February 4, 20197 yr Man what a weekend, Rain major trigger, Driving a major Trigger, Rain and Driving for 1.5 to 2 hours Mega trigger and Then the Trigger of all triggers ! Rain and the Superbowl ! By the time I had got thru with the Rain and driving I pretty much had a handle on those triggers, Deep brethes to help the heavyness in my lungs stayed in the Fast lane for the want to just jump off and pick up a pack. By the time the Rain and the Superbowl Got here I was petty much prepped for the cravings, had some project work to Do during the Breaks and Half time, the Wife was there and My Mom was there, and Both do not want to see me smoking again. I can seriously say if you have a hidden pack or even just a smoke get rid of it Now ! what save me and my Quit was the fact I can not smoke what I dont have. These were Major Craves and Triggers, I was alone, the rain, foggy windows and traffic just eurged me on, flashes of me taking a deep drag and the satisfaction it brought, This was a serious attack on my Quit, a attack that lasted all weekend On and Off. Thursday and Friday I would have told you I have this down, I am in tottal control, the days of having to worry about this Cravings and triggers were over, Today Monday I tell you I was wrong, Was I in danger of lossing my Quit, No I don't think so, I still have my Gaurds and Protections in Place, I have not relaxed or dropped any of them. With every Battle such as this weekend that I overcome I grow stronger and the aditions grows weaker, it really used a enormous amount of energy on this one. In fact we both did. the knowledge that I had all you at a buttons notice to come run in and suppot me, provided me that extra biit of confidence I needed, I still had Ammo, lots of Ammo at my beconed call, This adiction was not going to win.
February 4, 20197 yr Congratulations on surviving the weekend and keeping your successful quit, Opah ! You must be prepared for a full year of triggers. Some are seasonal, some come from out of nowhere. We have a lot of brain receptors to wrench away from the addiction. While most of these triggers will not be as intense as they are now, while your quit is young, still some may come out of the blue and really knock you about. All you can do is NOPE your way and watch them fade away. Please reward yourself for your successful weekend, make a conscious point about this hard won bonus.
February 4, 20197 yr Way to go O !!!! Every battle you win...is a step nearer to winning the war !!!!
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