Sitting ducks
I feel like a sitting duck! Are we all just sitting ducks, helpless, floating around in a big pond with cigarettes hovering above us with guns just waiting for the right moment to shoot? That's how I feel at the moment. I can't help feeling vulnerable. I just don't want to think about it anymore, all this trying is starting to get exhausting, trying to be positive & on guard all the time. Seems easier to give in sometimes. Sorry, just having one of those days, not very positive am I, just want to give in today & forget it. Bugger it, will feel differently tomorrow.
Don't give in Bronte, I know exactly how you feel, but lets turn today into a good day too. What's its been for you, 4 weeks now? how good is that. I only just got off the patches on Friday, so today or tomorrow when the nicotine finally leaves my body it will be for the first time in 21 years I will be fully nicotine FREE, now that's pretty cool. I guess what I'm trying to say is we just got to look around and find the positive things and use them as motivation to keep going. Think about it, you smell better, your got more energy, more cash, better skin, whiter teeth, better health, I could go on for ever. Its only been 6 weeks for me, but I feel like a new person and I look at myself as a non-smoker now. I know we all have bad days, but don't feel sorry for yourself, feel proud of yourself cause its a really good thing we are doing here. So pick yourself up and soldier on cause your a non-smoker now too. Fresh air, how good is it??
Thanks, I really appreciate your support. As my tears hit the keyboard whilst reading your words of encouragement, I smile and feel better already, am going outside to breath some fresh air and soldier on into my 5th week! Thank you so much!!!
And yes, I'm on day 30 with $250 in the cookie jar, and your right, I am cleaner, fresher & healthier for it. Picking myself up for a new, better tomorrow....
Keep at it and before you know it, your 30 days will become weeks. Weeks will become months. Months become years. Then one day you will look back and forget you were ever a smoker. Imagine how much will be in the cookie jar then
I like the motivation you guys provide for one another. I feel that is key in quitting smoking. I would so like to join in with you guys and your success. I am currently a smoker. I want and need to stop. I have quit a few times before only to return to the nasty habit for reasons of weight gain and stress. Regret inevitably followed. Now, I find myself worried for my health. I have the shortness of breath and persistent smokers cough. I used to be so active and I find myself slowing down as the years pass. I want my life back!!
Your not alone, and please don't regret, we are all in the same boat, all for different reasons we find ourselves here. but the end result we are after is the same. Do you remember the first time you tried to ride a bike. I bet you feel off, I bet the second time you feel off again, you might have even grazed your leg and hurt yourself (well I did anyway :0 ) but the point is, you kept getting back on and trying. Well quitting is much the same. We all fall but we got to keep get back up again. Practice will make perfect!!! Also anyone who feels like they are alone at this your not, we are all going through the same thing and we can all help each other. So stick at it people and good luck!!!
JustBreathe, no your not alone, we are all here for the same reason & we will encourage you too. It's not too late to start. You want to stop, write a list of reasons why! and start when your truly ready, we will still be here. I didn't fall off the wagon yesterday, I'm still too determined but frustrated. Thanks again DoneSmoking for the advice and motivation. Today is a much better day. 1 whole month with no stinky cigarettes. yippeee.. Good luck to you both.
30 DAYS NOT SMOKING??? Amazing!!! I feel proud of you!! I am only on day 5 and i feel that i really can do it! I have constant urges and cravings... i keep thinking "just one puff will be ok" but then i tell myself, "i have come this far, i really don't need them anymore!" and then the craving passes. I have been lucky enough to do it with the help of Champix.. i have noticed a bit of weight gain... but Rome was not built in a day!! I can deal with the weight gain when i am feeling strong enough after quitting, and also, the weight gain stops when the body gets used to not having nicotine. Just remember every day you are feeling a bit blue "I can do this!!" and i am so sure that you will. x
Thanks Peter, much appreciated. 'Only' day 5 for you, not just only. That's what I used to say in the beginning but 5 days is really such a massive achievement in itself coz those first days really are the hardest to get through I think. Give you a big pat on the back. I know what you mean, just one puff, my brain even tries it's hardest to tell me that I should be able to enjoy just one packet over the weekend with a few drinks then I'll get back to it on Monday, shouldn't be too hard, right? That's the brain bringing on all it's sneaky lies. We can't listen & give in to them otherwise we've lost the battle again & we are all smarter than that, we are all winners! Have a good day 6.