my first day

[philip2]

Today is the first complete day of not smoking. Today went well. I just ended up with a little headache later in the day. I once quit for 6 years and have been smoking for about 6 months now. Quitting is the easy part for me. Its after, when I get upset about something that I seem to loose my willpower. I am looking forward to the support I am going to get from this community. Thanks!

[mandy3]

welcome Philip!
congratulations on deciding to quit again!
6 years quit before is quite an accomplishment. you will find lots of support here
being angry is my worst time too. it used to get me everytime. but now i really have learned something. if i get mad about something, what does a cigarette do for my situation? absolutely nothing except maybe bring guilt and anger at myself. the calming aspect of smoking is really an illusion.

[karen44]

Sounds like the stinkin' thinkin' gets ya! When we are away from our addictions for a period of time sometimes that addiction starts to talk to us...it says don't you remember how much better you felt after a smoke?? Did you ever once have just *a* smoke? Just 1? I don't know about you but they come in packs for me! It never seemed to make anything better either. I was able to smoke away the problem for 5 minutes but it was still there just shoved down deep with every drag I inhaled. Read up on different techniques to handle anger issues. Congratualions on your first day and you must have a ton of knowledge from your 6 year quit to bring with you!

[michele2]

Welcome!! welcome!! Welcome!!!! AND WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO on your non smoking day! keep up the good work!

[sharona]

Hi Philip,
I think anger is a big trigger for lots people, including myself.
Now I ask myself a question before reaching for a cig.
Is this smoke going to make me feel less upset?
For me, the answer is no. I will still be mad about it in 5 minutes, regardless if I smoke or not.
I take a time out from the situation. Go somewhere by myself and just sit and think about it. Take a few deep breaths until I am calmer and want to talk about it or whatever.
Give it a try.
Its an illusion that smoking calms us down. All it does is satisfy the craving and actually makes us more agitated.
Feel free to add me as a friend if you want to work on this together.
Sharon

[laura30]

Hi Philip!
I don't find quitting easy, although I am happy for those who have. But, I too struggle when I get upset or feel angry. I don't get upset or angry very often, and right now at 24 days and am trying to learn how to face those feelings when I have them - not avoid them (which I so much like to do)! I'm glad your here - congrats on your first successful day (with MANY more to come)!!