Omg it's my trigger time. Hubby goes to bed, I smoke accept not tonite. I dont even have 3 joys to share on the 3 Joys. Alas. 7 hours of hiding under my blankets"" . I can't do this...
Yet I know thru working in a field of addiction, its kicked successfully all the time!!! And encourage it.
I've witnessed it over and over.~~~
But, me? IDK. If it's possible.
7 long painful hrs. Not even a day yet.
well you have been around enough to prepare. Its not easy the first few days but do what you can to distract. I slept all I could - lol - or took baths - or read novels - anything that wasn't a trigger. Find what works for you...
YOU CAN DO IT! I had to avoid a lot of things the first two weeks. I couldn't go outside on my "smoking patio" or to my mom's house for two weeks because it was my smoking triggers. I also had to quit drinking beer and did that almost 54 days and now I hardly drink. Quitting smoking saved my life because I was smoking and drinking too much. I started as a closet smoker, then social smoker (when I drank) and then full time smoker even though I didn't smoke in my house or car EVER! I also avoided being around other smokers because it's easy to bum from a friend and they are more than eager to give it to you. You may have to avoid being around smokers too if you have to, but also tell as many people around you of your plan to QUIT FOREVER! I was 48 when I quit and started walking and running and I'm proud to say, I traded one addiction for another, but a healthy one this time. I'm a runner and have run 12 half marathons now and will celebrate 5 years SMOKE FREE on March 29th. I know I'm talking about me, but I wanted to share things that helped for me. I think I started running because I was afraid of gaining weight because I had heard stories of people quitting and then gaining weight.
This is a great resource and all I used to QUIT since my insurance wouldn't cover Chantix. I quit cold turkey with only the help of this online group and they are AMAZING!
Good Luck and you are STRONGER than you think!
Have a blessed day,
Stacey
3/29/13
Don't let it beat you! You've got this! We're all pulling for you1
Congratulations to the beginning of a wonderful smoke free life. You can do it. If you believe you can achieve.
You can do it anaussiemom! So many people are with you on this journey. Although each has their own story our roads meet. It is the journey to be smoke free. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to be angry, scared, sad, etc. And then go and do something. Get absorbed in a book, organize a drawer, give yourself a facial, or anything else except smoke. You've got this!
Hugs,
Michelle
You can do this!! If I’m up to day 12 I know you can do this! We all believe in you please believe in yourself. My first 3 days were the worse, it’s still not easy, but the more days behind me, the stronger I am. What I did was tell myself this is awful, I’m only doing this for today or for another hour. Somehow one day turned into 12. Please believe you can do this, because you can!
Barb
Yeo, you can do this. You MUST make positive statements now. Talk as though your winning because you are. Every minute you don't smoke your winning. Speck out loud as thou they are, not what your fear....
EXAMLE: I AM A NON SMOKER! ~I WILL DEFEAT THIS CRAVE~ I AM IN CONTROL~ I CAN DO THIS, I WILL DO THIS I AM DOING THIS........
THAT my friend is a very strong positive way to talk to the Nicodemon and he WILL back down if you persist!
Rock on! Im so GLAD your finally into your quit! Congrats!!!!
1. Friends we haven't seen in a lonnnnnng time are coming to stay with us this Friday to attend another friends funeral on Saturday.
2. My family members are all healthy
3. Seeing that anaussiemom has begun her quit journey. Makes me smile
thank you
Please go back to the toolbox.
Head in fridge.
Walk.
Dance.
Punch the pillows.
Sleep.
Bath.
Shower.
Frozen grapes.
Just do not sit still.
The people who love you know you're on a new life journey here. You're adjusting to a new reality. Tell them you're sorry but can they please just suck it up for 4 days. Or write them that letter - sorry I don't have the link. But any letter just to explain what they can expect from you AND NOT EXPECT FROM YOU for the start of this change in your life (and theirs).
Strongz Kim! You're doing this.
Love and hugs
Bree
I hope you are doing alright this morning, you can do this quit one precious Smokefree Day at a time or hour minute or even a second at a time and each day you get through is another Day WON! Believe in yourself and be willing, determined and totally committed to succeed and you can and be successful, we're all here to help you through the rough patches, stay close, keep your mind as well as your hands occupied which helps and drink lots of water water and know that you can will kick nicotine's butt to the curb and start living a life of Freedom, you've got this. anaussiemom
Aussie mom, find some harmless way to reward yourself. It may help to just pick up the phone and talk to someone for a few minutes. Good luck.
Now come on Aussiemom! You know you can do this. You've been on this community long enough to be absolutely sure it's possible for everyone to stop. You've been such a support to us all in every phase of our quits. Take your own advice and love you continually share here and turn it inward towards yourself when you get the moments of weakness. I'm proud of you for sticking to your quit date! Wanna color in my coloring book? You know which one I'm talking about
Take care of yourself and be good, you won't regret that decision one bit! Lots of Hugs being sent your way!!
Julie
Hey anaussiemom hope things are going a bit better for you today. Here are things that was in my tool box that helped me was mints I placed everywhere in the house and my car. My new addiction at the beginning of my quit was a bottle of fresh icewater that I drank from a straw. I carried it well still do carry it everywhere I go even today at 628 days of my journey. Walking has become another great healthy new addicition for me too. The BIG KEY is DON'T SIT AND DWELL ON IT GET BUSY MOVING!! Think YOU CAN! Then you WILL!
The new you positive thinking the yes you CAN attitude
Hey! Wondering how you're doing!?
so so thanks for all those who asked.
You Got This aussiemom! I believe IN YOU!!!! Shout at me anytime!! Wanna color yet?
Julie
Whatcha talkin bout" ? Sure I'll color!
I’m having a rough night. I’m exhausted but I can’t sleep. How are u doing?
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Hey Barb102. Hang in there. Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. It will pass. Walking this road with you.
Hugs,
Michelle
Thank you I never went to sleep I’m on prednisone maybe that did it. Thanks for cariring
Barb
Thank u I never slept. Maybe because I’m on prednisone?? I took the patch off to sleep but I’ve been up 24 hrs now and this is not helping my quit
Barb
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Prednisone can do that to you. Just a thought...sometimes when I have trouble sleeping I read or watch television. I will very rarely stay in bed and toss and turn because I get frustrated. I've been on that steroid more times than I care to remember. It made me anxious and shaky. It helps to decrease the congestions in the chest, but amps up everything else. Maybe try drawing or writing. Anything to keep your mind occupied. Drink a lot of water too. Keep in touch.
Hugs,
Michelle
Thank u so much. I will take ur advice I was making myself crazy staying in bed and looking at the clock. It made the cravings worse. Barb
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I believe in all of you too! Did you look up the 101 things to do instead of smoke? Grab a water bottle and drink, it will help flush your body of unwanted toxins! It takes 3 days, to rid yourself of nicotine! Then it's all mind games after that!
Remind yourself of why you are quit! Over and over! Remind yourself of what smoking is doing to you! What nicotine is doing to you! It is literally killing you, slowly, but surely! Look up that list, and you will conquer!
We all promise you ..... it will get easier and easier! One sec, minute, hour, day at a time! Cinnamon gum! Water! Carrot sticks! Welcome to Ex! Everyone here will help you succeed! Just show up and read! You too will be helping others out in no time at all!
Looking forward to seeing you around!
Sandy
I actually have the 101 things to do, as my back ground on my computer screen!! Thanks to Mark ex!! He is happy to help anyone who would like it as a screen saver <3
You can do this I have just put up my 1st blog and I am one of the worst so if I can do it you can too. There is a lot of good stuff on here and I am like others are more than happy to help
Hi anaussiemom, so sorry I missed this! How are you today? You've been here for a while, you should by now have your own tool box! What helped me the fist days: deep breathing, moving from the spot where the crave hits, waiting to have my first coup of coffee for the day (because that was a big trigger), walking outside and singing out loud (yes, on the street), crying, reading romantic comedies, meditation (use youtube). Take what works for you, I really hope you are feeling better today than the day you started the quit!
Omg yes the coffee!!!!
somrtimes I think it even tastes like a cigarette.
Our brains are so tricky!!!!
Just saw this. It is hard and I don't want to minimize that. Focus on all the reasons you are doing this, read Freedom from Nicotine and Alan Carr Easy Way to Stop Smoking. They helped me so much. I am thinking of you and sending all the courage I can. You can do this!
Thank you I am reading the book, that Alan Carr wrote.
I'm not so great about navigating around this site, but wanted you to know I'm thinking of you!
Hope you're having an "okay-ish" day;-)
Thank you
You can find help navigating the site here:
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/community/community-help/blog/2017/02/14/ex-to-ex-instructions
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