I Did It

Discussion created by MichelleDiane on Jan 6, 2018
Latest reply on Jan 17, 2018 by crazymama_Lori

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I did it! Yesterday I expressed my fear of passing my old cigarette pick up store. Last night I feared going to the train station to pick up my husband and knowing I needed gas in the car, so I didn't get gas at the station. This morning, through self-"yelling", I marched into the gas station and said "$11 on 7". Very funny how the place I use to get cigarette was 7/11. I filled up my tank and said "I'm proud of you Michelle. Now go and get ready for work". I did it! Going on day 6. Day 5 was WON.

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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jan 6, 2018 10:01 AM
Check that trigger off your list! Good job!
(P.S. It will be easier next time - but good idea to keep going to different places, anyway)
Nancy
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- MichelleDiane @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Jan 6, 2018 10:12 AM
  Thanks Nancy. I feel pretty good at this moment. I am proud of my actions this morning (or should I say non-action). I am at work now and feel good to be back in the land of the living. After all I quit smoking to live. Make it a wonderful smoke free day and thanks again.
  Regards,
  Michelle
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dwwms Jan 6, 2018 10:25 AM
Good for you!! Even after 9 months now, the smoke shop downtown and the gas station / smoke shop near home still make me pause. It's not a big deal but ole nic can't seem to pass up the opportunity to make you think!
You're doing this!
Doug
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- MichelleDiane @ dwwms on Jan 6, 2018 11:08 AM
  Thanks Doug. I knew I wasn't alone
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JACKIE1-25-15 Jan 6, 2018 11:02 AM
Somethings we learn we can do if we just do them. Baby steps, one day at a time. Congratulations on 6 days you are almost through hell week. Keep stacking those days.
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- MichelleDiane @ JACKIE1-25-15 on Jan 6, 2018 11:09 AM
  Thanks Jackie 1-25-15. I am definitely in today. Life is good.
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Mandolinrain Jan 6, 2018 11:43 AM
YOU are ROCKING IT!!!!!
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gregp136 Jan 6, 2018 1:31 PM
You not only won day five, you kicked it's puny little butt!!!! You are doing so great!!
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- MichelleDiane @ gregp136 on Jan 6, 2018 5:31 PM
  Thank you greg. I read about the Playground. So playful and upbeat. Loved it. Perhaps I can join everyone
  -Michelle
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  - gregp136 @ MichelleDiane on Jan 6, 2018 9:06 PM
    You have joined, MichelleDiane. You are on this great Playground with us! And it is great to have you here!!
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TomW5.15.17 Jan 6, 2018 2:02 PM
Good for you! A couple weeks into my quit I was torn about whether I should attend a party I had previously committed to and helped plan. I knew there would be a lot of smokers there, and was really worried about the temptation. I finally decided that I couldn't avoid people forever and went. I faced up to my fears, promised myself not to smoke no matter what, and everything turned out fine. And yet... it took me 7 months to return to the convenience store I bought most of my cigarettes from. All the clerks there knew me, and would have a pack of my brand on the counter for me as I walked up. I was scared to death I wouldn't have the strength to tell them to put it back. So, in my book, you are a hero!
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- Laurarutledge @ TomW5.15.17 on Jan 6, 2018 3:23 PM
  Were people smoking in front of you? Of did you just have to avoid the group going outside? My fear is the smell of cigarettes now or even far into the future.
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  - Youngatheart.7.4.12 @ Laurarutledge on Jan 6, 2018 4:16 PM
    The smell of cigarette smoke never was a trigger for me. Matter of fact, I STILL enjoy the smell of cigarette smoke wafting on a breeze outside. If you think it might be for you, put some Vicks under your nose. It will cover up the smell, and remind you that you are not doing that anymore!
    Nancy
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  - TomW5.15.17 @ Laurarutledge on Jan 6, 2018 4:18 PM
    The party was on a large outdoor party patio. There was no place to go without smelling it. It ended up not being a temptation for me. For some strange reason, I kind of enjoy the smell still, but it isn't a trigger for me like boredom or stress still is. It's weird, I can be standing next to a smoker, and the smoke itself doesn't bother me. But if someone who recently finished a cigarette walks by me, I think they reek! I have another friend who quit close to the same time as me, and she cannot be near anyone smoking without getting a serious crave.
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    - Laurarutledge @ TomW5.15.17 on Jan 6, 2018 4:23 PM
      My husband, who quit three years ago, thinks all smokers smell like dirty ashtrays and cigarette smoke “stinks”. Hope I’ll feel the same way too, but don’t want to push it too soon, I’d rather avoid smokers for the first three weeks if possible.
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      - Youngatheart.7.4.12 @ Laurarutledge on Jan 7, 2018 1:15 PM
        GOOD idea! No reason to challenge yourself so early in your quit. When you MUST, Vicks under your nose is not a bad idea.
        Nancy
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minihorses Jan 6, 2018 4:58 PM
I have finally gotten to the point, again, that cigarettes smell horrible. I can tell a smoker from a mile away and all I can think of is "God, I used to smell that bad?" My best friend is a smoker and she is desperate to steal me from the house and go for a drive. I can't bring myself to tell her that I couldn't spend 5 minutes in the car with her. She has to drive because she's in a wheelchair and has a van that she drives with her hands. I can't get her in my little car and I sure can't haul the wheelchair in and out of the trunk. She says she wants to quit but she is not ready at all. She started Chantix but gave up because she thought it would take the urge to smoke away completely. I'm on Chantix and it isn't the magic bullet she thought it was but I couldn't have made it this far without it. I just don't have the heart to tell her I can't stand the smell of cigarettes anymore.
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jimmie-a-littrell Jan 6, 2018 5:57 PM
be proud and happy - we are!
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Mon2 Jan 6, 2018 8:30 PM
Happy huge step we will do this
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Giulia Jan 7, 2018 12:15 PM
This blog makes me so happy!!!! Another test aced! Brava!
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Desperateaddict Jan 7, 2018 1:41 PM
Wow, very impressive and I like that little self talk you give to yourself. Maybe I need to give that to myself as well, day 1 and I feel horrible. thanks
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- MichelleDiane @ Desperateaddict on Jan 7, 2018 2:20 PM
  Desperateaddict , hang in there. There are moments that I feel horrible as well. I had a huge fight with my son this morning and it's still on my mind. Smoking also crossed my mind, but I did tell myself that smoking will not help the situation. I know this deep down inside. I would have still fought with my son and still would have felt horrible. Life does happen. Smoking actually complicates everything. Make it a great day.
  -Michelle
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- elvan @ Desperateaddict on Jan 7, 2018 4:26 PM
  Desperateaddict Smoking really won't help anything, it won't do anything FOR you but it will do lots TO you. You are feeling...feeling is normal...smoking is not. No crave ever killed anyone and no one can say that about smoking. Please read the blog Youngatheart.7.4.12 wrote For Our New Years' Quitters (and community members, too) as well as jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007's blog I used the mantra NOPE over and over again at the beginning of my quit...Not One Puff Ever. I did the reading, I came to this site twice a day, every day, I still do most days and I am coming up on four years. I suggest you stay close to the site and I also suggest that you take the Daily Pledge every day and ride the Freedom Train to connect with others who are celebrating. Both of those are are located under Celebrations and Events at the top of the page.
  
  Welcome to EX,
  Ellen
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elvan Jan 7, 2018 4:19 PM
MichelleDiane That $11 on 7 made me laugh out loud. I am SO PROUD of you. You are really doing well.
Ellen
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maryfreecig Jan 7, 2018 5:17 PM
Good for you!
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Gabi1515 Jan 7, 2018 9:46 PM
Aww that's so great! Congratulations!!! I know that was tough you give me motivation!
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Anitacandothis62 Jan 9, 2018 9:30 PM
I know this was 3 day's ago but woooooooooooooohoooooooooooooo so exciting when we win congratulations
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KMC56 Jan 9, 2018 9:35 PM
Pats on the back are awesome, aren't they...and you are so deserving! GOOD FOR YOU!
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desiree465 Jan 15, 2018 3:59 PM
I feel your pain on this. Today is my first day back into the real world so to speak. I've avoided all smokers and smoking places for the last two weeks. It helps knowing everyone is/has gone through this.
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- MichelleDiane @ desiree465 on Jan 15, 2018 4:54 PM
  We are all unique, but not in our efforts to quit. Welcome to the real world. Enjoy it smoke free.
  -Michelle
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- elvan @ desiree465 on Jan 15, 2018 6:00 PM
  desiree465 I was seriously ill when I quit and as I started to improve...it was getting to be time to return to work. I had been off not just because of illness but because it was winter break at the school where I was working. I was terrified to return to work, I was certain that I would not be able to concentrate and that I would make mistakes trying to do things. I actually did great...even my one smoking friend who was a coworker at the time understood that I could not go outside with her to take a break. First of all, it was FREEZING, there was no way I was going out there but I also took that opportunity to explain to her how important my quit was and how I had to do everything to protect it. I talked so much about my quit and about EX that I am absolutely certain people wanted to tell me to just SHUT UP. I didn't care, it helped me and I knew it wasn't hurting anyone...might have challenged their mental health a bit but I got some really enthusiastic support from students.
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  - desiree465 @ elvan on Jan 16, 2018 10:00 AM
    Lol I talk about it all the time too. Luckily two of the closest people to me are quitting so I can talk their ear off about it and they can do the same to me. I'm guessing that need will go away with time.
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    - elvan @ desiree465 on Jan 16, 2018 2:36 PM
      Yeah, I don't spontaneously start conversations with complete strangers in line at the grocery store now...just to tell them that I recently quit smoking. Hahaha...some of the looks I got were priceless. I never did it if I smelled smoke, I didn't want to be attacked. I was surprised by the number of people who would tell me THEIR quit stories. I am glad you have two people who you are close to who are also quitting. May I just remind you of something? You are each the owners of your own quits...don't let someone else's issue become yours. I quit with people in the past and when they slipped...it was my opening. That had to do with my own commitment. When I quit this time, my oldest daughter also quit but she went back to smoking early in her quit. She DID eventually quit after a while and has now been quit for over two years. She lives in NY and was paying over $12 a pack. She also did not feel well so she made her commitment and she went forward. I am really happy for her. I am really happy for you as well.
      Ellen
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      - desiree465 @ elvan on Jan 17, 2018 10:04 AM
        That is so great for you guys. Congratulations! Unfortunately I've done this with them before and I'm usually the one that breaks first. But your advice is good because they always went right back after I did. This time feels different though because I really just want it for me. It helps having them as support but you are so right about it being about your own quit. Wonderful advice as usual:)
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susan.m Jan 16, 2018 4:53 AM
Atta girl!
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Mike.n.Atlanta Jan 16, 2018 7:44 AM
Keep on keepin on,
M n @
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Jan 16, 2018 7:49 AM
A super duper Congratulations on your splendiferous quit, yay and yay again I'm so happy for you isn't that the greatest feeling ever and I'm smiling that it's 7/11 store, you'll be enjoying many more of these awesome moments.
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anaussiemom Jan 17, 2018 9:46 AM
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Congratulations.
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crazymama_Lori Jan 17, 2018 12:19 PM
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