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No One Ever Said It Would Be Easy


larklibby

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A short blog, a few words, I just want to pen a quick thought.

 

The past week I have hit a low spot in my quit. I'm not really sure what has triggered it, have I lowered my guard? I don't know. I have just past my 4 month quit mark and all of a sudden i'm getting waves of urges to smoke.

 

The one thing that has kept my resilience, stubbornness and downright refusal to give in, is the fact that I have read about how people have faced the same struggle; even after months into a quit, just like me.

 

It's important to know that it's not easy, you will get surprised by cravings when you least expect it and you can feel downhearted by the fact they are still there when you think you have done so well. But the important things is this, It's not just me, reading stories from this forum, you can see people who have rode the wave and keep getting stronger.

 

The point of my short ramble is you need to enter a quit with your eyes wide open, and places like Quit Train give you that power. I'm pretty sure if I had been doing my quit without the support and knowledge of this forum, I would have possibly caved in with an excuse of 'What's the point'.

 

I haven't smoked, I didn't buckle and stood strong; I know I will never smoke again - that feels amazing.

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Glad to read this. There is a very real psychological thing --- a specific kind of mental fatigue that goes with forming a new habit. (I read about it.)

 

I wrote blog entry on experiencing similar problems this summer. Best to treat ourselves kindly. We've got this. We aren't going to cave. Treat yourself to something, larks. I bought myself new earrings I could ill afford because they make me happy. I am also making it a point to try to really connect with everyone I meet in the course of my day. Thanks for your post!!!  Connect, connect and engender warm fuzzies. Oh, I also think I will listen to more music. =)

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I think I've posted on this very thing not too long ago.  I've not had so much the urge to smoke but dreams that I am smoking, or that I'm buying a pack of cigarettes, or actually see myself smoking a cigarette.  Upon awaking, I am very disturbed to think that I broke my quit only to realize it was just a dream (or nightmare!).  Why is smoking so much on my mind that I am dreaming about it?  Could be stress level is just high right now and I used to smoke a lot during stressful times.  I believed it was my way of "unstressing" a situation or my mind.  I was very wrong about that.  So, I feel great relief when I realize I didn't actually buy or smoke any cigarettes and blow my over 1 year quit.  

Now, how to get my mind off that nasty subject not being aware in the first place that it is there?

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I missed this Karl, sorry. 

 

As frustrating as it can feel, keep plodding. Keep your coping techniques in place, ask for help if you need it. Pretty soon you're gonna be meeting those triggers with a feeling of internal rage - the "how very dare you think you can come for me" kinda feeling. 

 

The thing is we are all so unique in our approach that no two timespans are the same. I wobbled at 7/8 months and was so worried how I would cope with it. Then as strong as it came it went again. Now it's all good and that's the truth of it. I went on holiday last week, smoking was everywhere, a small part of me always thinks ahhh, then I remember what goes with it as quick as that dumb thought occured and I move away, cause it smells so bad lol. 

 

So just know that you are done like you say and whatever it takes! I know you will :)  Anyway, a rambly way of saying you are doing amazing and it's just a thought anyway right - thoughts can't hurt you - smoking can. Simples. xx

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