Ranting!!!
The cravings are hard, at times but doable. I found yesterday particularly a hard day really stressed but did not give in... Phew. A complete stranger commented that I was standoffish , and HE put it down to be being off the smokes ..... I was annoyed as he was a stranger ....theroising about who I am. I have also found a friend of mine , not supportive at all..... it is going on for a couple of weeks now, accusing me of all sorts , and loving to throw the line 'you are not yourself off the smokes bla bla... Preaching to me I have noticed that you have been snappy and going back a week or more times dates bla bla. She is a smoker herself so maybe she does not get it. I guess what I am really saying is 'it does not help' to be listening to negative unsupportive comments. I know I am not going crazy , just sick of people's expectations. I am usually the one people dump stuff on, one sided alot. I guess that is something i'll have to remedy!! Anyway's doing well 4 weeks smoke free, I am thrilled and healthier, hope everyone is doing well on their journey's , it certainly is that for me.
WOW Converse!!!! I'd hate to be on the wrong side of you,,, only kidding Ha Ha..... As long as you stay true to yourself and don't give into other peoples expectations of you then you'll be ok. Good to hear you haven't caved in during these difficult times. Well Done.
I HAVNT stopped yet but I hope when I do I can be as strong as you well done you sound very much like me people dump their stuff on me to but are not there when you need them don't cave in to anyone that's what started me again after seven years smoke free just that one and your hooked again and its harder the second time around just hope I can do it
WTG Converse. As for the negative side of some people, learn to nod and say nothing. It amazes me how when you try to do something good for yourself, there is always someone that wants to shoot you down.
Stay strong and we are here for you.
I also find that - only good friends or family putting me down and blaming the quit. Funny how they are all smokers :)
I think if you are getting negative comments from smokers it's because they are jealous of how well you are doing,how well you are feeling AND you probably look better too. Try not to bite at their comments (hard I know) and keep doing what you're doing. Keep strong :)
Hi everybody, thank you for your comments on my story. It really helps. I guess I have got to widen my circle of friends. I here that when you become a non-smoker, it brings up stuff for smokers, it is kind of rebellion I get from them.I think my choice puts alot of their beliefs around smoking into question. But absolutely nothing is going to make me smoke again, and my thinking has changed on many things, if it puts the smokers noses out of joint well... whatever. I am going to use the negative comments as a motivator to drive me further on, I found my run yesterday was amazing!! had alot of tension to get out. This is the best choice I have made for myself in years. Thanks everyone for your support. To staying strong ....
Polonius's last piece of advice to his son Laertes, who is in a hurry to get on the next boat to Paris, where he'll be safe from his father's long-winded speeches -
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.
Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!
William Shakspear said it all.
Stick to your guns Converse! Been thinking of you off the Champix and how well youre doing - please keep it up!!!
Hey there Converse, well done and this is one crazy journey all right. I hear what your saying when the world treats you differently and thinks that your the one with the issues,If you say anything its just too easy to blame it all on giving up the fags, they make you feel so isolated that at times you almost doubt yourself because they all just throw the same crap at you, Of course we're gonna get agitated..Anyway I hear you loud and clear.I guess we have to be extra patient with the world until it all blows over with these people..At the end of the day, Your still smokefree,You in control and thats what matters..Stay strong xx