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Post by sandyf on Jan 3, 2005 19:29:43 GMT -5
So true. We should all have this on tape and listen to it every time a crave hits. It's so sad how we try to fool ourselves to get what we think we need. Yes I'm a junkie. Every time I start thinking like this I yell "Stop" and tell myself instant gratifacation is for babies.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 23:07:06 GMT -5
Hi! No moaning and groaning today just gratitude. Gratitude for this board and to everyone who supported me at a low point in my quit. And I'm so thankful I didn't smoke. I know that would have been the ultimate mistake and I would be full of despair and regret right now if I had slipped because I'm one puff away from a pac a day. To all you newbies don't do it- I've been there and the way you feel after you've given in is much worse than the mother of all cravings. And the junkie thinking of," I just need one or a few just this once," is nothing but self deception. That one step is the same as one step off a cliff, it's the beginning of the end. Hang tight,hang tough. Do anything you have to but Don't smoke and whether it takes a few minutes ,a hour,or a day you will come out on the other side and be so very thankful and happy you made it through another trial that in the end makes you stronger and wiser. So fight the good fight and slay the beast.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 23:07:06 GMT -5
Hi! No moaning and groaning today just gratitude. Gratitude for this board and to everyone who supported me at a low point in my quit. And I'm so thankful I didn't smoke. I know that would have been the ultimate mistake and I would be full of despair and regret right now if I had slipped because I'm one puff away from a pac a day. To all you newbies don't do it- I've been there and the way you feel after you've given in is much worse than the mother of all cravings. And the junkie thinking of," I just need one or a few just this once," is nothing but self deception. That one step is the same as one step off a cliff, it's the beginning of the end. Hang tight,hang tough. Do anything you have to but Don't smoke and whether it takes a few minutes ,a hour,or a day you will come out on the other side and be so very thankful and happy you made it through another trial that in the end makes you stronger and wiser. So fight the good fight and slay the beast.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:46:22 GMT -5
Wow! Way to Go! One year sends so excellent kinda like you crossed the finish line and won the race! Full speed ahead!
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:46:22 GMT -5
Wow! Way to Go! One year sends so excellent kinda like you crossed the finish line and won the race! Full speed ahead!
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:24:37 GMT -5
Dee, Gracie, Thanks for the support. What is it anyways about month 3??? I've quit twice before and started again between month 3 and 4. But as of today it's month 4 and full speed ahead!!Dee, I don't really get cravings persay it's more a problem of general tension and unease that has overall made me a more negative,angry sort of gal. But I'm gonna work on that.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:24:37 GMT -5
Dee, Gracie, Thanks for the support. What is it anyways about month 3??? I've quit twice before and started again between month 3 and 4. But as of today it's month 4 and full speed ahead!!Dee, I don't really get cravings persay it's more a problem of general tension and unease that has overall made me a more negative,angry sort of gal. But I'm gonna work on that.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 1, 2005 13:48:31 GMT -5
Thanks to all who responded to my letter of woe. It really helps to know others have experienced the same thing. I thought the length of time it was taking me to get over this was really extreme. Don, someone else told me it took them at least 6 mths. to feel better so I'll hold onto that thought. You're all so right, I just have to hang tough and I can do it! I just pity the poor souls who have to put up with me.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 1, 2005 13:48:31 GMT -5
Thanks to all who responded to my letter of woe. It really helps to know others have experienced the same thing. I thought the length of time it was taking me to get over this was really extreme. Don, someone else told me it took them at least 6 mths. to feel better so I'll hold onto that thought. You're all so right, I just have to hang tough and I can do it! I just pity the poor souls who have to put up with me.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:17:27 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm really looking forward to the 6 mth. mark. I don't know what it is about the cruel 3rd. month. In other attempts I started smoking again between month 3 and 4. Not this time. I'm playing for keeps! Keep up the good work.
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Post by sandyf on Jan 2, 2005 22:17:27 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm really looking forward to the 6 mth. mark. I don't know what it is about the cruel 3rd. month. In other attempts I started smoking again between month 3 and 4. Not this time. I'm playing for keeps! Keep up the good work.
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Post by sandyf on Dec 31, 2004 22:40:52 GMT -5
Thanks, John. Before reading your reply I was feeling much better and actually guilty for writing such a negative letter. Now I know why-your prayers! I hate the thought of going on drugs( yah right, that's why I smoked for 30 yrs. Hyprocrite your name is Sandy) I'm going to try to eat healthier and get some exercise and go from there....Thanks for the support
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Post by sandyf on Dec 31, 2004 22:40:52 GMT -5
Thanks, John. Before reading your reply I was feeling much better and actually guilty for writing such a negative letter. Now I know why-your prayers! I hate the thought of going on drugs( yah right, that's why I smoked for 30 yrs. Hyprocrite your name is Sandy) I'm going to try to eat healthier and get some exercise and go from there....Thanks for the support
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Post by sandyf on Dec 31, 2004 21:17:51 GMT -5
Hi Everyone and Happy New Year! As of Jan.2 I'll be 4mths into my quit. This sounds better than it actually is...I definitely feel better physically as far as not coughing etc. but mentally I am sooooo low. Tonight is the closest I've come to going out and buying some smokes. I seem to have become a different person since I quit and she aint pretty. Overall, I'm more hostile,negative,argumentative,lazy,prone to binge eating and rages etc. I had been taking zyban and stopped because it was making me irritable but I haven't taken any in awhile and I don't feel any better. I went through the series of patches and am still on the low dose 7mg. I tried to go off them but then I was really bad emotionally. I smoked about a pac and a half for 30 years and was a heavily addicted smoker. Although my actual cravings are few (sometimes after dinner) I feel in a state of withdrawal emotionally if you know what I mean. i'm starting to wonder if a, the zyban has screwed up my brain chemistry or b, if the reduction in nicotine has.. My eating is also out of control due to this constant feeling of agitation which is really bumming me out and so very stupid of me because the positive physical effects of quitting are being overrode by the massive weightgain. I am not looking for an excuse to smoke cuz I really don't want to go back there but I need some kind of help before I'm friendless, jobless, childless and divorced. Sorry to burden you all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Post by sandyf on Dec 31, 2004 21:17:51 GMT -5
Hi Everyone and Happy New Year! As of Jan.2 I'll be 4mths into my quit. This sounds better than it actually is...I definitely feel better physically as far as not coughing etc. but mentally I am sooooo low. Tonight is the closest I've come to going out and buying some smokes. I seem to have become a different person since I quit and she aint pretty. Overall, I'm more hostile,negative,argumentative,lazy,prone to binge eating and rages etc. I had been taking zyban and stopped because it was making me irritable but I haven't taken any in awhile and I don't feel any better. I went through the series of patches and am still on the low dose 7mg. I tried to go off them but then I was really bad emotionally. I smoked about a pac and a half for 30 years and was a heavily addicted smoker. Although my actual cravings are few (sometimes after dinner) I feel in a state of withdrawal emotionally if you know what I mean. i'm starting to wonder if a, the zyban has screwed up my brain chemistry or b, if the reduction in nicotine has.. My eating is also out of control due to this constant feeling of agitation which is really bumming me out and so very stupid of me because the positive physical effects of quitting are being overrode by the massive weightgain. I am not looking for an excuse to smoke cuz I really don't want to go back there but I need some kind of help before I'm friendless, jobless, childless and divorced. Sorry to burden you all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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