Kinda Sorta One of those Days.

Discussion created by JACKIE1-25-15 on Mar 29, 2017
Latest reply on Mar 30, 2017 by shashort

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Wednesday is usually my busiest day of the week. Trying to get all of Wednesday's do's done. Well it happened a couple of times today. A slight crave keeps nagging me I can imagine right now because I have been pressed all day. Wednesday everything happens. Exercise class, bible study, choir rehearsal, bowling night special. I have been going in circles most of the day and still haven't slowed down, but after the second time I said. Let me go ride the train, do a few post to stay connected. No I am not going to smoke. Just this annoying thing that is going on because of a lot going on. Anyway I am here to say I don't do that anymore. Whatever it is will pass. No need to fear....EX is here. Just a few more minutes I have choir rehearsal. Dinner is still in the oven. Trying to hang blinds that don't fit. Wanted to get them done so I wouldn't be hanging them tonight but looks like I will be in the window after dark. I thought it was important to come here and write a note. Blogging always helped me. Anyway I just want you all to know that just because you think about a cigarette doesn't mean you have to smoke. You can slow down and figure out what to do. I chose to come here and blog and breathe. 794 days and a little nag came creeping. It can go back from whence it came. I will try to slow down and just breathe. Well I will talk to you later. Got to run

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Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 Mar 29, 2017 6:29 PM
You know, for me, those little urges seem to increase when I am approaching a milestone. And you, my friend, are very close to a big one! Very correct - a thought is not a command! Hope that you enjoy your evening!
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- JustSharon @ Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 on Mar 29, 2017 6:40 PM
  Maybe that is what my problem is, I have allowed my thoughts to be a command...keeping that one in mind as I approach another quit.
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gregp136 Mar 29, 2017 6:37 PM
Thank you. As I tussle and push, it is good to hear the successes. Thank you
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JustSharon Mar 29, 2017 6:44 PM
WoW 794 days, That's really great Jackie. When Jake had been quit once for 17 years, he said those little craves would pop up every now and then, especially if he saw someone smoke in a movie. I guess this addiction never gives complete rest to our minds. Busy is good, you'll sleep good tonight.
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kristen-9.7.15 Mar 29, 2017 6:49 PM
Those little craves are so annoying
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Chuck_Quit_2-20-2011 Mar 29, 2017 6:56 PM
The last crave I had was during a COPD flare up. Can you believe it? A flare up of something that smoking caused, and the thought popped into my head several times. It surprised me. But still, the thought had no power. It was simply a fleeting thought, so I let it flutter away.

Stay strong! We're always on the path.

ONWARD TO FREEDOM!!!

Chuck
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Thomas3.20.2010 Mar 29, 2017 7:16 PM
Do you see my hand just on the other side of 800 extended to catch yours, Jackie? I got you! Step right over those thoughts and feelings! Life is too precious! We don't smoke it away any more!
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elvan Mar 29, 2017 7:45 PM
Oh my dear Lady Jackie, you have a full day, I hope you can get some rest later. This addiction never rests, it waits for us to let down our guard. You are doing beautifully and may I join Thomas in extending my hand to you as you get to the magic 800!
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JACKIE1-25-15 Mar 29, 2017 8:24 PM
Thomas3.20.2010 on the ride on from choir rehearsal I thought about how sometimes when we get close too milestones or occasions the urge may surface itself to give you another test. I am passing this one. Thanks for your support.
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Mar 29, 2017 8:28 PM
I will be joining Thomas and Ellen in EXtending my hand out to you too on your 800 glorious smoke free days, that's a fantastic milestone my friend and fellow Exer, I still get a crave or an urge or maybe it's just a thought but every once in awhile it hits me and I give my head a shake and remind myself that I don't smoke anymore. I'm usually really busy when that horrid thought will strike me, I hope you are enjoying a relaxing evening. JACKIE1-25-15 ☆
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BonnieBee.quit.2.8.15 Mar 29, 2017 8:52 PM
I am right behind you Jackie always cheering you forward you are in count-up to another mile stone !
You have a very busy life and even though it may be fun I know sometimes even the fun things can feel stressful and exhausting . I agree we can have a thought and never want to act on it !
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Mandolinrain Mar 29, 2017 9:09 PM
SO very glad you came here. SEE...You know how to protect your quit! You took action and thats what it takes. I know the day about over but am hoping your day ended well. Blessings my friend:) Your doing super!
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Strudel Mar 29, 2017 9:30 PM
I have every confidence that you will continue to protect your quit. Your believe in yourself always shines through and that is vital! You've got this!
Take care Jackie!
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shashort Mar 29, 2017 10:17 PM
Yeah those annoying craves, I am with Jennifer mine seem to roll at milestones too and stress still my triggers here. But your right thoughts dont mean we have to act on them. Hope your having a relaxing evening now.
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ shashort on Mar 29, 2017 10:43 PM
  Just got those blinds up. Did not want to have to sleep behind open windows. Thanks for being here.
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freeneasy Mar 29, 2017 11:08 PM
It seems strange how we get urges or smoking thoughts years after quitting. I quit smoking for 4 years when I was 21 and don't recall ever having a smoking thought.then. We just know that we don't do that anymore and acknowledge the thought and move on. Sounds like you're way too busy to find time to even think about a cigarette.(:
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ freeneasy on Mar 30, 2017 1:46 PM
  It was not a thought but an annoying urge, that feeling you get when you want a smoke. Not strong but there. Something I did not want to get bigger than it self. . Got rid of the thought and came here. I choose freedom every time. I am a busy person. Today I am resting. No errands. Thursdasy's I usually take my brother out for driving lessons. He suffered a stroke and is relearning driving. I am the teacher. Thank God he had a doctors appt ment today and I can rest this one out. Thanks for your support.
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  - Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 @ JACKIE1-25-15 on Mar 30, 2017 7:40 PM
    Bless your heart - I don't think I have the patience (smoking or not) to teach anyone to drive!
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  - shashort @ JACKIE1-25-15 on Mar 30, 2017 8:18 PM
    Glad to hear you got your curtains up and your catching some rest time today.
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Giulia Mar 30, 2017 12:40 AM
The craves - they come when they come. They can come and go. They can linger for a while. They can be light or heavy. And, especially when one has a goodly amount of quit time under their belts, they are a surprise. But then again - not really. Not after first and second and third time.... If the commitment is firm, the option door locked, there is no fear of running out and buying a pack. There is no fear of relapse. BUT - they're still annoying buggers - those craving thoughts! And they do give us pause to re-evaluate our journey and continue to choose path to freedom. Like you did!
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TerrieQuit Mar 30, 2017 4:22 AM
I must have already gone to bed when you posted this. Jackie JACKIE1-25-15 You are an amazing quitter and have always been a positive influence and good friend to me. I am glad you got those blinds hung, don't want any peekers! As far as your quit goes, you are strong in it and like everyone said having the thought doesn't mean you have to act on it! I think you may have said that to me a time or 3. Hang in there girlie, I am glad you blogged! Hugs! ~Terrie~
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- JACKIE1-25-15 @ TerrieQuit on Mar 30, 2017 1:47 PM
  Awe!
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c2q Mar 30, 2017 6:38 AM
Kinda sorta another wise blog post, JACKIE1-25-15. Glad to hear you got those blinds up, too. Like someone here taught me - wanting a craving to go away is not the same thing as wanting a cigarette. thanks for the reminder.
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