The toughest time of my life

[Forem-mylife69]

Today was really hard I was grouchy at everyone who even tried to talk to me but I made it through.

This morning I'm wanting a cigarette so bad but I'm not going to give in so I'm going for a walk. The day didn't get any easier but I made it through. 2 days down!! Yes.

This morning I just started with a walk and didn't give myself time to think I know this isn't going to be easy but I have to beat this. At this point I hate everyone and they hate me but I made it another day.

Day 4 I have the worst headache ever but I'm pushing thru and not smoking.

Another day of this struggle but I am going to make it. Fw... I did make it through this day still bad headache though. I'm hoping this goes away soon.

5days I've made it somehow and I'm going to keep on keeping on. This isn't for the weak and weary . Fw I made it too.

Day 6 I'm struggling with myself today but I'm not gonna to give in. Gotta keep busy. Water /lemon/ faith. I made it.

Another day another struggle to stay focused and busy. Fw... I made it.

I am at day 8 now and still I am having my moments when I feel like I'm just fighting a losing battle but I keep pushing through...

I've made it to 15 DOF Things are getting a lot easier to cope with. I know I'm not nearly through this horrendous adventure of becoming a non smoker. I've failed at this a few times before but at least I know what made me fail and I have so much more to work with through the education of this site and the fabulous people who are here to help us all. I don't post everyday it's easier for me to just type it as it goes and let you guys know I've made it this far. Thank you for your help and support with this journey!!♥

[YoungAtHeart]

Woo-Hoo for YOU!

This blog is a primer for all those wondering what to expect.  I think your journey is very typical of what to expect and how to stay committed and focused on the end goal - FREEDOM!

Thanks for writing it....and congratulations on making it this far.

Keep doing what you are doing.  It's obviously working for you!!

Nancy

[Forem-mylife69]

Thanks I was so unsure of myself when I decided to try to quit yet another time. As each day came I just kept telling myself I couldn't let this poison beat me again. That's what I continue to tell myself during the rough times. Also when the cravings come I just tell myself how I can't poison my body again. It's small but it's helping!! Thank you for your support.

[maryfreecig]

Congratulations on 15 DOF. Great work. Thanks for sharing what the 15 days have been like. You are on the right path...one step at a time, yes you can.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

[Forem-mylife69]

Thank you Jackie I love that post! That's exactly how I felt too..lol. You are such an inspiration for me.

[sweetplt]

Congratulations on 15 Days of Freedom...and working on this journey...super job...just think you are 1/2 way till 1 month of Freedom...Hang tough...~ Colleen 

[Maki]

                 Congratulations on 15 days quit . 

                        An awesome post . 

                       Thanks for sharing . 

[elvan]

CONGRATULATIONS on 15 days of freedom.  What a GREAT job you are doing.  I love that you are documenting your journey, it really does help those coming behind you.

Welcome to EX.

Ellen

[green1611]

Welcome Forem-mylife69‌!

Great success first 15 days ! You are on right path. The road is tough ahead for some more time. Believe me it will not be toughest !

if you can sustain 15 days without it, why would you need now? ask this question, and keep going.

All the best for your quitting smoking journey.

[meWisconsin]

Congratulations on your first 15 days smoke free. There will be many more to come. You're doing great.

Terry

Keep up the good quit

[indingrl]

Thanks for sharing and GOOD JOB 16 DOF - Yahooooooo - WAY TO GO

[Christine13]

Thank you for posting your first 15 days.  You are determined!  You're doing great!!

[Thesegoto11]

You're doing great at 15 days in.  For me, that's when I really felt I had turned the corner, but of course we're all different.  Two things that helped me were:

 1. Time how long the "thought cue" lasts.  What would seem like minutes to me turned out to be 10-20 seconds.  After that realization I would think, "What, I can't make it past 20 seconds?"

 2. If a "thought cue" was particularly pernicious, I would remind myself of what I had gone through so far and ask, "Do I want to start all over again?"

[Forem-mylife69]

Those are great tips thank you for sharing your experience. I do feel I have gotten over the initial hump, I was such a heavy smoker and it was my go to for everything. This time I'm just changing my everything as well... NOPE for me now.

[elvan]

GOOD FOR YOU, that’s how it works!

Ellen

[SuzyQ411]

You are doing a great job Forem-mylife69‌ !!

[Barbscloud]

Congrats on you continued success.  How are you doing?

Barb

[Forem-mylife69]

Hey Barb thank you for checking on me, I'm doing good. I dropped my phone in some mop water and have missed a few days in here but I'm back. 20 days now woo hoo.... 

[Forem-mylife69]

I'm so excited I just realized it has been 21 days... I haven't figured out the whole set up yet so it's just my calendar on my wall...lol. That one more day seems like a huge achievement. 3 actual weeks!

[Barbscloud]

Congrats on 21 days.  That's fabulous.  Is your phone working?  I did the thing once where you put the phone in uncooked rice and it worked.

Barb

[Forem-mylife69]

I tried that too but had to get another one instead. I am so electronically challenged so setting everything back up has been frustrating.... I'm just glad to be back. Thank you for thinking of that though.

[Barbscloud]

This is just one way you can how many days you have.  When your first log on just scroll down a little.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months 

Use self talk.

Say "I don't do that anymore" every time you think of smoking

[Forem-mylife69]

I'm not sure why but I just seen this..lol. thanks so much for helping me with that. You have been my #1 since I started this journey and I'm so grateful for all your support. Have a blessed and Happy a Thanksgiving.

Loretta

[Barbscloud]

Loretta

Congrats on your continued success.  Keep moving forward.  

Happy Thanksgiving.

Barb

[Barbscloud]

I spilled coffee on my mouse yesterday.   I put it in rice overnight and it worked!

Barb