I’ve been a bit absent from here the past week or so. It’s not because I fell off the wagon. Just busy and disgruntled. 80 days in today and it’s a rough one. Cravings started back up yesterday and today they're kicking my &%%. They have definitely grown farther apart over time but man, when they hit they still hit hard.
Almost smoked tonight. Almost stole one from the boyfriend. Almost had a piece of nicotine gum instead (which I’ve been off of for 3 weeks now). Decided on regular gum instead. Came here instead. Guess I’ll go to bed.
Tomorrow will be easier.
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WOW! 80 days! Congratulations!
Let me remind you about the part of the quit journey you are now traveling: No Mans Land Days 30 to 130 (approximate). I had one of my most difficult days around 108. Almost a constant crave, felt as though the journey was NEVER going to end, or get easier, and I was so tired of the whole thing. I reached out, just like you have done, and, just like I am here to tell you, a community member told me to hold on, that I was almost THERE! And-he was right. Pull out the tools you used successfully early in your quit and put them to work. Go for a walk, watch YouTube videos, play a computer game, march in place, do a few sets of stairs, eat a bit of chocolate, sing aloud with some Christmas songs. You still have a bit of work to do, I'm afraid. This addiction does not die an easy, quiet and peaceful death!
It will get easier - and SOON! Hang tough, you are almost THERE. I promise it will be SO worth it - I promise!
Nancy