Tyme2B

RIP Beth. I remember your spirit & candidness with respect...rest well.

You’re Right! I’ll change that ? Thanks Reciprocity! END OF THREAD!

One day at a time is working! Each day is one more day of being able to say NOPE! Thanks Everyone! ?

Yes! I’m growing more positive every day! Thanks Doreen ?

Day 4...Fighting cravings a bit but the main thing is I’m fighting the battle successfully ?

Congratulations!!! Time for a treat for yourself! You’re on your way to Freedom! ?

Nope After 3 Days ?

Day 3! No smoking! I’m doing this ?

Good for you Ellen! You’re in the right place for help & Support! ?

Cheers to you Latoya!!! Keep on going! ?

Reciprocity I love this video! ? Lol!!! That’s me running for the train! This would be THE perfect video of Quit Train!!! ?

Day 1: Using Patch but not smoking. I am in a better place emotionally than I was a couple of weeks ago...have been able to “deal” with some issues. SO I’m in the Caboose...had to catch the last car as I ran out of air.... but I’m back on the train. Do or Die mode has kicked in lol! ?

Good for you Latoya! Whatever you have to do to fight the fight is better than smoking. I’m on Day 1 of using the patch & it’s working! I envy those who can do this cold turkey but if this is what it takes for some of us then so be it. Just don’t smoke! ?

I LOVE Parties Doreen! Seeya on the Lido deck very soon! ?

Reciprocity! You understand! Yes, yes & yes. I am actively pursuing my options to QUIT...I’m getting closer through efforts I have made for MY time.Thank you! Soon I will be ready. ?

I won’t give up the Quit Bat. I just have some obstacles to conquer first....but I promise I will be back...things are gradually falling into place so that I CAN pledge my commitment. I HATE the position I am in but I have been working on making things right for ME without compromising anyone else. I’ve accomplished a lot in a week. It’s MY turn...and I want it so much ?

You have worked hard to gain your freedom Doreen ? I want to be free too. And I will be...I’m working things out to reduce the load I’m carrying. Then I can wake up with a purpose...looking after ME...being smoke free. I want to be able to say what you said...I’m smoke free & wouldn’t change it for anything. Thank you for being there for all of us on this site. ?

No JB, my sister is not the primary Caregiver, she just lives closer. Our mother is in a Retirement Residence. It’s independent living but we have hired help. There is a year or more wait for a Nursing Home here. Yes the abuse is verbal... I am dealing with this problem now. I’m hoping to get myself on track & gain the strength to Quit. Smoking is not giving me strength...dealing with the situation is...and I WILL be back! Thanks to you All. ?

So very true Doreen

Just for the record NO ONE I know has an abusive elderly mother like mine. I am reading a book called Walking on Egg Shells. Her emails go to my Junk mail. I am only seeing her once a week now. I am learning how to relax & battle extreme anxiety. I have seen my Dr. who can’t believe what I am going through. And I am getting better as I work towards my Quit. I WILL win the battle...excuses will not be on the table. This site is my inspiration. But at the same time I also know this is not a site to air stress or help with abuse...I am on another site for that which has been very helpful. Hope an SOS might give me suggestions & support to NOT cave however. ?

I know you are right Cristobal. But I need to be in a state of mind where I can be STRONG. I need to wake up without feelings of impending doom & the realization I CAN do this. I know that everyone has their life stressors to deal with & many other obstacles to deal with but at some point they can overcome these issues enough to accomplish their Quit. With all due respect, you have no idea who I am or how I feel or how I react to stress....we are all different. You really have no idea what I have been going through. BUT, I am getting better & am working hard on finding new ways to cope without smoking and I WILL do this. It is on my mind every day. I DO thank you for your words. I need them to help make me stronger & more committed than ever to my Quit. I need the alternate ways to deal with extreme stress that I am working on actively. I don’t want to fail again...I want a sticky Quit that will be my new, ongoing life. I’m well aware that smoking to battle stress is a mirage...I’m getting stronger every day as I have been working hard to put chaos into enough order to survive & learn better ways to deal with stress. I read. I practice. It takes time. With that accomplished, I can concentrate on myself...for once do what’s best for ME. Thanks Cristobal. I hope to be proud of my sticky Quit very soon.

Good for you JB! You should be very proud!!!! ?