I am so upside down if I stood on my hands the blood rush to my feet

It'll get better Joe, I promise  

It does get better, Joe.  This is normal for a lot of people early on.  Just keep up the great work, things to get better.

Your mind is a little bit confused, because you need to establish a pattern of thought and behavior which over rides the previous ones. So go and do that and remember it in someway that feels right for you. 

Your body is messed up just now Joe....

It's used to be getting hundreds of chemicals 20 times or more every day ....

It has to catch up to your brain ...be patient ....

Your body needs time to heal ...it does get better ...

Here is some perspective for you, upside down Joe.

Life As A Smoker Is A Balancing Act

 

Stay focused and committed, the folks above and I tell you, 'It gets better' and we don't lie.

 

You may be experiencing The Great Smoke Free Brain Fog

 

that was a good video and that foghorn sure is Erie. I think what got me going this morning, was that cigarette that I found in the bathroom drawer . I looked at it put it in my mouth started puffing on it but it wasn't lit I looked at myself in the mirror then pull it out of my mouth and threw it in the bathroom toilet . talk about trying to set myself up for disappointment.

That's the truth .  And I feel better now . Thanks

Is there live chats on his forum .

@joe bossio up at the top of the main page is 'Chatbox'  you can live chat there.

Best let people know you want to chat as it isn't used v. frequently.

Here is a link

Chatbox

I see okay thank you. 

6 hours ago, joe bossio said:

I am so upside down if I stood on my hands the blood rush to my feet

 

The mental fog passes, it always does.  What follows is a greater clarity than you ever experienced as a smoker.

 

The challenges of quitting are temporary.  The rewards of quitting are permanent.

5 hours ago, forestgreen said:

Your mind is a little bit confused, because you need to establish a pattern of thought and behavior which over rides the previous ones. So go and do that and remember it in someway that feels right for you. 

thank you

4 hours ago, joe bossio said:

I think what got me going this morning, was that cigarette that I found in the bathroom drawer .

 

Finding Cigarettes

Well done Joe for flushing that cancer stick ....

Turn your negative thoughts into positive thoughts ....

Yipee I'm a fabulous non smoker who is not killing myself slowly any more ....

No good ever comes with  smoking ....it catches up with all smokers eventually.....

Thank you Doreen.

Today I can breathe , I am not on the verge of Suffocation anymore and grasping for air. this nicotine addiction is cunning baffling and Powerful .

I used to be so hyperactive when I smoked. And now there is a sense of calmness that's come over me, I guess that's my body healing itself.

We just got a big dump of snow here yesterday in Vancouver BC , and it is cold I was watching people puffing away yesterday on cigarettes.

it didn't bother me but I did keep my distance , it helps with my quit more than anything else .

The bus was coming and I could see him sucking that cigarette right down to the filter. I remember those days and it wasn't that long ago .

What a trip what a journey . now I gracefully accept the lessons I Learn and the Council of my days . I feel so fortunate 

Thanks for listening have a wonderful day .

Joe

Oh !!!!....the crazy things we did as smokers ...trying to light up in a gale force wind ...the smoke blowing right in the eye ..so it's stings ,that you carnt see ....

I'm so grateful those days are gone ...

2 hours ago, joe bossio said:

 

I used to be so hyperactive when I smoked. And now there is a sense of calmness that's come over me

 

We just got a big dump of snow here yesterday in Vancouver BC , and it is cold I was watching people puffing away yesterday on cigarettes.

it didn't bother me but I did keep my distance , it helps with my quit more than anything else .

 

Quitting Smoking Can Make You Calmer, Happier and Healthier

 

Watching Others Smoke

 

I remember being pretty frantic about smoking and puffing away quite furiously as if I could never get enough.

It is so great to leave all that behind and feel calm.

It is also a trip to be able to pay close attention to any task at hand or the world around me without having addiction as the ultimate distraction.