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Starting over

Rollingon
Member
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Well, I pride myself on honesty and as hard sometimes as it is to be honest, it still has to be done.

I had a smoke. I told myself that that as long as know one knew or saw it I could keep going on and it would be ok. The fact is I only did it to myself. Here it is I need not only to teach myself how not to smoke but control my how I feel. As some of you know I have a child with Autism. You may or may not understand what that is or looks like, but with him he feeds off my attitudes. So when I am stressed so is he to a heighted level. My emotions control his and so on. I did tell my Daughter I was going to try to quit so she could help keep him busy when my nerves came unraveled. She has been doing an amazing job at that. But n my cleaning to keep busy I also moved things around and he was getting upset. He could not tell me what he wanted or looking for and I know this but, kept trying to find ways to figure it out. We tried to pointing game and other tools to try to figure it out and when that did not work here comes the melt down. I felt like the worst mother in the world and hate that I made him suffer as a result of my actions. I know it is not  me. So I had to get something form the store for dinner and there they were. I convicted myself that If they did not see it would be ok. It is not I can not hide from myself, and I let the addiction take over and win this fight. I felt ten times worse. I hate that I failed myself, I hate that I have to come here and tell you all, I hate this dam addiction. Hell he was able to do it without smoking, all children can but, I can not. That to made me feel like crap. Now I have to start over. I am sorry to all of you that took the time to get me through as well. I owed it to you all to be honest and hope that you all can forgive me as I will have to start again.

13 Comments
YoungAtHeart
Member

Of COURSE you are welcome back!  Sounds like you have figured out what caused you to fail - but you need to figure out how to handle that THIS time.  Perhaps distract yourself with a computer game, or meditation with slow/deep breaths, or a funny cat/dog YouTube video......or something that won't be upsetting to your son.

Get back on the quit wagon as soon as you can!

Nancy

GyorgyiM
Member

Forgive you?

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing to forgive.....

Your back and WE are all here to take your hand(s)....

and embrace your desire to STOP the madness...

Let's start.....................shall we.........

Miles of Smiles................

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Honesty is the best policy even if it hurts but the truth will set you free.  Now that you have determined what the main problem is, how are you going to get past it the next time because there will be a next time and another and then something else.  So start thinking ahead about what you can do in you and your son's life to make this quitting thing easier...not easy but easier for you both.  I am wishing you the very best.  Quitting is not easy but doable.   I believe you can do it if you never give.  Keep at it. You and your family deserve to be free of the clutches to the addiction to nicotine. 

kristen-9-7-15

All you can do is keep trying! Most of us had many failed attempts. Now, don’t use that as an excuse   

Roller831
Member

I have a son who has autism, too.  He is 14.  While our children I am sure are different, I understand feeding off emotions and reactions and meltdowns.  If you need an ear to vent to, I am here.  I'm glad you are trying again to quit.  Like your child, you need to learn new coping mechanisms when you want that smoke.  You can do this.  You have many who are pulling for you!

Roller

Barbscloud
Member

You're welcome back with open arms.  I can't begin to understand how difficult that must be with your son.  I'm glad there's someone on this site that can lend a helping hand.   Don't wait to long to quit again; it just makes it harder.  Don't beat yourself up too bad, we've all been there.

JonesCarpeDiem

Tough situations demand tough decisions.

Christine13
Member

I'm sorry that your circumstances with your son led you back to smoking.  My husband was also very attuned to my emotions and altho you are entirely in a different situation I understand.  They say it takes a village to raise a child, especially one with autism.  We are your village here just for you!!  I sure wish I could help in some way to make it easier for you.  Keep looking forward, no forgiving necessary, I am still trying to work this out for myself after my husband passed away January 1st, 2018.  I am hoping you figure out what to do for stress relief.  Please take care of YOU too.

What you have is a very demanding occupation of being MOM.  Best wishes to you!!

xo

maryfreecig
Member

      You dared to quit. You got frazzled. You said I can't take this. You smoked. You are not alone. Quitting is doable. Please make a new plan that makes sense to you and please include things to do when you get frazzled.

    One thing you can do is video yourself explaining why you want to quit, why you want to smoke. Wait 24 hours then watch it. 

      This is all about you achieving your quit goal. Feeling angry at yourself because you want to smoke, but also want to quit only clouds the issue. Of course you want to smoke, you are addicted to nicotine---that's what the addiction does--- about one third of successful quitters are ok or happy to do so, another third find it somewhat difficult, and another third find it very difficult. 

     Don't try to beat yourself smober. Just dig for your own truth about quitting and hang on tight to Ex for support all along the way.

elvan
Member

I am so sorry that you are struggling and that your son is struggling, I understand the concept of him feeding off your emotions, my cousin has an adult son who is autistic and she has tried many things to help keep his life as level as possible.  It is NOT easy to be a parent under the best of circumstances...my heart goes out to you.  Forgive yourself for this unfortunate choice and commend yourself for your courage in coming here and recognizing that honesty is actually going to help you.  I LOVE maryfreecig‌'s idea of videoing yourself, I think that's a really good idea.   Coming here and venting is also a seriously powerful tool...remember that we have all had to start at the beginning and we all remember what it was like, no matter how long ago it might have been.  You CAN do this, you have the tools and the support...use it.  

Best to you,

Ellen

Rollingon
Member

Wow we have so much in common, I grew up in Chicago and my son to is 14. Autism as you know looks different in everyone. Thank you so much for being here.

Rollingon
Member

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for everything. I know if you can go threw that without smoking there is hope for me

Giulia
Member

When we are honest with others, we cannot help but be honest with ourselves.  And when we are honest with ourselves we cannot hide.  And when we cannot hide from our excuses, we can conquer quitting cigarettes.  You will conquer this. We know you will.  

Here's to your new beginning.  May it be the beginning of a new quit and a new beginning of a forever one.