Wake up tomorrow to 2 weeks

[crystalabner]

Haven't blogged in a few days.  Tomorrow morning I get to wake up and realize I've made it through 2 weeks!  Last time I quit it seemed the first 2 weeks were the hardest.

I've actually had a really easy go of it this time.  (Praise to Jesus and God for being my strength).  Last time I quit I don't remember it being this easy.  Perhaps because I knew what to expect and knew how to prepare myself better.

I'm thankful for it!  The past 3-4 days have been almost too easy.  I think I keep waiting for something to hit me.  I had a horrible fight with my best friend last night, something that would have normally sent me over the edge.  (We don't fight very often, but when we do, the earth trembles!)

Quite honestly, I'm confused.  I'm just waiting for something bad to happen.  It wasn't this easy before.  I honestly have no desire for a cig.  Every now and then (rarely) it hits me.....but head in freezer and it's gone.  I've tried to quit MANY times.....I'm honestly just lost right now.  I prepared myself for a fight and it really hasn't been that much of a fight.

I know I should be happy, but in the back of my head I keep waiting for it to get hard.  Like I need to keep preparing myself because this being easy is going to end. 

Please don't take this as me bragging, because I'm not.  I KNOW how hard it is to quit, I've done it before.  I'm just seriously confused.  I'm sitting here waiting for a fight that isn't coming.  And I am honestly afraid to enjoy it.  I'm prepared for battle, but the enemy isn't showing up. (The last few days).  I'm afraid to let my guard down and quite frankly, I'm having a hard time being proud of myself for quitting.

This isn't what I expected.  Please, if anyone else has done this, please respond.  Or am I just one in a million that this has happened to?

[YoungAtHeart]

You are right in understanding that the first two weeks are the most uncomfortable for most people.  Congratulations on making it through!

Now you just need to keep NOPE foremost in your mind.  There is NO SUCH THING as just one puff or just one cigarette.  It will always be followed by others - always.

Hang in there - you are DOING this!

Nancy

[virgolady2]

you are doing fantastic you really are stay strong

[SarahP]

It's only as hard as you make it. You came into it prepared and with a great attitude, so it seems much, much easier to you than your past attempts. You're doing great! 

But you're right -- there will be bumps in the road ahead. The first two weeks are very intense; now you need to start settling back in to day-to-day life, and that will bring its own challenges. Don't let your guard down, you're just shifting into a new phase of your quit. 

Keep moving forward!  You're doing great! 

[Ex_Nancy]

WTG Crystal....2 WEEKS tommorrow! Keep your armour on and stay close! xoxo

[Ex_Nancy]

Don't be confused about having an easy two weeks. The same thing happened to me when I quit....Same as you, I was prepared and determined and had NO withdrawal, just a spaced out feeling for a few days.( I sent a message to one of the elders here and they told me the same thing I'm telling you...keep looking forward!) Faith in God and a positive mindset will keep you on track!

[stonecipher]

Many of us were pleasantly surprised that quitting wasn't as hard as we thought it would be.  I know what you mean about being a little baffled.  But don't be afraid to be happy about your quit.  Rougher days may come, but it is unlikely that you are going to be blindsided by them.  You have prepared, you have a great attitude, you are determined, and you have a good support system here.