Checking in. 1.5 days :-)
Hi all, just checking in on my second day of freedom from cigarettes.
I don't know if it's I Can Quit, the patches, or that I'm simply just ready - probably a combination of all three - but I'm feeling really good.
Before writing this post I've been reading a few other stories of people who have recently stopped, and giving some encouragement. I must say that it also helps me because it makes me feel good to support others, and gives me a sense of community.
I really think this community on I Can Quit is a great help.
Hi Hamlet, Congrats on your 2nd day of your No Smoking journey... and
welcome to this great Forum.
It really is a great support site as we are all on the same journey regardless of how long we have given up for..or
a newbie or someone that is still at the stumbling blocks,
it doesn't matter at what stage, cause there is always support of encouragement....
Pop in as often as you need and comnent,
We all have been at your stage in our personal journey.
Looking forward to reading more from you....
Hi Jenno and thank you for your message. I must admit that this morning is a bit tough. Had a stressful start to the week and would love to reach for my usual "go to". But I'm going to browse this site a bit then go for a walk. If I can get through today, it will be a big confidence boost.
Doesn't seem like when you finally decide to quit, everything goes wrong? ( Stub your toe, the pet gets loose, you have errors during work.. etc..) I noticed that the many times I have quit before, those first few screw ups made me run right back to my safety net. Not this time, though. Not this time. Best of luck to you!
JustSayJules, its a test of your character to see how you perform under duress, yes the "go to " or the "false friend" "safety net" gets you over the crisis momentarily,
Either a smoker or not, things do go wrong occasionally, but we can just brush it offcand move on..
Good on you.
Hi Jules and Jenno, I should have known not to get too excited after 1.5 days. On my third day, Monday morning, I had a difficult situation at work. I really blamed myself for it and was feeling terrible, like a pit in my stomach. All I could think to do was to go for the fags and I have been smoking for the rest of the week.
As I look back on the situation, I realise that I shouldn't have been so hard on myself, but I also know this is a common trait for me.
Since then I have focused on being a lot kinder to myself, and I have been feeling good. I've reset my quit date for this Saturday, and I know that I have to just let life wash over me for a while.
Thank you for your encouragement.