lost it

Discussion created by gramX2 on May 23, 2019
Latest reply on May 24, 2019 by Alicatsam

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So I have been absent for awhile because I lost my quit, started with just a drag, than half, than the other half, from one a day to now 3 to 4 a day, which is still less than what I used to smoke but still too many, ( I know NOPE). I have changed my quit date to 5/26 which is my 60th birthday and I pledge to do it this time. I know sometimes it takes more than one try so I am not going to beat myself up too much as I am getting right back to my quit before it gets too far. Just getting set up at home with internet so I plan on doing the daily pledge once again, as I know it does it help. So for the next three days I am going to wean myself so that on Sunday I will be ready. I know I can do this!

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anaussiemom May 23, 2019 1:53 PM
It takes vulnerability and courage to get on here and say you failed.

Kudos! You will do marvelous on the 26th.
Hugs KIm
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TW517 May 23, 2019 2:00 PM
Yes! You've got this! I so wanted to quit on my 60th, but kept stalling. Five weeks later I had a terrible cold with coughing that scared the heck out of me. You have even better reasons than I did. If you happen to run out a day or 2 before, please don't go buy more! Being smoke free for 2 days is a way better celebration of your birthday .
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- gramX2 @ TW517 on May 23, 2019 2:31 PM
  I haven't bought any but unfortunately my husband smokes so I would sneak his, so we are figuring out what he can do with his smokes so that I can't get them. He is not ready to quit so it does make it a little more difficult but we are going to make it work. I really want to watch my grandkids graduate, get married, all of it !
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Mark May 23, 2019 2:36 PM
Congrats! Be sure to get your quit date updated and synced. How do I get my quit date to show on the community?

Mark
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- gramX2 @ Mark on May 23, 2019 3:35 PM
  done
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  - Mark @ gramX2 on May 23, 2019 3:43 PM
    https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/gramX2 Still shows your 1/14/19 date.
    
    Did you log out(<--- link)?
    
    Mark
    EX Community Manager
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Barb102 May 23, 2019 2:37 PM
You can and you will do this. Most of us have more than one attempt at quitting. Make this your last one. You can do this one hour, one day at a time. And Yes NOPE!!!!
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mrios5776 May 23, 2019 2:38 PM
I have been quit since August 13, 2018 and my wife smokes in the house so it does make it very difficult. I try not to ask her to go outside to smoke. One day last week I had a real strong urge to smoke (I didn't) but I mumbled out "Man I want a cigarette", my wife went outside to smoke for the rest of the day!
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- TW517 @ mrios5776 on May 23, 2019 2:48 PM
  What a great story! I've always heard the best way to get someone to do what you want, is to make them think it was their idea.
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  - mrios5776 @ TW517 on May 23, 2019 3:00 PM
    Tom i did that on accident but at least I have an "out" option now!
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    - TW517 @ mrios5776 on May 23, 2019 3:00 PM
      
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indingrl.01.06.2011 May 23, 2019 2:50 PM
Whatever YOU sent YOUR mind to YOU can DO! Yahoooooo May 26th come on - gentle hug..
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elvan May 23, 2019 4:49 PM
Congratulations on that decision to get right back to your quit. I am sorry that you took that first puff...it just cannot happen. What a lovely birthday present to yourself, FREEDOM!
Ellen
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sweetplt May 23, 2019 5:50 PM
I am glad you came back to quit...I have looked at past notes I have sent you when you lost a quit and I am going to try something new...Please gramX2 this time keep close to here and help encourage others in their journey. Sometimes when we encourage others it helps them and helps us too...Choose to quit smoking...WE are all in this together...~ Colleen 171 DOF
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Sootie May 23, 2019 9:52 PM
I am glad you are getting right back to your quit and OF COURSE you can do this! We all did and we are no different from you. However, it is vital that you sit and analyze what tripped you up this time? What happened? And since life will always throw things at us......what will you do when this happens again? You need a plan.........what will be your response the next time BESIDES turning to smoking again?
STAY STRONG.
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JACKIE1-25-15 May 23, 2019 10:17 PM
It is the best gift you could give to yourself. Nope
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Alicatsam May 24, 2019 10:18 AM
Happy Birthday!
We'll all be rooting for you. You can do it!!
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