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Derailed for a bit but back on track...

Friday was to be my quit day... I was breezing along doing fairly well that day but had a bump in the road and I just imploded. Traumatic events that happen that early was just too much for me. On Saturday morning I had to put my beloved boxer dog Baxter down after only a couple days of illness so I had no time to even consider such a horrific outcome. He was 10 1/2 and I had had him since he was 4 weeks old and he was the love of my life.

 

I got back on the train though late yesterday afternoon and I am doing well today. I don't have any cigarettes and wont' buy any. For fleeting moments from time to time I want one but it isn't bad.. nothing that I am pulling my hair out over.

 

I was probably quite weak not continuing my quit when I had to put my dog down, but on the up side I did stay alcohol free when I had every intention and had actually given myself permission to have a double shot of Patron's. I chose against it and to stay clear minded as I cried. Some day really soon I will also feel that way about cigarettes.. I won't want to spoil/ruin the progress that I make for anything..

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beacon

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I am sorry about your dog Baxter! :( Glad you are here on the train

Still winning

Members

Sorry to hear about Baxter.

 

And yes, one day you will feel about smoking how you felt about drink in that moment. A thought association that you realize has really bad consequences so you move on and do something else. It might help to treat your quit a little like a baby. It's so new and precious and needs protecting and looking after at all times, in good times and stressful. xx

skillfulabbot

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So sorry for you loss,  I lost my best friend and buddy in December... he was 15 and like you, I had him since a pup ....  Hang in there.

 

As for drinking, I am the opposite... putting down the smokes is easier than putting down the glass in my case...

 

Stick with it though....

Sazerac

Members

Very sorry about your Baxter

and hope you are keeping your quit.

Sending comfort and love your way.

S

IndigoChilde

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So sorry about Baxter. Glad you're back on the train.

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