Lots of great ideas here to get through. I've had a few "moments" today, but each time I'm up against one I remind myself that this is only TEMPORARY. These moments will eventually fade away, and I know this because I lived through it not that long ago.
Which brings me back to reminding myself that I don't want to keep starting over!
Smoke free - THAT'S FOR ME!!!!
Cheers, Jan ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/10/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $25.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Hi Jan,
The first few weeks of my quit if I wasn't at work I was in my bedroom watching tv. Yes the dust was piling up and the the rugs had dog and cat hair on them but I was not smoking. Take this time for you the housework will surely be there when you are up to it. :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/21/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $546.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
I hear you Jan.
Last week those voices were very loud in my head too. What is working for me is this "I am not going to smoke!". I can be having a conversation with the nicodemon, and in a moment of clarity I realize that what quietens the thoughts most is INTENTION. Works everytime. Of course, the conversation my continue or repeat in a matter of minutes, but I repeat "I am not going to smoke."
and
I'm with you WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 860
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $494.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
Yeppers Jan - We can do this ... We can do this! I have admit the nicodemon was chatting to me at the office today...Stressful day and big decisions in the future...YIKES!! Every time he starts pestering me, I send him back to the gym till he burns that stress off...That'll teach him!
Windy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 274
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,480
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,370.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
Thanks guys, you really make me smile. :)
One crave at a time and we can all conquer this. Sparky, I love the idea of a conga line...WE CAN DO THIS, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
Tonight its Canadian Idol on TV.
WE CAN DO THIS, WE CAN DO THIS!
Cheers, Jan ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/10/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Jan,
Do whatever it takes to get through these first few days. I spent most of my time parked in front of my computer reading, posting and drinking gallons (and I mean gallons) of water. I even went to bed one night with dirty dishes on my counter (and I have a dishwasher!). Just take care of yourself and protect your quit.
Dupe
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,395
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $297.60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
Make it all about you.
Months from now the last thing you will think about is today and not cleanig your floors!!
TV and movies are good in the beginning. It takes up time..and gives your mind a needed break to think of something else besides cigarettes.
Your doing great.
Mercy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 142
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,840
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $634.74
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
Sorry I didn't get finished :blush: I hit reply instead of preview. LOL. So Jan join me and other and we can chant together. Some days are not so nice, but we know smoking is not the answer, right? So gf "WE CAN DO THIS" :eg:
Keep the Quit
Sparky
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 430
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $129.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Jan after reading your post all I could think about was a conga line with all of us non-smokers chantting "WE CAN DO THIS, WE CAN DO THIS, WE CAN DO THIS"[color=Black]Text[/color]
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 430
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $129.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
