February 23, 20224 yr Yesterday I got a bed frame delivered and decided to put it together. It's one of those frames where you don't need a box spring just a mattress on top. Well it took me two hours to finally get it right. Something a 10 year old could probably have done in half an hour. But when I finally finished and sat down I realized that the whole time I worked on that frame I never thought of a cigarette. That for me was a first. First time without the constant thought of cigarettes felt so good. So I got out of my pajamas today and decided to find things to do to focus on something other than smoking. Staying busy does help.
February 23, 20224 yr Great job, Sunshine. Enjoy your new bed setup (I'm impressed) and those smoke-free thoughts.
February 23, 20224 yr Staying busy AND productive does help. Not only does it distract us from the craving but we begin to feel better about ourselves. I'm glad you are doing well!
February 23, 20224 yr Yay @Sunshine, I'm happy for you! That first realization that smoking thoughts DO go away eventually is awesome! 😊
February 23, 20224 yr This is awesome @Sunshine! What a glorious day this has turned out to be for you. I hope that you have many more!
February 23, 20224 yr Good for you. Its nice when you first realise there have been no thoughts of smoking. Your doing so well 😊
February 23, 20224 yr Author Thanks everyone. Oh I am having a time of it today. Craves are strong at times but just having that first realization that there is some relief at times is so worth the effort 😀
February 23, 20224 yr Yaaa....well done ...hope you enjoy your new bed 😁 It does get easier as time passes ....you just have to stay the course ..👍🐸
February 23, 20224 yr What they said. It does get easier but it won't so long as we cave to the crave. Have patience with yourself. Know and trust that it will pass. I think we can trust @jillar and @Doreensfree on that score. I am experiencing much more freedom these days so I can safely represent that. But I don't know (yet) what it feels like to be fully out of the woods. I am very vigilant. Spent about an hour on here just looking at relapse stories. Not sure why but I am really grateful for those who posted. Keeps me honest. Thank you everyone-hope your day(s) are going well!
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