Quitting

[Jordan7]

3 hours ago, Kdad said:

Thanks for all the support!! One thing I am doing different is when I have a crave I go outside, breath in the fresh air, enjoy the moment. Taking these breaks really helps. I used to go outside to smoke so I am replacing it with a good habit. Plus I am using the lozenges. 

Good for you, Kdad, and congrats on day 2!  Early in my quit, getting out and walking the dog was the only thing that I truly enjoyed.  The combination of fresh air, exercise, and a wagging tail worked wonders. Try a dog break if you have one handy.  

[Kris]

Hey @Kdad How are you doing? The first few days are so hard. You are not alone. We have all had to do it. Once you get thru it things will get easier. We have all had to deal with the pain and struggle. We understand.    If you have smoked you just have to try again.  I am 8 months out and I still crave but I know I can do it.  You will find the peace to keep going.

[Sunnyside]

Hope you are still going  strong @Kdad

[Kdad]

Still going strong!!!

[Kris]

Good job, just focus on a day at a time.  You are on the way!

[Doreensfree]

49 minutes ago, Kdad said:

Still going strong!!!

Well done !!!!!!!

Edited March 11, 2022 by Doreensfree

[Kdad]

Day 4 down! Feeling great. 

[Kris]

I am shaking my butt in excitement, mind you not twerking. You would not like seeing either one. I will send a message on your behalf to Kim Kardashian (or who ever she calls herself now)

[jillar]

Good job @Kdad, I'm going to move this thread to the main board since its no longer an SOS.  So please post a new SOS if you feel you need help. You're doing great

[DenaliBlues]

That's great, @Kdad!

 

[Sunnyside]

Yes!! Lovely to see you still going @Kdad 

 

[Sunshine]

Wtg Kdad. 

[Kdad]

Relapsed again. Back on the train now.

[DenaliBlues]

Welcome back, @Kdad. Glad to hear from you again. We saved you a seat on the Train. You can do this!

[Sunnyside]

All aboard!!! You keep coming back which is good, you know that the one turns into many. No puff this time, just SOS instead.

[Doreensfree]

K dad...

Never give up ...giving up...Hope this is the one .

[Kdad]

Relapsed again but quit 6 days ago. Today was the hardest yet. I maintained the NOPE!!! Wish me luck. 

[Sunnyside]

That's the way. Nice to see you back!

[johnny5]

10 minutes ago, Kdad said:

Relapsed again but quit 6 days ago. Today was the hardest yet. I maintained the NOPE!!! Wish me luck. 

 

Hey Kdad, congrats on 6 days quit.  Keep the quit and you will not have to go through these early days again, which are the toughest.  It does get better with time. 

 

No need for luck, just adhere to NOPE.  Promise yourself not to take another puff, even if it is a day at a time, and keep making that pledge.  You can do this.

[DenaliBlues]

Welcome back, @Kdad. Great to hear from you, and congrats on 6 days smoke-free! That's wonderful. I think every smoker has a unique path to freedom, but we all eventually converge through one door: NOPE. You and @johnny5 nailed it with those four powerful letters. Take good care. Post often. Keep busy. Strategize in advance for what you will do instead of smoking when the urge strikes. Scream and holler if you need to. Ask questions. We're here to help each other Keep the Quit. 

   

[Mee]

1 hour ago, Kdad said:

Relapsed again but quit 6 days ago. Today was the hardest yet. I maintained the NOPE!!! Wish me luck. 

You can do this Kdad.  Nothing has changed from your first quit except that you keep giving into your junky brain.  Breath deep and keep moving forward.  Post an SOS if you are going to smoke.  Give us a chance to talk you off the ledge!

 

[d2e8b8]

Glad to see you back on the wagon again.  Sometimes it takes more than 1 attempt.  Please use the SOS before doing anything else - it will help save your quit.

[Doreensfree]

You can do it .....Don't give in to the Monster