The ghost of Christmas past
It has been a while since I last post here. I am happy to say I am still smoke free. However, since yesterday I am having these junky thoughts again - definitely linked to the Christmas holidays.....We are going camping. My sister smokes (they are joining us) and so does my hubby. It is not really the thought of them smoking as much as the thought of having to relax around the campfire and not smoke. I know .....I KNOW the pleasure of smoking is an illusion - it exist only in my mind but WHY am I then nervous about the holidays????? I cannot afford to gain any more weight and today have eaten so much junk just to forget about these stupid junky thoughts!! Anyway, I just needed to rant.....I have to stay focus. This is the longest I have not smoke. I can not let this one slip..........Urggggghhhhh How long does it take though...!!!
Hi there SM
It sounds like you have your quit well in hand, and it's only natural that you remember times when a smoker. You have the right mindset and are strong enough to get through this camping holiday. If drinking is involved , as with many holidays, you will be more vulnerable. Have gums, suckers, or my favourite stale licorice to suck on. Maybe a stress ball or something to occupy your hands. Talk to your husband about your fears and what he might be able to do to help you through a rough spot. Play with your rings, circles are never ending, remind yourself its not worth getting on that merry-go-round again. NOPE.
Enjoy your holiday, you deserve it. Don't dwell on something that may not even happen! Be prepared and be strong!
Congratulations, you are a non-smoker. I have read your posts and know it hasn't always been easy for you but you have made it this far and are an inspiration to many people myself included. I have just turned 62 and haven't had a cigarette for 70 days, and yes the thought does occasionally come into my head that I want to smoke. The thought that stops me is that I actually hate smoking and that I aren't going to waste the last 70 days.
I was going to wish you the best of luck however its not luck you need. Just stay strong like you have and just remember why you quit, hate cigarettes and love yourself instead.
If subconsciously you think that you still would like to have a smoke then most likely one day you will restart. Happened to me twice in the past. However, if you start thinking that this is something you don't want and don't need you'll succeed. From experience I can tell you that the first puff I took after 2 years of being quit was is really gross and so was the second one but after the first puff I was hooked again no matter how much I told myself that I am not really smoking again. Something happens to smoker's brain that all it takes is one puff and your are back at square one. Weight will come off later. Good luck and stay strong/