that you have been having problems.
Listen. I used the lozenges, and I have 209 days...just decide you are
not going to smoke and take it from there..
it will work out!

[barbara42]

welcome back and this time you will win over this awefull addiction peace!

[tasha3]

Thank you EVERYONE!! It's almost overwhelming when I post on this website. You are all so encouraging and I'm thankful to have you as friends!!! I'm sure those who knew me when I first started on this website could sense the trouble I was in just by not making myself available here BUT -- here I am again!!! Every other time I've quit, it has led me to this time! THE LAST TIME!!! I want it bad this time!!!! Ethan's MOM IS QUITTING for good!!!!! YEH!!!

[danielle28]

Woo....made me feel like dancing!!!

[jane-s]

I tried Chantix too. Earlier this year it did help and I was off for about two months. But it did make me very emotional and at times suicidal so I knew I couldn't use it anymore. I'll have to rely on patches and lozenges or gum. Good for you for getting back on and quitting again. You can do it. We can all do if we make up our minds to do it and stay strong and stick with a plan.

[scott13]

Congrats on getting real and making the tough decision. You can do it! If you are feeling weak, come here and get all the support you need. Good luck!!

[tasha3]

Promise Yourself
(one the most classic inspirational quotes)

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to
every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel like there is
something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your
optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best,
and expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the
greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give
every living person you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too
strong for fear, and to happy to permit the
presence of trouble.

The Optimist Creed
From The Optimist International

[donna22]

I'm glad you came back TAsha....you're gonna do it, no more sneaking those butts...ok?????

[karen44]

Welcome back Tasha! Sorry I missed you yesterday...

[cazmataz]

Oh Tasha I didn't realize you had relapsed. I just want you to know I am here to support you!! I know you can do it. Just beleve in yourself. Remember One Day at a Time and Believe!!!! I'm glad to see you back on that horse again. Blessings and Hugs!!!
Cindy
"I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
Just keep giving it to Him Tasha - He will see you through!!!