8 Weeks = Still on Shaky Ground!

Hello again NOPE yes, for me it was normal, probably because it was my 3rd attempt over a long spaces in between, this is the reason I needed to validate my increasing awareness of how easy it can be to fall backward even if it is only in THE MIND...NOPE was my everyday commitment, and this worked and is still working for me.

I haven't been on this site for a while, because I could see there were great responses from others, so keep it up NOPE (not one puff ever)

Hi there nope2021 you are doing fantastically 🙌 everything you are going through is totally normal. The more time passes the easier it will get. You are such an inspiration to me and your posts to others are always so very helpful. Sometimes I think we need to be gentler on ourselves. There is so much going on in the world with this pandemic and other crisis that I think we have done AMAZINGLY to be able to quit smoking through it. I feel like I've been on shaky ground for the past 6 months I just learn to balance move and dance on it the best I can and always remember this too shall pass. There is light at the end of the tunnel we just have to keep moving towards it 👯❤️

Hey Nope2021 you are not alone, i too have to work at and will for some time, after all just check out my history on here🤦‍♀️ Who cares that we are working on it, lets be proud that we are working on it. I chew chewing gum and can feel mysef over eating slightly, whatever it takes to fill that void. For me I dont want a smoke, but do feel a void from the habit loss, I also know from personal past experience the longer you go the easier it gets as it becomes the new normal. I too stick like glue to the site and draw strength from others, we are in this together Nope2021, and please don't feel like a heal for cheering on others, yes it reaffirms it for us and that is totally okay and normal I think. Lets just keep putting one foot on front of the other, we have got this together💞

Just read your post.. you have got this... I feel better now just after reading this.. Nope you got it.. you have I have realised nicotine is like the excorcist nasty nasty nasty we are going to beat it x

I am in awe of you and all those who face adversary and continue on in spite of it. You are all the ones who spur others on. Keep up the positive thinking and the good work! It does get better with time and it is so worth it!

Thank you everyone - Aniruddha: I will keep at it. Softly40: You convinced me, I will try repeating daily NOPE (out loud and to myself)! Jessfreeof: YOU, my friend are an inspiration to me. Dear Leeann, my kinder classmate, I've seen your history and you are doing amazing! Keep it up! Thank you for your inspiring words. Robn: Your words say it like it is, are down to earth, and gives me encouragement. Chellie: Yes, we WILL beat this! Happiness: You always have something to say and I AM LISTENING!!! Thanks again my QuitFam. I am uplifted and I don't feel "abnormal" now. It really does get better as time goes on, but I think I was looking to have NO DESIRE at all by now. Guess this is normal after all. So, onward and upward!!! Another day down!! Yeah! Thank you for this personal "pep" talk!!!

To all the new non-smokers and the to-be non-smokers. I hope I wasn't too negative but the truth is,... it IS getting better, I have more time in my life, I feel cleaner, I feel more confident, my car and my dogs don't stink!!! Cheers!!!

Almost 2 years for me. I remember reading posts everyday. It helped so much to read what others are going thru, what helps and what doesn’t. I thought everyday was another step closer to not thinking about it. A step closer to being a permanent non smoker. Just remember everyday is a day closer to not thinking about it everyday. Your doing spectacular. Keep going x

Thanks dstfry123... Yes, everyday a step closer. Your input really means a lot to me,.. seriously. Almost 2 years is fantastic. Hope to follow in your footsteps. Thx.

Thanks Robn and Nuts and EVERYONE! What a pleasure it was to get so much encouragement on my little "problem". I think I have a better handle on it.

I like that phrase ,... "Everyday without a cigarette is a wonderful day"!!!!!

Hi Nope-2021, how ate you? Didnt realise till i read your earlier post you only gave up in September, you have done realt well! As i said in other posts,your support has been inspirational for me. I am heading into week 5, oddly urges have been stronger last few days. Was it the same for you? I do get a bit short tempered at timez tend to react morw than when i smoked,but i am sure this will pass.

Have you or others also been short tempered and did it go away?

Thanks

Hey Segan! Good to hear from you. I have seen your posts and they inspire me. Good job! Yes, I'm only about 15 weeks in. Really not to far away from you!

I would have to say, I still have urges and sometimes STRONG urges, so I am STILL on shaky ground. The fact is, they come fewer and far in between. I think also, I am learning to handle it better head on. I'm not really sure why, after all this time, that I am craving a cigarette and as we know, IT CAN BE DONE! Others have done it.

I am wondering about vaping. Is that something that helps you with your urges? I am confused about vaping. I was looking on Amazon and I'm not sure what to even order. Any suggestions? I would certainly like to try it because sometimes, I really do think I might just cave in. If you can give me a link to a "vape" on Amazon, I would appreciate it.

I have a friend that has been a non-smoker for years and he says he thinks about smoking all the time especially while partying. Then I see some of these posts that say the urges go away completely. Again, everyone is different and I believe I am one of the ones that is having a hard time. Reading posts certainly helps me along. I go up and down. Sometimes, I think I actually "got it" then I go down hill and the urge is there again.

Well my friend,.. we will just have to encourage each other! You are doing so good!!! Do you feel better physically? I do, for sure. So that's a good thing. Hang in there and I'll do the same!

It's about 7:30 am here where I am and I see that it's about 11:30 pm where you are. Well, let's both have a great smokeless day!!! Keep working on the mindset! WE CAN DO THIS!!!