120 days
Amazing how time starts to fly once you're into the quit routine. I remember thinking how Day 10 and Day 14 were going to be big milestones. Now, two weeks without a smoke is almost unnoticable. Quitting smoking has now given me the courage to try quitting drinking and I'm at that two week alcohol free mark. I'm going to approach it the same way - by staying calm and not over-thinking the quit.
Ultimately though, I didn't want to write this '120 day' post as sometimes they come across as a bit smug and self-congratulatory for members starting off on quitting. But I tapped back in to write this post because I guess I want to let you know the agony of quitting does subside. And when it does, it really tapers off quickly. Sure, you may get the odd pang, but it's absolutely not like what you're going through now - it's like nothing, passes over you like a breeze.
Do stick to your guns. Keep your head clear when you're stressing out. Go on Youtube and listen to the relaxing free hypnotherapy sessions (at the very least, they help quell anxiety!).
This side of the hill is a lot sunnier - and it's only a quick power climb away.
Jack
Thats amazing jack yes time does go quick i dont even count the days now all i remember is my last smoke was 28/7/2013.I Still think about them from time to time but all in all i think i am doing very well. Good luck and STAY STRONG.
well done Jack, so true in what you say, In those early quit days, i counted hours and days, then weeks. I think this just builds pressure on yourself and screwed your head up because what on earth are we counting for??? doesnt make sense when you get to a certain time in this journey. Yes i think counting is over rated and just adds to the mindgames and stress that your going through anyway..
so here's to you- well done mate xx
hi Jack
thanks for dropping back and writing, and it doesn't sound smug. I am counting and getting close to my 3wk milestone!
Hearing that it gets easier is just what I need to read at the moment! A little more incentive for us earlier in the journey to keep struggling on successfully, so thankyou and very well done
Hi guys, I just wanted to thank you for your amazingly kind and generous replies. It really makes all the difference having a brilliant community of people here focussed on the same goal x
Well done Jack...proud for you. Great decision to tackle the alcohol too...I am thinking of tackling the tea, I used to drink 20 odd cups a day, I am only down to 12ish which is still kinda mad.Well done you... keep it up and celebrate it....
Hi Jack, Gammy, Solo, Converse.... So nice to see you are all still here. I wonder what happened to Winnabago? Havent seen him for awhile. I am on day 170 today??? Keep strong everyone.. Lotsa love.....xxx
Hi Tanyabee, Winnabago is gone since his second week, he was a lovely person..... hope he is out there and well....