I dont smoke
wow what a week this one has been. Week one was easy, it flew past without even really a thought. Week two has been awhole lot different. The gloss of being a non smoker is starting to wear off and normality is setting in. The novelty is gone and the reality is here. My business this week has thrown everything at me it possibly can. Ive been called into stressful meetings where normally i would smoke 25 before i went in and 25 when i got out. But no, I dont smoke.......
Hi dstfry123. You obviously realise stress is a part of life. The only time we have no stress is when we die. Being smoke free lets you deal with problems instead of putting them off. You find solutions and not excuses for not dealing with daily problems. Power to you.
It sounds like you are doing well and I think adjusting well although it is hard to interpret your meaning. I am sure most would love to have their first week of not even thinking about it. If your herbal cigarettes eased the way to week two where you are feeling normal, that too would be awesome. You almost sound let down that the newness is wearing off and you are a non-smoker. Always keep the reasons for quitting on hand. Your daughters must be very proud of you.
I am so glad that this stressful week has shown you that you can deal with it without reaching for that nasty tube of nicotine. You are doing great, and i am sure it will be no time before you no longer want those herbal sticks either. Keep up the positive thoughts and steps to better health.
no never let down. Proud of myself and so many other, proud of me. I was just saying thats how I feel. Week two has definately been a test on my will power. But truely the thoughts of being able to go a day without 20 puffs of ventolin to keep going. {or was it so I could breathe enough to take another draw on that cigarette} and the clear head is surprisingly amazing, so Im not going backwards now. The herbals are there still sitting outside on the porch, but everytime I think of it, the thought of going outside, sitting on my own just isnt a great draw card anymore. I put it off and it just goes away. Im doing so much better in my health cause I dont smoke.
That is awesome. Once you dislike something you will not desire it, and anyone smoking should make it a hardship rather than a pleasure to smoke. Stop anticipating the pleasure it will give you and start resenting the time and effort. This kind of mindset will help to ease the transition.
Good for you on staying true to yourself and being proud!
Day 23 now and Im down to 1 to none herbals aday. I dont like them and the hand to mouth action now isnt an issue. Dont get that pull to do this anymore