Overcoming the urge to light up...
What an amazing support the subscribers to this site provide. I wonder if the site could list the many ways subscribers have used to resist the urge to light up as cravings rear their ugly head. Yes, the urge just lasts minutes but it is what happens in those crucial moments, those moments of sheer panic where it would be handy to have a fight mechanism as opposed to flight and just light up. This is the message I repeatedly hear from stories and experiences. Somewhere in the archives is what helped me succeed from day 1 when I named the craving Margaret Thatcher and was able to repeatedly tell her where to go whenever after a night's sleep she told me to light up in the morning before my feet had even hit the floor. "She" also suggested I reward myself when I had reached a goal and to do the same when life took a sad twist and I should drown my sorrows. Nothing before "Margaret" ever made a difference.
I notice people come and go from this site. I only hope those who cease to post are still on a road to success. It is refreshing to see messages from those who have a lengthy clean bill of abstinence. I am disappointed for those who come and go and don't return to update their progress or encourage and praise others.
113 days of being smoke free has not been achieved alone and I thank the regulars who post a message to continue to encourage me.
You're doing an awesome job lia. I named my smoking after someone that was once in my life and caused nothing but angst. This helps me in the tough times. I agree the subscribers are so supportive. I really don't think I would have done so well without them. Keep posting cos I'm chasing you at 89 days.
Hi Lia how true your post is. How invLuable has this site been in terms of our new cyber friends who have provided sooooo much support and motivation. Not sure that I would be siiting on Day 82 without it. You are going so well.i can't wait to hit 100 .xx
Thanks,I heading into work struggling with a craving,having a big emotional day,have an anniversary,need serious support 😞 I'm a week smoke free today.
Way to go Shasha - you are a week smoke free and still trundling into work despite the stresses and strains. Just get through today and then a big sleep and tomorrow is another day. It's so very hard but I do know that if we can just get through the day (walk, meditation, treat) then we will be stronger tomorrow. Every day we resist will build up strength and resilience and will make the future easier. Just keep checking in - I wish you all the best.
It's so hard sometimes to beat the panic. I always think to myself that I am not dying...and have a glass of water. The support on this site has helped me through some tough times too.