day 47

[sarai2]

Why don't I feel comfortable yet with my quit.  I think about smoking everyday sometimes every hour.  I keep thinking it's supposed to get better and it has.  The cravings are not as severe.I need to be more patient about progress. I went to a gym this a.m.  I need to occupy my time so I don't have these quiet moments that get me into trouble with stinking thinking. I guess I'm still upset about losing my job and income.  Unemployment helps but it's not the same. I need to work on my attitude.  The glass is not half empty, it's half full.  Reading in this site helps. 

[Alice23]

It's all about the attitude !  47 days into this quit is something you HAVE TO PROTECT!

Get past those cravings and find the optimism you need to get through today and the next and the next.

Ask someone who wants to quit or is in the first couple days of their quit - if they think they'd smoke after 47 days ???  HECK NO!

Hang in there - protect that quit

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Did you read about the relapses today? Did you wish you were there, too? Of course not! Protect your Quit! The rest will come together! Volunteer work is a good way to stay busy and you never know who you might meet who needs an employee! Never Give Up!

[Lonita]

There is nothing wrong or strange thinking about smoking.  At one time you were thinking about stop smoking! you have acheive that.  Now just keep on thinking how deadly smoking is and you don't do that anymore.

[Ex_Nancy]

Alice is right Sarai, it's all about your attitude !!!!   In the short time I've been here I've noticed that when people tell themselves NOPE=NOT ONE PUFF EVER from the very beginning and BELIEVE it and COMMIT to it , then quitting becomes a positive, JOYFULL journey of freedom.......BUT some people leave open a "DOOR" about smoking when they quit.....this DOOR is a thought in the back of your mind that tells you smoking is desirable.  In other words, you are romancing the cig without realizing it.....it's the inner junkie and it's not your fault BUT you MUST get rid of this thought....do some soul-searching and find out why you feel like you are "DENYING yourself a cig"....when you find it and let it GO, YOU WILL BE FREE Sarai....Nancy

[terri54]

That is what has helped me, that I am not denying myself a cigarette.  I am not putting poision into my system that keeps me going, that keeps me not smoking.  Don't feel down and wonder how you are doing it.  YOU ARE DOING IT!  YOU ARE 47 DAYS SMOKE FREE!

(-;  HOORAY FOR 47 SMOKE FREE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  BE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT!

[MarcieWhosoever]

47 days sara! can you believe it? you are doing good.

thank you for helping me the other day 🙂

Marcie

[meanjean]

Hi, you said yourself, it is getting better.  Just remember, it will take time.  It gets easier every day.  I just put 4 months under my belt and it does get easier.  Hang in there, you can do it !!  N.O.P.E.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

You are doing great. The thoughts will fade away the longer you are quit.

[TheNewMe_Jo]

well,if it helps at all to know, we were due to quit the same time, you did it!! I on the other hand am smoking and hate it.. Im proud of you, Im sure its not been easy, least you didnt cop out like I did.. I admire your strength..

[comit2life]

I think you are amazing to be 47 days out!  Today is my first day of being smoke free but I feel such great support from this site, I know I will never go back.  The support from others going through all the different stages, from planning to quiting to be an EX for long periods (even years), has been the edge I have needed all this time.

Being unemployeed is a difficult time, but will allow you time to reflect on how far you have come.  I was layed-off/RIF'ed twice in 18 months and it took the second lay-off to make me realize that I needed that time to regroup, look into my self, and see how strong I am.  Journaling was a great help to get me mind on focus while I was off work.  It allowed me to explore what I was inside and were I wanted to go with my life.  I have a good job now that I would not have considered if I would not have had that time to think about what was inside me.

Hang in there, you are doing GREAT   

[gypsy6]

Congrat to you Sari on 47 days!